City: Finland
Top Things to do in Finland
Top Hotels in Finland
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1. Linden Esplanade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
This central 800-meter-long pedestrian street is bordered by two parallel rows of linden trees. The first trees were planted as early as the 19th century. Later there were many sculptures added and today it is called Kotka Sculpture Promenade.
2. Katajanokka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By MartyB719 - Jensen Beach, United States
From the Market Square area, you can easily see the large Ferris Wheel. That cape or small peninsula area is known as “Katajanokka.” If it is a nice day, you are rewarded with several interesting sights. Do not miss noticing the famous Presidentinlinna building—painted in bright yellow--is where President Trump and the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin meet in 2018. Presidentinlinna is diagonally across the street from Market Square. Walking right of Uspenski Cathedral is a two storied platform which overlooks a large pool. The views take in the entire harbor area. The Uspenski Cathedral—i.e. the red church—dominates the area. Even if it is closed, there is a beautiful high rock area with rewarding views. On a nice day, people gather to capture the sunset. If you go to the left of Uspenski Cathedral along the northside harbor area you are rewarded in seeing a fleet of “Ice Breakers.” This fleet is docked here for the summer. There are several displays by the fleet which fully explains the history and what they do. Finland is the largest producer of “Ice Breakers.” Along the way is a small bridge filled with “lover-locks” and a restaurant with a large anchor and a very large propeller in front of it. Don’t miss the “Mine Monument,” dedicated to all the people who lost their lives due to mines in the Baltic Sea during WW II. If you found this review “helpful” in any way, please press “LIKE” to let me know.
3. Hamina Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By FiftyFifty5050 - Montgomery, United Kingdom
We were staying with our daughter and partner in Hamina, who have been there since the beginning of the year, living in an apartment within the old town, in sight of the cathedral - really in the centre of the community. Wooden buildings predominate, mostly no more than two or three stories and a distinctive style. My other half thought it was reminiscent of a Chekhov play, I thought it was rather like finding oneself in the middle of a Tolstoy novel - I am sure there are famous Finnish authors who would be more appropriately quoted here. The buildings have been allowed to speak for themselves and display their beauty because, whilst shops, offices and restaurants are housed within some of them, signage is kept low key and you almost have to be at the window or door before the nature of the business becomes apparent. This only lends to the character of the streets. The town hall is literally at the centre of the town, with all other streets radiating out like the spokes of a wheel - all roads lead to the centre. This is a military town and there are parade grounds and buildings to see and the Bastion fortification - well worth a walk around.
4. Naantali Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By 448kirstir - Helsinki, Finland
Just perfect place to walk around! Beautiful old buildings and really peaceful. Like a step back on timeline!
5. Skata
6. Ullanlinna
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By permia
The Cathedral of St Henry is a marvellous Catholic place of worship, just one of a number of fine such in the area. A further outstanding one is St John's Church that has a grand setting. It seats over 2,500 worshipers and has a superb organ that takes advantage of its famous acoustics. The wonderful Design Museum is at home in an exquisite building that is a worthy exhibit itself. It showcases the Finnish genius for designs across a myriad of themes and motifs. Observatory Hill is a grand for strolling amongst the sylvan surrounds. Its centrepiece is the fine Observatory that was designed by the renowned architect Engel. A superb public art piece is to be admired, namely The Shipwrecked Sculpture. Art Nouveau architecture is to be seen. An exemplary example is the delightful Villa Ulrika. Many embassies reside here. For security and political reasons some are well protected with surrounding railings.
7. Design District
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
8. Neristan (Old Wooden Town)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Swan651 - Burnaby, Canada
Its a beautiful area of old wooden houses. When you walk there you can feel like 100 years ago. Its quiet, peacefull, and beautiful like old times.
9. Sunny Guide Hanko
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10. Sunny Guide Helsinki
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