Things to Do in Helsinki

There are 2 attractions in Helsinki. Uspenski Cathedral, eastern orthodox cathedral with distinctive red-brick façade, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Uspenski Cathedral
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Uspenski Cathedral
Eastern Orthodox cathedral with distinctive red-brick façade
Church
Fortress of Suomenlinna
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Fortress of Suomenlinna
18th-century sea fortress and UNESCO island complex
Historical Site
Helsinki Cathedral
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Helsinki Cathedral
Neoclassical cathedral dominating Helsinki's Senate Square
Church
Temppeliaukio Church
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Temppeliaukio Church
Rock-cut church built into bedrock with excellent acoustics
Church
Seurasaari
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Seurasaari
Open-air museum island of traditional Finnish wooden buildings
Island
Sibelius Monument
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Sibelius Monument
Abstract pipe-organ monument honoring composer Jean Sibelius
Monument
Ateneum
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Ateneum
Finland's main art museum with classic Finnish paintings
Museum
Korkeasaari Zoo
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Korkeasaari Zoo
Helsinki island zoo focusing on Arctic and exotic species
Museum
National Museum of Finland
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National Museum of Finland
Finnish national museum exhibiting Finland's history and cultural artifacts
Museum
Gallen-Kallela Museum
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Gallen-Kallela Museum
Museum dedicated to artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela's works
Museum
Military Museum of Finland
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Military Museum of Finland
National military museum documenting Finland's defense history
Museum
Didrichsen Art Museum
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Didrichsen Art Museum
Private museum combining art and modernist architecture
Museum
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
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Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Historic Helsinki stadium hosting Olympics and major events
Stadium
Veikkaus Arena
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Veikkaus Arena
Multi-use stadium in Helsinki, home to HJK Helsinki
Stadium
Lake Bodom
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Lake Bodom
Finnish lake notorious for 1960s unsolved murders
Lake
Senate Square
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Senate Square
Neoclassical plaza dominated by Helsinki Cathedral
Plaza
Kiasma
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Kiasma
Contemporary art museum in central Helsinki
Museum
Presidential Palace
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Presidential Palace
Official presidential residence in central Helsinki
Palace
Pyhän Henrikin katedraali
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Pyhän Henrikin katedraali
Roman Catholic cathedral in Helsinki serving Finland's Catholic community
Religious Site
Linnanmäki
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Linnanmäki
Historic amusement park in Helsinki, family attractions
Park
Finnish National Gallery
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Finnish National Gallery
Finland's national art museum in Helsinki
Museum
Kauppatori
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Kauppatori
Helsinki's central market square by the harbor
Market
Esplanadi
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Esplanadi
Central Helsinki park and promenade for leisure
Park
Ainola
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Ainola
Former home of composer Sibelius, now museum
Museum
Kallio Church
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Kallio Church
Iconic Helsinki church noted for Nordic functionalist architecture
Religious Site
Lauttasaari
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Lauttasaari
Helsinki island district known for parks and residences
Island
Museum of Finnish Architecture
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Museum of Finnish Architecture
Helsinki museum showcasing Finnish architectural history and design
Museum
Tamminiemi
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Tamminiemi
Former Finnish presidential residence and museum in Helsinki
Museum
Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim
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Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim
Equestrian statue honoring Finnish leader Mannerheim in Helsinki
Monument
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Kulosaari
Affluent Helsinki island district with residential architecture
Island
Alexander Theatre
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Alexander Theatre
Historic theatre in Helsinki hosting performing arts
Theater
Sinebrychoff Art Museum
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Sinebrychoff Art Museum
Helsinki museum housing European old masters and decorative arts
Museum
St. John's Church in Helsinki
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St. John's Church in Helsinki
Neoclassical Lutheran church overlooking Töölönlahti bay
Religious Site
Architecture & Design Museum
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Architecture & Design Museum
Helsinki museum showcasing Finnish architecture and design
Museum
Helsinki Synagogue
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Helsinki Synagogue
Historic synagogue in Helsinki serving Finland's Jewish community
Synagogue
Vallisaari
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Vallisaari
Island nature reserve near Helsinki with military ruins
Island
Government Palace
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Government Palace
Official seat of Finland's government in Helsinki
Palace
Kaivopuisto
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Kaivopuisto
Seafront park in Helsinki, popular recreational area
Park
Korkeasaari
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Korkeasaari
Helsinki island housing the city's zoological park
Island
Lake Tuusula
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Lake Tuusula
Finnish lake famed for artists' lakeside homes
Lake
EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
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EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary art museum in Espoo with Finnish collections
Museum
Helsinki City Museum
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Helsinki City Museum
Museum documenting Helsinki's urban and social history
Museum
Helsinki Old Church
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Helsinki Old Church
Wooden 18th-century church used for concerts
Church
Helsinki Railway Square
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Helsinki Railway Square
Central square in Helsinki adjacent to main railway station
Plaza
Alexander II memorial
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Alexander II memorial
Monument in Helsinki commemorating Emperor Alexander II
Monument
Erottaja
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Erottaja
Prominent central square and transport hub in Helsinki
Plaza
Helsinki University Observatory
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Helsinki University Observatory
Historic observatory and astronomy museum in Helsinki
Museum
Kaisaniemi Park
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Kaisaniemi Park
Urban park and botanical garden area in central Helsinki
Park
Mannerheim Museum
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Mannerheim Museum
Small museum dedicated to Marshal Mannerheim's life
Museum
Töölö bay
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Töölö bay
Bay in central Helsinki, Finland
Lake
Vitträsk
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Vitträsk
Lake in Uusimaa region, southern Finland
Lake
Kuusisaari
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Kuusisaari
Private island neighborhood in Helsinki, affluent residences
Island
Kytö
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Kytö
Small island in Uusimaa, recreational shoreline
Island
Liuskasaari
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Liuskasaari
Small Helsinki island with beaches and coastal park
Island
Lonna
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Lonna
Small Helsinki island used for recreation and events
Island
Pihlajasaari
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Pihlajasaari
Recreational island park near Helsinki
Islands
Sääksjärvi
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Sääksjärvi
Lake in Central Finland, recreational fishing destination
Lake
Uutela
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Uutela
Coastal recreation area and nature reserve near Helsinki
Wildlife Reserve
Kuivasaari
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Kuivasaari
Island fortress and recreational islet near Helsinki
Island
Old Church Park, Helsinki
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Old Church Park, Helsinki
Historic park and cemetery beside Helsinki's Old Church
Park
Eläintarha
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Eläintarha
Historic Helsinki park area with sports venues
Park
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Lapinlahti, Helsinki
Helsinki district featuring parkland and shoreline on bay
Area
Kiasma
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Kiasma
Contemporary art museum in Helsinki
Museum
The Finnish National Theatre
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The Finnish National Theatre
Finland's premier national theatre in Helsinki
Theater