At a glance
Helsinki retains a small-town feel: there are no high-rise buildings and the market square is still surrounded by 19th-century architecture. Its green parks and waterways, fresh sea winds with seagulls flying over the busy market square, and many open-air cafes make it a perfect summer destination.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Helsinki
- Area:
- 686 sq km / 265 sq miles
- Population:
- 560,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +2 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Currency:
- Euro