Helsinki Airport 20 min
The National Museum of Finland (8 min)
Prehistoric artifacts, medieval treasures & 20th-century icons in a grandiose national museum. Sibelius Monument (8 min)
1960s monument by Eila Hiltunen, with 600+ steel pipes forming a wave-like shape representing music. Temppeliaukion Church (11 min)
Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls. Suomenlinna (58 min)
World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery. Seurasaari (17 min)
Leafy island with an open-air museum of historical Finnish buildings & a clothing-optional beach. Esplanadi (12 min)
Park opened in 1812 with a special stage for live music performances & avenues of mature trees. Korkeasaaren eläintarha (11 min)
Established in 1889, a zoo with 150 species including big cats & reptiles, plus dining options. Market Square (13 min)
Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter. Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (10 min)
Contemporary art museum & cultural center with thematic annual exhibitions, a theater and events. Design Museum Helsinki (16 min)
Long-standing design museum with an extensive permanent collection, plus a cafe & gift shop. Uspenski Cathedral (15 min)
Hilltop center of the Finnish Orthodox faith with an ornate exterior & lavish interior decoration. Senate Square (11 min)
Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university. Helsinki Cathedral (10 min)
Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome. Ateneum (11 min)
Grand 19th-century art museum with Finnish works from the 1700s onwards, plus international pieces. Linnanmaki (6 min)
Park with more than 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views. | 
