Helsinki Finland
Country: Finland · Region: Baltic · Currency: Euro
Helsinki is Finland's capital and largest city combining modern and historic architecture with beautiful open spaces, surrounded by hundreds of tiny islands. Easy to explore on foot or by bike with a laid-back vibe.
Top sights
Lutheran Cathedral, Suomenlinna fortress archipelago, Senate Square, Central Railway Station
Things to do
- Lutheran Cathedral
- Helsinki's symbol, completed in 1852 in Empire style.
- Suomenlinna
- World heritage-listed fortress archipelago on islands in front of Helsinki with some of the oldest standing buildings in the city.
- Senate Square
- Historical centre of the city connected by shopping streets Aleksanterinkatu and Esplanadi.
- Central Railway Station
- Provides easy interchange to metro, bus, tram and local train lines with bars, cafés, currency exchange, and luggage boxes.
Beaches
- City beaches
- Summer sunbathers dot the city's beaches during the pleasant summer season.
Where to eat
- Central Railway Station restaurants
- Bars, cafés, and fast food restaurants located at the central transit hub.
- Kamppi mall dining
- The Kamppi mall adjacent to Kamppi Bus Station offers various dining options.
Bars and nightlife
- Central Railway Station bars
- Bars available at the central railway station in the city centre.
Forecast for Helsinki
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Weather in Helsinki by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 14 |
| February | 31°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 11 |
| March | 36°F | 25°F | 1.8 in | 10 |
| April | 45°F | 32°F | 1.8 in | 10 |
| May | 57°F | 42°F | 1.9 in | 8 |
| June | 66°F | 53°F | 2.2 in | 10 |
| July | 69°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 13 |
| August | 68°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 13 |
| September | 60°F | 50°F | 2.8 in | 10 |
| October | 48°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 12 |
| November | 40°F | 34°F | 3.1 in | 14 |
| December | 34°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 14 |
Getting around
The city is easy to explore on foot or by bike, with trams, metro, and buses connecting major areas.
What to eat
Restaurants and bars throughout the city deploy terraces and patios, particularly in summer; various dining options available at Central Railway Station and ferry terminals.
Tips
Visit during summer (June-August) for pleasant weather, long daylight hours, and outdoor dining; winter temperatures average −5°C with limited daylight.
Best for
Architecture, islands, Northern culture
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