Sights

Helsinki is a vibrant and diverse city, where most of the attractions and sights can be found within walking distance of the city centre.

The city has excellent public transportation, which will conveniently get you to where ever you want to go. Especially trams are very convenient, when you want to relax you feet and see the sights in the city – all free of charge with Helsinki Card.

 

Helsinki offers countless holiday experiences for families.

Spend a hilarious day at the Linnanmäki amusement park, have a picnic at historical Suomenlinna Sea Fortress or learn more about Scandinavian animals at the Korkeasaari Zoo.

On entering sights, show your Card to the ticket attendant, who writes down the number of your Card.

Opening hours on holidays

Most sights and museums are closed on the following holidays 2010:

New Year’s Day (1.1.), Epiphany (6.1.), Good Friday (2.4.), Easter Sunday (4.4.), May 1st (1.5.) Ascension Day (13.5.), Whitsuntide (23.5.), Midsummer Day (26.6.), Independence Day (6.12.), Christmas Eve (24.12.), and Christmas Day (25.12.).

Further information on opening hours:
Helsinki City Tourist and Convention Bureau,
Pohjoisesplanadi 19,
tel. +358 9 3101 3300.