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Helsinki

Helsinki · Finland · 60.17, 24.96

Finland's capital on the Baltic Sea. Known for its neoclassical cathedral, design, and architecture, it has attractions such as Market Square and the sea fortress Suomenlinna close to the port. An excellent port for enjoying a sophisticated Nordic city walk.

Port highlights

About 650,000 (about 1.2 million in the metropolitan area)

Population

A cool climate. Summers are refreshing with long days, while winters are harsh with snow piling up.

Climate

Finnish and Swedish (English is also widely understood)

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

June to August (long daylight close to white nights, and a warm climate)

Best time to visit

Local food

Salmon soup, marinated herring, cinnamon rolls (korvapuusti)

Sights

Helsinki Cathedral and Senate SquareSuomenlinna sea fortress (World Heritage site)Market Square (Kauppatori)Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

-1°

-6°Jan

-1°

-6°Feb

2°

-4°Mar

8°

1°Apr

15°

6°May

19°

11°Jun

22°

15°Jul

21°

14°Aug

15°

9°Sep

9°

4°Oct

4°

0°Nov

1°

-3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: HELSINKI KAISANIEMI AWS · about 0.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)194 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€0.99

Water 500 ml

€4.50

Coffee

€9.80

Inexpensive meal

€6.90

Local beer

€6.35

Big Mac

Prices in Helsinki. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

HEL

Nearest airport

30–40 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsJun–Sep 2027

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Helsinki

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Rotterdam

11-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Amsterdam

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Copenhagen

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

Sources