Helsinki Holidays

With over 300 islands and miles-upon-miles of coastline, Helsinki holidays are ideal for anybody who wants a relaxed waterside city break. You’re always close to nature in this European capital. There are abundant parks and gardens to explore, and it’s extremely easy to get around on foot, bicycle or by ferry. As well as it’s lovely pockets of natural beauty, Helsinki itself as a city is exciting from an architectural point of view, with its bold design and urban planning choices which combine the more traditional, colourful houses that are synonymous with other Scandinavean cities such as Copenhagen alongside cutting-edge and modern new buildings. Caught in a sweet spot between natural and urban, between calm serenity and a lively nightlife, holidays to Helsinki are sure to be full of wonderful contrasts and Nordic charm!
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"The trip was a fantastic experience. I need to specifically single out the staff at Javri Hotel. They were absolutely fantastic and probably one of the best we have had. I would highly recommend other clients of yours staying there. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did to ensure our experience met our requirements and exceeded them."
Michael - Bahrain
Published on 10th April 2025
"Emily was great at providing lots of options at various price points. It was a high-touch experience that felt like every detail was considered. This was a bucket list, plan-years-ahead trip for us. We chose Original Travel because we wanted to be sure it met our expectations - and it did in every way. Emily put together a perfect itinerary and managed each aspect of the trip wonderfully. It will be a cherished core family memory for the rest of our lives."
Lauren - Bellevue
Published on 7th January 2025
"Just a quick note to say thank you for all your help in organising us for our trip to Finland, it was absolutely awesome! One of our boys has autism and so structure and planning is always his thing, so we doubly appreciated the careful management of our itinerary and calm approach to everything! The trips were truly wonderful. "
Jacob - London
Published on 5th March 2017
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Who are Helsinki holidays best for?

Helsinki is a stylish city with an intriguing combination of old-world charm and modernity. Throw in some friendly locals and scrumptious Scandi food and you’ve got a city break that’s idea for families, couples and solo travellers alike.


What can you find in Helsinki that you can’t find elsewhere?

In summer, you can enjoy views over the Baltic sea as you take lunch on a sunny terraces before getting out to walk or cycle, or into the numerous parks and gardens for a gentle stroll. Alternatively, you could spend the day island hopping and enjoying a breath of fresh air while you lay out your picnic of local produce and feel miles away from the city despite being only a short ferry ride away.

Come winter, a mesh of snow settles across the whole city and you can experience a different side to Helsinki. Skate on the frozen waters of the harbor, shelter from the cold in one of the museums or

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