Weekend break to Helsinki – World Design Capital 2012
Helsinki is an ideal weekend break destination
Prices from £326 per person
For those who are keen shoppers, Helsinki offers an interesting choice of boutiques and open-air markets. Diversity in restaurants and the sociable opening hours of bars and clubs guarantee that there will be plenty of entertainment until early hours.
Helsinki is also a perfect holiday destination for families; it is clean, safe and on a small scale with many car-free areas in the city centre. Short ferry trip through beautiful scenery brings you to Korkeasaari zoo, and Linnanmäki fun fair will keep the younger visitors happy. Ask our experienced staff for more hints on what to do and where to go!
Helsinki is an ideal weekend break destination – friendly, lively and welcoming. It is easy to explore on foot as everything is within easy reach – it is a beautiful city on a human scale.
Package prices
From £326 /adult for two nights (when two adults sharing)
We have a wide range of hotels in Helsinki. They range from ultra-modern to classic styles. View our selected hotels and rates here (pdf)
Please ask for special offers and flights from Manchester.
What is included in the price?
- Finnair scheduled flights from / to London Heathrow (Terminal 3)
- Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis for two nights (based on two adults sharing). Child prices apply when only one extra bed per room is required. Please contact us for other child rates.
- Airport taxes, passenger fees and VAT on accommodation
Optional extras
Helsinki Card
The Helsinki Card is a handy, economical way to make the most of your visit in Helsinki. Provided with the complete guidebook and excellent maps, free travel on public transport (trams, metro, busses, train, boats to islands) and free entrance to all major sights and museums you will be well equipped to get the most out of your stay.
The Helsinki Card offers also great value discounts e.g. on the Finnair airport bus -30%, tours out of town, tours to Tallinn and Lapland, restaurants, concerts, opera, sports, sauna, rentals etc.
The card includes:
- Free entry to all major sights and over 50 museums
- Unlimited travel on public transport within the city
- Free travel and all entries to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
- Free travel and entry to Helsinki Zoo
- Free Audio City Tour daily (worth 25 €)
- Helsinki Card Guide Book with maps and complete information
Helsinki Card prices:
24 hours: £33 /adult, £13 /child 7-16 yrs
48 hours: £39 /adult, £16 /child 7-16 yrs
72 hours: £48 /adult, £18 /child 7-16 yrs
The prices include VAT. Children under 7 years are free of charge in most sights and museums and travel free on public transport.
Sightseeing tour in Helsinki
This 1 hour 45 min coach tour takes in the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki, and includes entrance to the Temppeliaukio Church and stop at the Sibelius Monument.
Price: £26.00 per person
Helsinki by Kayak
Get a great new perspective to Helsinki, the Finnish capital by the Baltic. Visit the islands with an experienced guide during the summer months. You can join in alone or in a group up to eight people, for a bigger group you need to book in advance. You can see the beautiful nature surrounding the city from a new viewpoint. The kayaking is suitable also for beginners. Paddling takes place from 10.00 to 13.00 in Vuosaari Paddling Centre and other locations. The routes vary daily. Trip is organised every day from June to August. Pick up points are the Kiasma Art Museum in the centre and Tapiola Garden Hotel in Espoo.
Price: £58.00 per person includes paddling equipment, a professional guide, sandwich, a drink and transfers.
Nuuksio Forest Lake Trail
Experience the Finnish forest and lake country with rugged hills, steep gorges and deep lakes just outside Helsinki! The Nuuksio forest area has lakes formed by the Ice Age that you can swim in during the trip if you are brave enough. Professional guides will tell you about development of this natural treasure just next to the city. The walk is suitable for all ages. The three-hour, about 2.5 mile walk is done at leisurely pace on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 3 July to 14 August. Transportation is from Kiasma Museum at 14.00 and you will be back at 18.30.
Price: £49.00 per person includes transfers, guidance and a snack. You can hire walking poles and get a professional photo taken for a separate fee. The number of participants is from one to eight, for larger groups you need to book in advance.
Sea Life
Sea Life wants to offer visitors an adventurous learning experience and wake the desire to protect seas and animals. Sea Life offers the possibility to experience the wonders of underwater miracles by creating as natural as possible living environments for the creatures of the exhibition. Visitors will have a unique experience with over 40 exiting and interesting aquariums.
Price: £15.00 per person
Day trip to Tallinn
A day trip to Estonian capital Tallinn by cruiser. 4 hours in Tallinn (2,5 hours on Sundays)
Price: £39.00 per person
Airport transfers
Book your airport transfers in advance. Prices start from £27.00 one-way for 1 – 2 passengers.
