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Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki

1. Hietaniemen uimaranta (Hietsu)

8.6
Hiekkarannantie 11, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beach · Etu-Töölö · 26 tips and reviews

SantamariaSantamaria: Most popular beach in Helsinki City area.

Suomenlinna / Sveaborg is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

2. Suomenlinna / Sveaborg

9.2
Helsinki, Southern Finland
Island · 114 tips and reviews

NokiaNokia: Suomenlinna is the only UNESCO World Heritage site around the Helsinki capital region. Come here for a lovely picnic and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.

Korkeasaari Zoo is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

3. Korkeasaari Zoo

8.4
(Korkeasaaren eläintarha)
Korkeasaari (Mustikkamaanpolku 12), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Zoo · Kulosaari · 76 tips and reviews

KHSKHS: Go by boat from the harbor if weather allows. Wear comfy shoes - lots of walking. Cave style zoo, all outdoor and large enclosures. Lots of 'cats' like tiger, lion etc but no giraffe, hippo or moose

Linnanmäki is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

4. Linnanmäki

8.7
Tivolikuja 1 (Tivolitie), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Amusement Park · Alppila · 90 tips and reviews

Ida M.Ida Männistö: The best atmosphere, you can just come and hang around here in the summer. No entry fee!

Sea Life is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

5. Sea Life

7.4
Tivolitie 10, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Aquarium · Alppila · 31 tips and reviews
Tropicario is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

6. Tropicario

8.1
Sturenkatu 27, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Zoo · Vallila · 7 tips and reviews
Helsingin Leikkiluola is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

7. Helsingin Leikkiluola

6.6
Arena Center (Hakaniemen tori), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Playground · Siltasaari · 9 tips and reviews

EurohostelEurohostel: Playground for children and a restaurant for the parents underground and therefore recommendable on every weather. Free WiFi!

M/S Sofia - Helsinki Sightseeing Kauppatori is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

8. M/S Sofia - Helsinki Sightseeing Kauppatori

Boat or Ferry · Kaartinkaupunki · 1 tip
Melontakeskus is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

9. Melontakeskus

Rajasaarenpenger 8, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Harbor or Marina · Taka-Töölö · 3 tips and reviews

Vesa T.Vesa Tormanen: Works as advertised: kayaks in good condition and there are lots of them, so it's not necessary to join the opening hour queue.

Kaivopuiston Minigolf is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

10. Kaivopuiston Minigolf

5.3
Merisatamanranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Mini Golf Course · Eira · 3 tips and reviews

Ville V.Ville Vihermaa: Enjoy couple of your own beers while playing. Maybe that'll calm you if it's not your day.

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

11. Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

8.5
(Seurasaaren ulkomuseo)
Seurasaari, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Museum · Meilahti · 18 tips and reviews

RN D.RN D: Excellent for walk on the weekend or end of day.

Uimastadion is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

12. Uimastadion

8.8
Hammarskjöldintie 5, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Swimming Pool · Taka-Töölö · 27 tips and reviews

Xhark Baby n' Kid's swimwearXhark Baby n' Kid's swimwear: Kids pools and games, large lawn area around the pool, makes it the perfect summer city spot for a family picnic :) (not many places under shadow remember UV protection and sunblock)

Fallkullan kotieläintila is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

13. Fallkullan kotieläintila

8.0
Malminkaari 24, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Farm · Malminlentokenttä · 7 tips and reviews

Juan L.Juan Llaneza: Open Monday-Friday 10-18h, Sunday 10-15h. Closes on Saturday

Hietalahdentori is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

14. Hietalahdentori

7.8
Hietalahdentori, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Plaza · Kamppi · 12 tips and reviews
Sukellusvene Vesikko is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

15. Sukellusvene Vesikko

7.5
Suomenlinna (WWII Museum Submarine 'Vesikko'), Helsinki, Uusimaa
History Museum · Suomenlinna · 4 tips and reviews

Rasmus S.Rasmus Stoltzenberg: Ask if you can have a look at the conn tower.

Aalto House is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

16. Aalto House

8.1
(Alvar Aallon koti ja toimisto)
Riihitie 20, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Art Museum · Vanha Munkkiniemi · 3 tips and reviews
National Museum of Finland is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

17. National Museum of Finland

7.5
(Suomen kansallismuseo)
Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki, Uusimaa
History Museum · Etu-Töölö · 47 tips and reviews

Olya G.Olya Gzhesiak: Free Friday 16.00-18.00

Sibelius Park is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

18. Sibelius Park

8.2
(Sibeliuksen puisto)
Mechelininkatu, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · Taka-Töölö · 11 tips and reviews

Martin M.Martin Mohr: If you are already here you need to go and enjoy Café Regatta!

Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

19. Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden

8.5
(Kasvitieteellinen puutarha)
Kaisaniemenranta 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Botanical Garden · Kluuvi · 21 tips and reviews

Antti B.Antti Brunni: Greatest pause for a busy day in Helsinki

SpåraKOFF is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

20. SpåraKOFF

6.8
(Rautatientori - Linnanmäki - Ooppera - Kauppatori), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pub · Kluuvi · 9 tips and reviews

Rasmus S.Rasmus Stoltzenberg: Pay the ticket, take the ride, have a tall cool one on the one and only Pub Tram on the planet. The bright red SpåraKOFF has the right of way and will give you a unique sightseeing around central HEL.

Linda Line is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

21. Linda Line

(Helsinki-Tallinn), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Boat or Ferry · Kaivopuisto · 16 tips and reviews

Martien B.Martien Brander: This is the fastest way by boat to go to Talinn. You can book a daytrip from their website: http://lindaline.fi/en/

Market Square is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

22. Market Square

8.3
(Kauppatori)
Kauppatori, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Plaza · Kaartinkaupunki · 88 tips and reviews

Matilda K.Matilda K: At the Market Square you can find vegetables to souvenirs. Sip on a coffee and watch the bustle of the square and admire the near departing passenger ships. Maybe decide on a ferry ride to Suomenlinna

Uspensky Cathedral is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

23. Uspensky Cathedral

8.8
(Uspenskin katedraali)
Pormestarinrinne 1, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Church · Katajanokka · 32 tips and reviews

EurohostelEurohostel: Monumental orthodox church made of red bricks, less than a kilometer from Eurohostel.

Esplanadin puisto is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

24. Esplanadin puisto

9.2
Eteläesplanadi (Pohjoisesplanadi), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · 64 tips and reviews

LufthansaLufthansa: Esplanadi - park and boulevard in the very heart of Helsinki city. Especially at night it’s gorgeous and calm with the lights on and hardly anybody around. A definite must see in Helsinki! Read more.

Old Market Hall is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

25. Old Market Hall

8.5
(Vanha Kauppahalli)
Eteläranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Market · Kaartinkaupunki · 64 tips and reviews

Ville V.Ville Vihermaa: One of the two market halls in Helsinki. A must visit.

Töölönlahti / Tölöviken is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

26. Töölönlahti / Tölöviken

8.8
Hakasalmen puisto (Mannerheimintie & Töölönlahti), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Bay · 25 tips and reviews

Janne L.Janne Lammi: Run around Töölönlahti counterclockwise, otherwise you're doing it wrong. Btw, full circle around Töölönlahti is about 2.1 kilometers

Kaivopuisto is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

27. Kaivopuisto

8.9
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · 28 tips and reviews

Jami L.Jami Laes: In the summer watch the sunset from the top of Ullanlinnanmäki. In the winter check out the times to go stargazing at the Ursa observatory.

Jäänmurtaja Sisu is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

28. Jäänmurtaja Sisu

Helsinki, Uusimaa
Boat or Ferry · Katajanokka · 1 tip

EurohostelEurohostel: The Finnish Ice Breaker fleet is spending the summer vacation idle in the end of Katajanokka.

Helsinki Cathedral is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

29. Helsinki Cathedral

8.1
(Tuomiokirkko)
Unioninkatu 29, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Church · Kruununhaka · 57 tips and reviews
HSL Raitiolinja 2 is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

30. HSL Raitiolinja 2

4.8
Olympiaterminaali - Lasipalatsi - Töölö - Länsi-Pasila, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Cable Car · Kamppi · 16 tips and reviews

Janne V.Janne Viljanen: Cheap way to see city of Helsinki

Kiasma is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

31. Kiasma

8.7
Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Art Museum · Kluuvi · 119 tips and reviews
Ateneum is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

32. Ateneum

8.7
Kaivokatu 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Art Museum · Kluuvi · 76 tips and reviews

Julia S.Julia Seppä: Very close to railway station Ateneum museum is worth visiting in order to familiar yourself with history of Finland, see all Presidents, Japan Art and the last painting of Van Gogh

Sibelius Monument is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

33. Sibelius Monument

8.2
Merikannontie (Sibelius Park), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Monument · Taka-Töölö · 36 tips and reviews

Petr K.Petr Klika: Go under the sculpture and look up!

Stadionin torni is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

34. Stadionin torni

8.2
Olympiastadion (Paavo Nurmen tie 1), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Monument · Taka-Töölö · 14 tips and reviews

WDC Helsinki 2012WDC Helsinki 2012: When the tower was renovated in 2010-2011, the mini elevator was also renewed. Try it out and ride all the way to the top!

Temppeliaukio Church is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

35. Temppeliaukio Church

8.7
(Temppeliaukion kirkko)
Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Church · Etu-Töölö · 55 tips and reviews
Nuuksio National Park is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

36. Nuuksio National Park

9.2
(Nuuksion kansallispuisto)
Haukkalammentie 32, Espoo, Uusimaa
National Park · 13 tips and reviews

Leo K.Leo Kostiainen: Good place to relax, if there are not too much others that are willing the same thing, odd shaped lakes

Talvipuutarha is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

37. Talvipuutarha

9.2
Hammarskjöldintie 1, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Botanical Garden · Taka-Töölö · 15 tips and reviews

Maria M.Maria Morri: Bring your own coffee and take a seat in the garden lounge!

Vesipuisto Serena is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

38. Vesipuisto Serena

5.7
Tornimäentie 10, Espoo, Uusimaa
Water Park · 32 tips and reviews

Artem P.Artem Parshentsev: A place to have a good water fun. Includes indoors and outdoors areas, lots of slides.

Kotiharjun sauna is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

39. Kotiharjun sauna

8.5
Harjutorinkatu 1 (Aadolfinkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sauna · Torkkelinmäki · 30 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Authentic Finnish sauna experience Read more.

40. Heureka - The Finnish Science Centre

8.5
(Tiedekeskus Heureka)
Kuninkaalantie 7, Vantaa, Uusimaa
Science Museum · Tikkurila · 59 tips and reviews

Pekka N.Pekka Neuvo: Science for all ages Read more.

Tavastiaklubi is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

41. Tavastiaklubi

8.3
Urho Kekkosen katu 6, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rock Club · Kamppi · 38 tips and reviews

Carolina S.Carolina Seoane: Best club in town

Yrjönkadun uimahalli is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

42. Yrjönkadun uimahalli

8.9
Yrjönkatu 21 B, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Swimming Pool · Kamppi · 30 tips and reviews

AnnaAnna: Beautiful place to swim naked (most do). Wood burning sauna upstairs...Helsinki at its best.

Pihlajasaari is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

43. Pihlajasaari

8.9
Pihlajasaari, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Island · 8 tips and reviews

Johanna S.Johanna Sarviharju: Authentic 50's feel, villas, nice sand beach, laid back atmosphere. Just get a ferry in front of restaurant Carusel, Kaivopuisto. Read more.

Natural History Museum is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

44. Natural History Museum

8.8
(Luonnontieteellinen museo)
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13 (Arkadiankatu / Nervanderinkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Science Museum · Etu-Töölö · 32 tips and reviews

Seppo K.Seppo Kotka: Not only great for kids, but for grown-ups, too! The exhibitions are beautifully crafted to the smallest detail and reside in the old, strikingly beautiful, 1910 built building by E. Saarinen et al.

Kampin kappeli is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

45. Kampin kappeli

Simonkatu 7 (Narinkkatori), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Church · Kamppi · 39 tips and reviews

Tarja J.Tarja Jalli: "Ihminen, joka ei tee virheitä, ei tavallisesti tee muutakaan" - William Magee

Helsinki Computer & Game Console Museum is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

46. Helsinki Computer & Game Console Museum

5.7
Verkkokauppa.com, 4-5th floor (Tyynenmerenkatu 11), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Museum · Jätkäsaari · 9 tips and reviews

Jari A.Jari Arkko: This tiny but free museum has all the goodies from the past: VIC-20, Commodore 64, etc. Recommended! Floors 4-5 at Verkkokauppa.

Kumpulan maauimala is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

47. Kumpulan maauimala

8.3
Allastie 5, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Swimming Pool · Kumpula · 12 tips and reviews

Asmo H.Asmo Halinen: Excellent place for a morning swim! One of the two public open sky swimming pools in town. Open only from the end of May until late August.

Wakespot Helsinki is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

48. Wakespot Helsinki

Surf Spot · Etu-Töölö · 2 tips and reviews

Pekka K.Pekka Karppinen: Superb Fun with reasonable prize!

Unique Lapland Talvimaailma is one of Summer activities for travellers in Helsinki.

49. Unique Lapland Talvimaailma

6.7
Savikiekontie 4 (Kivikon Hiihtohalli), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Ski Resort and Area · Kivikko · 4 tips and reviews

PasiPasi: Huskies, reindeers, igloo hotel, icebar just 15 minutes from Helsinki City center. Http://www.uniquelapland. Com