Ateneum gives a very good overview about Finnish and European art in 1800s and 1900s. The place…read morehouses some of the most important oil paintings of national artists. The cost is well in par with the historic value the expos provide.

Fantastic museum in a lovely historic building. The Kallela and Klimt collections are worth this…read morevisit alone. Helpful staff, worthwhile value of time and money.

One of the main sights in Helsinki. There's more…read moreinformation on the official sites, however, if you'd like to have a different and peaceful experience, here's some advice: Catch one of the earlier ferries to get to the Suomenlinna island. Take some water and sandwiches with. Choose some side roads to roam to get a more authentic experience. Find the beautiful side paths by the ocean. Pick a great spot to sit and enjoy the nature and atmosphere.

Beautiful island that you can get to in about 20 minutes on the ferry from Helsinki. Great walking…read morespot with cafes and restaurants as well. There are people that actually live on the island so there are residential areas. Beautiful views and a great half day spot to visit from Helsinki. Also you can take the ferry to other islands but the schedule is pretty spaced out.

Very unique church with excellent acoustics and 360 degree lighting from the slit windows in the…read moreceiling. We happened to arrive when a contemporary concern was in process. The artists used historical instruments combined with classical base and piano for a fascinating performant that reminded me of a forest walk in the rain.

This place looks beautiful and interesting from the inside but they do charge you an admission fee…read moreto go inside. There's not a lot to do inside honestly since it's a functioning church. You can soak in the atmosphere for like 10 minutes and then you should be good to go. The walk to the church was quite steep at parts so keep that in mind, especially during the winter season when there's snow and rocks on the ground.

Sibelius-monumentti is a monument that visually gives the effect of organ pipes…read more The monument was created in honor of the composed Jean Sibelius and thus was designed to compose music through the pipes when it gets windy. We stopped in on our private tour while it wasn't too busy, but later found out that it's one of the most popular tourist destinations in Helsinki so we lucked out there wasn't a large crowd. All in all, Sibelius-monumentti is a must-see while in Helsinki and I definitely recommend dropping by.

I visited the Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park and loved the photographic possibilities. From a…read morelow, centered vantage the clustered steel pipes form a circular frame of sky that's both dramatic and elegant. The reflective surfaces change with the light, so every shot feels different. The park is peaceful, easy to access from central Helsinki, and there's a bust of Jean Sibelius nearby for context. Great spot for photographers and anyone who appreciates modern public art.

Suvilahti is perfect for summer festivals !…read more Not too big but not small. I have been there at Tuska, and it was great because things were close to each other !

Nice place for coffee and a festival.. This isn't as good as Kaisaneimi but it will do and it is…read morebetter than not having Tuska!!

Beautiful church to checkout if you're into churches and religious. I'm triggered of the…read morearchitecture and the decoration of it. It's builded between Alexander II & III (I believed) and well kept and attained. Inside is magnificent well structured & breathtaking. Located on a hill overlooking the city and the water. Well worth checking out while in the city.

Beautiful Orthodox Church with stunning gold altar and icons plus great views of town and the…read moreoriginal iconostasis for Easter celebration

Great landmark of the city. Took the train from the airport to the city and it is located right in…read morethe downtown. Easy and clean station. Spacious and very well architecturally. Walking distances to hotels, places in downtown. Wishing the station, plenty of quick bite/drink places as well as sit down dinning. Also there are stores and shops too. This is the main station so plenty of destinations to choose. For me, easy place to go and get to. Enjoyed it a lot.

Came into the Helsinki main train station the other week and it was a quick and easy experience…read more The train took me directly from HEL directly into town in ~40 minutes with numerous stops. There are a few eateries inside the main train station. The metro is a couple blocks away and the tram is merely outside the front doors.

Helsinki's Senate Square (Senaatintori) are part of the oldest part of the city of Helsinki…read more Surrounding this large plaza are the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the University of Helsinki and the Sederholm House which is the oldest building in the city center. You'll also find the Statue of Alexander II here, who re-established the Diet of Finland and worked towards Finland's independence from Russia. Senaatintori is where the big things happen, including concerts and exhibits. There is plenty to see here and nearby. [Review 10086 overall, 1672 of 2018.]

A short walking distance from the center of Helsinki, Senate Square houses many important…read morebuildings. Built in the neoclassical architectural style the main building of the University of Helsinki (1832) sits on the western end of the Square. Helsinki Cathedral is open for viewing from June-August from 9-18 pm when services are not being conducted. It is note worthy that the cathedral designed by Ludvig Engel (1778-1840 was not completed until 10 years after his death. It was original commissioned to be built by the Swedish King when under Swedish rule. Another prominent building in the square is the Government Palace (1822) which is located on the eastern end of the square. The National Library of Finland is also located in the square. It is definitely worth visiting. It's interior id magnificent and they offer 1 hour tours with special exhibits. In the center of the Square is a statute of Alexander II called the "Good Czar" by the people of Finland because of his proposals granting more independence to Finland. The statue was erected in 1894 under Russian rule. Finland gained it's independence in 1917. Lastly, The Sederholm house now the Helsinki City Museum is located at the southwest corner of the Square. It is the oldest stone house in Helsinki built in 1757. While in the Square listen for the digital carilion music played at 17.49 hour. It runs for 5 minutes and 18 seconds. Many concerts are held in the Square, as well as, art exhibits. A notable art exhibit featuring the United Buddy Bears was held in the square. Life size bears were painted and displayed to demonstrate world unity.