Where to stay in Helsinki
Where Is Helsinki in Finland?
The capital and largest city of Finland, Helsinki is located in the southern region of the country, on the tip of a peninsula that sits by the Gulf of Finland. The seat of the Uusimaa region, Helsinki is composed of 315 islands that include Seurasaari, Vallisaari, Lauttasaari, and Korkeasaari. Helsinki is also the center of the Greater Helsinki metropolitan area, which is made up of the cities of Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. The city is located approximately 80 kilometers north of Tallinn, Estonia; 300 kilometers east of Stockholm, Sweden; and 300 kilometers west of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
What Is Helsinki Famous For?
Promising quirky Baltic adventures, Finland’s capital of Helsinki delights all with its sea-facing landscape, magnificent architecture, groundbreaking design, and spectacular Nordic cuisine. Helsinki's boulevards overflow with streamlined and stylish architectural gems, as well as ornate churches, a UNESCO-listed fortress, and traditional marketplaces dating back to the 19th century. A culture-packed urban center, Helsinki is aplomb with classy cafes, regular festivals, and a buzzing nightlife scene that establishes the city as a millennial hotspot. However, a breath of fresh air is always available in Helsinki. Surrounded by a sublime natural environment that's easily reached from every part of the city, Helsinki offers ample opportunities to get active. Some activities include boating to its archipelago's islands, strolling along its beaches, wandering through its extensive parks and gardens, and hiking in its surrounding forests.
