Things to do in Helsinki

Take advantage of this layover while you wait for your connecting flight to Rovaniemi at the airport to make a quick visit to Helsinki city centre.
Explore some of its main attractions and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city before continuing your journey.

DISCOVER HERE how to easily get from the airport to central Helsinki.

Here’s a short 2-3 hour walking itinerary:

The route starts in front of the central station (1), we follow the path indicated on the map.
At number 4 Kekuskatu street, we find the Pub IGUANA (2), where from Monday to Friday between 11:00 and 15:00, we can have lunch with a good all-you-can-eat buffet (salads, hot dishes, and pizza slices) for just a few euros.
Alternatively, inside the small park KAPPELI (3), there is a nice venue decorated in the style of old times.

Continue on the Kekuskatu Street and then on the Pohjoisesplanadi, then turn right along the small park and you’ll come out on the shore of the frozen Baltic Sea.

From this point you will see the bell towers of the two cathedrals, the Lutheran one (white) (4) in neoclassical style, with its large dome (it is among the most visited monuments in Helsinki), opening hours every day 9.00-18.00; and the Orthodox one (red) (5) in neo-Byzantine style. Opening hours Tuesday-Friday 9.30-16.00 Saturday-Sunday 12.00-15.00.
From both cathedrals you can enjoy a wide panoramic view.