Finland Travel Forum

My boyfriend and I have done a lot of research and are very interested in possibly moving to Finland in the future. We'd like to take a trip out to Helsinki sometime this year to experience Finland firsthand.

What is the best time of year to visit Finland/Helsinki?
We're not interested in tourist attractions. We want to experience the people/culture/way of life. We were thinking of visiting next month, since there is a lot more going on in the summer months (and many more hours of sun to see it in!). However, we realize the summer is the peak of tourism. We were also thinking of visiting in November/December, so we could get a good taste of the weather! But we're worried that we won't get to experience much of the people/culture since there's limited daylight.

Any thoughts/insight would be so greatly appreciated!

Is there any outdoor fleamarkets in Tampere in summertime? When where and opening hours please!

My sister is staying in Helsinki and Espoo area.She has had an attack of bronchitis and she needs to get hold of this antibiotic called Klacid (brand name).If I am not wrong, it is actually called clarithromycin.
1) She is allergic to many antibiotics and so I was just wondering if anyone knows where she can purchase this antibiotic.
2) Does she need a prescription?
3) If so, where can she get one?
4) Will a prescription from a Singapore doctor be acceptable by the drugstores in Finland? I am thinking of getting her doctor to email me the prescription.
5) I have actually bought the medicine but could not send them by courier as I need a permit from the Helsinki immigration side.
Please advise me. Any help is appreciated. Thank you so much

I will be in Helsinki for a short stay in August. Looking to connect with othre VT travellers or members in the Helsinki area who want to meet up for coffee or a good Finnish beer. Always great to meet new people and travellers.

My wife and I will be traveling in northern Finland this September, mostly with Rail Pass. Is there some way we can travel by bus from Rovaniemi to either Lulea or Boden, Sweden? Is there a company or website we could consult to arrange details?"

Hello all
Planning a visit to Helsinki at the mo. I'm a bit of a history buff so i'm keen to see anything in Helsinki or nearby which features any sort of memorial or monument to Helsinki's military or their role in The Winter War. Are there any such monuments of this type in the city? Any historical or military museums?
I won't have time to visit Parola, it's a bit of a distance from the city so that may have to wait.
Thanks in advance to you all
DG

Hello...I am considering a cruise next year out of Stockholm that makes an enroute stop at Tallinn. The cruise does NOT stop at Helsinki but I would like to visit there. The ship is in port in Tallin from 9am to 5pm. Is it concievable to be able to take a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and back in time to get to the ship again? What is the best ferry line to take, and about how much is a round trip ticket between Tallinn and Helsinki?

i am training for an ironman race in the fall. i am looking for a nice bike for long rides (5-7 hours of length) where i will cover up to 180km. any thoughts? there is a greenbike.fi website but the hybrid bike does not look that good. is there a higher end store/place that might rent a real triathlong bike? i could take my own bike for the three weeks that i am visiting my wife's family in helsinki but it is a pain to disassemble bike, reassemble bike and it is expensive to bring it with me on the flight from nyc to helsinki....appua...

christopher "risto" filippi

hi,
just wondering what the north of Finland is like in summer/early August? We are going to Finland(Tammisaari) for a wedding and have 5 days there after the wedding.
We were thinking of heading north to see the land of the midnight sun....
It is a bit of a distance and wondered if it would be worth it? Would it be better to wait and go in Winter time and perhaps explore the east of Finland at this time.
Any advice would be much appreciated,
Thanks, Rose

Hi,

I am staying close to Helsinki these days. So in case you are coming to helsinki for sight seeing and needs to some help, please let me know. I can help you out on week ends

Regards
Decoy
decoy77(at)gmail(dot)com

Helsinki - How to reach Senate Square From Airport ?

Hi everyone, i know it is a litle bit too early to ask questions about winter, bet i do need to do some planing...so the question is where do i find places to ice-climb in Helsinki or around helsinki...lets say about 100km around is ok. i have seen some pictures, but there were no names of these plases. can someone drop me a couple of websites or some other info..thanx and keep on climbing

Hello! I will be in Helsinki for three weeks in August, for a course at the Helsinki School of Economics. I searched the Internet and I already know what to visit, this site especiallz helped me. I have a few questions for Helsinki residents. What are the places that young people hang out? What do zou do for fun? What shouldn't I miss in Helsinki? If some of you are in Helsinki that time(4-22 august) or living there, I''m available for a coffee/beer/talk :D Hugs!

I'll be in Helsinki from 27th evening to 29th morning, extending my stay after a business meeting

I'm trying to do my homework, but with such short notice, and being very busy at the moment, I fear to miss something "unmissable"... Basically I plan to do general sightseeing, walking around stopping where I find anything I like. I'd like to visit Temppeliaukion kirkko (sp?) and maybe the Kiasma contemporary art museum

I know just one complete and 2 half days is not enough..... so, Helsinki residents/experts, what are your favorite places in town? is there any special even on these days?

As well if any VT'ers around would like to meet up for a drink, do let me know!!

Hi, I am going to be in Finland for about 5 days in mid July. My friend and I are going to be in Helsinki (taking a boat from Tallinn) for a couple of days, but wanted other places to explore. We are willing to travel anywhere. We are looking for a good taste of what Finland is really like. Can someone recommend places to go?

Thank you!
Sara

Hey

Going to Helsinki in August

Flying Ryanair in to Tampere and then getting bus to Helsinki

Anyone ever got this what's it like and where does it drop you to ?

Also hope to book hotel and looking at the Scandic hotels as good rates
have not picked one yet ?

Anyone ever stayed in these what are they like

Also looking for things to do in Helsinki for two 30+ year olds

Not the tourist traps something different and pubs to go to and places to eat
and maybe trips as may go to Tallinn ?

All suggestions welcome

Cheers

I've downloaded the viking ferry timetable and fares and just want to make sure I understand it right.

If there are 2 adults and 2 kids under 12 then the total is...

passenger fare X2 (for adults) kids are free.
plus the cabin fare (1-4) X1

or is it the cabin price X2 since there are 2 paying adults?

Would a "cabin package" be a single quoated price for all 4 of us?

thx for the help.

Hi We are a young couple likely to visit Finland in the 3rd week of July.

Please suugest some Hilly / Mountaneous Place and the nature of Activities in July

How long is the ferry trip to stockhom? Is it an overnighter?

If I get a cabin, is it one price for the cabin which sleeps 4 + the price of ticket for each family member?

I've been cautioned to avoid scandanavian cruise ships due to 'binge drinkers" on board. True?

thx for the info. I'm trying to plan our summer vacation!

I am interested in any information regarding ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. I am not looking for a cruise or anything spectacular. I am just considering a ferry ride across the Baltic. I have looked at several pages on the ferrys, but they have a lot of information and its a bit confusing. I would like to purchase a one way ticket for one person, looking for the cheapest ticket I can find.

Thanks for suggestions

if i want to come to finland as a tourist canyou give me a letter to visit you

Hi, I'm 30 years old and living in Sweden. In June 3, I will be coming to Finland and Helsinki for the first time, but I do not know anyone there and therefore I wonder if you would like to show me Helsinki.

Hi, I'm 30 years old and living in Sweden. In June 3 I will be coming to Finland and Helsinki for the first time, but I do not know anyone there and therefore I wonder if you would like to show me Helsinki.

I will be in Helsinki Friday June 6, were would a good place be to meet local women in the 30's to 40's range ? I heard Kallies (or something like that) is fun, or is it full of the younger crowd ?

Hi,

I was just curious as in what to do in helsinki as there are so many things to do ...i will be in helsinki for a day and will be staying at radisonsas seaside before heading out to dallas..

ne suggestions??

Hi,

I was just curious as in what to do in helsinki as there are so many things to do ...i will be in helsinki for a day and will be staying at radisonsas seaside before heading out to dallas..

ne suggestions??

hello again

last question, I promise.

thursday june 19th is midsummer's eve and a holiday. will it be a problem catching a taxi to the airport on thursday evening and flying out?

thank you

I would like to know a little about Puistola
1. Is it very far from Helsinki City Centre?
2. How much is train ticket or is it better to go by bus?
3. Anything interesting to see, places for cheap eats. Will be staying there for a couple of weeks.
4. Any markets to go to?
Any suggestions on what to do there? thanks.

Hi! My sister and her husband will be visiting Helsinki and Espoo for 37 days. Their accomodation has been taken care of as they are living with friends and family members. However, not to take advantage of their hospitality, my sister and her spouse have offered to buy groceries and to take them out for meals. Most of the time, they will be on their own exploring the area using public transport. They are unsure of the prices in restaurants and the prices of groceries in supermarkets or of an average meal at say, perhaps, McDonald's. Could somebody out there please help them to estimate how many euros they would need on an average per day. they will probably eat out for lunch or maybe at times pack sandwiches whch would be cheaper. please could you give us an idea of what the prices are over at Helsinki and Espoo so they can know how much to take along with them. At present, they are thinking of budgeting 100 euros per day for the 2 of them to cover transport and food. is that too much or too little? would appreciate any kind of advice. many thanks

Hei all,

I'm going to Helsinki this weekend from Tallinn, and besides going to see a show in Tavastia club, I've got lots and lots of free time on both saturday and sunday.

What kind of events are happening in Helsinki then? Any interesting fairs or whatever.. Something that would be worth to go and take a few photos of, or participate by myself and meet new people...

This is a very broad question, but please suggest something :)


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