2 Days in Helsinki: Design, Saunas and Sea Fortress

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πŸ“ Helsinki, FinlandπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Design lovers and short-break fans

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£110-170 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days in Helsinki: design shops, the Suomenlinna sea fortress, the Rock Church and a sauna by the sea. Best from May to September.

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Day by day

A stunning view of Helsinki Cathedral with its green domes and cross, under a bright blue sky.
1

City centre

09:30

Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square

A white neoclassical cathedral.

πŸ“ Kruununhaka⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Climb the steps.
11:00

Market Square and Old Market Hall

Fresh fish, reindeer and berries.

πŸ“ Kauppatori⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€15
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πŸ’‘ Try salmon soup.
14:00

Design District

Boutiques, galleries and cafΓ©s.

πŸ“ Punavuori⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Look for Finnish design.
16:30

Temppeliaukio Rock Church

A church built into solid rock.

πŸ“ TΓΆΓΆlâ⏱ 45 minπŸ’· ~€5
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πŸ’‘ Sound and light.

🍽 Where to eat

dinnerKarelian pieFinnish Β· $$
View of Helsinki Cathedral with surrounding architecture and statue under a clear blue sky.
2

Suomenlinna and sauna

10:00

Ferry to Suomenlinna

A UNESCO sea fortress across the water.

πŸ“ Suomenlinna⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~€3 ferry, included in a transport ticke
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πŸ’‘ Take a picnic.
14:30

LΓΆyly sauna

A public sauna by the sea, with seaside terrace.

πŸ“ Hernesaari⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€25
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18:00

Dinner

Nordic cuisine.

πŸ“ Kallio⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€40
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchPicnicFinnish Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Ferry to Suomenlinna

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereHelsinki Airport connects by train in 30 minutes.
πŸš† Getting aroundTrams, buses, metro and ferries share a ticket system.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageFinnish and Swedish. English is widely spoken.

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