We were
able to get to Helsinki in 1 hour 40 minutes via a fast ferry ( Linda
Line ) which operates throughout the day from Tallinn and vice
versa. We felt immediately the distinction between the two capitals,
from Tallinn's old town charm to the modern's Helsinki.
Fortunately
on our most recent trip this early spring, the weather was far more
cooperative than we thought before, blue sky even though it was still
pretty cold for April, but still this capital of Finland is by far
filled with excellent experiences.
We
would recommend Helsinki as a great choice for a short stay before
moving to other locations within Finland (and that will be for our
next travel plan, hopefully soon) or to continue your trip to Baltic
countries.
HELSINKI CATHEDRAL - MUST SEE LANDMARKS IN HELSINKI |
The
most famous landmarks of Helsinki are the two churches that located
across the harbour from the small hills :
1. Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki
Cathedral is without a doubt the most famous church in Helsinki. This
Lutheran cathedral located on the senate square. It is also known as
St Nicholas' church, built as a tribute to the Grand Duke of Finland,
Tsar Nicholas I of Russia. Free entrance if you would like to enter,
however I would suggest you to enjoy this impressive building from
the opposite location, you could admire the best of the church and
its grand stairs from outside.
2. Uspenski Church
This
large red church was the first church we saw once we arrived in ferry
harbour, you wont missed this building as it sits on a hill
overlooking the city. Obviously that Uspenski Church is the largest
orthodox church in western Europe.
This is
one of the symbol that remind us how close Russia from Finland and
its influence has had on Finnish history too.

Uspenski Church, from the Presidential Palace |
3. Temppeliaukio Church
This
one is our favorite church in Helsinki, one of a kind really because
it is literally built into a large rock, as well the interior walls
created naturally by the rock.
The
rock church was designed by architects Timo & Tuomo Suomalainen,
opened its door in 1969.
Because
of the excellent acoustic, this church is popular venue for concert.
This
unique church is a must-see even if you only have several hours
during your stay in Helsinki.
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The organ in Rock Church |
5. Central Market Square
The
main harbor is considered to be the heart of the city, I love to hang
around here especially during the day when the market square is
open.
Market
square is a great place to pick up fresh vegetables and fruits, also
there is a food stalls selling a number of traditional Finnish dishes
ranging from grilled salmon to reindeer meatballs, starting from €
10 Euro for a meal, it was a budget-friendly option for travelers.
Life in a harbour |
6. The
Sibelius Monument
This
monument is worth a visit even though fair distance from the city but
still achievable on foot. The Sibelius is dedicated to Finnish
composer Jean Sibelius. This collection of organ was very nice to look at.
We came
here around 5 PM and sit in the lovely park, many children with their
parent spending their time together. From here you can easily get to
the waterfront where there are some lovely cafes.
How To
Get Around in Helsinki
#
The public transport system in Helsinki is very well designed, you can
use trams, metro and buses anywhere, the
fare is pretty expensive at about €4.50 one-way.
We used the Helsinki Card to make our way around, with this card all the public transportation
is free of charge. However,
most of the city sites are accessible by foot.
Tram around the city |
# Ferry
from Tallinn to Helsinki with Linda Line is €45 / person
Booking
online is possible through this link .
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on Ferry leaving Helsinki to Tallinn |
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