Finland - Helsinki (PDF Chapter)

This is the Helsinki chapter from Lonely Planet’s Finland guidebook.

It’s fitting that harbourside Helsinki, capital of a country with such watery geography, melds so graciously into the Baltic. Half the city seems liquid, and the writhings of the complex coastline include any number of bays, inlets and islands.

• pack a picnic and exploring the fortress island of Suomenlinna
• maps
• sweat your cares away at Löyly Sauna, then jump straight into the sea
• transport
• track down cutting-edge designs in boutiques and at the fabulous Design Museum in Punavuori
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.