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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

5 best things to do in Helsinki

1- Temple square church

Experience one of the most unique church buildings in the world
 See the incredible rock formations and roof structure that make Temppeliauko one of the biggest attractions in Finland

Temppeliaukion kirkko


Feel free to join the service or respectfully observe - time your visit well and you might even be rewarded with angelic choral music
 You might not be able to pronounce its name the first time, but Helsinki's Temppeliaukio church will leave you speechless anyway!  Experience one of the world's most unique and beautiful church buildings and get to know its fascinating history firsthand.

 The Finnish architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen do not hesitate to be exceptionally inventive when designing buildings.  Their most famous work, Temppeliaukio Church, is carved directly into a solid rock formation!

 Enter this enchanting building and enjoy the palpable atmosphere of spiritual worship and peaceful contemplation.  Feel free to join in the prayers or respectfully observe.  The choice is yours - and everyone is welcome.

 You can join the Sunday service for free, but only for worship purposes.

2- SkyWheel Helsinki 

Start seeing the sights of Helsinki with this amazing landmark bike
 Enjoy the scenery and landmarks of Helsinki from 40 meters in the air
 Choose the VIP experience and get a longer ride and a bottle of champagne in a special gondola
 It's fun to start in Finnish!  SkyWheel Helsinki is Finland's highest observation wheel and you have a vantage point, honey.  Watch people get smaller as you climb higher and see the city lights from a whole new perspective.

SkyWheel Helsinki Liput


Slap Bang in the heart of Helsinki on Katajanokka, this 40-meter bike is the best place to admire the majesty of Helsinki's great landmarks.

 Watch the crowds still waiting in line below you as you sit back and marvel at the view from one of the 30 air-conditioned gondolas – it's a great way to see the city!

 Choose the "Veuve Clicquot VIP Experience" and get a special 30-minute ride in an enclosed gondola with leather seats, a glass floor and a bottle of VC champagne just for you.  You rock star!

Visiting hours

Tuesday 14:00-18:00
 Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:00
 Thursday from 14:00 to 19:00
 on Friday from 12:00 to 18:00
 Saturday 11:00-19:00
 Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 Monday 14:00-18:00

3- Flying film tour in Helsinki

Fasten to your seat and go on a fun 4D tour of Helsinki on moving seats Experience the city's sights from a completely new perspective when you fly over them like a bird

Experience what it's like to fly with state-of-the-art sound and technology - it's a must-do!
 Do you want to get to know Helsinki, but don't know where to start?  The Flying Cinema Tour literally gives you a bird's eye view of the city.  It's a unique multi-sensory experience that lets you glide over the city's sights and landmarks.

 Fasten the buckle, put on the goggles and get ready for virtual reality over Helsinki!  The Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki will hook you to the action in a theater with only 50 movable seats designed to make you feel like you're flying!

 Get to know the Nordic city and see the sights from a completely different perspective.  Race across bridges, zoom across emerald fields and glide to the top of bell towers and cathedrals!

 This multi-sensory experience uses the latest sound and technology to bring the city to life without you even having to step outside

Visiting hours

Tuesday 10:00-18:00
 Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 on Friday 10:00-18:00
 Saturday 10:00-19:00
 on Sunday 10:00-18:00
 Monday 10:00-18:00

4- Hotel and restaurant museum

Get to know the nostalgic Finnish food culture and the history of tourism, hotels, restaurants and cafes in Finland
 Get to know the "fragrance bar" and pamper your sense of smell with the wonderful scent of various spices and herbs
 Get a unique insight into the local culture and do something different from the usual tourist traps!
 Are you interested in food and alcohol and the different ways they have been served throughout history?  Good.  The Helsinki Hotel and Restaurant Museum specializes in the history of hotels, restaurants, cafes, local tourism and Finnish food culture.

 Get to know the history of Finnish eating and drinking habits and enter the world of hospitality.  Look behind the scenes of a speakeasy and a 1930s liquor store, go to a 1960s night out and discover the hidden world of Finnish cuisine.

Visiting hours

Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
 Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 Saturday 11:00-18:00
 Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
 Monday Closed

5- Suomenlinnan museum

 enter the Suomenlinna Museum, located in the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna
 Learn the eventful history of the island's fort from the 18th century to the present, including a guide to the restoration process
 Dive into the facts with multimedia exhibits, historical tools, clothing and a 25-minute film presentation about the fort's history
 This ticket to the Suomenlinna Museum is your key to learning everything you need to know about the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna.  Forget the adventure through historical texts, get your history of Finland and Northern Europe in a fun way!

 Suomenlinna, located one kilometer from the coast of Helsinki, played an important role in the history of Finland.  The fortress has seen more than a few power struggles between Finland, Sweden and Russia in almost 300 years.

 This fun, fact-filled museum is the islands' most important museum and the best place to get all the juicy details.

 Take your time wandering through the permanent exhibit, which showcases the fort's history through tools, clothing, and other historical artifacts, as well as multimedia stations designed to immerse you in historical action.

 Up on the second floor, you can get to know the amazing restoration work done in the castle over the years and get to know Finnish and Northern European culture.

 The Suomenlinna Experience film goes through the history of Suomenlinna every half hour.  You can use it whenever you want.  See and learn about the sea fort's colorful past and see the people who made it all happen in widescreen glory

Visiting hours

Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 on Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 on Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
 Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

buy tickets

Temppelaukio church tickets

 SkyWheel Helsinki Tickets

 Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki tickets

 Hotel and Restaurant Museum tickets

 Suomenlinna museum tickets

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