Helsinki Vacation Deals

When packing for a trip to Helsinki, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and a good pair of jeans. Heading over for Christmas? Don’t forget to practice your penmenship and prepare your list for Santa.

Helsinki is an incredibly walkable city that is best explored on foot. With this in mind, travellers generally opt to stay in Kluuvi, Kamppi and Kaartinkaupunki.

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Helsinki offers travellers the chance to experience all four seasons, with mild spring temperatures from March until May, endless warm days from June to August, pleasant but overcast weather between September and November, and a cold winter from December until March. When you choose to go depends on what you’re hoping to experience. It’s also worth remembering that winter months do have limited daylight, with the sun setting around 3:30 pm.

Helsinki is a travellers haven, with plenty of activities and experiences to keep you occupied for days. While you’re there, don’t forget to explore the history of Suomenlonna Sea Fortress, appreciate the Nordic architecture of Temppleiaukion Church, pay Santa a visit during Christmas and explore the surrounding Baltic islands.

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