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Helsinki region

A combination of urban city life, beautiful small towns and outdoor activities. Immerse yourself in the region and enjoy good food, design, museums and architecture in a compact package.

Credits: Jussi Hellstén

Helsinki region

You seem like an energetic person who loves spending time in lively cities. The Helsinki region is uniquely urban yet close to nature, so you can have a variety of experiences within a short timeframe. You can wake up in a tent in the middle of a forest, have lunch in a picturesque village and be in the heart of the capital by the evening. In Helsinki region, there is no escaping nature – it’s everywhere from the surrounding Baltic Sea to the parks and forests all around. Nature is even at the core of Finland’s world-renowned design and architecture. Even a short stay will help you find a way to reconnect with yourself.

Handpicked tips

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  • Design
  • Food & restaurants
  • Urban nature
  • Charming towns
The golden age of Finnish art is brought to life at home museums which take the visitor back to the heyday of the Finnish Romantic era at the turn of the 20th century.
Tuusula

The artist homes of Lake Tuusula

Perhe pyräilee Tuusulanjärven ympäri.
Järvenpää

Cycling around Lake Tuusula

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