Helsinki Cathedral at the top of its steps on Senate Square

Itinerary · Helsinki, Finland

A classic first day in Helsinki

The Esplanadi, the Market Square and Uspenski in the morning, lunch at the Old Market Hall, Senate Square and the Cathedral, then a starred dinner.

One day, on foot

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  1. 9:00

    1The Esplanadi to Senate Square

    Kaartinkaupunki·City walk

    From the theatre to the harbour.

  2. 10:00

    2Uspenski Cathedral

    Katajanokka·Orthodox cathedral

    Across the bridge to Katajanokka.

  3. 12:30

    3Old Market Hall

    South Harbour·Market hall

    Lunch at the counters.

  4. 14:00

    4Helsinki Cathedral

    Senate Square·Cathedral

    Up the steps from Senate Square.

  5. 15:30

    5Amos Rex

    Kamppi·Art museum

    Galleries under the domes.

  6. 19:00

    6Olo

    Kaartinkaupunki·Modern cuisine

    One MICHELIN Star, by the Market Square.

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