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Welcome to Helsinki
HELSINKI - Compact capital with a twist
Awarded with ‘City of Design’ status by Unesco, Helsinki is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy and maritime appeal. The capital of Finland is filled with lively events all year round, but the peaceful archipelago and green forests are only a stone’s throw away, and can be easily reached by the efficient public transportation system.
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Useful information
Helsinki is a totally unique combination of quirky urbanity and peaceful nature that gives silence and space to feel more, hear more and experience more. It offers you the freedom to have it all.
Language
Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland. English is widely spoken.
Currency
Euro
Residents
Around 600 000
Distance from cruise piers to city center
From Hernesaari pier: 30 min by walking
From Katajanokka piers: 15 min by walking
From South Harbour piers: 10 min by walking
Transportation to/from Helsinki-Vantaa airport
Distance 19 km. Airport train and buses operate to Central Railway Station. Taxis available.
Transportation to/from city centre:
Cruise line shuttle service, public transportation, taxis, walking
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Finland, Helsinki
Destination pictures
City life in Esplanade Park (c) Jussi Hellsten
Port information
Helsinki is one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe, and the Port of Helsinki Ltd creates a seamless framework for sea traffic to destinations such as Tallinn and Stockholm. In 2019, a total of 12.2 million and in COVID-19 year of 2021, 3,7 million passengers travelled through the Port of Helsinki.
It is also Finland’s leading general port for foreign trade. In 2021, the Ports’s total cargo traffic was 14,4 million tonnes. The main export commodities are products for the forest industry, machinery and equipment, whereas in imports the most prominent product group are daily consumer goods.
Among the strengths of the port are frequent liner traffic, efficient infrastructure, good road and rail connections, and excellent services provided in cooperation with the port’s business partners.
In 2020, the turnover of Port of Helsinki Ltd was 68,8 million euros.
The Port of Helsinki Ltd is a limited company owned by the City of Helsinki.
Berthing policy: First come, first served. Information available here
Covid-19 Information
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in any of the 31 Cruise Baltic destinations.
If the situation changes, this section will be updated with the necessary information regarding each port and destination.
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
Passenger dues (Currency/PAX)
1,57€/ arriving & departing passengerServices available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
Pier
Shopping
Port
Destination collaboration/shore excursions
Transport
Turnaround facilities
Selected attractions
The Helsinki Cathedral & the Senate Square
This historically significant spot forms a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture.
Market Square
Open air market offering Finnish specialties, handicrafts and souvenirs.
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
One of the world's largest historical maritime fortresses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Design District
Home to Design museum and fashion, interior design and jewellery shops that offer unique creations by young local designers, as well as established Finnish design brands.
Temppeliaukio Rock Church
Quarried out of the natural bedrock, the church is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki.
The Sibelius Park
The Sibelius Monument, one of Helsinki's favorite landmarks can be found in the park.
Amos Rex Art Museum
A new private art museum with unique architecture will be opened in central Helsinki at the end of August 2018. Amos Rex will be a meeting place for art and urban culture, consisting of new underground exhibition spaces, the old Lasipalatsi (glass palace) from 1936.
Torikorttelit - Tori Quarters
Experience the new life of historical Helsinki. Torikorttelit consists of three oldest blocks in the heart of Helsinki, right by the sea.
Löyly - Design Sauna
Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, offers a warm welcome and many delights for locals and visitors alike. On a beautiful summer’s day, our terrace is the place to be and our saunas are available daily.
Allas Sea Pool
Allas Sea Pool is a gardenlike oasis in the heart of Helsinki with a large pool area and magnificent saunas. In addition to swimming, bathing in the saunas and good food, Allas Sea Pool offers many options for wellness.
Oodi - Central Library
Oodi is Helsinki’s new Central Library and a living meeting place. Its wide range of services and facilities are available to residents seven days a week, from early in the morning till late in the evening. Oodi functions as a living room for residents, located right at the heart of Helsinki.
Exciting extras
Helsinki lives and breathes throughout every season of the year
Kaivopuisto Park
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding.
At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Exhibitions of Finnish and international art as well as thematic group exhibitions.
Seurasaari Island
Popular outdoor recreation area and open-air-museum, open all year round.
Helsinki Sky Wheel
Helsinki from hights next to Market Square.
Chapel of Silence
A fine example of Finnish wooden architecture and a place for a quiet moments.
Events
30 Apr
2023
1 May
2023
1 Jun
2023
30 Jun
2023
Helsinki Pride
Place:
Category: Other
Link: pride.fi
Finland's largest and most impressive human rights and cultural event brings people together and makes room for all shades of the rainbow.
12 Jun
2023
12 Jun
2023
Helsinki Day
Place:
Category: Other
The birthday of Helsinki. Lots of events around the whole city
12 Jun
2023
17 Sep
2023
Helsinki Biennial 2023
Place:
Category: Arts & Handrafts
Year 2023 will bring the second edition of Helsinki Biennial - New Directions May Emerge bringing outstanding contemporary art to maritime Helsinki 12 June – 17 September 2023
The international contemporary art event will take place again on Vallisaari Island and extends to HAM Helsinki Art Museum and other venues and public places on the mainland.
Varied Shore Excurions
Fall in love with Helsinki
Helsinki Classics
Helsinki by Sea
Boat tour of the unique archipelago, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, including main sights and the history of Helsinki. More information: https://www.stromma.com/en-fi/helsinki/sightseeing/sightseeing-by-boat/beautiful-canal-route/
Classic Sightseeing Tour
All traditional sights: Senate Square, the Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Olympic Stadium, Finlandia Hall, Market Square. Guided. More information: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/see-and-do/activities/sightseeing-tours-by-bus
Porvoo and Helsinki Sights
Start off with all main sights of Helsinki, then on to Historic Porvoo Old Town – second oldest town in Finland. More information: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/see-and-do/activities/45-hour-porvoo-tour-including-transportation-from-and-to-helsinki
Helsinki Free Walking Tour
Want to know about history, everyday life and culture of Finland? Local legends and curiosities are revealed on this tour. More information: https://greencaptours.com/helsinki-free-tour/
Helsinki's twists and hidden gems
Helsinki Biennial 2023
Year 2023 will bring the second edition of Helsinki Biennial - New Directions May Emerge bringing outstanding contemporary art to maritime Helsinki 12 June – 17 September 2023. More information: https://helsinkibiennaali.fi
Helsinki Olympic Stadion
The Olympic Stadium is Finland's most legendary event arena. The completely renovated stadium provides an unforgettable setting for encounters at events, meetings, visits and sports. If you want to see great views over Helsinki, the tower of Olympic Stadion is great place! More information:
Fazer Visitor Center
Fazer is known for its chocolate and baked goods. The visitor centre, with a memorable exhibition, a Fazer Café and a store, as well as event and meeting services is an investment in Finnish design and work. More information: https://www.visitfazer.com/en/info/visitor-centre/
Tripla & Finnish Music Museum Fame
Music Museum Fame, located in Pasila, Helsinki, is a modern, eventful museum. Visitors are introduced to various genres of Finnish music through multisensory experiences. Inventive technical innovations are part of the ideology, with which visitors are invited to participate and explore.
Inquiries about guided tours:
info@fmhof.fi
Music museum is part of the new Mall of Tripla where you can find more than 60 cafés and restaurants, domestic and international brands as well as a full range of entertainment and wellness services. With its 250 shops, Mall of Tripla is the biggest shopping centre in the Nordic countries.
More information: https://malloftripla.fi/en/
Helsinki Distilling Company
Helsinki Distilling Company produces distillates of the highest quality and offer a full range of distillery experiences from tours to hands-on production. All their products are hand-made from local high quality raw materials -with flair. Guided tours to the distillery and whiskey cellar available. More information: https://hdco.fi
Contacts
Port of Helsinki Ltd
Jukka Haarni
Cruise and Service Development Manager
jukka.haarni@portofhelsinki.fi
Mobile +358 406 354 639
P.O.Box 197, Olympiaranta 3
00141 Helsinki, Finland
City of Helsinki
Minna Ermala
Senior Adviser, Tourism