City Sightseeing Helsinki
Senate Square
Senate Square can perhaps remind us that Finland became independent in 1917, immediately after the Russian Revolution, and managed to retain its sovereignty even during the difficult times of World War II.
Address: Senaatintori, 00170 Helsinki
Helsinki City Museum
The Helsinki City Museum documents and displays the history of Helsinki. It is located in the Sederholm House, which is the oldest building in Helsinki city center. The museum is also a home to an interactive children's museum.
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 16, 00170 Helsinki
The Torikorttelit area
The Torikorttelit in the Empire-style blocks between the Senate Square and the Market Sqaure is an active centre of cafés, restaurants and small desing and hadicraft boutiques.
Address: Sofiankatu 4, 00170 Helsinki
2. OLYMPIA TERMINAL (SILJA LINE) / MANNERHEIM MUSEUM
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Olympiaranta 1
Olympia Terminal
The Olympia Terminal was built for the Olympic Games in 1952 and is now used by TallinkSilja.
Address: Olympiaranta 1, 00140 Helsinki
Mannerheim Museum
The former home of Gustaf Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland. Free admission with Helsinki Card.
Address: Kalliolinnantie 14, 00140 Helsinki
3. CAFÉ URSULA / KAIVOPUISTO PARK
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Ehrenströmintie 3
Café Ursula
A popular spot for a coffee with a splendid sea view.
Address: Ehrenströmintie 3, 00140 Helsinki
Kaivopuisto
The Kaivopuisto Park is a great place to enjoy a picknick! When the sky is clear go check the time on the sundial in front of the Ursa Observatory.
Address: Ehrenströmintie 1, 00140 Helsinki
4. COMPASS SQUARE
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Ehrenströmintie 1
Uunisaari
The Uunisaari island, only a few minutes ferry ride away from the main land, is a perfect way to escape the city just for a moment: there is a public beach and barbeque area. If you didn’t pack your lunch with you, there is a restaurant at your service.
Address: Pohjoinen Uunisaari 2, 00140 Helsinki
Café Compass
Looking for a refreshing cup of coffee or maybe some ice cream? Check this nice outdoor summer cafe out!
Address: Ehrenströmintie 1, 00140 Helsinki
5. EIRA
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Eiranranta 1
Huvilakatu street
The Eira district dates back to the early 20th century. The Huvilakatu street is said to be the most beautiful street in Helsinki thanks to its colorful art nouveau facades.
Address: Huvilakatu, 00150 Helsinki
Playground Meripuisto
The playground Meripuisto is a perfect place for the younger family members to have some fun in the swings, slides and the ship-shaped climbing frame. Watch out for the sea monster!
Address: Merikatu 7, 00140 Helsinki
Cafe Carusel
A nice cafe and restaurant with ecological values and large terrace. The departure point of the waterbus connection to the Pihlajasaari Island is located next to the cafe.
Address: Merisatamanranta 10, 00150 Helsinki
6. HERNESAARI CRUISE TERMINAL LHC
One of Helsinki’s ports. Arrival and departure point for cruise ships visiting the city. Stop in use only on some certain cruise ship days.
7. HERNESAARI CRUISE TERMINAL LHD
One of Helsinki’s ports. Arrival and departure point for cruise ships visiting the city. Stop in use only on some certain cruise ship days.
8. LÖYLY
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Hernesaarenranta 4
Löyly
Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, offers exceptional architecture in a unique location, the traditional Finnish sauna, a huge terrace and a restaurant.
Address: Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki
Pyhän Birgitan puisto
Pyhän Birgitan puisto - a park dedicated to Saint Bridget - is a lively recreational area on the way from the cruise ship harbour to Helsinki city center. Here you will find for example an outdoor gym, a small beach for swimming and the summer cafe Birgitta.
Address: Hernesaarenranta 2, 00150 Helsinki
9. FLEA MARKET / BULEVARDI / SINEBRYCHOFF ART MUSEUM
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Bulevardi 54
Hietalahti Market Square
The flea market at Hietalahti Market Square is an exciting place to visit. The market is open both during the daytime and weekday evenings in the summer. Here, you can meet local Helsinki residents who have hired their own table to sell their old possessions.
Address: Hietalahdentori, 00180 Helsinki
Sinebrychoff Art Museum
The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is part of the Finnish National Gallery. Free admission with Helsinki Card.
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Address: Bulevardi 40, 00120 Helsinki
10. SWEDISH THEATRE / DESIGN MUSEUM / MUSEUM OF FINNISH ARCHITECTURE
In the heart of Helsinki, near Stockmann department store and at the end of Esplanade Park.
11. MARKET SQUARE / SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
Departure point for Helsinki Sightseeing boat tours, by the yellow flags. SkyWheel Helsinki, Flytour Helsinki and Allas Sea Pool are located next to the Market Square.
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12. AMOS REX / KIASMA / HELISNKI ART MUSEUM / CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
Visit the famous Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, the Helsinki Art Museum or the new Amos Rex. The Main Post Office, Sokos department store and Kamppi shopping centre are also just around the corner. The stop is located in front of the Sokos department store, Mannerheimintie 9.
13. TEMPPELIAUKIO CHURCH (ROCK CHURCH)
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Arkadiankatu 17
Temppeliaukio Chuch
This Lutheran church has been blasted out of solid rock and is a very popular tourist attraction. Entrance fee 5€ per adult, free with Helsinki Card.
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Address: Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki
14. SIBELIUS MONUMENT
Street address of the Hop On Hop Off bus stop: Mechelininkatu 39
Sibelius Monument
Dedicated to the famous composer Jean Sibelius, this monument is one of the “musts” when visiting Helsinki.
Address: Sibeliuksen puisto, Mechelininkatu, 00250 Helsinki
Cafe Regatta
This charming cafe is an idyllic piece of Finnish countryside in the middle of Helsinki and only a few minutes walk away from the Sibelius Monument.
Address: Merikannontie 8, 00260 Helsinki
Töölö Rowing Stadium
The Rowing Stadium was originally constructed for the 1940 Summer Olympics.
Address: Merikannontie 4, 00260 Helsinki
15. OLYMPIC STADIUM
Apart from being an arena for many big events the Olympic Stadium offers a beautiful view over the roofs of Helsinki from its tower that is open to the public. You will also find the Opera here as well as a statue of the world famous athlete Paavo Nurmi.
16. NATIONAL OPERA / LINNANMÄKI AMUSEMENT PARK
The Töölönlahti bay and the park around it are a perfect spot to relax in the middle of the buzzling city. The National Opera and the Winter Garden are located in the area. From here it is 10-15 min. walk to the Linnanmäki Amusement Park.
17. NATIONAL MUSEUM / PARLIAMENT HOUSE / HELSINKI MUSIC CENTER
The Helsinki Music Centre is a concert venue and meeting place open to all. It is full of action from morning to evening. Across the street are Parliament House and National Museum of Finland.
18. ATENEUM ART MUSEUM / CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
Ateneum contains the most extensive art collections of Finland and is home to the most loved classic works of Finnish art. This stop is also close to the National Theatre and Central Railway Station.
19. BOTANIC GARDEN
Visit the garden with its ponds and flowers and the glasshouses that present a variety of plants mainly from the same longitude as Finland.
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