Helsinki is a modern European cultural city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle
exists in perfect harmony with nature. Surrounded by the sea and archipelago,
Helsinki offers you an exciting city vacation or a relaxing retreat in beautiful
natural surroundings. There is plenty to see and experience throughout the year.
Helsinki offers a diverse cultural life, architectural gems and quality shopping
opportunities. Daily guided tours, dozens of interesting museums and countless
other sights guarantee that time will simply fly when you visit Helsinki!
Accommodation
Choose from among 45 hotels, the majority of which are located in the city centre.
A buffet breakfast is usually included in the price of a room as well as the
opportunity to use the hotel´s sauna.
Shopping
The main shopping streets in the centre are Mannerheimintie, Aleksanterinkatu,
Kaisaniemenkatu, Pohjois (North) and Etelä (South) Esplanadi, Bulevardi
and Fredrikinkatu. Nearly all of the major malls, department stores and little
boutiques are within walking distance of each other.
The best-known department stores in the city centre are Stockmann, Sokos and
Aleksi13. Forum, Kluuvi, the Kiseleff Bazaar and the new Kämp Gallery are
the main malls.
Niightlife
You can party in Helsinki any evening of the week, but the most active nights
are Friday and Saturday. Many people in Helsinki go to clubs also on Wednesdays,
known as ‘Little Saturday’. The dress code for nightclubs is neat,
but no tie is required. The price of admission for clubs is usually around five
euros, although you can get into many clubs for free. Ticket prices for restaurants
and clubs with live music can be higher, and it will cost 1-2 euros to leave
your coat. A pint of beer or glass of wine costs around 4-5 euros, with stronger
drinks starting around six euros. Listed below are restaurants and clubs divided
into five different groups. In addition to these there are many other places
in town where you can enjoy the evening. Find your favourite nightspot or try
out all of them!
Eating
Restaurants: Participating restaurants offer a special Helsinki Menu featuring
the very best Finnish ingredients and delicacies. This is a great way to try
local cuisine and often quite exotic dishes. The menu varies according to restaurant
and season.
Cafés: Finns drink more coffee per capita than any other nation in the
world, and cafés are an integral part of daily life in Helsinki. A broad
selection of cafés promises just the right atmosphere to suit your mood.
Bars and Nightclubs : The Helsinki night is filled with music, people and electricity.
The city has an active nightlife throughout the year, and there is a good mix
of styles to suit all tastes. Here are just a few examples of the bars and nightclubs
in Helsinki.
Public Transport
It is easy to get around Helsinki, whose public transportation system was rated
second best in Europe in 2003. With a single ticket you can hop aboard trams,
busses, the metro and even the ferry to Suomenlinna. Single tickets can be purchased
from the driver and from ticket machines.
Excursions
Helsinki has to be seen and experienced to be fully appreciated, and there are
many ways to discover the city including many Guided City Walks and Tours.
Location
Finland, Europe
Contact Information
Website: www.hel.fi/tourism/EN/
Serving Airports
Airport: Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Airport Code:
Flight Time from the UK: 3 hours
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