Short breaks in Helsinki
A city break in Helsinki, capital of Finland, is ideal for those looking to enjoy beautiful and peaceful surroundings in a clean environment - but with lots to do by night.
With plenty of natural and historical sites to discover, heaps of shopping opportunities and a whole host of restaurants, bars and clubs to experience, Helsinki, Finland is the essential city destination for your next short break.
Exploring a city break in Helsinki
Built over many islands, the Norwegians have made sure that travelling around Helsinki is easy with excellent transport links set up with boats, buses and trams, of which all may be used by purchasing a single or multiple day travel card.
First stop when on holiday in Helsinki should be the main Tourist Information Office (May- Sept) by Helsinki’s Market Square, or during the summer look out for the information officers dressed in green ready to answer any questions about the city.
If it’s the Cathedral on Senate Square, the Linnanmaki Amusement Park (May – Sept), the quarried Temppeliaukio Church or the Korkeasaari Zoo, there is so much to see and do in Helsinki.
Beaches in Helsinki city
In the centre of Helsinki in the Toolo district is Hietaniemi Beach, a lovely stretch of sand popular with those who like to play beach volleyball. Vuoranta Beach Park is located in Helsinki’s sub district of Sea-Rastila.
There is a nudist beach on the rocky Pihlajasaari Islands, south of Helsinki which can be reached by boat during the summer.
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