Itinerary Review: 2.5 days in Helsinki
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Itinerary Review: 2.5 days in Helsinki
Hello,
I land in Helsinki Friday, September 8th at 10:45 am from the US. Departing 6:45 pm on Monday, the 11th to Stockholm. Sunday will be spent on a daytrip to see friends in Turku. I'm staying at the U14.
Would love some help with a few pieces. Imagine I'll walk nearly everywhere outside of getting to/from the airport (presume public transport - although seems a bit of a schlep. Perhaps Uber?) I think a Finland Museum card will make economic sense and ease. Are there any tickets or anything I need to book in advance?
I'm 40, single, love 19th century art and mostly art museums and green spaces.Friday:
Land 10:45 am
Design Museum and lunch at Taito Cafe
Sinebrychopin Taideomuseum
Kamppi chapel (closes at 5) - if time to pop in quickly
Atheneum – till 8
Café Savoy at 8:30 pm
Liberty or Death for a drink after
Saturday:
Market square and obleski
Tuomiokirkko – 9 am
Uspenski Cathedral - opens 10 am
Botanic Gardens - or, do I scrap this altogether and do Kaisma and Amos Rex
[lunch place] - where?
Pop into Kaisma
National Museum (till 6 pm) and toolo Bay
Temppeliaukio Church - till 6:50 pm
Pompier Espa at 7:30 pm or Spis?
Mon:
Suomelinna Fortress or other cruise? - I'm not sure I really want to see much on Suomelinna island but may be nice to take the ferry and walk around a bit? Or, a cruise elsewhere? How can I easily get from my hotel to Suomelinna island?
[lunch place]
Amos Rex – open Mondays it seems
Presume I should leave for airport around 4? How early do I need to go for a trip from Helsinki to Stockholm (on Norwegian) without checked bags?
I land in Helsinki Friday, September 8th at 10:45 am from the US. Departing 6:45 pm on Monday, the 11th to Stockholm. Sunday will be spent on a daytrip to see friends in Turku. I'm staying at the U14.
Would love some help with a few pieces. Imagine I'll walk nearly everywhere outside of getting to/from the airport (presume public transport - although seems a bit of a schlep. Perhaps Uber?) I think a Finland Museum card will make economic sense and ease. Are there any tickets or anything I need to book in advance?
I'm 40, single, love 19th century art and mostly art museums and green spaces.Friday:
Land 10:45 am
Design Museum and lunch at Taito Cafe
Sinebrychopin Taideomuseum
Kamppi chapel (closes at 5) - if time to pop in quickly
Atheneum – till 8
Café Savoy at 8:30 pm
Liberty or Death for a drink after
Saturday:
Market square and obleski
Tuomiokirkko – 9 am
Uspenski Cathedral - opens 10 am
Botanic Gardens - or, do I scrap this altogether and do Kaisma and Amos Rex
[lunch place] - where?
Pop into Kaisma
National Museum (till 6 pm) and toolo Bay
Temppeliaukio Church - till 6:50 pm
Pompier Espa at 7:30 pm or Spis?
Mon:
Suomelinna Fortress or other cruise? - I'm not sure I really want to see much on Suomelinna island but may be nice to take the ferry and walk around a bit? Or, a cruise elsewhere? How can I easily get from my hotel to Suomelinna island?
[lunch place]
Amos Rex – open Mondays it seems
Presume I should leave for airport around 4? How early do I need to go for a trip from Helsinki to Stockholm (on Norwegian) without checked bags?
Last edited by JoeTro; Aug 6th, 2023 at 08:10 PM. Reason: changed order of items
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Hi there. I don't want to send anyone away from Fodors, but perhaps Helsinki is not as much of a known destination for those on here. May I suggest cross posting on Trip Advisor? It tends to have a lot more "locals" that should be able to give you feedback.
I have not been to Helsinki yet but I was considering it a few months ago. I do hope that you submit a trip report when you get back.
I have not been to Helsinki yet but I was considering it a few months ago. I do hope that you submit a trip report when you get back.
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