Helsinki - Where Eastern exotica meets Scandinavian chic

Travelling in Helsinki is most convenient with the tram

Most of Helsinki's tourist attractions are situated within easy walking distance of the city centre, and if your feet do get tired, you can rely on Helsinki's excellent public transportation – which has been ranked the best in Europe.

Both Helsinki and its residents have a personality and charm that are easy to get to know. The people are open and uncomplicated, regardless of whether they are serving customers or enjoying their time off. The city is open to new winds and trends, as demonstrated by the trendy and laid-back atmosphere.

Blossoming Helsinki

Green Helsinki

Helsinki is a green city that is close to the sea and surrounding nature. One third of the city consists of parks and other green areas! The beautiful clean nature surrounding Helsinki offers unlimited possibilities for relaxing and enjoying healthy outdoor activities. The city's many parks are enjoyed by tourists and residents alike, and the forests of the Central Park begin close to the city centre.

Ferry ride to Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress

Daughter of the Baltic Sea

Helsinki's attractive and unique character comes from its proximity to the sea, which offers an endless number of exciting opportunities in summer and winter alike. Helsinki is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and the city's shoreline is adorned by around 100 kilometres of coast and over 300 islands. It is said that the sea gave birth to Helsinki and the harbour raised her.

The lifestyle in the second-most northern capital city in the world is full of contrasts and fascinating habit cultures. Influences from both the East and West are visible in the city's architecture, culinary culture, events, traditions and many other elements that are unique to the way of life in Helsinki.

Hanging out at the Cathedral steps

Nordic Oddity - Not the Ordinary City Guide

Nordic Oddity is a 24-hour-guide for open-minded individuals looking for unique experiences in Helsinki. Introducing the most interesting places and coolest happenings in the city, Nordic Oddity is a way to an alternative adventure. It embraces information on where to explore, enjoy and ease off - be it shopping, the extraordinary, luxuries, locals, urban legends or the vibrant nightlife one is after. It's like one's best friend from Helsinki guiding you through the multidimensional urban culture.

Nordic Oddity is initiated by the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau.

Helppi

Family Helsinki

Helsinki is Finland's greatest theme park for the entire family! Whether it's summer or winter, Helsinki offers lots to do for many days at a time. Wild animals, breathtaking amusement park rides, exhilarating cultural experiences, great shopping, scenic maritime adventures or something completely different.

Helppi's Happy History

Helppi from Helsinki is a happy internet traveller, who through a series of bizarre incidents, was cata-pulted one stormy night from his electrical network amidst a shower of sparks all the way onto the roof-top of the Cathedral. the sparks were caused by the arrival of the 3T tram at Senate Square – the same tram you can ride to see the sights aroung Helsinki.

Having recovered from his initial shock, Helppi took a look around him from the top of the Cathedral. The view was splendid – what a fun theme park Helsinki looks like! helppi enthusiastically gathered up all the information he could about Helsinki and stored it on his hard drive in order to share with other travellers. And that's how he became Helppi from Helsinki!