Getting from Helsinki to Espoo is even easier, now that the new West metro extension has openend. Exploring Helsinki’s neighbouring city makes for a great day out.

The ferry service to Suomenlinna is operated by the Helsinki Region Transport Authority (HSL). Depending on the season and the time of day, ferries run 1 to 4 times per hour, from the morning until the night throughout the year Departure of Suomenlinna ferries from the Market Square and Suomenlinna usually once an hour. From […]

Helsinki commuter rail (Finnish: Pääkaupunkiseudun lähiliikenne/ Swedish: Huvudstadsregionens närtrafik) is the commuter rail system serving Greater Helsinki, Finland. The network is part of the HSL network, and is operated by VR, the Finnish state-owned national railway company. Together with the Helsinki Metro, buses, and trams, the network forms the heart of Helsinki’s public transportation infrastructure. […]

A bus sightseeing tour is a convenient and time efficient way to get an overview of Helsinki’s many attractions. Hop-on Hop-off Hop on and off the bus as many times as you wish at any of the 18 stops. The red City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off buses and the green Hop-On Hop-Off buses have different routes. […]

Finnair City Bus Finnair City Bus transports passengers daily every 20-30 min between Helsinki City and Helsinki Airport. At the airport the bus arrives and departs right outside terminal 2. In the city the bus departs from platform 30 at Eliel Square, next to Central Railway Station, and stops at Hesperia Park (on Mannerheimintie opposite […]

The Helsinki Metro (Finnish: Helsingin metro, Swedish: Helsingfors metro) is a rapid transit system serving Greater Helsinki. It is the world’s northernmost metro system. The metro system consists of 2 lines, which serve a total of 25 stations. It has a total length of 35 kilometres (22 mi). The metro serves as the predominant rail […]

Helsinki is served by an efficient public transport system. Helsinki’s relatively small size makes it a walking-friendly city which, combined with multiple public transportation choices, makes getting around simple and enjoyable. Trams, buses, commuter trains and the metro service the mainland area of the city, while the numerous islands that dot the coastline can be […]

Helsinki is well served by public transport networks. You can start your exploration of the city’s many landmarks by taking tram no. 2 with its circular route. After the tram ride, you can try the metro, take a bus or even catch a ferry. Getting To And From The Airport Helsinki International Airport is located […]

Parking in Helsinki can be somewhat challenging for visitors. In this article, I will explain how the parking fee system works, as well as the best spots where you can find a place to park your vehicle, including how to find free parking in Helsinki. Parking Zones Parking fees in Helsinki are based on zones. There […]