Helsinki Cathedral.

Travel guide and things to do in Helsinki:Three-minute guide

Helsinki offers amazing architecture and great design.

  • byBrian Johnston
Finnair cabin crew.

Airline review:Finnair economy class,Tokyo Narita to Helsinki

Forthright in manner and bursting with national pride,they're almost frighteningly efficient.

  • byLouise Southerden
Yrjonkatu Swimming Hall.

Travel tips and things to do in Helsinki,Finland:24 hours in Helsinki

Finland's compact capital is one of Scandinavia's best-kept secrets. Ute Junker reveals how to make a day of it.

  • byUte Junker
Islands in the Baltic Sea near Helsinki in Finland.

What to do during stopover in Helsinki

We have ten hours to kill in Helsinki. Any ideas how to best make use of our time?

  • byMichael Gebicki
Rock star:The Virgin Atlantic Heathrow Lounge.

Six of the best:Airport lounges

A sauna,a drink,a manicure,beautiful food – there's nothing like a five-star lounge to make you feel you have truly arrived.

  • bySheriden Rhodes
Advertisement
Sunset over Helsinki cathedral and the harbour.

Helsinki:One day three ways

Helsinki is pricey,but with a bit of careful planning you'll find ways to suit your budget.

  • byBrian Johnston
Helsinki harbour

Visit Helsinki on a budget

Take a private sailing tour to see the city and surrounding archipelago from the water.

  • byStephen Phelan
Helsinki pool

Twenty reasons to visit Helsinki

A pool where swimming naked is the norm and 19 other reasons to visit the Finnish capital.

  • byUte Junker
The Museum of Design,Helsinki.

A cut above

In a small country renowned for its design,Sarah Maguire finds one of its best-kept secrets.

Tallinn,Estonia. Photograph by Leisa Tyler. SHD TRAVEL SEPT 20 T AND L.

Northern lights

Louise Goldsbury is bowled over by the charms of the Baltic.