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Visit Helsinki to see the famous Cathedral in sunset

Summer in Helsinki

As the sun lingers in the sky and the Baltic Sea glimmers like glass, Helsinki sheds its cool reserve. The city hums with life, unhurried, and brimming with purpose, as if summer itself is too precious to waste. And for Helsinkians, it is just that. White nights, long days by the sea…and a breathtaking amount of events from cool concerts and neighbourhood gatherings to outdoor flea markets and midsummer dances.

Helsinki sauna culture

Sauna may be a 10,000-year-old Finnish tradition, but in Helsinki, it pulses with new life. 
From 200-year-old public saunas to sleek, modern havens by the sea, the city invites everyone to step in,
slow down, and experience sauna the Helsinki way!

Eat & Drink in Helsinki

Fall in love with the tastes of Helsinki. The food scene in Helsinki is diverse and inclusive, vibrant and of high quality – just like the city itself. It is characterised by sustainable choices
and authentic flavours, drawn from the capital’s fresh urban greenery and magnificent sea.

20 Years of Creativity in the Helsinki Design District

2025 marks 20 years of the Helsinki Design District, the district includes boutiques, studios, galleries, and restaurants has become a living showcase of Helsinki’s design spirit.
Whether you’re strolling through familiar streets or discovering the area anew, it’s a great time to experience design where it lives.

The rainbow colours of Helsinki

Helsinki is for everyone, and everyone is Helsinki. In Helsinki, freedom means creating a life that looks like you without compromising. Everyone has the right to be themselves in Helsinki, to love who they want and to work without fear of discrimination. Helsinki’s LGBTQIA+ scene is active and open to all. From coffee shops to clubs, from sports to handicrafts and from activism to alternative drag scene, the capital of Finland has a lot to offer.

Fall in love with Helsinki:

Helsinki. A unique combination of quirky urbanity and peaceful nature. Helsinki gives you silence and space to feel more, hear more and experience more. Here, you can be whoever you wish to be.

70% covered by nature and sea

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60 public saunas

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Looking for something more tailored? Lokki, our friendly AI chatbot, is here to help. Friendlier than your average Helsinki seagull, Lokki is designed to guide you through the city — from wine bars and restaurants to neighbourhood tips and seasonal ideas.

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