FIVE THINGS NOT
TO MISS WHILE VISITING HELSINKI

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GET IN THE RHYTHM OF HELSINKI

A festive and grand opening Get a bigger perspective of Helsinki and take a ride with the 40-metre-high Finnair Sky Wheel, located just next to the Market Square. A tram ride is also an easy way to explore Helsinki. Tram number 2 (formerly 3T) is regarded as the sightseeing tram in Helsinki, a way to travel around among the locals.

www.finnair-skywheel.com/en

 

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FEEL THE URBAN NATURE AND THE SEA

Visit at least Suomenlinna, one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Experience also a unique cruise aboard on a gun sloop, with sailings setting off from Suomenlinna.

www.suomenlinna.fi/en

 

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TAKE A BITE OF THE DELICIOUS HELSINKI

Enjoy the city’s food delights with the help of the brochure entitled “Food Helsinki? HEL YEAH!”. The pocket-sized brochure makes it easy for you to discover the capital’s culinary secrets. Get your free copy from Tourist Information or download it at

www.visithelsinki.fi

 

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DISCOVER THE FINNISH DESIGN

Explore the Design District and discover the minimalistic, functional and clean Finnish design!

www.designdistrict.fi/news

 

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HAVE FUN IN HELSINKI!

Linnanmäki Amusement Park offers the biggest selection of rides in Northern Europe. There is no entrance fee to the Amusement Park area, so you are free to simply enjoy the area’s atmosphere and restaurants.

www.linnanmaki.fi/en

 

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