Helsinki Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Helsinki
Where is it located?: Helsinki is on Finland’s southern coast.
Why do people go there?: This 450-year-old city is progressive, modern and the capital of Finland – a popular stop on the Nordic circuit.
How do travelers get there?: Those heading over from other Scandinavian countries have to deal with an endurance ride on a ferry, or fly into the city.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 9
Population: 1.2 million
Languages: Finnish, but most people also speak English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Center, Töölö, Kruununhaka, Kallio Islands, Helsinki metropolitan area
Attractions: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Nykytaiteen Museo), Kauppatori, Senate Square
Accommodations: Helsinki Hostels, Helsinki Hotels
Tourist Office: Finnish Tourist Board / Central Unit, Matkailun edistämiskeskus/Keskusyksikkö, Töölönkatu 11, PL 625, 00101 Helsinki, Telephone: +358 9 417 6911, Fax: +358 9 4176 9333, Email: mek@mek.fi, http://www.finland-tourism.com/, http://www.thekingsroad.com
Off-the-beaten-path: Sibelius Monument, Vanha Kaupunki
Tips for Visiting
When to go: The long summer days are a fan with tourists who don’t want to hit the slopes.
Common Phrases: Yes = Jaa-ääni, No =Ei , Please = Haluta, Thank you = Kiittää te, Do you speak English? = Ajaa te haastaa Englannin kieli?
City Specific Events: Helsinki Day, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Helsinki Festival
How to get around?: Metro, trams and buses, woo hoo!
Good to know: Helsinki is one of the richest capitals in Europe.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Helsinki is the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Helsinki travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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