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Things to do in Helsinki

48 ideas for a day or a night in Helsinki, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 15Walking tours · 10Arts & culture · 6Live music · 4Outdoors · 4Tours & day trips · 4Family · 2Festivals & events · 2Meet people · 1

Nightlife in Helsinki

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TavastiaKluuvi · $$Ateljee BarKluuvi · $$$Kuudes LinjaSörnäinen · $$On the RocksKluuvi · $$Bar LoosePunavuori · $$Helsinki BryggeriKruununhaka · $$StoryvilleTaka-Töölö · $$FreeJuho Pitkänen JamThu 15 October, 8pm · StoryvilleMykki Blanco (US) + OrvokkiThu 15 October, 9pm · Kuudes Linja · From €28Daze Dolls, The Feral Kids, Dawn NoirThu 15 October · On the Rocks · From €13

Walking tours in Helsinki

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Free🥇A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki 🇫🇮 ®Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeHELSINKI FOR FIRST TIMERS - The ESSENTIAL Tour of Helsinki Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeSisu: Empire to Equality - History & PoliticsDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeTaito: Design, Industry & Architecture Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeHelsinki Moomin Fan Experience with Finnish HighlightsDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeTastes of Helsinki – Traditional & Modern Food TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe happiest country in the world - Welcome to Helsinki!Daily · 3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeHelsinki: The Essential History & Highlights Walk.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 1 on GuruWalkDay Trip In Helsinki - FinlandAny time · From €22 Days in Helsinki ItineraryAny time · From €2

Arts & culture in Helsinki

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A Dream in Four ColoursThu 15 October · Kiasma · From €23Aalto Design – Hyvinvoinnin muodotThu 15 October · Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseoEmma Ainala: Like a PrayerThu 15 October · Kiasma · From €23Modern Classics: Elga SesemannThu 15 October · Ateneum Art MuseumTutankhamun: The Immersive ExhibitionThu 15 October · Malmin jäähalli · From €16.9PIAF! The ShowFri 16 October, 7pm · Savoy-teatteri

Live music in Helsinki

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InsomniumFri 16 October · Kulttuuritalo · From €45KULT: Laulun lahja – Kauko Röyhkä, Maritta Kuula & Marko HaavistoFri 16 October · Kulttuuritalo · From €36Placebo: 30th Anniversary TourSun 18 October, 9pm · Veikkaus ArenaJoe BonamassaWed 21 October, 8pm · Veikkaus Arena

Outdoors in Helsinki

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FreeSuomenlinna sea fortress self-guided walkabout 3 hrsFreeHaltiala primeval forest nature trail3 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeHelsinki cycling routes (MyHelsinki)about 2 hrsFreeHelsinki walking routes (official City brochure)Route from MyHelsinki (City of Helsinki)

Tours & day trips in Helsinki

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Day cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn8 hrs · West Harbour (Länsisatama), Helsinki · From €12Nuuksio National ParkEspoo Centre (HSL bus 245) · FreeFiskars VillageHelsinki (own transport or bus) · FreePorvoo Old TownHelsinki Kamppi bus station · Free

Family in Helsinki

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Halloweeks 2026Thu 15 October · Puotilan kartano · From €12The Carnival of LightThu 15 October · Linnanmäki · From €25

Festivals & events in Helsinki

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Stuntshow - HellsinkiSat 17 October · Helsingin jäähalliDylan Moran: Looking for TroubleTue 20 October · Kulttuuritalo · From €44

Meet people in Helsinki

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Helsinki Book Fair 2026Thu 22 October, 10am · Messukeskus (Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre) · From €21
What’s On HelsinkiThis week in Helsinki, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in HelsinkiThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Helsinki, answered

What are the best things to do in Helsinki?

Right now: Tavastia (nightlife), 🥇A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki 🇫🇮 ® (walking tours), A Dream in Four Colours (arts & culture) and Insomnium (live music). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Helsinki?

Juho Pitkänen Jam, 🥇A Finntastic Walking Tour in Helsinki 🇫🇮 ®, HELSINKI FOR FIRST TIMERS - The ESSENTIAL Tour of Helsinki and Sisu: Empire to Equality - History & Politics, and 9 more.

What's on in Helsinki this week?

What's On Helsinki has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.