Helsinki
Visit the Island Fortress on Suomenlinna and the magnificent cathedral on Senate Square.
Suomenlinna
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this sea fortress spans several islands and offers museums, historic buildings and scenic walks.
Helsinki Cathedral
A striking white neoclassical cathedral located at Senate Square, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
A unique church built directly into solid rock, known for its stunning architecture and excellent acoustics.
Market Square (Kauppatori)
A bustling market by the harbour offering fresh produce, Finnish delicacies, and local crafts.
Uspenski Cathedral
An impressive Eastern Orthodox cathedral featuring red-brick architecture and golden domes.
National Museum of Finland
Showcasing Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present, with a variety of exhibits and artefacts.
Kiasma
A contemporary art museum known for its innovative exhibitions and modern architecture.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
An island museum featuring traditional Finnish buildings and demonstrations of historical rural life.
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
A modern architectural marvel with a vast collection of books, public spaces, and a rooftop terrace.
Ateneum Art Museum
Part of the Finnish National Gallery, housing a significant collection of Finnish and international art.
Sibelius Monument
A unique sculpture dedicated to the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, located in Sibelius Park.
Helsinki Zoo (Korkeasaari)
One of the oldest zoos in the world, located on an island and home to a wide variety of animal species.
Kamppi Chapel (Chapel of Silence)
A minimalist wooden chapel offering a peaceful retreat in the bustling Kamppi district.
Design District
A vibrant area filled with boutiques, galleries, and design studios, highlighting Helsinki’s renowned design scene.
Utsjoki
500km (310 miles) north of the arctic circle, where Finland borders with Norway, the Utsjoki region is where Lapland’s real enchantment lies and the landscapes of childhood dreams unfold, both when wrapped in its thick blanket of snow in winter, when the northern lights flash overhead and in the never dying golden days of summer’s midnight sun.
Remote and sparsely populated, this is one of finlands true wilderness a rolling mass of Lichen-draped forests and high fells, three of which are still considered ailigas (sacred places) by the indigenous Sami. You can fish for large salmon in the fast flowing crystal clear Teno River, as the midnight sun shines above or dash through the snow on a reindeer-driven sleigh.
Foraging, salmon fishing, canoeing and hiking are all summer pursuits, winter is defined by snowshoeing, ice fishing, backcountry skiing and watching as the aurora sways in the hush of the night. This region and its people bring you a bit closer to nature and a way of life that has been all but forgotten.
You can hike the Utsjoki Trail, a circular 35km 22 mile trek into the wilderness, knitting together lakes, valleys and fells with arresting views of Norway peaks.
