Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland with around 585,000 citzens. The cities heritage as a major port is still in evidence today with former warehouses and a sea fort for visitors to explore. 

What to see in Helsinki

Suomenlinna - is a sea fortress built around 1748 on six islands just off shore from Helsinki. It is a World Heritage Site and popular tourist destination. There are a number of museums on the site. 

Helsinki Central Park - is a ten km long park of woodland in the city. 

Helsinki Zoo - is situated on the island of Korkeasaari which is connected to the city by a bridge. 

Seurasaari - is an island in Helsinki, known mostly as the location of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island.

Helsinki Cathedral - is a neo classical design and was completed in 1852. 

Government Palace -  home of the Finnish Government. 

National Museum of Finland - large collection of artefacts from the prehistoric to the modern day. 

Kiasma - is a contemporary art museum in a contemporary building. 

Hietaniemi Beach - is a popular sand beach in central Helsinki. 

Linnanmäki - is Helsinki's amusement park with 41 rides, amusements and cafes.