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Summer is the most anticipated season and certainly the best time to visit Helsinki. Once warm weather sets in, you can spend much more time outdoors. In June, take advantage of the “polar day” phenomenon and extended daylight hours, as well as celebrate Juhannis, Nordic-style midsummer festivities. July marks the Kaljakellunta, or a massive Beer Floating from Tammisto to the Pikkukoski beach. August is a perfect time for camping, attending music festivals, and wild berry picking. Autumn is quite beautiful in Helsinki as well, and the weather is not too cold. Helsinki doesn’t get much snow, so if you are looking for a “winter wonderland,” it’s worth traveling further north.

21 things to do in Helsinki

Moomin World and Moomin Place

June–August Activity

A journey to the Moomins may bring lots of pleasant memories from childhood

Kaljakellunta or Beer Floating

July 27, 2024 Event

How about a weekend in a company of 5,000 beer-drinking floaters?

Red Caviar Season

October Food

Come to Finland and try the best!

Thursday Meal Tradition

every Thursday Food

Try one of the most traditional dishes that can be found in every Finnish restaurant, every Thursday!

Snowkiting (Kiteskiing)

December–April Activity

Enjoy perfect snow and wind conditions for a great snowkiting getaway!

Flow Festival

August 9-11, 2024 Event

This is a huge open air celebration of music of all kinds. Art installations and a unique list of performers draws crowds to enjoy the sounds of the Flow Festival!

Elk Meat

September–December Food

Taste something new from traditional Finnish cuisine

Cross-Country Skiing

December–April Activity

Enjoy peaceful skiing among Finland's silent white scenery

World Village Festival

May 25-26, 2024 Event

Check out this celebration of multiculturalism, tolerance, and cooperation. This festival is full of various performances, arts, exhibitions, and debates

Restaurant Day

November 14, 2020 Event

Enjoy the day when anyone can set up a restaurant

Hiking

May–October Activity

Finland's diverse and unique nature welcomes everyone to explore its beauty

New Potato Obsession

June–July Food

Come and enjoy this tasty and simple food that gives so much happiness to the locals

Flying Squirrels

May–early August Nature

Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? Consider yourself lucky if you manage to meet one in Estonian and Finnish forests

Helsinki Festival

August 15-September 1, 2024 Event

This unique annual celebration showcases unique art to everyone. It's the perfect time to open the art inside of you as well!

Wild Berry Season

June–October Food

This superfood is waiting for you in Finland. Some of the tastiest and most nutritious berries can be found here. Each has a specific spot and picking season so don't miss out!

Boating

May–October Activity

Finland's huge number of channels, lakes, and long coastline with thousands of islands offer some of the best boating around!

Juhannus (Midsummer)

June 21–22, 2024 Event

This midsummer celebration in Nordic style has lots of traditions and secrets to be discovered

Holy Week and Easter

March 24–31, 2024 Event

Rich in traditions, Finnish celebrations incorporate the visits of Easter witches, Passion plays, Easter fires, and seasonal treats

Helsinki Christmas Market

November 29–December 22, 2024 Event

A great place to absorb authentic Northern Christmas vibes

New Year's Eve

December 31 Event

In addition to cliché countdowns and fireworks, Finland offers loads of outdoor fun for a New Year to remember

Northern Lights in Levi

late August–late April Nature

Chase the aurora borealis at one of the largest ski resorts in Finnish Lapland

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