Helsinki

Helsinki holds the title of UNESCO City of Design—and it certainly shows. The Design District is lined with boutiques, galleries, and concept stores. Modern architecture meets iconic classics like Alvar Aalto. Bold architecture and creative ideas shape everyday life. The city combines modern aesthetics with a maritime lightness.

The heart of Finnish sauna culture—an experience that goes far beyond wellness. Whether in public wooden saunas by the sea, modern designer saunas, or traditional smoke saunas, you’ll experience the authentic Nordic way of life: warmth, tranquility, and community.

Helsinki Cathedral is the radiant landmark of the Finnish capital—a place that makes an immediate impression. With its gleaming white facade, green domes, and majestic staircase, it towers over Senate Square and embodies the elegant simplicity of Nordic Classicism.

The archipelago off Helsinki is a natural paradise made up of thousands of islands, rugged rocky shores, and the sparkling Baltic Sea. Just minutes from the city center, you’ll discover quiet coves, charming villages, and sweeping horizons. Whether it’s a boat tour, a picnic by the water, or watching the sunset from the cliffs—here you’ll experience the Nordic freedom that makes Helsinki so unique.

From Switzerland, the journey heads comfortably north through Germany and Sweden—past lakes, forests, and coastal landscapes. The overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki turns the trip into a little adventure. The faster alternative is a direct flight to the Finnish capital. From Helsinki, there is one overnight connection and several daytime connections to Lapland every day.