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HELSINKI'S FEATURES

Natural and cultural factors

Helsinki is a totally unique combination of quirky urbanity and peaceful nature that gives silence and space to feel more, hear more and experience more. It offers you the freedom to have it all.

General and transport infrastructure

Helsinki Airport is the leading transit airport in Northern Europe. About 30 airlines serve Helsinki, with direct connections to around 120 international destinations worldwide. Several daily direct flights connect Helsinki with all major European destinations, most within a 2–3-hour flight. Helsinki also serves as a hub to Asia and the US. There are connecting flights to 15 domestic airports from Helsinki. Ferry services also run from Estonia, Sweden, Germany, and Poland. Helsinki Airport is located 19 km from the centre of the city. The transport time to the city centre is 25 minutes with a direct train connection (departs every 10 minutes). An airport bus runs every 20 minutes between the airport and the city centre, and several local buses are also available.

Helsinki has a well-functioning public transport system consisting of bus, tram, metro, local railway and ferry services. The public transport is considered very safe and is praised by users. The local transport system also includes shared-use city bikes. Local transport is low-emission and reliable, with 99 per cent of departures on time.

Tourist infrastructure

With around 15 000 hotel rooms in the city and 22000 rooms in the region, there is something for every taste. 99% of the hotel rooms in Helsinki are certified as environmentally friendly. 130 km of shoreline for everyone to use. Over 60 nature reserves in the city area. From 200-year-old public saunas to sleek, modern havens by the sea, the city invites everyone to step in, slow down, and experience sauna the Helsinki way!

Helsinki’s food scene is full of contrasts: high-end restaurants and humble harbour-side cafés, traditional rye bread and bold vegan innovations, wild forest berries and Michelin tasting menus. Must-sees: Oodi Library, Rock Church, Old Market Halls, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and numerous interesting museums.

Meetings infrastructure

100 % of major congress venues are environmentally certified. Helsinki has ranked No. 1 in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (2026) for the 3rd year in a row, reflecting the city’s deep commitment to a greener, more inclusive future. You can use the city’s sustainable meeting guidelines and carbon footprint calculator for free.

Marketing buzz

Immerse yourself in Helsinki with all your senses. Taste it, feel it, live it.