How does the Helsinki Card work?
Once you have your card, you're all set. All you need to do is show your Helsinki Card at each attraction to be scanned. Some attractions may have exceptions in their opening times so be sure to check before your visit.
There's no need to pay at the gate, all the attraction admissions on your card are included. In addition you can enjoy several special offers.
The more you do, the more you save!
A convenient timesaver
Start by choosing the card that suits you best. The card is available for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Choose between three card types: Helsinki Card, Helsinki Card CITY or Helsinki Card REGION.
- Helsinki Card – a digital card delivered to your e-mail. Helsinki Card includes all free and discounted attractions but NOT the public transportation.
- Helsinki Card CITY – a printable card delivered to your e-mail. Helsinki Card CITY includes all free and discounted attractions and public transportation in zones AB. To activate in public transport, this card option must be printed on paper.
- Helsinki Card REGION -a printable card delivered to your e-mail. Helsinki Card REGION includes all free and discounted attractions and public transportation in zones ABC. To activate in public transport, this card option must be printed on paper.
If you plan on visiting Helsinki with children, we have you covered even there: children between the ages of 7 and 16 have a rate for children's Helsinki Cards. Children under 7 years are free or get a discount on most attractions and they travel free on the public transportat.
With the City Card, you enjoy free access to Stromma's sightseeing tours by bus and boat and free admission to all top attractions included in the card. When entering an attraction, simply scan the card instead of buying tickets. Your City Card is activated when you use it for the first time, so start your discovery of the city whenever you feel like it! Please note that the City Card must be used on consecutive days.
Helsinki Card prices 2026
The prices for Helsinki Card January 1 - December 31, 2026, are:
- Helsinki Card (digital card)
Adults 24h/48h/72h:
51 € / 62 € / 73 €
Children (7-16 years) 24h/48h/72h:
26 € / 31 € / 36 € - Helsinki Card CITY (printable card)
Adults 24h/48h/72h:
62 € / 78 € / 94 €
Children (7-16 years) 24h/48h/72h:
31 € / 39 € / 47 € - Helsinki Card REGION (printable card)
Adults 24h/48h/72h:
64 € / 81 € / 99 €
Children (7-16 years) 24h/48h/72h:
32 € / 41 € / 49 €
All prices are starting from -prices and they are subject to change without notice.
The Helsinki Card in 3 easy steps
Buy your city card – three card types
Choose between three card types: Helsinki Card (digital card), Helsinki Card CITY (printable card) and Helsinki Card REGION (printable card). The cards are available for 24, 48 and 72 hours. Just select the one that works best for you!
Redeem your Helsinki Card online
When you buy the Helsinki Card online, you'll get an order confirmation with a redemption code delivered to you via email. Redeem and download your Helsinki Card on the website.
If you buy the Helsinki Card CITY or the Helsinki Card REGION, please print your redeemed Helsinki Card on paper before using it as a travel ticket in the public transport. If you buy the digital Helsinki Card, it will be ready to use right away on your phone! The QR code you receive is your digital Helsinki Card.
Show your Helsinki Card QR code for free entry to Helsinki's top attractions
Scan your card to enjoy the top attractions and best sightseeing tours when you're ready to - your card is activated by the first use.
What's included
With the Helsinki Card you can experience the best of Helsinki, saving time and money and avoiding all the stress during your vacation. The Helsinki Card includes free entry to the city's most important sights and museums and all Stromma sightseeing tours by bus and boat!
Can I use public transport with my Helsinki Card?
Helsinki Card CITY and Helsinki Card REGION act as your ticket for unlimited journeys on public transport around Helsinki including buses, trams, metro, commuter trains and Suomenlinna ferry. If you require transport to / from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport you need to buy a Helsinki Card REGION. For more information regarding this option please go to the Transport pages. Please note that the digital Helsinki Card does not include public transport.
Scan the HSL QR-code on your printed Helsinki Card on the blue HSL card reader when boarding a bus, tram, or local train, or when entering the metro platform area or the Suomenlinna ferry. The device will beep and show a green light when your ticket is valid. See the transport page for more information on how to use your Helsinki Card as a travel card.
How many attractions can I visit with my Helsinki Card?
You can visit as many included attractions as you like while your Helsinki Card is valid. You can visit each attraction once. All the free attractions are listed on the attractions page.
With the City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, you can visit as many times as you like during the validity of your Helsinki Card.
Your card can be used in a wide range of iconic, cultural and historic attractions and tours in Helsinki.
Helsinki Card in a nutshell
The Helsinki Card is your new best friend when you are exploring the Helsinki region! Download the Helsinki Card instructions as a pdf-file here: How to use the Helsinki Card!
