Flights to Helsinki

The Market Square is a busy thoroughfare where you will find all kinds of products being sold. There are numerous shops that sell everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to paintings, jewelry and clothing. This market is also the venue of the annual Helsinki Herring Festival.

This is Helsinki’s center for education, religion, arts, politics and culture. The Helsinki Senate Square is home to neoclassical structures such as the University of Helsinki, the Government Palace and Helsinki Cathedral. The statue of the famous Tsar Alexander II can be seen in the middle of the square.

This famous amusement park offers attractions such as roller coasters, river rafting, water rides, a Ferris wheel, pendulum rides and bumper cars. You might also want to explore the Fun House, Motion Cinema and Glass Maze. This park is adjacent to the Sea Life Centre that has aquariums displaying a wide range of sea life.

A flight to Helsinki is not complete without visiting Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This sea fortress is an ideal spot for sightseeing, walking tours and picnics. You can enjoy delicious local cuisine at one of the restaurants and cafes in the area. Don’t forget to grab a souvenir in tone of the handicraft stores.

Comparable to New York’s Time Square, Aleksanterinkatu is Helsinki’s commercial street. Situated a short distance away from the Senate Square, this street is home to numerous shops, restaurants and department stores. During Christmas, this street comes alive with enchanting Christmas lights and all kinds of festivities.