Helsinki’s carefree and enjoyable atmosphere extends to its methods of transportation around the city. Indeed, it offers a vast range of travel options, whether you want to zip from one side to the other, take a gentle stroll, or glide around the capital with its advanced cycle network route.
One secret to the city’s success is its highly comprehensive and efficient public transport system, which begins once travellers land on the runway, as commuter trains operate daily from Helsinki Central Railway Station in the centre to Helsinki Airport.
Once in the heart of the city, visitors quickly find that many of its main destinations are within walking distance, with lots of maps dotted around the city centre to guide both tourists and residents. However, if you wish to see more of Helsinki in all its glory, cycling is the way to go. Travellers can also utilise the iconic yellow bikes available across the capital and make the most of the extensive pedestrian and cycling paths that run throughout the city on a disused railway line.
Hopping on a tram is also a great way to see the sights, particularly if you want to visit many locations in one day, as day tickets can be purchased via the HSL mobile app, ticket machines, and kiosks across the city. The tram network covers the main tourist spots as well as lesser-known areas that are certainly worth exploring.
As if this wasn’t enough, Helsinki’s metro system operates across the city and is the best way to experience Finland’s beautiful green landscapes in the surrounding area.
