Attractions with the Helsinki Card
Over 30 museums and sights, each free to visit once, plus city bus tours and boat cruises. Here is what is included.
What the Helsinki Card includes
The Helsinki Card gives you access to over 30 museums and sights in Helsinki, each free to visit once. On top of that, you get a city bus tour, boat cruises and discounts on further activities. With the CITY or REGION variant you also get unlimited use of public transport (see the Public Transport page for details). Buy once and walk straight into all included venues without queuing to buy tickets.
The standout highlights
The Rock Church (Temppeliaukio) was blasted directly into the granite bedrock and is Helsinki's most photographed building. The Suomenlinna sea fortress spans six islands and tells three centuries of maritime history. Art lovers will want to visit the Ateneum, Finland's national gallery, the underground Amos Rex and Kiasma for contemporary art.
For an overview of the city, the summer months bring the Hop-on Hop-off double-decker bus with 14 stops, while winter is served by the guided Panoramic City Bus Tour. The boat cruises show you Helsinki's coastline and archipelago from the water.
All included attractions and tours
| Attraction | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Rock Church (Temppeliaukio) | Church blasted into the bedrock, topped with a copper dome |
| Suomenlinna Sea Fortress | UNESCO sea fortress across six islands, reached by ferry |
| Ateneum Art Museum | Finland's national gallery, art from the 18th century to the modern era |
| Amos Rex | Underground museum for classical and digital art |
| Kiasma | Museum of contemporary art by Steven Holl |
| Design Museum Helsinki | History of Nordic design since the 1870s |
| Hop-on Hop-off Bus | Double-decker with 14 stops, May to September |
| Panoramic City Bus Tour | Guided city tour, mainly October to April |
| City Highlights Boat Cruise | Approximately one-hour tour along the coastline |
| Beautiful Canal Cruise | Relaxed cruise through the archipelago |
| Evening Sightseeing Cruise | Helsinki's landmarks illuminated, seen from the water |
Additional museums, sights and discounts on activities, restaurants and shops are also included. The exact selection of attractions can vary seasonally - check the current offer in the booking window.
Is it worth it?
Each included attraction can be visited once free of charge, and tours and cruises can be used as many times as you like during the card's validity. Combining Suomenlinna with one or two museums and a city tour in a single day will quickly cover the cost of the card. Opening hours and seasonal availability can vary - check with the individual venue if in doubt.
FAQ
Questions about the attractions
How many times can I visit an attraction?+
Each included attraction can be visited once free of charge. City bus tours and boat cruises can be used as many times as you like during the card's validity period.
Do I get priority entry with the card?+
No. There is no general fast-track entry. You show your card at the ticket desk or entrance and save time because there is no need to buy a ticket on the spot.
Are all attractions available year-round?+
The selection can vary seasonally. The Hop-on Hop-off bus runs mainly from May to September, and the Panoramic City Bus Tour mainly from October to April. Check the current selection in the booking window.
All attractions on one card
Get the Helsinki Card and visit the highlights free of charge.