Snapshot
Finland at a glance
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Population
- 5,635,971
- Area
- 338,455 km²
- Calling code
- +358
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Passport rank
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Finland
Explore Helsinki, Espoo and Tampere. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency EURTime in Helsinki 03:50UTC+03:00Country codes FI / FIN
A place to start
Three cities. Your choice.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Helsinki
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Helsinki. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
8 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Finnish National Theatre
Finnish National Theatre is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Finnish Museum of Natural History
Finnish Museum of Natural History is one option for your time in Helsinki. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Natural History Museum of Helsinki
Natural History Museum of Helsinki is one option for your time in Helsinki. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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Helsinki Art Museum
Helsinki Art Museum is one option for your time in Helsinki. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Ateneum
Ateneum is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Amos Rex
Amos Rex is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Kiasma
Kiasma is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Helsinki
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in EUR?
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Helsinki.
HEL
An arrival option for Helsinki
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
16.6 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Helsinki. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at HEL
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
HEL airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Vantaa Airport | HEL | 16.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Turku Airport | TKU | 152.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Tampere-Pirkkala Airport | TMP | 156.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Lappeenranta Airport | LPP | 200.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Pori Airport | POR | 222.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jyväskylä Airport | JYV | 251.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
Helsinki (Vantaa) · EFHK
Elevation179 ft
Coordinates60.318363, 24.963341
Runways
04L / 22R
10039 × 197 ft
ASP04R / 22L
11483 × 197 ft
ASP15 / 33
9518 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.1 MHz
APP129.85 MHz
HEL VOR114.2 MHz
ATIS135.075 MHz
DEL118.125 MHz
GND121.8 MHz
PMSV METRO125.1 MHz
RMP121.65 MHz
22L/04R and 15/33118.6 MHz
22R/04L118.85 MHz
Turku Airport
Turku · EFTU
Elevation161 ft
Coordinates60.514099, 22.2628
Runways
08 / 26
8202 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS130.05 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
Tampere / Pirkkala · EFTP
Elevation390 ft
Coordinates61.414101, 23.604401
Runways
06 / 24
8858 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
PIRKKALA APP126.2 MHz
ATIS133.55 MHz
PIRKKALA TWR118.7 MHz
Lappeenranta Airport
Lappeenranta · EFLP
Elevation349 ft
Coordinates61.044601, 28.144743
Runways
06 / 24
8202 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS112.5 MHz
TWR119.7 MHz
Pori Airport
Pori · EFPO
Elevation44 ft
Coordinates61.4617, 21.799999
Runways
12 / 30
7713 × 197 ft
ASP17 / 35
2628 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP128.65 MHz
ATIS136.075 MHz
TWR119.25 MHz
Jyväskylä Airport
Jyväskylän Maalaiskunta · EFJY
Elevation459 ft
Coordinates62.399502, 25.678301
Runways
12 / 30
8533 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.7 MHz
ATIS134.15 MHz
TWR118 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Helsinki
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Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Helsinki. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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Browse 8 ideas for Helsinki — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
Finnish National Theatre
Directions ↗Finnish National Theatre is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Finnish National Gallery
Directions ↗Finnish National Gallery is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Finnish Museum of Natural History
Directions ↗Finnish Museum of Natural History is one option for your time in Helsinki. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Natural History Museum of Helsinki
Directions ↗Natural History Museum of Helsinki is one option for your time in Helsinki. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Helsinki Art Museum
Directions ↗Helsinki Art Museum is one option for your time in Helsinki. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Ateneum
Directions ↗Ateneum is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Amos Rex
Directions ↗Amos Rex is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kiasma
Directions ↗Kiasma is one option for your time in Helsinki. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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