Welcome to Helsinki
The coastal city of Helsinki has earned a reputation as a pocket-sized metropolis where visitors have access to all the attractions a capital can offer in a relaxed atmosphere.
With a shoreline that covers over 100 km, and an archipelago of more than 300 islands, visiting Helsinki allows you to discover much more than just a city. Part of a green urban environment Helsinki boasts both an extensive, protected bird-rich wetland and a vast natural park teeming with lakes, wildlife and adventure.
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Practical information
Climate and weather conditions
The summer in Helsinki is bright. The day is the longest in the second half of June, when the sun stays above the horizon for 19 hours. Average temperature in June is 19°C.
Time zone
Helsinki is in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET) 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
Water
Eighty per cent of the water in Finland is classed as being exceptionally clean. Bottled mineral water is available in shops and restaurants, but Finnish tap water is of the highest quality and can be consumed freely throughout the country.