10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Helsinki That You Shouldn't Miss

July 8, 2021 Velvet Champine

Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
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1. Sinebrychoff Art Museum

Bulevardi 40, Helsinki 00120 Finland +358 40 5908807 http://www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi/en/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Sinebrychoff Art Museum

The collections of the Sinebrychoff Art Museum include some of the most valuable and internationally important paintings by old European masters to be found in Finland. The collections have mainly been made up of donations. The unique house museum of Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff, a permanent exhibition on the 2nd floor makes up the core of the museum. The art collection of the Sinebrychoffs, including furniture and other artefacts was left to the Finnish government as a bequest in 1921.

Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland

This art museum is located on Bulevardi in a historic house from 1842. It has top art on display in the brewery owner's home. The first floor with an entrance fee has changing exhibitions. This time, there was an exhibition called Tiepolo − Venice in the North. The second floor has a free entrance. It houses a unique home museum of Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff. Here you can find more paintings in the stunning interior.

2. Mannerheim Museum

Kalliolinnantie 14, Helsinki 00140 Finland +358 3 5809635443 [email protected] http://www.mannerheim-museo.fi/mannerheim-museo-en-us/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 292 reviews

Mannerheim Museum

Reviewed By Krisse_FI

An old mansion in a prestigious old part of Helsinki filled with a collection of paraphernalia from accross the globe (asian antiques & arts, hunting trophés, and yes, a tiger as a rug), this home of a military leader and 6th president of Finland is fascinating and atmospheric to walk through. The history behind his collections is expertly and engagingly narrated by the fantastic tour guides always showing you around the house when you go there, a truly devoted staff. Highly recommended!

3. Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera)

Helsinginkatu 58, Helsinki 00260 Finland +358 9 40302211 http://www.operafin.fi/
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Finnish National Opera (Suomen Kansallisooppera)

Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland

Finland has a uniquely high concentration of exceptional musicians and the opera house (Oopperatalo) which houses the Finnish National Opera and Ballet is a fitting place to represent that heritage. It is a beautifully designed venue, both inside and out, with well organised hospitality and service and of course an amazing auditorium hosting many many high quality concerts. Our latest visit was to Avec Patrick which showcased the talent of the FNOB orchestra and choir.

4. Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland +358 9 85646100 http://hos.fi/fi/uspenskin-katedraali
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,859 reviews

Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Reviewed By Lil0G

This cathedral for me was the most beautiful architecture, the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, the golden Coppola, the contrast of the red brick with the green is amazing, inside is so beautiful too.

5. Ateneum

Kaivokatu 2, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 29 4500200 [email protected] http://www.ateneum.fi
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews

Ateneum

Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland

Before the pandemic lockdown, we managed to see this stunning exhibition. Magnus Enckell (1870–1925) was a known Finnish symbolist painter. He was one of the most significant names during the golden age of Finnish art in 1880-1910. Magnus Enckell is best known for painting naked men and boys. Another very known painter Hugo Simberg was his good friend. Together they decorated the interior of Tampere Cathedral in 1904-1906.

6. Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo)

Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 1918000 http://www.luomus.fi/en/natural-history-museum
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4.5 based on 516 reviews

Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo)

Reviewed By ZzandTt - Kuwait City, Kuwait

Do not miss this museum. Excellent displays. We went with two kids (8 and 5). It was perfect. The information about various ecosystems was super informative.

7. Old Market Hall

Etelaranta Along the South Harbor, Helsinki 00130 Finland http://www.VanhaKauppahalli.fi/
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4.5 based on 3,043 reviews

Old Market Hall

Reviewed By MikaelM786

The old original indoor market hall of Helsinki in the southern harbour in city center is a very beuatiful, historical buliding. Still in use as a market for various food, nice cafeterias. Delicious local and international fresh food and dishes, berries, vegetables, fruits, cheese, bread, fish, sandwiches, salads, ice cream etc. Nice and cool in summer time.

8. The National Library of Finland

Fabianinkatu 35, Helsinki 00170 Finland +358 29 4123196 [email protected] http://www.kansalliskirjasto.fi/
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4.5 based on 240 reviews

The National Library of Finland

Reviewed By IvettCz

It is a very beautiful library both because of its architecture and its impressive collection of books.

9. Johannes Church

Korkeavuorenkatu 12, Helsinki 00120 Finland +358 9 23407730 http://www.helsinginseurakuntayhtyma.fi/cgi-bin/tuomiokirkko/kirkko_johanneksenkirkko.cfm?
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Johannes Church

Reviewed By Lemmus

The twin towers of the church can be seen for miles so it's easy to find. The neo Gothic design is not in keeping with the surrounding area but I found the building very attractive. It's off the beaten path so not swarming with visitors and their selfie sticks (I have a thing about people who just take pictures without ever actually looking at what they are taking pictures of). Inside, it's quite spare as is usual for a Lutheran church. Music was playing (Sibelius - of course!) from somewhere which added to the atmosphere. The entrance door sticks and requires a firm pull - perhaps some of the disappointed reviewers didn't pull hard enough?

10. Temppeliaukio Church

Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 23406320 [email protected] https://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/
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4.5 based on 8,654 reviews

Temppeliaukio Church

Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.

Reviewed By DS_018987

We almost skipped this, but are really glad we didn't. It was the farthest site on our list for the day, and we were tired, but it's an extremely unique and lovely church. We walked there from Esplanadi and it was about 25 minutes. The church was free to enter and there were musicians playing really relaxing music, so we just sat and chilled while enjoying the unique architecture. After about 20 minutes we left and walked on top of the church on the rock structure it was built into. Pretty cool visit.

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