Scenic spot introduction:
Helsinki, Finland, is known as the "White City in the North". It is a garden city that cleverly combines urban architecture and natural scenery, classical beauty and modern civilization. The city exudes cosmopolitan charm and Nordic elegance. There are countless distinctive buildings and museums, and the bustling port has also made Helsinki praised as the "Daughter of the Baltic Sea." Strolling around the city, Finland's glorious past traditions and modern tastes of life complement each other, creating a charming and intoxicating scenery.Attractions distribution:
Helsinki is located on the Gulf of Finland coast in southern Finland and was founded in 1550. Senate Square and Mannerheimintie are the two key areas in the city, home to the Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin Tuomiokirkko), the Parliament Building, the Presidential Palace, the University of Helsinki, and the Central Railway Station. Helsinki Central Station, National Theater, Uspenski Cathedral, etc. Among the many museums, the National Museum, Athenaeum Museum, Contemporary Art Mist Museum (Kiasma), Photography Museum, etc. are the main attractions. The famous South Pier has the bronze statue of Amanda, the "Daughter of the Sea", and a unique open-air market. You can also take a luxury cruise ship to neighboring countries or regions. Suomenlinna (Suomenlinna), Sibelius Park (Sibelius Park) and Rock Church (Temppeliaukion Church), which are closer to the city, are also very famous tourist attractions.Scenic spot features:
Religion, museums, art galleries, architecture, universities, stadiumsTravel Notes of Travellers:
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travelling guideline:
1. Free admission to the National Museum every Friday from 16:00 to 18:00.
2. The cathedral holds organ recitals and concerts every Sunday evening.
3. Sibelius Park holds 7-10 days of classical concerts during the "Sibelius Festival" in June every year.
4. Every April 30, Finnish college students hold a grand hooded carnival next to the bronze statue of Amanda.
5. There are single-day tickets and multi-day tickets for buses and trains in the city. If you stay in Helsinki for many days, you can choose a 3-day ticket or a 5-day ticket, which is very cost-effective.
6. Main attraction information:
Parliament Building: http://web.eduskunta.fi/, +358-9-432 2027.
National Museum: http://www.nba.fi/en/nationalmuseum, +358 (0)40 128 6469.
Tour route:
One-day trip: Cathedral → Parliament Square → Rock Church → Sibelius Park
Two-day trip: D1 Sibelius Park → Parliament Building → Rock Church, D2 Kuopio → National Museum → Mount Puyo .
Best time to visit:
June-August
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Hand-woven wool products, glass ceramics, specialty antiques and other small commodities.
(Shopping location)
1. Commercial streets: Mannerheimintie, Aleksanterinkatu, Esplanadi, and around Central Station.
2. Characteristic neighborhoods: antique shops → Kruununhaka Street, Ullanlinna area; design boutiques → Daily Building (Sanoma Talo), Design Forum; small clothing stores → Fredrikinkatu Street, Korkeavuorenkatu Street; flea market → South Pier.
(Gourmet food) Crayfish, Baltic herring, fungi, reindeer meat, berries.
(Food Place) Helsinki Menu → The most representative restaurant that promotes Finnish food culture.
Scenic spot location:
Europe>Finland>City of Helsinki
How to get there:
Airplane: Heisinki-Vantaa Airport (heisinki-vantaa airport), about 19 kilometers away from the city center; you can take airport buses, taxis, subways, buses and other transportation to reach the city center.
Train: Helsinki Central Station. There are 5 types of trains running to and from major cities in Finland, and 3 types of special trains running to and from Russia.
Bus and subway: very convenient and the main means of transportation in the city.
Ferry: can go to Estonia, Sweden and other countries.
Scenic area map:
3D real scene of scenic spot
Helsinki ticket prices:
National Museum: 8 euros for adults, free for under 18s; free with Helsinki Card.
Suomenlinna: 9 euros, children 4 euros; each museum charges separately.
All churches are free.
Scenic area opening hours:
Parliament Building: Monday to Friday 09:00-16:45, closed in July.
National Museum: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-18:00, closed every Monday.
Cathedral: 09:00-18:00 in winter, 09:00-24:00 in summer.
Rock Church: September to May: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00, Sunday 11:45-17:00; June to August: Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00 45 minutes, Sunday 11:45-17:45.
Suomenlinna: 9:00-18:00.
Uspensky Cathedral: Tuesday to Friday 09:30-16:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00-15:00.
