Helsinki by train
Discover Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland’s capital, is a city of Nordic design and seaside charm. The Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church showcase its architectural highlights, while the Market Square offers fresh seafood and local crafts. Helsinki’s eco-friendly ethos and connection to the surrounding archipelago make it a harmonious blend of urban life and nature.
Explore neighbourhoods in Helsinki
Neighbourhoods in and around Helsinki
Holidays by land and sea
Helsinki train holidays
Overnight ferry to Helsinki
Utrecht, Hamburg, Helsinki, Aachen, Stockholm
Watch the sunset across Archipelago scenery on a sailing to Helsinki, Finland’s capital known for its quality of life, design scene and nordic gastronomy.
Sleeper train to Lapland
Amsterdam, Osnabrück, Hamburg, Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Aachen, Stockholm
Discover Lapland’s other-worldly landscapes and preserved traditions of foraging and hunting, that’s earned its title as the culinary capital of the north.
Along the shores of The Saimaa
Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Osnabrück, Hamburg, Savonlinna, Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Stockholm, Lappeenranta
A cross-border journey through Scandinavia to Finland’s UNESCO lake district, home to green, lakeside cities and islands that teem with wildlife.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Helsinki
Löyly
Try classic Finnish sauna in Löyly, an impressive FSC-certified, wood clad building by the sea. There are public and private saunas, outdoor spaces and a modern Nordic restaurant (with vegan options).
Suomenlinna
The UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna is a vast 18th-century maritime fortress spanning several islands. Accessible by ferry, it offers fortifications, scenic views, six museums, cafés, and even a brewery.
Temppeliaukio Church
Visit Temppeliaukio Church, carved into solid rock with a copper dome. Admire its unique design, excellent acoustics and natural light streaming through the skylight into the serene interior.
Esplanadi
Relax in Esplanadi park, a central gathering spot lined with trees, cafés and fountains. Enjoy picnics, street performances or a quiet stroll in this lively yet peaceful green space.
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