Helsinki Travel Forum

Hello,

I am going to Helsinki this Saturday by ferry from Tallinn.
Can anyone suggest how do I get from harbour to Itäkeskus, rumoured to be the biggest shopping mall in Skandinavia.

Looking at a possible trip to Scandinavia in March which would include a ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn. Are there any problems with this crossing in early March?

As part of a weekend trip to Helsinki, I'm in charge of the logistics part - meaning how to get where from the hostel/hotel and how much it's going to cost. We haven't booked any places yet but we're debating between Stadion Hostel, Eurohostel and Omena Hotel. The place that no one wants to miss out on is Temppeliaukio church and everything else seems like "whatever I say". With that said, some other places of interested might be the Museum of Technology, Helsinki Car Museum and if the time and weather allows it either Suomenlinna fortress or Högholmen zoo.

Last time I was there the single ticket cost 2€ and was valid for an hour, and I know that a lot of attractions are within walking distance from each other but based on the itinerary and the hotel/hostels listed above, what's the best option for us: pay as you go or buy a 3-day HKL tourist ticket? The ETA is mid April and it might be early evening Friday to noon Sunday.

Thanks in advance.

Hi
I am in helsinki in March, any nice B&B's in the city

Thanks

mike

My wife and I plan to visit Helsinki next Spring. Is it possible to arrange a one or two day tour from Helsinki to St Petersburg and back to Helsinki? Can someone suggest a reliable tour operator?

Thanks in advance.

Hi,
We'll be in Helsinki between the 28th of Dec to 03 Jan 2008.
Will anyone VT members be there at that time and fancy looking around Helsinki together, checking the sights? Would also appreciate any tips on good places to spend New Years Eve (any pubs).

Hi,
does anyone know if there is any sauna that will be opened on 24 Dec - 25 Dec?
And whether people could pay for using the sauna inside the hotels even if they are not the guests of that hotel?

Hi guys and girls,

I have a question for you. I'm coming to you Capital next friday. I'm staying untill monday. I would love to take a trip to Talinn. And that's where the question is for. Should I book this trip online or do you think I still have time to do it in Helsinki. I would like to go on Saturday, because on Sonday I'll think the shops are closed and Monday is my return date.

Should I book online or do I have time to book next friday for the day after. If you say online, do you know a good site. I found lindapilet (42 € returntrip) and nordic Jetline (56 € returntrip) Can somebody help me please.

xxx

Hello Helsinki:)

I am going to be in Helsinki Airport on Dec 27th at 8.30PM, will there be a bus to the city?, I'll be staying at

Hotel Arthur
Vuorikatu 19
00100 Helsinki

Thanks
Moi
Mike
(This will be my 8th time in Finland, I have never been too Helsinki) I'll be around till 2PM the next day!

Hi all,
I will be going to Helsinki during Christmas. Would like to know will everything e.g. shops and museums, be closed during the Christmas period from 24 Dec to 26 Dec? Besides, I would like to know how many days should I spend in Helsinki.

Hi

Does anyone know a nice place where to get the traditional smörgâsbord buffet near kauppatori or market square?

Thank you

We'll be in Helsinki for New Year's Eve this year, our first time.

A few questions:


1. Will we have to fight our way to the bar all the time? Or are they easy to get in without throngs of crowds (like the UK) filling every available space?

2. Will it be booking only for bars and restaurants?

3. How much for a beer?

4. What will the weather be like?

4. In the UK, New Year's Eve is a major thing. People are packed like sardines into every pub. There also might be vomiting and fighting! Is Helsinki more cultured than all of this?

Thanks in advance,

Jason

G'day,

My girlfriend and I will be traveling to Finland in late March next year where we will be there for a few days.

Was wondering if any locals of other travelers who have been there would recommend turku or tampere as a destination. We will be in Helsinki but we would also like to check out other cities in Finland.

Which one is better or would anyone recommend? We will only have enough time to go to one or the other.

Thank you for any advice,

Leighton

Hi, i am travelling to Helsinki for a couple of days in early March 2008 and i have booked a hostel at the eurohostel in town. I am wondering if it is easy to get a shuttle into town or directly to the hostel.

Does anyone know of a timetable or costs for such a service?

Any websites would be great.

Also does anyone know if staying at the eurohostel at this time of year is ok? Location wise?

I only have 2 days to see the sights (in the cold!) I am hoping for sub -10 degree weather as i am used to mid twenties here in Australia and i'd love to experience real cold!

Cheers

Ben

Hi there, I am travelling to Helsinki in April 08, my friend is meeting me there. So what is there to do in short time. What is easily accessible. I have read about getting some beer and sitting in the park and drinking but I can do that anywhere!! What else is there to do and see? Any and all suggestions most welcome.

Are there any dog sleigh rides that are closer to Helsinki? We are going there next year in January. All I have found seem to be in Lapland?

Hi, i will be in Helsinki, at 5 - 8 October,
how is the weather?
what sould i dress? And shoes? tenis shoes?
What about "Eurohostel"?
Thanks!/Obrigado!

Hello,
I am coming to Helsinki in November and actually staying for some weeks because of work.. I wont have much time to explore but I want to see as much as I can!

Can anyone recommand some good interesting museums and other places of interest that must be seen?

Thanks
Stefan

Hi all
I am getting married on December 1st this year, and my wife to be and I are considering Helsinki for 4 nights as our honeymoon. (Unfortunately we can only get a week of work and the flights that suit are Tuesday to Saturday) Because it’s a short trip can any one recommend a good luxury hotel (central). Things to do and see, bear in mind its early December. And just some general advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

En route to another location, I have 5.5 and 8 hour stopovers in Helsinki. Rather than just waste time in the airport, I want to go out and see what of Helsinki I can. I am going in late winter (Dec 23 and Jan 4) and arriving in the morning and leaving in the afternoon. Can anyone suggest what to look at while I'm there, how to get into & around town, etc? And especially if it is possible to see the aurora? Or any special Christmas events? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

My wife and I will be in Finland for the first weeks of November. What are the "don't miss" for a 4-day weekend in Helsinki? What are nearby cities not to miss? We've tentatively planned to visit St. Petersburg, Stockholm and Tallinn; are there other nearby spots you like? How cold will it be then?

Thank you,

Al Lowe

Hello everyone!
I'll be spending 3 weeks in Helsinki, starting from next Monday, mainly for Helsinki Summer School (course - Wood in Construction and Architecture) but I want to experience Finland the real way, all around and as much as possible as I adore that land and am learning the language and whatnot.

That being said, I'd like to meet interesting people here who can suggest me some good places to visit (anything concerning alternative scene, a bit on the gloomy side, museums and galleries which are not in the general "to visit" list for tourists) or possibly people who are going to the same course as myself.

Greetings,
Lux.

I am coming to Helsinki in August and will stay there for around tree weeks. Anybody interested to meet and hang out there and discover all sides of Helsinki. Would be great if a finnish girl is interested to show a nice guy from germany the city and all the cool places for partying, etc.


Greetings

I am planning to be in Helsinki for a long weekend starting from Thu 16 August and was wondering if anybody has got any meetings planned for the weekend. I will be there until Sun 19 August. I am originally from Finland and know Helsinki pretty alright, but I live in the UK and do not get very many changes to visit Helsinki anymore. Unfortunately, my visit is rather short, but I am hoping to squeeze some serious sightseeing into those 4 days and, of course, I am planning to chill out as well. I also am up for a drink, coffee, sightseeing tour or something, should anybody feel like joining me. =)

Does anyone know of a decent hotel near the club and is HIM still doing their legendary New Year's Eve show this year?

I'll be in helsinki in late august...for 2 & 1/2 days.Will see the church,
the lutheran one, try a sauna ( any reccommended here ? ),planning a day trip to tallin, an overnight ferry to Stockholm, and now will try the fortress.
Hoping to find out here, what's best to drink, beer and spirits ? Any special food I should try ?Checked John the finn's page about the beer tram...looked good except, it's not open when I'll be there !

Hi. I am planning to visit Helsinki and need to know how much time I would need to briefly familiarize myself with the city's main attractions? Would 2 days suffice?

Also, where is the best (cheapest) place to rent a car in the city?

Thank you!

My friend will be going to Helsinki in August 2007, and is looking for a good tour operator in Helsinki which organises escorted tours around Finland and other Scandinavia countries.

Does any VT member has any recommendations?

Regards
Victor

Hi,

I would like to ask you for a tips on what is to be seen in Helsinki. Please note that I have only one day there - is that enough?

Thank you,

Jan

I'm not sure if bus number 615 stops at Mäkelänrinne on the way to the airport? Is it true that there have been some changes? Which bus near this street should I take then to get to the airport? Thanks.