Printable maps of Helsinki
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Helsinki
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Helsinki with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Helsinki area
This Helsinki map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Helsinki and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Finland
The favorite holiday of the Finns is the June Juhannus or Ivanov’s day (midsummer). On the night of the festival, thousands of bonfires are lit to ward off evil spirits. Girls are entertained with fortune-telling, while young men spend the night in festivities and drinking to attract prosperity and a good harvest. It is not accepted to sleep on Juhannus. Modern youth often prefer visiting Suomenlinna with its annual rock festival taking place on Ivanovo’s night than singing campfire songs. In autumn, there is one more merry holiday, the All Saints’ Day. It is closely connected with the Day of Remembrance of the Deceased in the Protestant tradition. According to popular beliefs, on the night of the feast the dead watch the living from the sky; hence lights are lit in every house. They are intended to scare away the evil spirits of “kaamos”. Young people get dressed in costumes of evil spirits and visit the neighboring houses demanding for sweets. Clubs host groovy parties in the style of horror films. … Open
Photogallery of Helsinki sights
Our guide to Helsinki
Weekend in Helsinki in original style
If after an exciting day full of entertainment you’re not in a mood to return to your classic hotel, it’s high time to make a ride to Kylmäpihlaja Lighthouse. Built in 1953 and located on a rocky island, the lighthouse is still in action. Travelers have a unique opportunity – to sleep in a comfortable guest room that is open directly in the old lighthouse. It takes only 45 minutes to reach the distant … Open 
Festivals and events in Helsinki
In mid-June, the capital of Finland invites the guests from all over the world to celebrate its birthday together. Usually, the restrained and modest Finns organize a real annual festive marathon to honor the main city of the country. The center of Helsinki is filled with a cheerful flow of people, bright colors, and music. During the Helsinki Day, you will have major possibilities to enjoy various events for free! … Open
Hotels for romantic escape
Essexhome Apartments can be probably called the most romantic apartment hotel in Helsinki thanks to its design. Spacious guest rooms are decorated with large beds with carved headboards and crimson bed clothing, national style paintings, and flower bouquets. Rooms also feature such creative designer accessories as bright carpets and ottomans, pillows of different colors, and interesting lamps of various shapes and … Open
Famous hotels
The famous SATO HotelHome Lapinlahdenkatu is located in the picturesque district of Kamppi. The hotel offers more than 70 fully equipped apartments for its guests. SATO HotelHome differs from other apartment hotels by a wide range of services. For example, guests have a free access to a high-class fitness center and sauna. There is also a wonderful playground for children in the territory of the complex. Travelers … Open
Active recreation
Rowing in Helsinki - is cool! To stay in the city, which is almost surrounded by the sea, without trying to swim on the canoe, or on a kayak - savagery! Here you will find many companies, which will gladly help you to get acquainted with the sea circle of Helsinki. Tourists and fans of fishing can also purchase a license for tourist fishing. The license includes fishing on tackle and spinning. There is the special … Open
Advices for travellers
10. If you plan to make a trip to woods, make sure you wear tight clothes and have a treatment against insects. Then nothing will spoil your pleasant walk. 9. Shopping fans are best to visit the city during Christmas holidays. At this time of a year all malls offer enormous seasonal sales. 8. Various home decorations remain the best souvenirs from Helsinki. Each mall provides a great … Open
