Helsinki Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights

Helsinki is Finland's capital city and is located on the Gulf of Finland in the country's south. This leading Scandanavian city is surrounded by water on three sides and has thousands of tiny islands, inlets and skerries. Helsinki is a modern city known for its quality architectural design. The city can be explored on foot or by taking a few short tram journeys. Introducing Helsinki - Overview - Culture - Orientation and Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Fortress of Suomenlinna - Esplanade Park - Winter Sports - Cathedrals - Linnanm ki Amusement Park - Stadium Tower - National Museum of Finland - Ateneum Art Museum - Parliament House - Sea Life Helsinki - Hakaniemi Market Square - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places To Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop