Helsinki Ideal Highlights 🇫🇮 Unforgettable Weekend in Friendly Budget

Let's agree on a meeting point together! Welcome to Helsinki! You will receive the welcome gift - HSL Public Transportation Card, and then, your relaxing stay in Helsinki begins! The first day we will enjoy 3-hr Helsinki Highlight City Tour by Tram.

Helsinki Central Station was chosen as one of the most beautiful stations by BBC in 2013. It is the main station for commuter rail and long-distance trains departing from Helsinki. The station is used by approximately 400,000 people per day and is the busiest rail station in Finland.

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium was inaugurated on 12 June 1938. Helsingin Olympiastadion just finished its renovation and re-opened to the public. REWARDS: -2020 Finlandia prize of architecture -The Wood Award of 2020 -2020 Concrete Structure Award -IOC IAKS Award Silver 2021 -The arena of the year 2022, Music x Media Industry Awards

You will visit Sibelius Park to witness the inspirations and creativities of Sibelius, the Father of Finnish Music. Sibelius Park is situated on the grounds of three former villas named Bråvalla, Kinnekulle, and Miramar. The area was designated as a residential area in the town plan of 1906 but changed to a recreational area in the revised town plan of 1916. Further revisions in 1929 allowed Mechelininkatu Street to cut across the park.

The most interesting church in Helsinki! Temppeliaukio Church is a popular tourist sight. It's a Lutheran church in the Töölö neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland. The church was designed by architects and brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. Built directly into solid rock, it is also known as the Church of the Rock and Rock Church.

Take a walk along this beautiful park located in the most prosperous area of Helsinki. The park was originally planned by the principal architect of Helsinki, Carl Ludvig Engel. The park is characterized by an architectonic style with its straight tree-lined alleys and flowerbeds. The rows of Linden trees on either side of the park create a hall-like space. The next stop will be Havis Amanda. Drop by the little mermaid, i.e., the Amanda statue, and learn more about her from stories told by your guide.

The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell all sorts of cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetables, fruit, and cakes to spices, coffee, and tea. They are also more than happy to help with any special orders. Here you can also find the smallest Alko shop for wines and beverages, as well as cafes and restaurants. Enter this old market hall in Helsinki, taste some local food and pastries, and experience the Nordic daily lives. The next stop will be Kauppatori (Market Square). The Helsinki Baltic Herring Market, one of the oldest ongoing event traditions in Finland, is arranged here every October. It has been held since 1743. There's a ferry connection to Suomenlinna Fortress island from the Market Square year-round. The Stone of the Empress, in the middle of the Market Square, is the oldest public memorial in Helsinki. It was erected to commemorate Empress Alexandra's (the German-born wife of Nicholas I), first visit to Helsinki. On the west side of the Market Square, close to the Esplanade Park, stands the Havis Amanda fountain, by Ville Vallgren (1908), one of the best-known statues in Helsinki.

Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.

Senate Square is the most iconic square for not only visitors but seagulls as well! Senate Square and its surroundings make up the oldest part of central Helsinki. Landmarks and famous buildings surrounding the square are the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki, and the Sederholm House, the oldest building in central Helsinki dating from 1757. The next stop is Helsinki Cathedral, Step onto the stairs to take a look at the Helsinki Cathedral in front of the Senate Square. It is a major landmark of Helsinki, and possibly the most famous structure in Finland as a whole when viewed globally!

On the second day, we have some free time to plan our route and go for an exclusive adventure before your departure! The recommended spots are: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a Unesco World Heritage Site located on the coast of Helsinki, and also a suburb of Helsinki with around 800 residents. The fortress was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. There are six kilometres of walls, 100 cannons, exciting tunnels, and beautiful parks. There are also museums, guided tours, events and restaurants in Suomenlinna. Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti): Töölönlahti is just next to the Helsinki Central Railway Station. The bay shore is one of the local's favourite route. It hosts the Helsinki City Marathon, and the paddle activities during the summer. Central Library Oodi: Oodi Central Library of Helsinki is the "gift" presented to all Helsinki residents to celebrate the 100 year birthday of Finland. It opens for everyone, with various kinds of facilities and activities, you will find the fun points during the visit to Oodi.