Helsinki was founded by Swedish King Gustav I in 1550 as the town of Helsingfors. Gustav intended for the town to serve the purpose of consolidating trade in the southern part of Finland and providing a competitor to Reval (today: Tallinn), nearby Hanseatic League city which dominated local trade at the time. Helsinki was awarded with City of Design status by UNESCO. It is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy and maritime appeal. The city is a gateway to Asia, with over 80 direct flights to Asian destination weekly. Some famous locations in Helsinki include; Suomenlinna, Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio, Market Square, Sibelius Monument, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, and several others.
Helsinki is filled with several historical locations and cultural landmarks that can be visited and explored on cultural and historical tours. The city's beauty can be discovered in the twilight of the night or during the day on walking and biking tours through the best city pathways. Visitors can explore several famous landmarks and monuments on sightseeing tours and explore the city's water bodies on boat cruises and sailings and engage in several water sport activities. The city’s unwinding nightlife and delectable delicacies can be explored on food, nightlife, and wine tasting tours, and visitors enjoy amazing experiences on outdoor activities. With attraction passes and tickets, visitors will gain entrance into famous locations in Helsinki, and can enjoy the city’s theatre shows, concerts and events.
Day trips and excursions to nearby cities and towns from Helsinki are part of Tripindicator's numerous tour packages and convenient airport transfers that enable visitors to move comfortably within the city, either individually or in groups. Customers are assured of the best tour experiences in Helsinki with Tripindicator's commitment to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on user ratings and feedback.
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