Tarragona National Park
Nuuksio National Park, located just a one-hour drive from the capital city of Helsinki, is the closest national park to Helsinki. It features dense forests, crystal-clear lakes, hundreds of rare plant and animal species, and pure air, making it the epitome of Finland's natural beauty. Whether it's camping, hiking, kayaking, or outdoor BBQ, you can experience the charm of Finnish nature.
Turtle Islands
The Turku Archipelago is the inner archipelago of Finland. The main city is Turku, which is only a 2-hour drive from Helsinki. It offers cool and clear summer island atmosphere, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Löyly Sauna
Löyly sauna center is an architecture that combines sauna, restaurant, and seamlessly blends with the surrounding environment. You can enjoy sauna inside, relax your body and mind, then walk outside to the sea and jump into the water for a refreshing cool down. You can also rest on the outdoor terrace or rooftop of the building, admire the coastal scenery, and treat yourself to a delicious afternoon tea or dinner.
Hietaranta Beach
Hietaranta Beach provides a leisure and outdoor recreation area for locals, where you can enjoy activities such as beach volleyball, surfing, swimming, boating, sunbathing, and more.
Seurassari Open-Air Museum
The partner island is only a thirty-minute drive from the city center of Helsinki. Finns love to come here to appreciate wooden architecture. Seurassari Open-Air Museum is a museum that houses many wooden buildings. You can breathe in fresh outdoor air and admire the architectural traces of past lives. Moreover, there are many lovely wildlife such as birds, Eurasian red squirrels, and wild rabbits.
Myymälä2 Gallery
If you like design and came to Helsinki, the capital of design, then you must not miss Myymälä2 Gallery. It is a local non-profit contemporary art gallery that provides opportunities for alternative artists. The unique and unconventional art pieces there will surely delight your eyes.
