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Inside Background
Architecture 
Normal 0 21 false false false MicrosoftInternet... Neo-Classical Helsinki has a...
Last edited: 15 September 2009
Health & Safety 
Helsinki is a very safe city, but you should keep an eye on your luggage at all...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
History 
Helsinki was founded in 1550 by the Swedish king, King Gustav I.  The early...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Helsinki has a lot of diversity between districts. There's the working people's...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
Recommended Reading 
Travel guides which visitors should read before heading to Helsinki (and might...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors seeking travel information such as what to see during a stay in...
Last edited: 17 June 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Helsinki tends to get rather cold in the winter, so the major tourist season is...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Introduction 
Helsinki is the capital of Finland, with a population of 560 000 people...
Last edited: 08 May 2008
Panorama Tour 
This is a link to a panoramic tour of the major highlights of Helsinki. Panorama
Last edited: 17 June 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Helsinki is located in a central point between St. Petersburg, Tallinn and...
Last edited: 15 September 2007
Getting Around 
The best method for getting around Helsinki is public transportation.  In fact...
Last edited: 15 September 2007
Public Transportation 
HKL(Helsinki public transport) offers a webpage in English(and swedish...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
In recent years, Helsinki has become an exciting new travel destination for...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
First-time Visitors 
The best way to get a big picture of Helsinki is to take the city tour. Helsinki
Last edited: 25 November 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Ateneum Art Museum, Kaivokatu 2. The biggest art collection in Finland, among...
Last edited: 26 January 2007
Nightlife 
During the summer, Helsinki experiences nearly twenty hours of daylight each...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Visitors interested in enjoying the performing arts while in Helsinki can...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Shopping 
Helsinki has lots of interesting shops. The department stores are usually open...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Sports & Activities 
Walking and running and nature : Central Park(Keskuspuisto in Finnish) Central...
Last edited: 14 June 2006
Bank Of Finland Museum 
The Bank Of Finland Museum is a hidden gem. There's a great, multilingual...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Didrichsen museum 
Didrichsen museum is located 20 minutes drive from the Helsinki city center. It...
Last edited: 20 September 2009
Helsinki Card 
   The Helsinki Card is the key to a unique Helsinki experience for the...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
Hiking or Bicycling in the Central Park 
Around a third of the Helsinki area is parks or a part of the central park...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
Sightseeing tour - on your own 
Helsinki sightseeing tour on your own - with tram 3T. An easy and inexpensive...
Last edited: 29 June 2009
Alexander Theater (Aleksanterin Teatteri) 
Beautiful old theater on the outside, but note that many of their productions...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
Kaisaniemen Puisto 
The Kaisaniemi Park is the oldest public park in Helsinki. It gets its most...
Last edited: 06 April 2008
Kauppatori 
In Summer this is a very pleasant place to be. Never mind that it is very...
Last edited: 22 September 2006
Kipsari 
Kipsari is really a place worth to visit, if you like vegetarian food! This...
Last edited: 22 May 2008
Rudolf's Travel Experiences 
There is a lot to do an see in Helsinki but does it represent the real Finnish...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
Seurasaari Island 
Seurasaari Island is a very small island right near Helsinki.  You can take the...
Last edited: 26 July 2009
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum 
The Seurasaari museum is on an island a few kilometers outside the centre of...
Last edited: 30 September 2008
Stockmann's Department Store 
This is a wonderful Department store where you can buy everything from current...
Last edited: 09 May 2009
Suomenlinna Castle 
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Helsinki This is one of the reasons why a few hundred...
Last edited: 27 September 2006
Yrjonkadun Swimming Hall 
Following description is provided by the City of Helsinki Sports Department...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Finland is a heaven for restaurant lovers. There might not be that many...
Last edited: 15 September 2007
Breakfast 
Strindberg, Pohjoisesplanadi 33. Sense the old and historical atmosphere at...
Last edited: 10 August 2008
Cheap Eats 
Cafe Strindberg may not look "budget" -- indeed, it's not -- but for quantity...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
Fez 
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Last edited: 03 October 2009
Kaunis Kampela 
Kaunis Kampela is located in Lauttasaari (address Lauttasaarentie 10, 00200...
Last edited: 04 October 2009
Kuurna 
Website: http://www.kuurna...
Last edited: 11 November 2008
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Inside Finland: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency, Euro  First of all Finns use euros like most of the Western European...
Last edited: 27 February 2007
Crossing the Border 
Here you can find all the legal information you need about entering Finland...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
Emergencies 
Emergency phone whether you need the police, firedepartment or an ambulance: 112
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Finns love it when you can greet and thank them in their own language. Say...
Last edited: 25 February 2008
Telephones 
Phone numbers Finnish country code is 358, then there is area code, for example...
Last edited: 17 June 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Finland, tips are not expected, not even in restaurants - service is always...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
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