Cruises to Helsinki, Finland
Port description
Christened ‘The Daughter of the Baltic’, Helsinki is Finland’s capital city and combines the new city structures with the old neo-classical buildings. It is full of fascinating things to see and do including museums and the fantastic craft market.
Typical Excursion
Helsinki Highlights and Concert: There are a number of impressive buildings to see in Helsinki. One of the most striking is Carl Ludvig Engel’s Senate Square and the cathedral built in 1852. From here you can walk to the Finnish National Opera in the surroundings of Hesperia Park. You can also see the Olympic Stadium and Sibelius Park which has the most amazing monuments dedicated to Jean Sibelius. Finally visit Temppeliaukio Kirkko a church made of solid rock with a ceiling made of copper.Finnish Forest Hike and Canoeing Adventure: We take a 45 minute drive to Nuuksio National Park which is full of rocky hills rising to 110 metres above sea level and the chance to see woodlarks and nightjars. This park is full of small lakes and offers simply stunning scenery.
