© Kuva: Jussi Hellsten, Helsinki Partners
Helsinki is the capital of Finland – the happiest country in the world. Helsinki is a totally unique combination of quirky urbanity and peaceful nature that gives silence and space to feel more, hear more and experience more. Summer in Helsinki is bright. Days are at their longest in the second half of June, when the sun stays above the horizon for 19 hours.
We have gathered some practical information regarding traveling and staying in Helsinki to help you plan your visit.
Reaching the city center from the airport
- A ticket can be purchased from HSL app, ticket machine or from R-kiosks, for more information please check www.hsl.fi/en
- ABC-zones ticket needed
- Train I or P to Helsinki Central railway station (approx. 30 min)
See also who to get to Helsinki (https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/info/getting-to-helsinki) by plane, boat, train or bus, and how to get around Helsinki (https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/info/getting-around-helsinki) by foot, city bikes or public transportation.
My Helsinki
© Kuva: Tapio Haataja, unsplash
My Helsinki website (www.myhelsinki.fi/en)) is your personal guide in your pocket regarding practicalities in Helsinki, what to see and do and where to eat and drink while staying in the city.
Practical information
https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/info/practical-information
Attractions
https://www.myhelsinki.fi/see-and-do/sights
Restaurants
https://www.myhelsinki.fi/eat-and-drink/restaurants-in-helsinki