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Things to do in and around Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

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Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a love story between the city and the sea. The city lies on the shores of the Gulf of Finland and the blue arms of the Baltic Sea and it is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. The city center is surprisingly beautiful with an urban charm that combines neoclassical buildings, many cobblestone and ancient alleys - evidence of influence from the Russian East and modern Scandinavian architectural style. Helsinki holds a wide range of interesting sites and fascinating attractions.
It is ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.
Secret: There are different areas of the city that actually have heated sidewalks (some of which have heating elements to keep them free of ice and snow).
Historic Center, Helsinki

Helsinki Cityscape by Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki

Temppeliaukio Church by Stanislav Stankovic
Opera House, Helsinki

Finnish National Opera House, main entrance by Discovering Finland
Central Park, Helsinki

Path to Pitkäkoski - I by HibaHaba
Day trip to Nuuksio National Park

Hiking in Nuuksio National Park by kyrandesa
Day trip to Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna sea fortress by Bernt Rostad
Senate Square, Helsinki

Senaatintori by Petteri Sulonen
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Helsinki

"Karuna Church", musée de Seurasaari (Helsinki) by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra
Ateneum Fine Arts Museum, Helsinki

Untitled-Scanned-53 by black.stilettos
Kiasma, Helsinki

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki by Tomi Lattu
Market Square, Helsinki

Market Square by jarikir
Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki

helsinki_16_uspenski_cathedral_2 by Damien
National Museum of Finland, Helsinki

Finnish National Museum by Solis Invicti
Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral by Rosie Rogers

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Night life Food Culture Beaches Active 2 nightsFri. Feb 20 - Sun. Feb 22

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a love story between the city and the sea. The city lies on the shores of the Gulf of Finland and the blue arms of the Baltic Sea and it is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. The city center is surprisingly beautiful with an urban charm that combines neoclassical buildings, many cobblestone and ancient alleys - evidence of influence from the Russian East and modern Scandinavian architectural style. Helsinki holds a wide range of interesting sites and fascinating attractions.
It is ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.
Secret: There are different areas of the city that actually have heated sidewalks (some of which have heating elements to keep them free of ice and snow).

Walking, cycling, jogging, supping – all these activities bring this area to life and Lake Tolunalatti and the landscape give you an authentic taste and feel of Finland.

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Top rated attractions in Helsinki, Finland from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Tampere

Tampere, Finland

Pispalanharju by M_Heigl

Tampere is a city in Pirkanmaa, southern Finland. The main tourist attraction is the Särkänniemi amusement park, which includes a dolphinarium and the landmark Näsinneula tower, topped by a revolving restaurant. Other sites of interest are Tampere Cathedral, Tampere City Hall, Tampere City Library and the Market Hall. Tampere is known for its active cultural life. Teatterikesä or Tampere Theatre Festival is an international theatre festival held in Tampere every August. Tampere Film Festival, an international short film festival, is held every March.
Historic Center, Tampere

Tampere Panorama IV by Amy West
Lakes Region, Tampere

DSC01797 by Stanislav Stankovic
Hall Congress and Concert Center, Tampere

tampere-talo by Teemu Mäki
Rauhaniemi Beach, Tampere

Rauhaniemi bathing area by Joe Carroll
Day trip to Helvetinjarvi National Park

Helvetinjärvi by /kallu
Day trip to Seitseminen National Park

Lake Pitkäjärvi by Leo-setä
Sarkanniemi Amusement Park, Tampere

Merry-go-round by Timo
Tampere Cathedral

Exterior of Tampere Cathedral by Amy West
Nasinneula Observation Tower, Tampere

Tampere: Näsinneula by Jorge Franganillo
Pispala Quarter, Tampere

Pispala, Rajaportin sauna by Tampereen kaupunki
Day trip to Isojarvi National Park

Near Pomarkku by Miles Sabin
Day trip to Ahtari Zoo

ahtari-35-1 by Esa Isopahkala
Kalevan Church, Tampere

Tampere Kalevan kirkko by Pasi Pitkänen
Day trip to Hameenlinna

Hämeen keskiaikamarkkinat by Mikko Muinonen

Set on Lake Vanajavesi, this ancient city is known for its 13C castle, as well as the lush nature surrounding it.
Day trip to Tree Mountain

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Tampere

Finland, Pirkanmaa region

Nature Night life Culture Active Food 2 nightsSun. Feb 22 - Tue. Feb 24

Tampere is a city in Pirkanmaa, southern Finland. The main tourist attraction is the Särkänniemi amusement park, which includes a dolphinarium and the landmark Näsinneula tower, topped by a revolving restaurant. Other sites of interest are Tampere Cathedral, Tampere City Hall, Tampere City Library and the Market Hall. Tampere is known for its active cultural life. Teatterikesä or Tampere Theatre Festival is an international theatre festival held in Tampere every August. Tampere Film Festival, an international short film festival, is held every March.

Despite Tampere being a large city, its setting among lakes and its numerous historic buildings preserves a relaxed atmosphere.

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Top rated attractions in Tampere, Finland from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Rauma

Rauma, Finland

River Rauma by Tom Phillips

Rauma is a town on the west coast of Finland. It is known for its old wooden architecture of its centre (Old Rauma, Vanha Rauma), which is a Unesco world heritage site. The wooden city centre, which is how large the town was until 1809, has approximately 600 wooden buildings built in the neo-renaissance style. Rauma is also known for the high quality lace industry, and an annual Lace Week has been arranged in Rauma since 1971. During this week local craftspeople arrange small exhibitions in the Old Rauma area.
Old Town, Rauma

Rauma by square(tea)
Rauma Maritime Museum

Rauma by square(tea)
Day trip to Archipelago Sea

The Last Sunset by Trey Ratcliff
Day trip to Naantali

Naantali, Finland by Kevin Oliver

A unique combination of old and new, this medieval Finnish town is home to several excellent historic and modern attractions.
Day trip to Pori

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The medieval Pori celebrates its port heritage, trade history, and cultural roots, that culminate in its annual jazz festival.

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Rauma

Finland, Satakunta region

Active Historic Small towns 1 nightTue. Feb 24 - Wed. Feb 25

Rauma is a town on the west coast of Finland. It is known for its old wooden architecture of its centre (Old Rauma, Vanha Rauma), which is a Unesco world heritage site. The wooden city centre, which is how large the town was until 1809, has approximately 600 wooden buildings built in the neo-renaissance style. Rauma is also known for the high quality lace industry, and an annual Lace Week has been arranged in Rauma since 1971. During this week local craftspeople arrange small exhibitions in the Old Rauma area.

Established in the 15C, Rauma has deep maritime roots. The city is both historic and modern, with many outdoor activities.

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Top rated attractions in Rauma, Finland from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Turku

Turku, Finland

Turku by Anna Fuster

Turku is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. Turku, as a town, was settled during the 13th century making it the oldest city in Finland and city's identity stems from its status as the oldest city in Finland and the country's first capital. The city is home to numerous art and historical museums and hosts many music Festivals. A Medieval Market is held each year during July.
Turku Castle

Turku, the former capital & oldest city in Finland by Sirkku :)
Historic Center, Turku

Turku/Åbo Finland by Andrew3000
Turku Cathedral

Turku by Salmiac
Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova, Turku

Aboa Vetus Ars Nova by Jan-Erik Finnberg
Day trip to Archipelago Sea

The Last Sunset by Trey Ratcliff
Day trip to Naantali

Naantali, Finland by Kevin Oliver

A unique combination of old and new, this medieval Finnish town is home to several excellent historic and modern attractions.
Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, Turku

Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, Turku by Kevin Oliver
Art Museum, Turku

The Turku Art Museum by violablom
Waino Aaltonen Museum of Art, Turku

Shirts in the air by Marjut
Market Hall, Turku

Turun Kauppahalli by Aram Kudurshian
Day trip to Pori

2010-07-24 16.57.03 by Esko Kurvinen

The medieval Pori celebrates its port heritage, trade history, and cultural roots, that culminate in its annual jazz festival.
Day trip to Pargas

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Famous for its limestone industry, Pargas is also home to beautiful architecture and local history museum.
Day trip to Moomin World Theme Park

Hemulen house by Manuel Frias

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Turku

Finland, Finland Proper region

Historic Night life Culture Active Nature 2 nightsWed. Feb 25 - Fri. Feb 27

Turku is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. Turku, as a town, was settled during the 13th century making it the oldest city in Finland and city's identity stems from its status as the oldest city in Finland and the country's first capital. The city is home to numerous art and historical museums and hosts many music Festivals. A Medieval Market is held each year during July.

Founded in the 14C, Turku is the oldest city in Finland. With an active port, its history, culture, and trade continue to thrive.

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Top rated attractions in Turku, Finland from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

DJF0724 by artzubi

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a love story between the city and the sea. The city lies on the shores of the Gulf of Finland and the blue arms of the Baltic Sea and it is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. The city center is surprisingly beautiful with an urban charm that combines neoclassical buildings, many cobblestone and ancient alleys - evidence of influence from the Russian East and modern Scandinavian architectural style. Helsinki holds a wide range of interesting sites and fascinating attractions.
It is ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.
Secret: There are different areas of the city that actually have heated sidewalks (some of which have heating elements to keep them free of ice and snow).
Historic Center, Helsinki

Helsinki Cityscape by Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki

Temppeliaukio Church by Stanislav Stankovic
Opera House, Helsinki

Finnish National Opera House, main entrance by Discovering Finland
Central Park, Helsinki

Path to Pitkäkoski - I by HibaHaba
Day trip to Nuuksio National Park

Hiking in Nuuksio National Park by kyrandesa
Day trip to Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna sea fortress by Bernt Rostad
Senate Square, Helsinki

Senaatintori by Petteri Sulonen
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Helsinki

"Karuna Church", musée de Seurasaari (Helsinki) by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra
Ateneum Fine Arts Museum, Helsinki

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Kiasma, Helsinki

Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki by Tomi Lattu

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Helsinki

Finland, Uusimaa region

Night life Food Culture Beaches Active 1 nightFri. Feb 27 - Sat. Feb 28

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a love story between the city and the sea. The city lies on the shores of the Gulf of Finland and the blue arms of the Baltic Sea and it is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. The city center is surprisingly beautiful with an urban charm that combines neoclassical buildings, many cobblestone and ancient alleys - evidence of influence from the Russian East and modern Scandinavian architectural style. Helsinki holds a wide range of interesting sites and fascinating attractions.
It is ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world.
Secret: There are different areas of the city that actually have heated sidewalks (some of which have heating elements to keep them free of ice and snow).

Walking, cycling, jogging, supping – all these activities bring this area to life and Lake Tolunalatti and the landscape give you an authentic taste and feel of Finland.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Top rated attractions in Helsinki, Finland from TripAdvisor

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