Helsinki

Try an unforgettable experience in a Hovercraft! Over breaking ice or snow, we head for the empty archipelago deep frozen. Wearing a survival suit you can experience how it feels floating among ice rafts staying completely warm and dry. Running on floating ice rafts is great fun too! Barbecue lunch on a camp fire is a perfect end to a perfect day. Transfer Helsinki / Airport available. A Hovercraft is a safe and comfortable craft designed to move over almost anything. Water, ice, snow and breaking ice is no problem. The heated cabin and our equipment will keep you warm and dry in all conditions. Our guides and drivers are all professionals with a lot of experience of archipelago and winter conditions. Safety first!

Swimming Stadium is the place to be in summertime! Designed by architect Jorma Järvi, the Swimming Stadium was built for the 1940 Olympic Games, which — due to the outbreak of war — were cancelled. It later went on to host part of the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. Today Swimming Stadium is not only for swimming, but there is also many possibilities to exercise inside the Stadium and also outdoor.

Immerse yourself in the wild side of Finland's archipelago. During this half day excursion, you get to enjoy the quiet and magical winter forest and freezing waters of the sea in the archipelago. Lunch will be cooked and you can warm up over a campfire with a beautiful seaside view. This day trip starts from Helsinki and takes you to Porkkalanniemi; a scenic peninsula where you have a good chance to see deer, foxes and other wildlife! Also available as a private tour.

From the Vuosaari Paddling Center you can rent a kayak and experience the Helsinki archipelago. The Vuosaari Paddling Center rents mainly kayaks (single and double kayaks), but they have also canoes, SUP boards, fatbikes and even a rowboat. The paddling center is located in Eastern Helsinki, a metro ride or a 30 minute car drive away from the city center. The Helsinki archipelago is well worth a visit!

This day trip is packed with superfoods, adventure, and a unique experience inside of a remote national park. During this guided tour you get to pick Finnish superfoods such as blueberries and lingonberries. Trip starts from Helsinki and takes you to Liesjärvi national park where you will enjoy a Finnish-style lunch cooked over a fire. The day will be complete with your belly full of berries and you will be fully charged from this wonderful nature experience. Also available as a private tour.

The swimming hall was inaugurated on 4 June 1928. For decades it was Finland’s only public swimming hall. The hall is architecturally valuable, serving as an impressive example of the classism of its time. Over the decades it has retained its original appearance. There are separate swimming sessions for men and women, with bathers having the choice of whether to wear a swimming costume or not.

On the famous Design Walk you will learn the history of how design became a lifestyle for the Finns. During the tour you will also meet the fresh faces of Finnish design while admiring the architecture of the design quarters and doing shopping at the fascinating boutiques.

The Helsinki-Stockholm-Helsinki route is served by two of the most unique cruise ships in the world, the sister ships Silja Symphony and Silja Serenade. The heart of these two ships is the lively 142 m long Promenade. The recently renovated, elegant cruise ships offer versatile activities for a memorable cruise – international entertainment, shopping for top brands at tax-free prices as well as a real casino atmosphere, spa-area and many restaurants for all tastes! Departures daily.

Helsinki and Tallinn are unique as they are capitals that are adjacent to one another, enjoying their proximity and constituting a common economic and tourist area. Two hours and 15 minutes on board of quick and convenient MS Finlandia and you get to wonder the fairy tale-like Old Town of Tallinn or walk in the modern city of Helsinki. With Eckerö Line these two capital cities are just a short cruise away!

The profound 2,5-hour dive into Finnish society! This tour will give you all the must know information on the past and present of Helsinki and Finland. From the oldest neoclassical part of Helsinki the tour will move forward to the modern functionalist center. During the tour, the changing architectural styles will give you visual references of the different historical era’s of Helsinki. You will also get a taste of traditional Finnish foods. The tour covers the main stories on politics, wars, economics and history in general that have shaped our country to what it is nowadays.

Enjoy a 1½ hour sightseeing cruises in the beautiful archipelago. Listen to the interesting commentary while you enjoy the wonderful scenery of Helsinki by sea! You will see the highlights of the city including the inner bay of the Suomenlinna Sea Fortres Season: Spring till late September

Explore the highlights of Helsinki at your own pace by opting for a CityTour Hop-On Hop-Off bus. You won’t be tied into a long itinerary, and can instead explore the city independently, only visiting places that interest you. Choose from 22 different stops, including Senate Square, Rock Church, Parliament, and the Market. You’ll be able to hop on and off as many times as you like over 24 hours, audio commentary is available on board. Best price available if booked online from www.citytour.fi

See the beautiful western archipelago of Helsinki while you enjoy a delicious dinner during an evening cruise in a relaxing atmosphere. Listen to an interesting commentary while you try typical, Finnish delicacies prepared by the ship´s own chef! Season begins early spring till late September

During the guided walking tour an authorised guide tells about the 260 years of eventful history of Suomenlinna under the rule of three different states as well as the life on the island today. You will see the most important sights of the fortress, such as the Great Castle Courtyard, Piper’s Park and the Dry Dock, which in its days was among the largest in the world.

The island of Vallisaari is located next to Suomenlinna and opens for the public for the first time in May 2016. The island has been used by the military since the 18th Century and most of the fortifications works date from the 19th Century. Today the island of Vallisaari is a beautiful old fortress island with well preserved fortification works and a unique nature. The island can be reach during the summerseason. The best way to get familiar with the island is to attend a guided tour by resrevations for groups.

Foxtrail is a urban adventure for friends, families, companies and groups in which the city becomes a playing field as you follow the foxes trail. In order to avoid losing track of the fox, the teams (2-8 persons) have to break codes and find hidden messages along the way. But beware - it can be quite challenging! The clues are tricky and can only be solved through intelligence and teamwork. The exciting chase takes you on an adventure past some of the highlights and unexplored corners of the city. A new way to (re)discover Helsinki!

Experience an 18th Century Sea Adventure. During Diana’s sailings you will see Suomenlinna from the sea and hear about the fascinating history of the archipelago fleet. The public can choose to assist in raising and lowering the sails, and a few brave ones can join in with the rowing. The journey is enlivened by Admiral Chapman and his crew. Season starts early Spring

Päijänne National Park is a real gem of the Lahti region where the pristine waters of Lake Päijänne wash the sandy shores of a chain of islands formed by an esker ridge that dates back to the Ice Age. Visit for example Kelvenne island by boat from Padasjoki or the Pulkkilanharju ridge, an eight-kilometer long and accessible by road, offering the spectacular national landscapes.

Church of the Cross designed by academician Alvar Aalto is the main church in the city of Lahti. Build in 1978, the simplified church’s exterior face opening to the market place is dominated by large cross consisting of 52 windows, one for the each week of the year.

Sibelius Hall located in the Passenger Harbour in Lahti, is an impressive concert and congress centre combining modern wooden architecture and old industrial history in the most interesting way. The Sibelius Hall has been permanently ranked among the top 10 music halls in the world and it is a home concert hall of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra which has gained worldwide acclaim under some of the best conductors in the world.

Mikkeli is a historical city situated on the shores of the fourth largest lake in Europe, Lake Saimaa. Only 2,5 hours away from Helsinki, Mikkeli is also easily reachable by public transport. In Mikkeli, you will find the perfect mix of nature experiences and local life. The many manors and gardens of the city offer an interesting insight in to the days gone by, coupled with varied events, shopping opportunities and fresh, local food. Take a breather in the city’s many urban parks.

Less than an hour away from Helsinki, Lahti is a prefect destination for day trips. Explore the Lahti Passenger Harbour with impressive wooden concert hall Sibelius Hall, visit Pro Puu wood design gallery, pop in to charming cafes and have a relaxing walk in beautiful Lanu Sculpture Park. Lahti is also famous for its massive ski jumping towers – explore the ski museum and in the summertime visit the top of the ski jumping tower and dip in the outdoor swimming pool under the ski jumping hill.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise between the capital cities of Finland and Sweden, Helsinki and Stockholm. The Viking Line ships offer a wide variety of on-board activities: visit one of the restaurants and bars, the tax-free shops or enjoy great entertainment and music in the nightclub. You will have a full day at your leisure to explore Stockholm, Viking Line arrives to a central location in Stockholm. Daily departure from Katajanokka harbour.

A day cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is a popular way to do a day trip from Helsinki. Viking Line offers up to five departures daily – you may choose the best option for you. During the day in Tallinn, you have time to experience the capital of Estonia. Viking Line arrives to a central location in Tallinn.