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Helsinki

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Helsinki is the biggest city in Finland, as well as the capital of the country. Situated in the southern region of Finland, on the Gulf of Finland shore, Helsinki happens to be the most populated municipality in the country. Located in an arm of the Baltic Sea, Helsinki has historical connections with the cities of Tallinn (Estonia), St. Petersburg (Russia) and Stockholm (Sweden).

Helsinki is the political, cultural, educational, research and economic capital of Finland. Around 70% of the foreign companies that have bases in Finland are situated in Helsinki. The Helsinki Metropolitan Area with its population of more than one million inhabitants is the northernmost urban area in the world.

In 2009, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design chose Helsinki to be the World Design Capital for 2012.

Holidays that feature Helsinki

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Riga Old Town by DK
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
10 days/9 nights
from £1,495 pp

Baltic Capitals

The Baltic Capitals tour offers an outstanding experience of getting acquainted with the diverse history and culturally rich architecture of the Baltic region. The tour features Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, and Lappenranta. You will experince the countryside by coach and enjoy a leisurely cruise from Tallinn to Helsinki.

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Type: Activity Holiday | Autumn Holiday | Group Tour | Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Weekend Break
4 days/3 nights
from £910 per person

Sea Kayaking in Helsinki

Explore and feel the beauty of the Finnish archipelago. Just 25 minutes away from the city center of Helsinki a whole new world awaits. Kayaking in Helsinki offers so much to see; hundreds of islands, beautiful sandy beaches and rocky shores offer the perfect setting for a kayaking adventure.

 

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Photo by Visit Finland
Type: Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
11 days/10 nights
from £1,695 pp

Finland Circle Fly-Drive

The beautiful Finnish nature is combined with a harmonious blend of Russian, Swedish and Finnish culture. You will love this country and its gentle peaceful life. Exchange your car for a boat for a day, and explore the lakes on anything from a canoe to an old-fashioned steamship. Not to be missed is the Finnish sauna, that integral part of the way of life in Finland.

Photo by Visit Finland Type: Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Country Holiday | Walking/Trekking | Train Journey
7 days/6 nights
from £1,245 pp

Finland in a Nutshell

Join this self-guided train journey across the land of thousand lakes and pristine nature. See the changing scenery from the comfortable and environmentally friendly trains while we travel from the buzzing Finnish capital, Helsinki, to Lapland through the lush forests and blue lakes and rivers. On the way you get to discover the unique wilderness, modern cities and established culture. 

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Type: Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
8 days/7 nights
from £1,495 pp

Finnish Lakes & Forests

Finland is said to be the Land of Thousand Lakes and is rightly called so as there are a total of 188 000 lakes in Finland. Experience a big part of Finnish identity on this tour as you enter the Lake District of which numerous communities come to life during summer. Discover the region from Lappeenranta in the southern part to Savonlinna. Get to know the Karelian region with its warm-hearted Karelian people and their distinctive culture. 

Photo by HEL OUT Type: Activity Holiday | Autumn Holiday | Solo Traveller | Summer Holiday | Weekend Break | Group Tour | Guided Tour
4 days/3 nights
from £955 per person

Helsinki and a Night in a Tree

You don’t need to travel far from Helsinki to get in the middle of nature! Nuuksio National Park is just 40 minutes away from the Helsinki airport! The area is full of small lakes and green forest. Camping in Helsinki offers an unforgettable camping experience in the nature, near the city. There is a lot to do in the nature, but we have chosen the best activities for you! 

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Photo by Visit Finland
Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Group Tour | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
4 days/3 nights
from £1,475 pp

Lapland, Northern Lights & Digital Detox

On this digital detoxing holiday you’ll have full focus on yourself, nature and wellbeing! Live at an ancient Reindeer Farm dating back to 1847 and enjoy the atmosphere of a small resort with Lapland Northern Lights on top.

Please note that NO phones, computers, Ipads and other electronic equipment is allowed. There is no WI-FI available!

Glass_Igloo Type: Winter Holiday | Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Honeymoon | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
5 days/4 nights
from £2,225 pp

Northern Lights Glass Igloo in Lapland

With this Lapland winter holiday, you have the opportunity to experience the wonders and charm of an active winter holiday in Finnish Lapland. Join winter activities like dog sledding, Northern Lights chase, reindeer sledding and snowmobiling. Experience a night under stars from the comfort of your own glass igloo, maybe you will even spot the Northern Lights while lying in bed!

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Lake of Finland by Visit Finland
Type: Country Holiday | Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Coastal Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
9 days/8 nights
from £1,795 pp

The Land of a Thousand Lakes

On this self-drive holiday you pass through the scenic countryside of the Finnish Lakeland, also known as Lake District, which is all dotted with shimmering blue lakes, small towns with their quaint wooden quarters, and fascinating villages. If you are looking for a countryside holiday rich in culture, pure nature and friendly locals, this is the holiday you have been looking for!

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Bears - VisitFinland
Type: Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Family Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
8 days/7 nights
from £1,635 pp

Wildlife Watching Fly-Drive

This tour takes you through the sparsely populated taiga forests of north-eastern Finland. There are three national parks and two national hiking areas with their hiking, canoeing and fishing possibilities easily accessible from the route. Close to the Russian border you can participate in bear, flying squirrel or beaver observation tours which give you a unique chance to watch and photograph these animals safely.

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Sampo ice breaker - VisitFinland
Type: Winter Holiday | Individual Tour | Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
6 days/5 nights
from £1,595 pp

Polar Safari Adventure

This tour starts in Helsinki, the trendy capital of Finland, and takes you North to Kemi, where you have the opportunity for a Cruise on an Icebreaker, where you can experience the realities of Arctic life with ice. Kemi is known as the "city of snow", and is a seaport town close to the Arctic Circle. Continue further North to Lapland, for some Arctic fun in Rovaniemi. 

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Photo by Visit Finland
Type: Coastal Holiday | Cycling Holiday | Activity Holiday | Summer Holiday | Individual Tour | Family Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
8 days/7 nights
from £1,735 pp

Island Hopping by Bike

This cycling tour takes you to the Turku archipelago consisting of 20 000 islands between the city of Turku and the Åland Islands in the South-West Finland. Cycle on the ring road which allows you to access the main islands easily by local ferries taking travellers from island to island. On the way you get to see charming houses and harbour villages as well as breath taking scenery. Join this tour to bring the mother nature just outside your doorstep!

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Aland Old House by Pekka Luukkola
Type: Coastal Holiday | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Country Holiday | Family Holiday | Honeymoon | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Cruise | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
9 days/8 nights
from £1,295 pp

Summer Holiday on Aland

On Aland island, off the coast of Finland, the summer sun shines more between May and August than in any other place in the Nordic countries. Aland is well known for its beautiful archipelago and bedrock, worn smooth by the inland ice, with the typical red colour of the Aland granite. The island is easy to reach from Finland's capital Helsinki.  

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Photo by Paul Williams
Type: Winter Holiday | Christmas Holiday | City Break | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Weekend Break | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip
3 days/2 nights
from £695 pp

Helsinki Christmas Market

In December Helsinki is filled with festive ambience as streets and shop windows are lit up with Christmas lights. The main street of Helsinki, Aleksanterinkatu, is called Joulukatu - 'Christmas Street' once again as Santa Claus opens the street and its lights and Christmas Market in the end of November. The Christmas Market in Helsinki is a truly unique experience for children as well as grown-ups.

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Down Hill Skiing. Photo by Visit Finland
Type: Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Country Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Skiing
7 days/6 nights
from £1,295 pp

City & Snow in Finland

Experience Finland in the winter time by combining a city break in Helsinki and a winter break at the ski centre Levi, Finland's biggest ski and activity resort. Levi is loctaed in Northern Finland and can easily be reached by train, and offers many outdoor activities for the whole family, yourself, or friends.

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Photo by Visit Finland
Type: Coastal Holiday | Fly-Drive | Solo Traveller | Summer Holiday | Activity Holiday | Family Holiday | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
7 days/6 nights
from £995 pp

Island Hopping in Turku

Island hopping the Turku archipelago brings you back to nature as you enjoy the calm island life. The Archipelago is one of the most picturesque areas in Finland and has 20 000 islands between the city of Turku and Åland. The local ferries allow travellers access the beautiful islands on the route.

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Silja Simphony - VisitFinland
Type: Cruise | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Coastal Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
4 days/3 nights
from £755 pp

Baltic Cruise Holiday

Combine the two fascinating Nordic capitals, Stockholm and Helsinki and cross the Baltic Sea by spending a night on a cruise ship in the exticing Nordic region. 

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Photo by Ola Ericson for Visit Sweden
Type: Cruise | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
6 days/5 nights
from £965 pp

Baltic Sea Capitals Cruise

Combine an exciting city break with an eventful cruise onboard the luxurious vessels of Tallink Silja. Discover three capital cities instead of one - Tallinn, Stockholm and Helsinki. Each of these cities by the Baltic Sea have their own unique appeal and each of them have different possibilities for sights, shopping and activities. 

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Nature by Pekka Luukkola - VisitFinland
Type: Country Holiday | Summer Holiday | Individual Tour | Spa and Wellness Break | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking
7 days/6 nights
from £2,095 pp

Finland City, Spa & Nature

This is a great way to experience the best of what Finland has to offer.  Enjoy modern design in Helsinki and a relaxing holiday in Karelia, heaped with Finish traditions and unsopiled nature, including an overnight stay in a bear hide.

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Photo by Olta
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday
21 days/20 nights
from £3,200 pp

Eastern Europe Explorer Tour

Inspired by the BBC programme 'The Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure' you will be treated to the best of the Baltics alongside an in-debth tour of Poland's and Russia's rich culture and history, and last but not least try the many flavours of the Eastern European cuisine. This exclusive escorted Eastern European tour includes the highlights of 6 countries, all of which are enticing and rich in beauty and culture, in just 21 days.

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Helsinki in Summer by Mika Lappalainen
Type: City Break | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
4 days/3 nights or more
from £695 pp

Helsinki City Break

Helsinki is an outstanding Northern city, with amazing architecture and top Scandinavian design in everything from clothing to furniture and accessories. Brands like Alvar Alto, Iittala and Marimekko comes to your mind immediately. Helsinki is worth a visit in the summer as well as in the winter, as the city surrounded by water has lots to offer in terms of shopping, culinary experiences (such as reindeer), art and design, and boat tours to mention a few.

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Tallinn Towers by Tiina R.
Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Group Tour | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
8 days/7 nights
from £1,365 pp

The Baltic Triangle

Our Baltic Triangle Tour visits three of the most intriguing capital cities surrounding the Gulf of Finland - Tallinn, Helsinki and St. Petersburg. You will be able to enjoy the diversity of North Eastern Europe as you indulge yourself in the world-class museums, the history, and the architecture of the three historically marked capitals.

More about Helsinki

Studying The Culture Of Helsinki

One of the best ways to understand the culture of the region is to pay a visit to the Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum. Another place where one can understand the growth of the region is the National Museum of Finland, which happens to be the largest historical museum in the region. The museum houses exhibits ranging from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Built in the romantic neo-medieval style, the castle that forms the museum is a historical attraction itself. The Helsinki City Museum is recommended for all those who want to learn about the history of the city, spanning a period of 500 years.

The culture of the city can be observed in the three big theatres for which it is famous. The Helsinki City Theatre, the Finnish National Theatre and the Finland Swedish Svenska Teatern along with the Finnish National Opera and the Finlandia Concert Hall showcase some of the best events in performing arts in the entire country.

Sightseeing In Helsinki

The opportunities for sightseeing and travel in Helsinki are many and limitless.

The 18th Century Sea Fortress, Soumenlinna, is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. Constructed in the 1740s with the aim of fortifying the city against the various external attacks that were constantly a threat to the city, the fortress was built on a bunch of six islands located outside the harbour. The fortress is one of the biggest in the world and the massive size has often lent it the nickname of “The Gibraltar of the North”. The fortress holds within its walls various parks, gardens, museums, cafés and bistros- all of which combine to make it a popular tourist spot.

Temppeliaukion, the Church of the Rock that was constructed towards the end of the 1960s is a church that was built into a rock formation and is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the city. The stone walls of the church are topped with a metallic dome that has small pieces of glass within it to provide natural light to the interiors. Excellent acoustics have also made the church a popular venue for musical shows.

To experience these and the various other attractions that Helsinki has to offer, plan a holiday to the city with the Helsinki City Breaks tour packages provided by the Baltic Travel Company.


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