Things To Do in Finland
Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi
Free entrance
Husky Safari (5km, about 20min)
- Adult (age 15+) US$81 - 97 | €75 - 90
- Child (age 4-14) US$43 | €40
- Infant (age 0-3) Free
Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Tour (4 hours)
- Adult (age 14-65) US$129 | €119
- Child (age 4-13) US$108 | €100
Suomenlinna Fortress in Helsinki
Free entrance
Guided tour
- Adult (age 18-99) US$11.9 | €11
- Child (age 7-17) US$4.3 | €4
Porvoo Old Town
m/s J.L. Runeberg cruise from Helsinki to Porvoo through archipelago (round trip)
- Adult (age 18-99) US$46 | €43
- Child (age 7-17) US$21.6 | €20
Moominworld / Muumimaailma in Naantali
Prices:
- 1-day pass Adult (age 3+) US$32 - 35 | €30 - 32
- Child (age 0-2) Free
Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-99) US$13 | €12
- Student / Senior Citizen (age 65+) US$8.6 | €8
- Child (age 7-17) US$6.5 | €6
- Infant (age 0-6) Free
Oodi Library in Helsinki
Free entrance
Saimaa Lake
Sightseeing cruise prices:
- 1-hour cruise US$16.2 - 27 | €15 - 25
Nuuksio National Park in Espoo
Prices: free
Åland Islands
Archipelago boat trip (3 hours):
- Adult (age 13+) US$43 | €40
- Child (age 0-12) US$16.2 | €15
Fishing license:
- 1 day US$10.8 | €10
- 7 days US$32 | €30
Flowpark:
- Day ticket US$25.9 | €24
Bike rental:
- 24-hour US$16.2 | €15
Rock Church /Temppeliaukion Kirkko
- Price per person US$5.4 | €5
Where and When to See the Northern Lights?
Finnish Lapland (Rovaniemi and surroundings) is the best place in Finland to see the Aurora Borealis.
The best time to see the Northern lights is from mid-September to March when the sky is clear.
Can I see the Northern Lights in Helsinki?
Aurora Borealis can be seen in Helsinki 15-20 days a year, mostly in September-October and March-April.
You may check the Aurora Borealis forecast (in Finnish) provided by Finnish Meteorological Institute
The Nurmijärvi station is the closest to Helsinki.
Things To Do in Helsinki
Here is the list of what to see and do in Helsinki for any budget.
Korkeasaari Zoo
Prices:
- Adult (age 18-65) US$19.5 - 22.7 | €18 - 21
- Senior (age 65+) US$15.1 - 17.3 | €14 - 16
- Child (age 4-17) US$11.9 - 14.1 | €11 - 13
- Infant (age 0-3) Free
Flamingo Waterpark & Adult SPA
Waterpark:
- Adult (age 14+) US$16.2 - 21.6 | €15 - 20
- Junior (age 3-13) US$6.5 - 10.8 | €6 - 10
- Infant (age 0-2) Free
Adult SPA:
- Day Pass US$27 - 42 | €25 - 39
Helsinki Highlights Sightseeing Guided Tour 3-4 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 13-99) US$71 | €66
- Child (age 4-12) US$48 | €44
Helsinki Boat Sightseeing Tour 1.5 hours
Prices:
- Adult (age 16+) US$27 | €25
- Child (age 6-15) US$13.5 | €12.5
- Infant (age 0-5) Free
Löyly
Traditional Finnish saunas & open water swimming area all year round
- 2 hours US$22.7 | €21
- Extra hour US$10.8 | €10
FREE Helsinki Attractions
- Linnanmäki Amusement Park
7 free rides, including Wild West themed ferris wheel and toy cars
- Helsinki City Museum
- Tram Museum
- Bank of Finland Museum
- Seurasaari Island
- Suomenlinna
- Kamppi Chapel of Silence
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Oodi Central Library
- Sibelius Park
- Old Market Hall
Free for a limited time
- National Museum of Finland: Free on Fridays 4 pm – 6 pm; on International Museum Day, May 18; on Helsinki Day, June 12.
- Sinebrychoff Museum: Free admission on the first Wednesday of the month at 5–8 pm; Free admission to the House Museum on the 2nd floor.
- Museum of Finnish Architecture: Free entry on first Friday of the month.
- Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art: Free admission on the first Friday of every month.
- Natural History Museum: The free entrance days at the Natural History Museum are 3th of June, 5th of August, 7th of October and 2nd of December 2022.
