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Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is often ranked among the most livable cities in world, and it's easy to see why. Located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, this hub of culture and education is a friendly, walkable city with numerous museums and cultural sites as well as a vibrant nightlife scene. What's keeping you? Book your flight to Helsinki through Travelocity today.

Out and About in Helsinki

There's something for everyone in Helsinki. Suomenlinna, a series of fortified islands accessible by ferry, is a UNESCO site and popular tourist attraction. Temppeliaukio Church, often referred to simply as the Rock Church, is a Lutheran church built directly into the bedrock of the peninsula. If you want to learn about the history and ethnography of the Finnish people, the Finnish National Museum is a great stop, as is Seurasaari, an open-air museum intended to depict the way Finns lived in the pre-modern era. Love art? Visit Kiasma, a contemporary art museum, or stop by the Finnish National Museum of Art. If you just want to escape to nature, visit Keskuspuisto, the park right at the center of Helsinki, to access nearly four square miles of biking and walking trails. There are many Helsinki hotels nearby so you can freshen up after your exercise before dinner.

Eating and Drinking

Many excellent restaurants, not to mention cheap hotels in Helsinki, are located off of Mannerheimintie, or Mannerheim Street, which is the most famous road in the city. Be sure to order the reindeer meat and try some of the local cloudberries or lingonberries if they're in season. Mashed potatoes and lihapullat (Finnish meatballs) are also prevalent.

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