Helsinki, Finland

Cruise Port

Helsinki

Capital and most populous city of Finland.

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Overview

Helsinki is a cruise port in Finland. It lies on the coast at approximately 60.171, 24.938.

About Helsinki

Helsinki, until about 1930 known in English by its Swedish name of Helsingfors, is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland’s Uusimaa region. About 694,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.3 million in the capital region and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. As the most populous urban area in Finland, it is the country’s most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research. Helsinki is 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 kilometres (250 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden, and 300 kilometres (190 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki is a bilingual municipality with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Helsinki — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Helsinki

Helsingin ydinkeskustaa ja Mannerheimintien alkupäätä Erottajan paloaseman tornista
Helsingin ydinkeskustaa ja Mannerheimintien alkupäätä Erottajan paloaseman tornista
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna
Eduskuntatalo Helsinki
Eduskuntatalo Helsinki
Helsinki July 2013-27a
Helsinki July 2013-27a

Where to stay

Staying near Helsinki the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Helsinki, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →