Plan your trip to Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland’s capital city, mixes European urban life with a stunning natural landscape for a combination that suits both the city slicker and tree-hugger alike. Helsinki’s popularity is thanks to a mix of historical and modern-day features.

Strong seasonal contrasts mean activities vary during the time of the year: Visit the Suomenlinna, one of the world’s biggest sea fortresses; play in Serena Water Park, where some of the pools are carved out of bedrock; stop and smell the cacti at the Helsinki City Winter Garden, featuring more than 200 different plant species. Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the University of Helsinki’s main building and the National Library of Finland form Senate Square, where the city celebrated its 450th birthday in 2000.