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Helsinki, Finland
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    Helsinki, Finland
    Helsinki is the center of Finnish commerce and culture, as well as the nation's capital. The skyline features a dramatic blend of classical architecture and clean modernism, with Russian and Swedish influences throughout. Much more than, simply, the nation where saunas originated, Finland -- Helsinki in particular -- delight visitors with a vital sense of heritage as well as enthusiasm.
  • Senate Square
    Dating from the early 19th century, this square is the focus of the city and boasts fine neoclassical buildings, St. Nicholas Cathedral, and the University of Helsinki.
  • Temppeliaukio Church
    Blasted and carved from solid granite and topped with a huge copper dome, this church is one of the most unique structures in the world.
  • Market Square
    The colorful and lively Kauppatori or Market Square is where everyone comes to buy the freshest fish, fruits, vegetables and flowers, and where you'll find every conceivable local handicraft and souvenir for sale.


Sample Tours & Shore Excursions
Helsinki, Porvoo & Steam Train Tour

    Experience Helsinki on a narrated drive that visits Senate Square and the Temppeliauko Rock Church. Board the “Lili” for a ride through the countryside on a vintage steam train. Travel to Porvoo, Finland’s second oldest city founded in 1346. Explore its historic old quarter on a guided walking tour.
  • WHAT YOU VISIT
    Porvoo - Founded in 1346, Porvoo’s old historic district has been well preserved. Your guided walk travels over cobbled streets, passing ancient timbered buildings, the Town Hall and the main square.
    Temppeliaukio Rock Church - Designed by architect-brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and completed in 1969, the innovative church is carved into bedrock; only its graceful copper cupola rises above the curved rock walls.
    Senate Square - Helsinki’s central square boasts 19th-century neoclassical buildings - a legacy of the Tsarist period and is home to the Lutheran St. Nicholas Cathedral and the University of Helsinki.
  • YOUR STEAM TRAIN RIDE
    Your train, the "Lili," waits at Hinthaara Station. You have time to take a close look at the antique engine and cars before boarding and setting off on an approximately 40-minute ride through the countryside to Porvoo. Take in views of farmland and forests along the way.
  • PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
    Sipoo Old Church - Built between 1450 and 1454, the gray stone church has been restored to its original appearance and features a cobblestone floor.
    Porvoo Old Bridge - The area of the Old Bridge offers excellent vistas of Finland’s second oldest city on the opposite bank of the river.
  • LUNCH
    A three-course lunch is served at Haikko Manor. Restored in 2001, the manor’s long history includes links to the days of Swedish and Russian rule over Finland.
  • SHOPPING During your free time in Porvoo explore the shops in the Old Town for gifts and souvenirs.
  • WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
    Board your motorcoach and travel along the shoreline for views of Suomenlinna Fortress - the "Gibraltar of the North" and past the Esplanade, Helsinki’s famous design street. Pass the Market Place and the Presidential Palace before continuing to Mannerheim Street, the city’s longest avenue, passing the Olympic Stadium, Opera House, Finlandia Hall, National Museum, Parliament and Kiasma - the Museum of Contemporary Art. Travel into the outlying forest and countryside on an approximately 45-minute drive to Sipoo, enjoying views of farms and forests. You will see typical countryside as your steam train steams ahead toward Porvoo. After lunch you board your motorcoach for the 60-minute return drive to Helsinki.

Helsinki On A Nordic Walking Tour

    Developed in the off-season by Finnish cross-country skiers, Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to exercise the upper body during a fitness walk. Experience Helsinki in the course of an approximately 7-mile Nordic Fitness Walk that travels to the heart of the city.
  • YOUR NORDIC WALK
    Meet you guides at the pier and set off on your approximately 7-mile-long Nordic Fitness Walk. Travel past the city’s main public beach en route to Hesperia Park. Continue to Töölö Bay for views of the new Opera House, Finlandia Hall, the Contemporary Art Museum and Parliament. Continue to downtown Helsinki. You may remain in town for additional sightseeing or shopping – you are then responsible for your return to ship.

Finnish Icebreaking Fleet & Scenic Drive

    Travel to Katajanokka Island, home to Finland’s fleet of private icebreakers. Join a senior fleet officer for a guided tour of either the “Urho” or “Sisu.” Your tour visits the bridge, engine room, mess hall and crews’ quarters. Then return to Helsinki for a narrated drive about the city.
  • WHAT YOU VISIT
    Private Icebreaker – Katajanokka Island is the homeport for Finland’s private fleet of icebreakers. Meet a senior fleet officer for your guided tour or either the “Ursu” or “Sisu.” The extensive tour travels from the bridge to the engine room passing through the mess deck, crew’s quarters and engine control room.
  • PHOTO OPPORTUNITES
    Senate Square – The fine 19th century neoclassical buildings surrounding Helsinki’s central square are a legacy of Tsarist rule. The Square is home to the green-domed Senate Building, Lutheran St. Nicholas Cathedral and the University of Helsinki.
  • REFRESHMENTS
    Coffee or tea and pastries are served aboard the icebreaker.
  • WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
    Board your motorcoach at the pier for the drive to Katajanokka Island. Return to Helsinki and travel past Uspensky Orthodox Cathedral, Eero Saarinen’s Central Rail Station, the National Theater and Sanoma Talo. Continue by Kiasma – the Museum of Contemporary Art, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum and Parliament.
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