Photographs by Elriz

Anyone here who lives or has traveled to Helsinki, Finland? Would like to hear some travel tips! I will be there from 21 October to 10 November (with colleagues). So far, my 'tourist' itinerary is mostly within Helsinki and are after the official business hours (so, museums and parks). Still want to go for a day trip outside the city on weekends.

Any place should I visit? Foods I shouldn't miss? Definitely excited about the moose and reindeer burger!

Edit: the destinations so far.

Tampere is about two hours away by train, so a day trip is also possible, if you get up early. Gorgeous city with a very interesting history.

Tallinn, Estonia's capital. Not a part of Finland, but only a ferry ride away and a great day trip, if you take an early boat. A few hours are enough to enjoy the beautiful medieval old town and have a good meal.

I don't see the Ateneum museum on your map. It's like Finland's national gallery.

Foods I never miss when in Finland:

- Korvapuustit (like a cinnamon roll, but soo much better). You can get them at almost every supermarket, but it's also nice to sit down in a café. Fazer has good ones. Also that tiny cafe Regatta (?) at the shore somewhere between the city and Munkkiniemi.

- Savulohi. It's salmon grilled slowly next to an open fire. Tastes amazing.

- Fazerin Sininen chocolate. Also a great souvenir for friends and family.

Here's my list so far! Dunno if three weeks will be enough but definitely will make the best out of this trip!

Esplanadi

Archipelago Cruise

Old Market Hall

Helsinki Cathedral

Café Ekburg

Uspenski Cathedral

Design Museum

Senate Square

Sibelius Monument

Helsinki Central Library Oodi

SEA LIFE Helsinki

Market Square

Suomenlinna

The Finnish Museum of Photography

Nuuksio National Park

Museum of Contemporary Art

Kamppi Chapel

Hakaniemi Markethall

Porvoo Day Trip

Tampere

Tallinn (sounds exciting but will see!!)

Fazer (there's one near my hotel)

Ateneum Museum

Heureka museum in Vantaa (I almost forgot!)

Foods!!!

Reindeer/moose burger

Korvapuustit (like cinnamon roll, but soo much better)

Savulohi (grilled salmon)

Fazerin Sininen chocolate

Jälkiuuni ruisleipä

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