From internationally renowned art museums to UNESCO World Heritage fortresses, Helsinki has landmark attractions for everyone.
Ateneum Art Museum
Located in the heart of the city, this internationally renowned museum heralds the largest collection of art the city has to offer, showcasing over 30,000 exceptional pieces. Each purposefully placed composition takes its onlookers on a journey through 300 years of Finnish art history.
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, it is now home to around 800 people. Visitors to the fortress can enjoy a guided tour that takes guests on a journey through the main sites and key events of its heritage. The fortress also offers budding historians six different museums as well as an abundance of cafés, restaurants, and fine dining options, alongside its very own brewery.
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
A treasure trove of over 100,000 books and research papers, the facility is a modern interpretation of a library, offering digital studios with state-of-the-art equipment, an urban workshop that provides access to top-of-the-range printers, laser cutters, and more, as well as a communal area for idea sharing and collaboration. The library building is also one of architectural prowess, matching the exceptionality of its offerings.
Helsinki Cathedral
Standing atop a rise in front of Parliament Square, the iconic green and white roof of Helsinki Cathedral can be seen almost anywhere in the capital. Open all year round to visitors, it merges history, culture and architecture with a fantastic central view over the city.
Korkeasaari Zoo
Take a wander and witness natural wonders of our world, such as forest reindeer, Amur tigers, Bactrian camels and brown bears – all animals adapted to extreme winter. Korkeasaari Zoo is uniquely placed on an island in the Baltic Sea, accessible by a bridge walkway, and promises a full day of marvellous wildlife.
Old Market Hall
To experience a wide variety of Finnish foods, drinks and more, walk through Helsinki’s Old Market Hall, where stalls offer goods ranging from exotic Nordic meats and cheeses to sweet jams and spirits – a great place to round off your city break and purchase gifts for friends or family.
