Day 2 - City Walk
Weather forecast in Helsinki
Sunny, 13 °C
Roasberg (Coffee)
Opens at 9 am
Address:
Mikonkatu 13, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
12 min walk from Bob W
Helsinki Central Station
Helsinki Central Station is far more than just a transport hub—it's a celebrated architectural landmark and a vibrant gateway to the city's culture, history, and daily life.
Things to see:
- Art Nouveau Architecture by Eliel Saarinen
- The Lantern Carriers Statues
- Clock Tower
7 min walk from Roasberg
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
The Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden is a living museum and oasis in the heart of Helsinki, renowned for its historic glasshouses and extensive outdoor gardens.
The glasshouses, including the iconic Palm House from 1889, transport visitors to tropical rainforests, arid deserts, and lush wetlands, housing over 800 plant species indoors and more than 2,800 outdoors.
The central garden, with its ponds, rose bushes, and sensory garden, is especially beautiful in summer.
Address:
Kaisaniemenranta 2, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
16 min walk from Central Station
Market Square (Kauppatori) and the Old Market Hall
The square is surrounded by significant landmarks, including the Presidential Palace, Helsinki City Hall, and the iconic Havis Amanda fountain. At the heart of the square stands the Keisarinnankivi (Empress’s Stone), Helsinki’s oldest public monument.
Address:
Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
20 min walk from Botanic Garden
Art / history museums
Can choose one or two:
- Ateneum Art Museum (Closed on Mon / Thur)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (Closed on Mon)
- Amos Rex (Closed on Tues / Thur)
- Natural History Museum (Closed on Mon)
- Sinebrychoff Art Museum (Closed on Mon)
Dinner
At a traditional Finnish restaurant near Senate Square, such as Restaurant Savotta, for classics like reindeer stew