Helsinki is best visited during the summer months, unless you want to experience extreme winters and temperatures plummeting -25 on a regular basis.
Helsinki Cathedral is a landmark and a must-see when visiting the city, dating back to the 19th century.
Market Square and Old Market Hall is located within central Helsinki at the Eastern End of Esplanadi Park on the South Harbour. Popular in Spring and Autumn, and early October for the Helsinki Herring Market.
Extremely popular among tourists, the Sibelius Monument, an abstract sculpture located in Sibelius Park in Töölö district. The monument is dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius for his contribution to music and culture.
Suomenlinna Fortress is an island fortress reachable by regular ferry from the mainland. Voted one of the best days out in the whole country, a visit to Suomenlinna Fortress and the museums on the island.
Helsinki is a mix of east meets west, with undeniable influences from neighbouring Russia to the East and Sweden to the West. To understand its juxtaposition, you must walk it's streets and mingle with the locals! Happy travels!
