Free things to do in Helsinki

Helsinki (Swedish: Helsingfors) is Finland's capital and largest city. Helsinki combines modern and historic architectural styles with beautiful open spaces. The city is surrounded by hundreds of tiny islands, and is a cultural bridge between the East and West. The "Pearl of the Baltic Sea" is easy to explore on foot or on bike, and it has a laid-back vibe.

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Winter Garden
Talvipuutarha · attraction · 1A Hammarskjöldintie, 00250, Helsinki · step-free · free to visit
Free

Photo: Paasikivi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden
Kaisaniemen kasvitieteellinen puutarha · attraction · 2 Kaisaniemenranta, 00170, Helsinki · step-free · free to visit
Free

Photo: Thermos · CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
Sompasauna
attraction · 5 Kansanpuistonpolku, 00570, Helsinki · free to visit
Free

Photo: Olimar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Artsi
gallery · 3 Paalutori, 01600, Vantaa · step-free · free to visit
Free

Photo: Paju · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Customs Museum
Tullimuseo · B 20 Suomenlinna, 00190, Helsinki · free to visit
Free

Photo: Fry72, Karel Frydrýšek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Merkki
museum · 2-4 Ludviginkatu, 00130, Helsinki · step-free · free to visit
Free

Photo: Cifu- · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Haltialan tila
zoo · 17 Laamannintie, 00690, Helsinki · free to visit
Free

Photo: Kahvilokki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source