Finland, Helsinki - Suomenlinna Fortress

Our route

Helsinki

Finland map

 

Transportation

What to do

  • take a boat cruise to Suomenlinna fortress
  • climb to Helsinki Cathedral
  • visit Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
  • visit Uspenski Cathedral
  • appreciate amazing design of Kamppi Chapel
  • enjoy Art Deco design of the Central Train Station
  • dine in the beautiful interior of Olivia Central Train Restaurant
  • visit at 1952 Olympic Stadium
  • visit an Old Market by the waterfront
  • enjoy stunning design of the Helsinki Central Library Oodi
  • shop for gifts at Moomin shop
Finland, Helsinki - Moomin

Travel essentials

  • travel dates: 3-4 September 2022
  • accommodation: Hotel Senate (1 night)
  • currency: euro (€)

 

TIPS:

  • buy 24h ticket (8 €) on HSL app for public transport
  • ferry to Suomenlinna fortress is included in your HSL ticket
  • great 24h luggage storage - locker at the train station for 6€

Our itinerary

Day 1 - 03.09.2022

  • crossed a Gulf of Finland and arrived at 12:30
  • visited the Suomenlinna Fortress
  • took a tram tour around Helsinki
  • purchased a warm  jacket - it was 13C!
  • visited Helsinki Cathedral
  • joined Ukrainian support rally again the attack on the Ukraine
  • visited the amazing Rock Church
  • visited the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Stadium
  • visited Art Deco Central Train Station
  • enjoyed fabulous dinner in the amazing Art Deco Olympia restaurant

Day 2 - 04.09.2022

  • explored the city by tram
  • visited Uspenski Cathedral
  • visited beautiful Kamppi Chapel
  • visited amazing Helsinki Central Library Oodi
  • enjoyed fabulous lunch in the amazing Art Deco Olympia restaurant again!
  • boarded a Silja ferry to Stockholm, Sweden at 18:00

Favourite places to eat

Finland, Helsinki - The Kamppi Chapel

Favourites

Some prices

At the time of our travel:

1 euro (€) = 4,74 zł (PLN)

  • 24h ticket for public transport - 8€
  • coffee for 2 at El Fant - 7,80€
  • ticket to Temppeliaukion Church - 5€
  • coffee for 2 - 8,80€
  • 24h storage locker at the train station - 6€
  • dinner for 2 at Olivia Restaurant with desert - 52,5€
  • lunch for 2 at Olivia Restaurant - 37€
  • single ticket for public transport - 2,80€

Our favourite local food

Finland, Helsinki - Reindeer-mushroom quiche
Finland, Helsinki - Beer
Finland, Helsinki - Moomin biscuits
Finland, Helsinki - Deer, moose and bear canned meat
Finland, Helsinki - Moomin liquorice
Finland, Helsinki - Elk canned meat
Finland, Helsinki - Beer at Restaurant Olivia Central Station

Finland, Helsinki - Reindeer-mushroom quiche
Finland, Helsinki - Beer
Finland, Helsinki - Moomin biscuits
Finland, Helsinki - Deer, moose and bear canned meat
Finland, Helsinki - Moomin liquorice
Finland, Helsinki - Elk canned meat
Finland, Helsinki - Beer at Restaurant Olivia Central Station