Polar bear guide to Helsinki

The polar bears of Helsinki.fi city portal give you the coolest tips on how to make the most of your day in Helsinki!

Winter marketplace mood
The colourful Market Square is busy throughout the year. The nostalgic Old Market Hall (Wanha Kauppahalli) is the place to shop for delicacies.

Wildlife in a museum
Visit the majestic granite building of the Finnish Museum of Natural History, where Finland’s wildlife and natural history come to life for visitors of all ages.

Vintage fashion and flea market finds
Helsinki has plenty of second-hand shops for those in the know. Helsinki.fi city portal collected a selection for you.

Helsinki at ease
“The National Library of Finland is a place you can bring any European to and feel proud.” In HUB, the science magazine of the University of Helsinki, researchers share their favourite places.

Treasures of Arabia
Shop for design tableware in the Arabia porcelain factory. The old factory area continues to the enchanting Vanhankaupungikoski rapids. Just follow the sound of falling water.

An oasis in Kaisaniemi
The Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden close to the city centre provides a tropical atmosphere even during cold weather.

Cast your worries on the sauna stones!
Bathing in a sauna is not just something Finns do at their summer cottages. There are several public saunas in the centre of Helsinki where you can experience the soothing steam of Finnish sauna.

Take the tram to the jugend part of town
Tram 7 will take you right to the heart of picturesque Kruununhaka. Pick up the Jugend Helsinki map so you don’t miss any of the sites.

Polar bear guide to Helsinki can also be found in Enjoy! Helsinki City Tourist Map.

Teksti: Marja Lintula / Translation: AACNoodi oy
Kuva: Kinos Media

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