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By Bike

Helsinki has an intricate bike route developed for bike lovers, so if you are one of them grab a bike and a map and set off in zeal to explore the city on your own. Biking through the city center is much easier because bike lanes and parking facilities are put in place almost everywhere. There are 3 major routes in Helsinki. One is orange which is through the city center, the blue which is a bike route right next to the sea front and the green is the route through city parks and entertainment areas. If you wish to go around biking with your family or friends you can hire a ‘cyclerikshaw’! It is very famous among tourists and can accommodate more than two people. Drivers for the vehicle can also be hired on request. The charges for the cyclerikshaw start at 9 Euros for 30 minutes. Different bike companies can be contacted for bike rentals for a day;

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Greenbike Bulevardi 32, via the Albertinkatu Phone: 050/404-0900 Rates: 11€ to 15€ per day. Nordic Fitness Sports Park Mäntymäentie 1 Phone: 09/4776-9760

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By Tram

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By Bus

The bus network around the city is much denser compared to the tram system and more frequent since buses travel all major routes of Helsinki multiple times a day. Predominantly, the bus network is divided into the Westbound, Northbound and Eastbound. Westbound buses operate through the underground bus station at the Kamppi center while the remaining two networks are stationed near the Central Railway Station at the Eliel Square and Railway Square respectively. Long distance and Express bus tickets can be purchased from the underground stations that will take you around for hours on end. Being part of the HKL network, further information can be obtained from the official website.

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By Metro

The city’s railway station is located in the center and a metro line connects the city with the eastern Suburban areas. However, there isn’t much to see along the route due to lack of monuments in this area. The railway has 3 major lines from from Turku in the west, Tampere in the north and Lahti in the northeast. International rail travel is also accommodated at the stations.

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By Ferry

In Helsinki, roaming around by ferry is a popular way to get around in the summer months. Tourists love this mode of transport for its scenic views and its slow pace. The main ferry network is owned by HKL but private owners also provide ferries for tourists going back and forth. A tourist ticket has to be bought from the terminal to board the ferry and it is advised to book your tickets in advance in the peak seasons of June, July and August. With the sheer excitement that ferry travel creates in tourists, a number of ferry offices have been set throughout the city:

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