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Not only is Helsinki the capital of Finland it is by far the largest city in this Scandinavian country and is situated in the far south, on the Gulf of Finland. The city is both vibrant and beautiful, offering many different attractions for visitors.
Flights to Helsinki
Being the main gateway for Finland, Helsinki is home to the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (airport code: HEL) where flights to Helsinki from around the world will arrive. From the UK flights to Helsinki are available with both direct and indirect routes. Airlines offering direct flights to Helsinki from the UK include British Airways, Blue1 and discount airline Easyjet. Other airlines such as Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, KLM, Lufthansa, and BMI provide travellers flights to Finland from the UK via one connection.Helsinki Tourist Attractions
Helsinki is enjoyed by many visitors during the summer when you can make the most of warm days by touring the city on foot or on bicycle, or by using some of Helsinki’s excellent public transport. The city is most alive during the summer as locals and visitors alike love sitting outdoors at cafés and bars, watching the world go by, or strolling down by the port, watching the boats come and go. Helsinki really is a lovely city and a pleasure to spend time in. Some of the highlights of a visit to Helsinki include the following:Helsinki’s Islands
Helsinki is made up of numerous islands so there are many different parts to the city to visit. Some islands have their own unique attractions such as Soumenlinna. This is home to what was once a great sea fortress that was built in the 1700’s by the Swedish. Today parts of the fortress still exist but when you visit this island you’ll find more than just a fortress – there are some excellent restaurants and cafés plus museums and shops.
The island of Korkeasaari is right in central Helsinki and is home to the Helsinki Zoo, one of the city’s most popular attractions. There are around 200 species of animals living here and with quite a low admission fee it’s a good place to visit.
Lutheran Cathedral
When Helsinki was taken over by the Russians much of the architecture that still remains today was built, giving the city a very Russian feel in places. The Lutheran Cathedral is one such building and this has become the unofficial symbol of Helsinki. This large white building has green domes and was completed in 1852.
You may also like to visit the Uspenski Cathedral; a classical ‘onion’ domed Russian Orthodox church, or for something completely different there’s the Church in the Rock which was built in 1969.
Helsinki’s Museums
Museum lovers will enjoy Helsinki’s numerous museums, including the National Museum of Finland which has exhibits concentrating on the history of the country. For a more local history visit the interesting Helsinki City Museum or if art is your thing there’s the Ateneum Art Museum or the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art.
The Olympic Tower
Another of Helsinki’s most popular attractions is the Olympic Tower. This tall tower was built as part of the complex for the 1952 Summer Olympics and gives great views over the city.