10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Finland That You Shouldn't Miss

June 23, 2021 Toi Mattera

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Restaurants in Finland

1. Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland +358 9 85646100 http://hos.fi/fi/uspenskin-katedraali
Excellent
43%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,859 reviews

Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Reviewed By Lil0G

This cathedral for me was the most beautiful architecture, the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, the golden Coppola, the contrast of the red brick with the green is amazing, inside is so beautiful too.

2. Old Market Hall

Etelaranta Along the South Harbor, Helsinki 00130 Finland http://www.VanhaKauppahalli.fi/
Excellent
44%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,043 reviews

Old Market Hall

Reviewed By MikaelM786

The old original indoor market hall of Helsinki in the southern harbour in city center is a very beuatiful, historical buliding. Still in use as a market for various food, nice cafeterias. Delicious local and international fresh food and dishes, berries, vegetables, fruits, cheese, bread, fish, sandwiches, salads, ice cream etc. Nice and cool in summer time.

3. Vapriikin Museokeskus

Veturiaukio 4, Tampere 33100 Finland +358 3 56566966 [email protected] http://vapriikki.fi/en/museo/
Excellent
60%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 396 reviews

Vapriikin Museokeskus

Reviewed By leffex - Pietarsaari, Finland

The Vapriikki is amazing. You can find all kind of museums here. The Stone Museum, Media Museum Rupriikki , Puppet Museum , Pirkanmaa Provincial Museum , Postal Museum , Finnish Ice Hockey Museum , Finnish Game Museum and Tampere Museum of Natural History. Vapriikki is named after the Swedish word fabrik. The Museum Center is located in the former workshop of the Tampella Mill, the oldest parts of which were built in the 1880s. Half of the total area of 14,000 square meters in Vapriiki is reserved for exhibitions and public spaces. I’m a history freak, so the most interesting for me was the exhibition “Tampere 1918”, which tells about the bloody battle between the Whites and the Reds during the Finnish Civil War 1918. Perspectives are offered by the fighters on both sides, but civilians and onlookers are not overlooked either. The exhibition presents a large cross-section of society at war, from children and old people to workers and factory managers. The Vapriikki was selected as the Museum of the Century at the Centennial Cultural Gala held in October 2017 as part of Finland's 100th anniversary program.

4. Tampereen Tuomiokirkko

Tuomiokirkonkatu 3B, Tampere 33100 Finland +358 40 8048765 http://www.tampereenseurakunnat.fi/kirkko_tampereella/kirkot_ja_muut_tilat/kirkot/tuomiokirkko
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 418 reviews

Tampereen Tuomiokirkko

Reviewed By mWrite - Helsinki, Finland

This beautiful church was designed by famous Finnish architect Lars Sonck and built early 20th century. I highly recommend a visit and admiring all simple and beautiful detailed decorations. To get all out of the visit, I recommend to read about the church before hand.

5. Turku Cathedral

Tuomiokirkonkatu 1, Turku 20500 Finland +358 2 2617100 https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/kirkot-ja-kappelit/turun-tuomiokirkko
Excellent
48%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 677 reviews

Turku Cathedral

Reviewed By Evabe13

We needed an easy place to visit near the city centre and this church is just few hundred meters from the centre. There was a nice park next to the church also. The church itself is beautiful both inside and outside. Inside there is a lot to see.

6. Heureka

Tiedepuisto 1 Tikkurila, Vantaa 01300 Finland +358 9 85799 [email protected] http://www.heureka.fi/exhibitions/?lang=en
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 425 reviews

Heureka

Heureka's exhibitions are interactive. The main exhibition has over 200 exhibits from many fields of science as well as a number of activity points.

Reviewed By Guide08573947614 - Finland, null

Heureka is always worth a visit, lots of things to see and learn for people of all ages! Especially children will enjoy this place because they can try out and do scientific things for themselves too.

7. Temppeliaukio Church

Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 23406320 [email protected] https://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8,654 reviews

Temppeliaukio Church

Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.

Reviewed By DS_018987

We almost skipped this, but are really glad we didn't. It was the farthest site on our list for the day, and we were tired, but it's an extremely unique and lovely church. We walked there from Esplanadi and it was about 25 minutes. The church was free to enter and there were musicians playing really relaxing music, so we just sat and chilled while enjoying the unique architecture. After about 20 minutes we left and walked on top of the church on the rock structure it was built into. Pretty cool visit.

8. Turun Kauppahalli

Eerikinkatu 16, Turku 20100 Finland +358 44 9072500 http://www.kauppahalli.fi
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 217 reviews

Turun Kauppahalli

Reviewed By PhilipYos - Odessa, Ukraine

This is mainly a food market. Lots of meat and fish stalls. Also places to sit down to enjoy a coffee or lunch. Right in the City center

9. Turku Castle

Linnankatu 80, Turku 20100 Finland +358 2 2620322 [email protected] http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,126 reviews

Turku Castle

Reviewed By Lilli_Hoi - Finland, null

Turku Castle was an important bastion and administrative centre when Finland was under the Swedish rule. All Finnish kids remember mid-16th century period and the reign of Duke John and Catherine Jagellon from the history books. Castle was badly damaged during the years (Fire, WWII etc) but has been lovingly restored. It is relatively sparsely furnished but displays an interesting collection of artefacts from the different periods of its history up in the ‘attic’ and has a temporary exhibition space, too. Current exhibition is about merchant etc women of Turku, very interesting. Castle is about 2.5km away from the city centre, very leisurely and family friendly bike ride along the river Aura (pre-register for Föli city bikes, from EUR 5 / day). Guided tour in English recommended as an introduction to the history, most rooms have also helpful and knowledgable attendants (dressed in historical costumes) who are happy to explain the background to the paintings and furniture not covered on the tour. All signage in English and Swedish as well. Highlight for our nine year old boy was the opportunities to dress up in historical costumes. We all have new appreciation for the Knights after having tried on their full, heavy armour! Lots of steps up and down so do wear comfortable shoes. Allow minimum 2 hours for the visit with the tour, it took us 4 hours with dressing up and a game of chess. Shop has nice souvenirs, coffee and snacks tasty in the restaurant. Highly recommended!

10. Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center

Inarintie 46, Inari 99870 Finland +358 40 0898212 [email protected] http://www.siida.fi/
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 515 reviews

Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center

Siida is your guide to the Sami Culture and the diverse nature of Northern Lapland. Siida is under renovations and renewal. Siida is closed in May 2021. 1.6.2021 onwards until 31.3.2022, you can visit Siida's historic open-air museum. Restaurant Sarrit serves customers in the new restaurant wing. And costumer service and Siida Shop can be found in a temporary builduing infront of Siida. 1.4.2022 Is the opening of new and improved Siida. For more information on the renewal project please visit www.siida.fi.

Reviewed By ristosan - Espoo, Finland

This Sami museum is really fascinating with a wealth of detail of the nature of Lapland and the habits and history of the original population, the Sami. We learned so much. We also liked the temporary exhibitions presented.

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