Helsinki what to see and do
Helsinki the capital of Finland and the countries leading seaport and industrial center sits in the south of the county on a peninsula that provides a number of natural harbours and protrudes into the Gulf of Finland which flows out to the Baltic Sea. Its is a vibrant city and home to 1 400 000 people. It is the most northerly of continental Europe's capitals. How to get there You can fly to Helsinki from a wide variety of airports around Europe and the UK it also has good international connections with long haul destinations particular in South East Asia and North America. The airport is actually in the town of Vantaa approximately 10 miles north of Helsinki. There is good public transport available from the airport to the city with both frequent train and bus services running. There is also taxis available at both the airports terminals and Uber is also available at the airport and in Helsinki. Helsinki Train Station Arriving by cruise ship: Many tourists also arrive by s