Helsinki is a city you will want to spend at least three days in - there's so much to see and do! The city oozes character and charm and it is bursting with history and culture so we've planned out a suggested three-day itinerary featuring the best of Helsinki, to give you an idea of how much you can fit into three days.
What better way to kick off your Helsinki itinerary than on a 1h 45minute Panorama Sightseeing Bus Tour of the city. Get a feel for the stunning historic Old Town and its famous landmarks, from Rock Church to Uspenski Cathedral, as well as other top sights and attractions Helsinki has to offer.
Visit the Ateneum Art Museum to see the jewels of the Finnish National Gallery's art collection: works of art from the 19th century to the modern age – with a focus on Finnish artists – as well as Le Corbusier, Eero Järnefelt and Edvard Munch. It’s a fascinating museum for art lovers and one of the best in Helsinki.
Boasting one of the largest collections of private art in Finland, the Amos Anderson Art Museum displays around 6,000 works from paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and photographs, specialising in Finnish Modernism and contemporary art. It’s a highly-reputed museum and located centrally in the beautiful historic Old Town.
Total Ticket Price €62.00
Suomenlinna Fortress Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Helsinki's most historic attractions dating back to 1748. A visit to the island includes a guided tour around the grounds, entry to the Suomenlinna Museum to learn about its history up to the present day, as well as the Ehrensvärd Museum, Military Museum and a visit to the historic submarine Vesikko.
The National Museum of Finland is a work of art set in a stunning building dating back to 1910, representing one of Finland's most significant examples of national-romantic architecture. Within the museum, you can learn about Finland’s fascinating history from medieval times to the 19th century.
See Helsinki from the skies with the SkyWheel, one of the city’s most iconic modern landmarks on the horizon. It’s a great way to experience Helsinki from another level and enjoy unapparelled views over this historic capital, taking in the panoramas from this amazing perspective.
Total Ticket Price €57.00
Challenge your perceptions of Contemporary Art at the Kiasma Museum, part of the Finnish National Gallery. Defying the norms of a traditional art museum, it’s considered one of the country's leading contemporary art museums with world-class exhibitions of national and international artists’ works. A must-visit for contemporary culture vultures!
HAM Helsinki is a unique, city-wide art gallery showcasing its works in and around everyday spaces and buildings, such as parks, streets, and libraries. The main hub can be found in Tennis Palace – Tennispalatsi – but its 9,000 works are scattered all over the city. Visit the museum to see where you can find them and plot your own Art Trail around Helsinki.
Explore the canals of Helsinki with the Beautiful Canal Route tour and enjoy a picturesque cruise of Helsinki's waters. Drive through Helsinki's banks and shores for a unique perspective of this stunning city. You'll also be able to see some of Helsinki’s top attractions such as the historic Suomenlinna Island Fortress and Korkeasaari Zoo.
Total Ticket Price €49.00
The Total Ticket Cost for the above itinerary is over 168,00 € - A 3 Day Helsinki Card costs 67,00 €. That's a saving of over 100,00 € when you include a Travelcard, too.
