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Visiting Helsinki, Finland


Modern, cosmopolitan Helsinki sits on the brink of the Baltic. Walking tours of the city center show layers of its history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge design stake the city's claim to the future. The Helsinki Card allows unlimited travel by bus, ferry and metro. Suomenlinna Castle, the historic village of Seurasaari and the Church in the Rock present unique insights into Finnish life. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.

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Weather

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Jul
70°F 21°C
54°F 12°C
Aug
68°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Sep
58°F 14°C
43°F 6°C
Oct
45°F 7°C
35°F 1°C
Nov
36°F 2°C
28°F -2°C
Dec
30°F -1°C
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Tuesday
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69°F 20°C
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57°F 13°C
Wednesday
Jul 15
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71°F 21°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Thursday
Jul 16
Hi:
69°F 20°C
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59°F 15°C

Traveler Reviews

Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

4 of 5 stars
Mountain View, CA
Jul 13, 2009

Business hotel by the main train station, modern art museum, theatre and restaurants. We were there for a conference my husband went to and I think we got the smallest double room because a guidebook...more

Ravintola Manala

5 of 5 stars
Mountain View, CA
Jul 13, 2009

Manala is on a quiet street around the corner from Storyville jazz club. Manala serves both traditional Finnish food and pizza. I ordered the special dinner: Finnish Salmon Soup, Braised Reindeer with...more

Carma

Jul 13, 2009

I visited Carma first time this summer and really blow my mind! The restaurant is small and the interior is very minimalistic. The foor was excellent as well as the service. The restaurant were...more

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