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Home > Europe > 5 Best Things To Do in Helsinki, Finland

5 Best Things To Do in Helsinki, Finland

By Dymphe / June 1, 2022

For the 5 best things to do in Helsinki, read this article! Here you find everything there is to know for when you visit the capital of Finland!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Relax at Esplanadi Park
  • 2. See contemporary art
  • 3. Visit the Helsinki Cathedral
  • 4. Go to the National Museum of Finland
  • 5. Enter a sauna

1. Relax at Esplanadi Park

One of the best parks in Helsinki, and one that is located in the center of the city is Esplanadi Park.

This is the perfect place to relax, but there is also a lot to do here, such as live music performances! This makes the park very fun to visit. Check out this page for more information!

Esplanadi Park
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA

2. See contemporary art

For a great museum dedicated to contemporary art, go to the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma!

The collection of the museum mainly consists of artworks by Finnish artists and artists from neighboring countries.

Also, the museum wants to focus on the newest works of contemporary art, with many new pieces being added to the museum every year.

Furthermore, there are some great temporary exhibitions as well!

Exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

3. Visit the Helsinki Cathedral

The Helsinki Cathedral is a beautiful cathedral you should definitely visit while going to Helsinki.

Not only does it look very beautiful, but it also has a very interesting history! For more information, go to this page!

Helsinki Cathedral

4. Go to the National Museum of Finland

Another museum you must visit while in the city, is the National Museum of Finland!

It is the perfect place to learn more about the story of Finland, as you'll find ancient objects, but also very modern objects here, all related to the history of Finland.

For example, there are coins, weapons, jewelry, and much more! Here you'll find the museum's website!

National Museum of Finland

5. Enter a sauna

If you think of Finland, you'll probably also think about saunas.

There are so many of them in the city!

While you are here, you should definitely not miss out on going to a sauna!

A Sauna

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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