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Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki
SerenaSki is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

1. SerenaSki

6.3
Tornimäentie 10, Espoo, Uusimaa
Ski Resort and Area · 7 tips and reviews
Paloheinän hiihtoladut is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

2. Paloheinän hiihtoladut

8.4
Pakilantie 124, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Ski Trail · Haltiala · 8 tips and reviews

Piero S.Piero Silvani: One of the best skiing places in the southern Finland. When you ski there you should try the loop to Pikkukosken maja, they serve fresh baked munkki there with warm berry juice.

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

3. Suomenlinna / Sveaborg

9.1
Helsinki, Southern Finland
Island · 114 tips and reviews

Jalmari T.Jalmari Talola: I took my friend to Suomenlinna. He's been there many times before but never had walked all the way to Kustaanmiekka. He was amazed how great place it was! So walk all the way through! It's worth it!

Jääpuisto is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

4. Jääpuisto

Rautatientori, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Skating Rink · Kluuvi · 6 tips and reviews

TommiTommi: Great place to skate and to enjoy a hot drink afterwards :)

Katajanokan Jäänsärkijät ry - avantouinti is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

5. Katajanokan Jäänsärkijät ry - avantouinti

Kanavaranta 4, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Swim School · Katajanokka · 1 tip

EurohostelEurohostel: They are winter swimming in the middle of the sea ice here - that´s what I call cool!

Helsingin Leikkiluola is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

6. Helsingin Leikkiluola

6.3
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!

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

7. 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.

Finnkino Tennispalatsi is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

8. Finnkino Tennispalatsi

7.9
Salomonkatu 15 (Tennispalatsi), Helsinki, Southern Finland
Movie Theater · Kamppi · 60 tips and reviews
Kaivopuiston tähtitorni is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

9. Kaivopuiston tähtitorni

Ullanlinnanmäki, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Observatory · Kaivopuisto · No tips or reviews

Tuuli S.Tuuli Siiskonen: Ever wondered what a star, galaxy, nebula or moon looks like really? Starshows here.15.10.–15.12. Tue–Sun, times 19–2115.1.–15.3. Tue–Sun times 19–21

Extraball pelihalli is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

10. Extraball pelihalli

Tyynenmerenkatu 6 (Jätkänsaarenlaituri), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Arcade · Jätkäsaari · 2 tips and reviews

Lauri R.Lauri Rask: Grab a beer (they all cost 5€) and play some pinball.

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

11. Uspensky Cathedral

8.5
(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.

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

12. 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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

13. Töölönlahti / Tölöviken

8.7
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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

14. Kaivopuisto

8.8
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.

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

15. Helsinki Cathedral

8.3
(Tuomiokirkko)
Unioninkatu 29, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Church · Kruununhaka · 57 tips and reviews

Marko A.Marko Albrecht: Light a candle for a loved one. Serene place with stunning architecture.

HSL Raitiolinja 2 is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

16. 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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

17. Kiasma

8.7
Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Art Museum · Kluuvi · 119 tips and reviews

Carolina S.Carolina Seoane: Helsinki's own MoMA

Ateneum is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

18. 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

National Museum of Finland is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

19. 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

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

20. Sea Life

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

21. 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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

22. 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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

23. Temppeliaukio Church

8.6
(Temppeliaukion kirkko)
Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Church · Etu-Töölö · 55 tips and reviews
Talvipuutarha is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

24. Talvipuutarha

9.1
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!

Itäkeskuksen uimahalli is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

25. Itäkeskuksen uimahalli

7.3
Olavinlinnantie 6, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Gym Pool · Vartiokylä · 10 tips and reviews

EurohostelEurohostel: This underground complex is carved from rock and was designed to double as a bomb shelter.

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

26. Vesipuisto Serena

5.6
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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

27. Kotiharjun sauna

8.6
Harjutorinkatu 1 (Aadolfinkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sauna · Torkkelinmäki · 30 tips and reviews

Lassi K.Lassi Kurkijärvi: Go to Kotiharjun sauna in Harjutori - get naked - sweat in the sauna - drink beer on the street in front, dressed in a towel - go back to the sauna and order washing service - WIN. Read more.

28. Heureka - The Finnish Science Centre

8.6
(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 Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

29. Tavastiaklubi

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

Carolina S.Carolina Seoane: Best club in town

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

30. Natural History Museum

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

Sanni T.Sanni Tiivola: Great year-around exhibition of Finnish nature, but of natural science too. Worth a visit.

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

31. Kampin kappeli

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

Marja N.Marja Nousiainen: Kaunis hiljentymisen paikka.

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

32. 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.

Murulandia is one of Winter activities for travellers in Helsinki.

33. Murulandia

6.6
Käenkuja 1 B, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Arts and Entertainment · Sörnäinen · 5 tips and reviews

Paola E.Paola Elefante: Amazing place for kids, perfect for a rainy day!