Popular places to visit
Kauppatori Market Square
Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Helsinki Zoo
Explore the planet’s wildest environments and discover the animals that live in this zoo, one of only a few in the world located on an island.
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Linnanmaki Amusement Park during your trip to Helsinki. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
Helsinki Archipelago: Sightseeing Boat Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Itäkeskus
Keskinen District
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Keskinen District. Helsinki City Library and Iittala Outlet Arabia are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the larger area.
Kallio
You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Kallio Church is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.
Katajanokka
Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Katajanokka. Top attractions like Helsinki Sky Wheel and Uspenski Cathedral are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Vyokatu Tram Station or Mastokatu Station to see more of the city.
Kruununhaka
Noted for its coffee shops and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.
Helsinki City Centre
Noted for its museums and live music, there's plenty to explore in Helsinki City Centre. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Vironkatu Station or Hallituskatu Station to see more of the city.
Pasila
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.