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Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located on the southern coast of the country on the Gulf of Finland. It is a vibrant and modern city, with a population of about 642,045 people. Helsinki is known for its unique blend of old and new, with a mix of historic buildings, modern architecture and a variety of cultural activities.

The city is situated on a peninsula, surrounded by the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, with a network of islands and waterways. Helsinki is known for its stunning natural beauty, with its parks, forests, and lakes providing a tranquil setting.

Helsinki was founded in 1550 by King Gustav Vasa of Sweden as a trading post. The city quickly became an important trading port, and in 1812, it became the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland. During the 19th century, Helsinki experienced rapid growth and development, with the construction of many of its iconic buildings, including the National Library of Finland, the National Museum of Finland, and the Helsinki Cathedral.

In the 20th century, Helsinki was the site of many important historical events. In 1917, Finland declared independence from Russia, and in 1918, Helsinki became the capital of the newly independent country. During World War II, Helsinki was occupied by the Soviet Union, and in 1952, it hosted the Summer Olympics.

Today, Helsinki is a vibrant and modern city, with a bustling economy and a variety of cultural activities. It is home to numerous museums, galleries, and theatres, and is a popular destination for tourists. It is also an important center of education, with several universities and research institutes.

Excursion tips for a day in Helsinki

1. Visit the Helsinki Cathedral – Admire the beautiful architecture of this historic landmark and take in the stunning views of the city from the top of the steps.

2. Explore the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress – Take a ferry to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore the old fortifications, museums, and other attractions.

3. Enjoy the Natural Beauty of the City – Take a stroll through the Esplanadi Park or hike up the Observatory Hill for incredible views of the city.

4. Take a Tour of the Design District – Explore the many boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants located in the Design District.

5. Visit the Olympic Stadium – Explore the history of the 1952 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium.

6. Stroll Through the Market Square – Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Market Square and sample some of the local delicacies.

7. Explore the Temppeliaukio Church – Admire the unique architecture of this church, which is built into the rock of a hill.

8. Visit the Sibelius Monument – Take a stroll through the park and admire the sculpture of Jean Sibelius.

9. Enjoy a Relaxing Boat Ride – Take a boat tour of the city and enjoy the views of the harbor.

10. Sample the Local Cuisine – Try some traditional Finnish dishes like reindeer, salmon soup, and Karelian pasties.

Experience Helsinki with unforgettable activities by our partner GetYourGuide. The offer is also ideal as a special gift idea for family and friends who are planning to visit Helsinki. Cancellations are possible up to 24h before the start of the activity (unless otherwise stated in the activity description), with a full refund of the booking price.

The climate in Helsinki

Spring (March-May): During the spring, temperatures in Helsinki begin to warm up and the days become longer. Average temperatures range from 4°C (39°F) to 17°C (63°F). Rainfall is common during this season, with April and May being the rainiest months. Summer (June-August): Summer in Helsinki is warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) to 22°C (72°F). July is the warmest month, and the days are long with up to 18 hours of daylight. Rainfall is minimal during this season. Autumn (September-November): Autumn in Helsinki is cool and wet, with temperatures ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 13°C (55°F). Rainfall is common during this season, with October and November being the wettest months. Winter (December-February): Winter in Helsinki is cold and snowy, with temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to 3°C (37°F). Snowfall is common during this season, and the days are short with up to 6 hours of daylight.

Cruise weather for Helsinki

Our weather forecast for Helsinki helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Mar. 29th 2024 Mar. 29th 2024 max: 3.5 °C
min: 2.3 °C
26.3 m/s
40.0 m/s
96.6 %
20.2 m
92.1 %
996 hPa
05:53:18
18:58:00
Mar. 30th 2024 Mar. 30th 2024 max: 3.8 °C
min: 1 °C
20.5 m/s
33.8 m/s
63.0 %
19.1 m
92.6 %
1,004 hPa
05:50:15
19:00:28
Mar. 31st 2024 Mar. 31st 2024 max: 2.6 °C
min: 1.1 °C
23.0 m/s
36.7 m/s
84.2 %
10.6 m
97.6 %
1,009 hPa
06:47:12
20:02:56
Apr. 1st 2024 Apr. 1st 2024 max: 6.2 °C
min: 2.4 °C
18.0 m/s
33.5 m/s
99.8 %
14.8 m
93.5 %
1,001 hPa
06:44:09
20:05:23
Apr. 2nd 2024 Apr. 2nd 2024 max: 2.8 °C
min: 0.8 °C
25.9 m/s
56.9 m/s
100.0 %
20.9 m
89.1 %
1,002 hPa
06:41:07
20:07:51
Apr. 3rd 2024 Apr. 3rd 2024 max: 1.8 °C
min: -1.8 °C
23.0 m/s
46.4 m/s
99.1 %
21.9 m
87.1 %
991 hPa
06:38:05
20:10:19
Apr. 4th 2024 Apr. 4th 2024 max: 1.4 °C
min: -3.7 °C
14.8 m/s
31.3 m/s
75.9 %
22.6 m
75.5 %
1,001 hPa
06:35:03
20:12:47
Apr. 5th 2024 Apr. 5th 2024 max: 4.8 °C
min: -1.9 °C
18.7 m/s
38.0 m/s
34.4 %
24.1 m
73.2 %
1,007 hPa
06:32:01
20:15:15
Apr. 6th 2024 Apr. 6th 2024 max: 4.1 °C
min: -2.6 °C
19.8 m/s
49.3 m/s
82.5 %
20.1 m
80.5 %
1,010 hPa
06:29:00
20:17:43
Apr. 7th 2024 Apr. 7th 2024 max: 4.8 °C
min: 2.6 °C
16.6 m/s
51.1 m/s
100.0 %
6.7 m
97.7 %
997 hPa
06:25:59
20:20:11
Apr. 8th 2024 Apr. 8th 2024 max: 6.2 °C
min: 3 °C
29.2 m/s
56.2 m/s
95.0 %
12.7 m
93.3 %
999 hPa
06:22:58
20:22:39
Apr. 9th 2024 Apr. 9th 2024 max: 7.7 °C
min: 2.7 °C
20.5 m/s
50.0 m/s
92.3 %
22.9 m
84.1 %
1,004 hPa
06:19:58
20:25:08
Apr. 10th 2024 Apr. 10th 2024 max: 11.3 °C
min: 5.7 °C
14.8 m/s
45.7 m/s
99.5 %
16.3 m
89.2 %
1,004 hPa
06:16:57
20:27:36
Apr. 11th 2024 Apr. 11th 2024 max: 6.8 °C
min: -2.5 °C
27.1 m/s
58.2 m/s
99.0 %
16.5 m
81.3 %
1,015 hPa
06:13:58
20:30:05

Cruises to Helsinki

Would you like to travel to Helsinki on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Helsinki.

Scheduled ship calls in Helsinki, Finland
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Apr. 27th 2024 Saturday, 27th of Apr. 2024 LE BELLOT 07:00 am 09:30 pm
May 9th 2024 Thursday, 9th of May 2024 MSC Poesia 07:00 am 05:00 pm
May 13th 2024 Monday, 13th of May 2024 MS Nieuw Statendam 07:00 am 04:00 pm
May 15th 2024 Wednesday, 15th of May 2024 AIDAdiva 09:00 am 05:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
May 17th 2024 Friday, 17th of May 2024 P&O Britannia 09:00 am 10:00 pm
May 20th 2024 Monday, 20th of May 2024 MSC Poesia 07:00 am 05:00 pm
May 23rd 2024 Thursday, 23rd of May 2024 P&O Aurora 08:00 am 12:00 am
May 24th 2024 Friday, 24th of May 2024 P&O Aurora 12:00 am 07:00 pm
May 26th 2024 Sunday, 26th of May 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:30 am 05:00 pm
May 28th 2024 Tuesday, 28th of May 2024 MS Hamburg 07:30 am 01:00 pm
May 29th 2024 Wednesday, 29th of May 2024 AIDAdiva 09:00 am 05:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jun. 1st 2024 Saturday, 1st of Jun. 2024 Celebrity Apex 11:59 am 10:00 pm
Jun. 1st 2024 Saturday, 1st of Jun. 2024 MS Zuiderdam 06:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 3rd 2024 Monday, 3rd of Jun. 2024 Norwegian Dawn 11:30 am 08:30 pm
Jun. 8th 2024 Saturday, 8th of Jun. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:30 am 11:59 pm
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 Norwegian Dawn 07:00 am 03:30 pm
Jun. 10th 2024 Monday, 10th of Jun. 2024 Sky Princess 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 11th 2024 Tuesday, 11th of Jun. 2024 MS Deutschland 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 Coral Princess 11:00 am 08:00 pm
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:30 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 20th 2024 Thursday, 20th of Jun. 2024 Celebrity Apex 11:59 am 10:00 pm
Jun. 28th 2024 Friday, 28th of Jun. 2024 MS Europa 12:00 am 12:00 am
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:30 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 Seven Seas Navigator 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 30th 2024 Sunday, 30th of Jun. 2024 P&O Arcadia 08:00 am 12:00 am
Jul. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jul. 2024 P&O Arcadia 12:00 am 10:00 pm
Jul. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Jul. 2024 Seabourn Quest 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 3rd 2024 Wednesday, 3rd of Jul. 2024 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 03:00 pm 10:00 pm
Jul. 8th 2024 Monday, 8th of Jul. 2024 Queen Anne 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 9th 2024 Tuesday, 9th of Jul. 2024 AIDAdiva 11:30 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 9th 2024 Tuesday, 9th of Jul. 2024 MS Amadea 11:00 am 11:00 pm
Jul. 10th 2024 Wednesday, 10th of Jul. 2024 Seven Seas Navigator 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Jul. 11th 2024 Thursday, 11th of Jul. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:30 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 13th 2024 Saturday, 13th of Jul. 2024 Seven Seas Navigator 12:00 pm 11:00 pm
Jul. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Jul. 2024 MS Europa 2 12:00 am 12:00 am
Jul. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Jul. 2024 Silver Dawn 12:15 pm 11:00 pm
Jul. 15th 2024 Monday, 15th of Jul. 2024 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 08:00 am 11:59 pm
Jul. 16th 2024 Tuesday, 16th of Jul. 2024 AIDAmar 09:00 am 05:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 17th 2024 Wednesday, 17th of Jul. 2024 Silver Dawn 12:30 pm 11:00 pm
Jul. 19th 2024 Friday, 19th of Jul. 2024 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 02:00 pm 10:00 pm
Jul. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Jul. 2024 Seven Seas Mariner 10:00 am 11:59 pm
Jul. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Jul. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 07:30 am 11:59 pm
Jul. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Jul. 2024 MS Nautica 07:00 am 04:30 pm
Jul. 24th 2024 Wednesday, 24th of Jul. 2024 AIDAdiva 09:00 am 05:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Jul. 24th 2024 Wednesday, 24th of Jul. 2024 MS Nautica 11:00 am 09:00 pm
Jul. 29th 2024 Monday, 29th of Jul. 2024 Sky Princess 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jul. 31st 2024 Wednesday, 31st of Jul. 2024 Mein Schiff 1 10:30 am 11:59 pm
Aug. 3rd 2024 Saturday, 3rd of Aug. 2024 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 12:00 am 11:59 pm
Aug. 3rd 2024 Saturday, 3rd of Aug. 2024 Serenade of the Seas 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Aug. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Aug. 2024 LE DUMONT DURVILLE 12:00 am 07:00 pm

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