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Helsinki Travel Recommendations (Finland)

Helsinki Overview

Helsinki Photo - 357 Helsinki, Gebäude an der Esplanade
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Region: Etela-Suomen Laani
Population: 558,457
Helsinki is small and intimate; lively but not bustling. Its size makes it easy to walk around and cafes, markets, and the nearby islands are its summer delights. Because Helsinki is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea and has many kilometres of coastline, most of its central districts are near the seaside. Helsinki is a very maritime city and is popularly called the daughter of the Baltic. Helsinki's coastal position makes it ideal to experience in the summertime from one of the many sightseeing ferries leaving from the port of Helsinki. Many of Helsinki's main attractions are also related to the sea, including the Suomenlinna naval fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the Seurasaari Island with its parks and open-air museum. Locals often spend sunny days at the Hietaniemi Beach (often simply called Hietsu), Helsinki's main beach in the district of Toolo. In the winter-time Helsinki's northern position makes it dark for most of the day, thus making it a cosy town with much interesting lighting, such as the classic Aleksanterinkatu's Christmas street (Joulukatu). During the coldest months of the winter it is very common for Helsinkians to go for walks on the frozen sea, although much caution must be taken. There are also many places for ice swimming along the coast, some with saunas. Helsinki is also the home of the Linnanmäki amusement park, which features five rollercoasters and many other rides, including the world's first Intamin ZacSpin rollercoaster, set to open April 2007.
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Your Estimated Costs

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Flight Cost
$760
from JFK
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Average
Hotel Price
$205
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Cost per day
$281
for mid-range budget
Whats Included?
Total Cost per person
7 day trip,
$2727

Why Helsinki?

Good: Dining, Attractions, Shopping

What to expect

Travel Dates: 9 Dec, 2008 - 16 Dec, 2008
Weather: Sub Zero (24°F) , Not Too Rainy
Tourist Season: Low
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Cheap Flights to Helsinki

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Cheap flights to Helsinki on:
KLM Royal Dutch
From JFK To HEL
Average price:
$690
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Iberia
From JFK To HEL
Average price:
$694
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Finnair
From JFK To HEL
Average price:
$698

Best Helsinki Hotels and Resorts for you

$239
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Price
Sokos Hotel Torni
Web rating: 2.65
Based on 9 reviews
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$230
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Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Web rating: 2.6
Based on 6 reviews
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$196
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Atel Avion
Web rating: 2.55
Based on 3 reviews
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$221
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Anna Hotel
Web rating: 2.3
Based on 12 reviews
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Exciting Helsinki Photos

357 Helsinki, Gebäude an der Esplanade
Daniel Meyer
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Top Helsinki Things to do

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User Rating: 3.8 (Based on 4 reviews)
Address: Pakilantie 124
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Vuosaarentie 5
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Helsinki-Malmin lentokenttä
User Rating: 2.95 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Yrjonkatu 21b
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Paloheinä
Activity
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Iiluodontie 17
User Rating: 3.8 (Based on 4 reviews)
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 28
Shopping
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Eteläesplanadi 14
Shopping
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Kuva 3/3
Shopping
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Asema-aukio 2 C
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 52
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Fredrikinkatu 61
User Rating: 4.05 (Based on 9 reviews)
Address: Hietaniemi
User Rating: 3.8 (Based on 4 reviews)
Address: Pakilantie 124
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Vuosaarentie 5
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Helsinki-Malmin lentokenttä
Nature
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Kaivopuisto
User Rating: 2.2 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Paloheinä
Attractions
User Rating: 4.2 (Based on 12 reviews)
Address: Lutherinkatu 3
User Rating: 4.05 (Based on 9 reviews)
Address: Hietaniemi
Attractions
User Rating: 3.8 (Based on 4 reviews)
Address: Unioninkatu 29
Attractions
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Seurasaari
Attractions
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Suomenlinna
Attractions
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Eteläesplanadi 14
User Rating: 3.9 (Based on 6 reviews)
Address: Ludviginkatu 3
Dining
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Bulevardi 28
Dining
User Rating: 3.75 (Based on 3 reviews)
Address: Töölöntorinkatu 7
Dining
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Etelä Esplanadi 2
Dining
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Kluuvikatu 3
Dining
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Töölöntorinkatu 7
Night Life
User Rating: 3.7 (Based on 2 reviews)
Address: Pohjoinen rautatiekatu 21
Night Life
User Rating: 3.65 (Based on 1 reviews)
Address: Museokatu 17