There are three ways to get from the airport to the city centre:

• taxi - the fastest (20 min) but of course the most expensive option 🚕
• train - I and P trains are the cheapest way to get from the airport, the journey takes 30 min, the station is under the terminal 🚅
• Bus - Finnair bus takes 30 min to the centre as well as the train, public bus 615 takes 40 min🚌

Start your walk at the port, it is a busy place for foreign exports and imports as well as passenger traffic. From here, people head to cities such as Turku in Finland, Stockholm in Sweden, St Petersburg in Russia and Tallinn in Estonia. Ferries may not be the fastest mode of transport, but they are popular because they are convenient and affordable. In addition, (especially young) Finns appreciate the fact that during the cruise they enter a duty-free zone and can buy alcohol cheaper. There is usually a big party on the ferry 😁🍾

This market is located right next to the harbour and is open all year round. You can get absolutely everything here 👌

The imposing Evangelical Cathedral is probably the most famous building in Helsinki. It dominates Senate Square. Construction began in 1830, when Finland was part of the Russian Empire. 

The Presidential Palace is located in Market Square, it won't let you in, nor is it glamorous, but it is still one of the essential buildings in Helsinki.

So this temple is definitely worth your attention. It is the largest Orthodox church in northern and western Europe, again, it is evident here that it dates from the time of the Russian Empire. Admission is free.

The Church of St. John has a different architecture. It is the largest stone church in Finland and belongs to the Lutheran Church.

While Russian influence is very evident in Helsinki, this Russian round has nothing to do with it. After all, this attraction is located in a number of major cities. Visitors thus enjoy a view from a different perspective. A humorous and apt feature of the Helsinki Ferris wheel is that there is a sauna in one of the cabins😉

The classic ride lasts approximately 12 minutes and gives you a 360° view across Helsinki.

This is another Lutheran church, but this one is very unusual. Its main room is carved out of granite rock and thanks to that it has great acoustics. In addition to services, concerts are also held here. The church is closed on weekends, but be sure to check the opening hours before you visit, as it is rarely closed during the week. Opening times are published on the website https://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/en/index/nimi.html#ticketinadvance (in the brown box at the very bottom).

Kamppi is another original place. Translated as Chapel of Silence, it is very simply furnished, but the most interesting thing is its wooden exterior. It is open every day except Tuesday. Admission is free.

The Kallio Lutheran Church is said to offer views of the Estonian coastline in good weather.

This memorial is located in the Sibelius park of the same name. It consists of several hundred steel pipes and symbolizes music. The Sibelius Monument was inaugurated in 1967, and although it was initially received with controversy, it soon became one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki.

Skanzen Seurasaari is the best place to learn more about how life used to be in the Finnish countryside. There are 80 buildings and a museum with local products made in the traditional way. The open-air museum is located on the island of the same name, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Admission is charged from May to September, but you can also visit outside these months. You can find out all the opening times here https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/seurasaarenulkomuseo/info.

The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the main must-see places when visiting Helsinki. Apart from the history, you can also enjoy the beautiful nature and a cool walk along one of the trails. At the same time, there are also all sorts of refreshments and facilities. You can find a detailed map here https://frantic.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/suomenlinna/2020/05/13103738/Map_ENG2020.pdf. Admission to the islands where the fortress is located is free, only the ferry and admission to the museums you choose to visit are charged.

The ferry to the island from the port of Helsinki (near Kauppatori) runs at least once an hour, with a 15-minute cruise. Tickets must be bought in advance, not possible on board. The ferry is part of Helsinki's public transport. So if you have a valid HSL ticket (AB, ABC or ABCD), you can use it on the ferry. Suomenlinna is in HSL ticket zone A. The easiest way to buy tickets is on the HSL app. An alternative is to buy tickets from the ticket machine at the port near the platform.

The sauna is inseparable from Finland. Among the most famous resorts are Allas Sea Pool or Löyly. Allas Sea Pool is located in Market Square, next to SkyWheel. The entrance is on the street from Market Square. In addition to the sauna, there are pools, a restaurant, café and terraces.

This city used to be the seat of the royal family. Today it is typical of its wooden houses on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. To get here directly from Helsinki, take bus 848, which usually runs twice an hour. The journey takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

You will get to the airport in the same way as you travelled from the airport to Helsinki on arrival.