City Overview & History
See all (8)Helsinki Residents
Finland, and Helsinki in particular, houses one of the most literate and aware populations of…
Helsinki History
For much of its history, Helsinki had remained a small town, overshadowed by the bigger…
Helsinki Today
Helsinki is a city of great attractions. If you want to experience night life, follow…
Public holidays
1st January: New Year’s Day 6th January: Epiphany 2nd April: Easter 1st May: May Day…
Places to Visit
See all (36)Linnanmäki Amusement Park
Covered in snow during the winter months, Linnanmaki is one of the largest amusement parks…
Helsinki Zoo
Located on the Korkeasaari Island, Helsinki Zoo is the biggest attraction for children in Finland.…
Kids and Teens- Finnish Opera
The National Opera runs special programs for children featuring exciting stories and documentaries to promote…
Children’s Museum
This is part of the Helsinki City Museum that holds exhibitions with and for children.…
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
A few miles north from the center is this adventurous amusement park. Located in the…
Halal Restaurants
See all (12)Turkkilainen Ravintola Halikarnas
Cuisine: Turkish Address: Ruoholahdenkatu 18, Helsinki, 00180 Phone: 09-685 1862
Singapore Restaurant
Cuisine: Singaporean Address: Lapinlahdenkatu 29, Helsinki, 00180 Phone: 09 694 2763
New Bamboo Center Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese Address: Annankatu 29, Helsinki, 00100 Phone: 09 694 3117
Namaskaar Express
Cuisine: Indian Address: Elielinaukio 3, Helsinki, 00100 Tel: (09) 278 1370
Restaurants
See all (42)Turkkilainen Ravintola Halikarnas
Cuisine: Turkish Address: Ruoholahdenkatu 18, Helsinki, 00180 Phone: 09-685 1862
Singapore Restaurant
Cuisine: Singaporean Address: Lapinlahdenkatu 29, Helsinki, 00180 Phone: 09 694 2763
New Bamboo Center Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese Address: Annankatu 29, Helsinki, 00100 Phone: 09 694 3117
Namaskaar Express
Cuisine: Indian Address: Elielinaukio 3, Helsinki, 00100 Tel: (09) 278 1370
Health & Safety
Festivals
See all (55)New Year’s Celebration
Welcoming the New Year along the length and breadth of the city, the eve of…
Finnish Independence Day in Helsinki
Celebrating Independence Day in true spirit, this day marks the forming of the sovereign country…
Annual Veterinary Meeting
Like all developed societies, Finland celebrates the awareness of keeping animals healthy. This annual meeting…
St.Lucia Day
Similar to a beauty pageant, St. Lucia’s day is celebrated with blond girls (Lucia) walking…
Helsinki Christmas Market
This is a traditional market set up especially for Christmas and offers all kinds of…
Exhibition Halls
Finlandia Hall
One of the most popular destinations in Helsinki for concerts and congress events, Finlandia Hall…
Gold Silver Watch Pro
An ostentatious exhibition of gold, jewelry and watches, this event is very famous with the…
Masjids
See all (9)Al-Iman Mosque
Address: Munkkiniemenpuistotie 4 A PL 45 Phone: (09) 241 0526 Fax: (09) 241 0526 …
Hotels
See all (26)Seurahuone Helsinki
Seurahuone started small in a cramped corner of Helsinki offering the most basic of services…
Hilton Hotel Kalastajatorppa
An architectural dream, this Hilton Branch is built near the beautiful shores of Finland just…
Rivoli Jardin
Though small, the Rivoli Jardin believes in perfection. It has only 55 units but each…
Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Sokos hotel is located in the commercial center of downtown Helsinki and gives a bird’s…
Scandic Hotel Marski
Another one of Helsinki’s modern accommodations, Scandic Hotel has two of its buildings joined through…
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Another one of Helsinki’s reasonable choices, Radisson is located in the city center and has…
Shopping
See all (28)Market Square
Sprawled near the Baltic waters is this open air market where fresh sea food is…
Hakaniemi Market Hall
This market is a collection of all items that locals need on an everyday basis.…
Kämp Galleria
Unlike other shopping malls in Helsinki, Kamp Galleria is a totally upscale complex that houses…
Stockmann Department Store
Stockmann’s Store is a classic example of ‘everything under one roof’. The store’s main entrance…
Kiseleff Bazaar Hall
Located in the old downtown area of Helsinki, Kiseleff Bazar is a collection of various…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (9)Driving Tips
Driving in Helsinki is a serious matter! Finns drive on the left and all basic…
Special Passes
Helsinki Card If you are planning to explore Helsinki to its fullest, you may want…
Organized Tours
See all (6)Helsinki Water Tour
Helsinki is not named ‘Daughter of the Baltic’ for no reason. It is surrounded on…
Helsinki on foot and bike
Biking around Helsinki is a very popular way to visit major attractions and monuments. It…
Helsinki Audio City Tour
This tour is set on a very unique pattern. It is self guided and tourists…
Helsinki Sightseeing Tour
A 105 minutes tour of Helsinki that details out all the major monuments of the…