Helsinki
2 days of Finnish charm and comfort
2 DAY TO-DO LIST
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eat like a local - locally sourced, locally grown, locally prepared
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try Helsinki whiskey
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go to Finnish sauna
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get to know Alvar Aalto
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see local contemporary art
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unite with nature - just like a true Finn
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enjoy all cinnamon buns and coffee you can have - just like a true Scandinavian
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see the new urban developments, but don't forget about the historical marvels
YOUR HELSINKI WEEKEND PLANNER
FOOD
Best breakfast spots:
- St George Bakery & Bar Helsinki
- Breakfast buffet at the Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
- Levain Bakery
- Way Bakery and Wine Bar
MORNING
SIGHTS/ART
- Temppeliaukion Kirkko
- Ateneum Museum
- Kamppi Chapel
- Alvar Aalto architecture (Finlandia Hall)
AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE
- Swim in Allas Sea Pool and ride a SkyWheel
- Visit the Linnanmäki attraction park
- Boat ride in the Töölönlahti bay
FOOD
Best lunch spots:
- Story Restaurant
- Allas Sea Pool cafe
- The Cock Helsinki
- Birgitta
DAY
SIGHTS/ART
- Amos Rex Museum
- Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki City Hall and Senate Square
- Uspenski Cathedral
- President Palace
- Exhibition Laboratory Helsinki
- Market Square
AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE
- Old market hall Helsinki
- Moomin Cafe
- Fraser Experience Visitor Centre
- Design District, Old Town and North Harbour walks
FOOD
Dinner places:
Restaurant Nokka, Ateljé Finne, Juuri
Bars:
Jackie Bar, Bar at the Lapland Hotels Bulevardi, Wintergarden bar at St George’s hotel, Clarion Sky Island Bar
EVENING
SIGHTS/ART
- Exhibition at the Helsingfors Konsthall
- Central Station
- Helsinki Central Library OODi
- View on the city from the top of STOCKMANN
AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE
- Sauna visit (the best ones - Löyly or Lonna)
- Reunite with nature (just like Finns do)
- Try Helsinki whiskey at one of the capital's multiple bars
2 DAY PLAN
(JUST ONE OF MANY OPTIONS)
DAY 1
08:45 - land in Vantaa Airport
09:45 - central station
10:00 - hotel check in Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
10:10 -10:40 St. George Bakery
11:00 -11:20 Temppeliaukion kirkko - pass by Helsingfors Konsthall
11:30 - 12:30 Amos Rex Museum
12:45 - 12:55 Helsinki Cathedral
13:00 - 13:15 Helsinki City Hall + Senate Square
13:25 - 13:40 Uspenski Cathedral
14:00 - 15:00 Old market hall Helsinki + Story Restaurant
15:10 - 15:30 Allas Sea Pool + SkyWheel
15:35 - 15:40 President Palace
16:00 - 16:10 Back to the hotel to grab your things
16:30 - 18:00 Löyly Sauna
18:30 - 18:40 back to the hotel to get ready
19:00 - 20:30 dinner at the Restaurant Nokka
20:30 - 22:00 get lost in the city (Design District + North Harbour)
22:00 - 23:30 Jackie Bar/Winter Bar at St. George's Hotel (taste Helsinki whiskey)
DAY 2
09:30 - breakfast at the hotel
10:00 - 10:15 Kamppi Chapel
10:30 - 10:35 Finlandia Hall
10:40 - 11:00 Helsinki Central Library OODi
11:20 - 11:30 Ateneum Museum
11:40 - 12:30 STOCKMANN roof terrace view + Moomin cafe
13:15 - 14:20 Fraser Experience Visitor Centre
15:00 - Experience the Finnish National Park
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