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Best places for kids in Helsinki

Ask this member a question. rugosa I'm a local with two sons.
18 Jun 2007
4.5 of 5 stars based on 1 vote
Traveling with children? Here are some good places to visit if you have some extra time in Helsinki.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Helsinki
  • Category: Best of
  • Traveler type: Active/Outdoors, Never been before
  • Appeals to: Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists
  • Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Helsinki, children, amusement, experience, sports
1. Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Linnanmaki Amusement Park, Helsinki, Southern Finland
Absolute fun attraction with something new every year! Open from May 1st to end of September.
2. Helsinki Zoo (Korkeasaari Elaintarha)
Helsinki Zoo (Korkeasaari Elaintarha), Helsinki, Southern Finland
Take a boat from the Market place and enjoy the beautiful zoo island.
3. Heureka science center, Vantaa
http://www.heureka.fi/portal/englanti/
An excellent place for a bit older kids. By trying, experimenting and playing the visitors can get acquainted with different scientific phenomena. Take a local train to Tikkurila, about 10 mins.
4. Suomenlinna Castle
Suomenlinna Castle, Helsinki, Southern Finland
A lot of tunnels, cannons, guns, and a fantastic history as the gate of Helsinki gives wings to boys' imagination. Also a summer theatre, restaurants, museums and guided tours for the older ones in the family. The only way to get there is to take a boat from the Market place.
5. Swimming stadium, Helsinki
http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Liikuntavirasto_en/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_C...
Built for the Helsinki Olympics, this open-air swimming stadium is open for everyone. Diving pool with stands, children's pool, 50-m pool, water slides, playground, cafés and other services available. Don't miss this!
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