Sveaborg

Besichtigung

The fortified islands of Suomenlinna are an integral part of Helsinki. While they may at first seem remote, they are in fact easy to reach by a 20-minute ferry ride, using the same ticket as for buses and trams. The fortress of Sveaborg itself - which, literally translates as "Swedish Castle" - dominates the island. It was built in the mid 18th century to bar Russian access to the Baltic. During the Swedish-Russian war of 1808-09, it fell to the Russians, who thereafter enlarged and strengthened it. In 1918, it passed into Finnish hands and was given the Finnish name of Suomenlinna (Finnish Castle).

Statue of Peace

Sehenswert

Market Square

Sehenswert

Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter.

Three blacksmiths

Sehenswert

Large bronze statue of 3 smiths hammering an anvil, which serves as a popular city meeting place.

Tähtitorninvuori

Park

Hilly park laid out in 1868, with astronomy-themed displays in a former observatory & harbor views.

Finlandia Hall

Historisch

North of the Municipal Museum in Helsinki, on the shores of Töölö Bay, is the Finlandia Hall, a concert and convention hall designed by Alvar Aalto and built in 1971 with a white facade of Carrara marble. The marble is also used on the inside of the structure. Details appear in hardwoods and ceramics. The main concert auditorium is a stunning site and is famous for its acoustics. Another standout feature is the wide Venetian staircase that leads from the ground floor to both the main auditorium and chamber music hall. The Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe was signed here in July 1975.

Sibelius Park

Park

Urban seaside park with sculptures, a birch grove & benches, plus a pond, fountain & walking paths.

Uspenski Cathedral

Kirche

Hilltop center of the Finnish Orthodox faith with an ornate exterior & lavish interior decoration.

Helsinki Cathedral

Kirche

Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome.

Helsinki Winter Garden

Park

19th-century greenhouse, open for free to the public, with palms, cacti, flowers & a carp pond.

Hietaniemi Area

Besichtigung

Down the coast, south and east from the main railway station are the Rowing Stadium from the 1952 Olympics, kayak and canoe rentals, and the beautiful sandy beach of Hietaniemi. Next to this are several open fields frequently used as soccer parks, several restaurants, and a public sauna. Beyond this lies the fascinating and park-like Hietaniemi cemetery with a cross on its highest point commemorating the fallen heroes of the republic. Here, too, Marshal Mannerheim (1867-1951) is buried.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Stadt

Discover the sights of Helsinki at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. Marvel at monuments from the top deck of the open-air bus, and enjoy an informed commentary from the free audio guide.

Sea Life Entrance Tickets

Spaß

Discover the world beneath the ocean and amazing sea creatures at Sea Life Helsinki.