based on 41 experiences from female travelers
вероника
Russia
Unfortunately I can not recommend any attractions, we only had time to stop at Petrozavodsk and visit a couple of cafes there (those were not very impressive). That was our second backpacking trip and we mostly enjoyed the beauty of the karelian nature. We climbed the mountain Vottovaara, and even spent one night on the top of it. Our trip lasted like 5 days, and we had our tent with us so we spent nothing on hotel, and the only food we had was either sublimates or snacks. I recommend it to everybody who wants to explore northern nature but don't want to go to Teriberka or sth like that....
Posted: October 26, 2025My overall experience made me want to come back again as I didn’t spend enough time in Helsinki. It is a very expensive city which is something that you should keep in mind. but overall the atmosphere was very nice, I did feel safe during the day although not so much during the night.
Posted: October 8, 2025100% safe. people get drunk at the evening but they aren't dangerous. they only stinks. super cold in winter. weather nice on summer, you can easily have a swim. food is expensive but affordable, have fun
Posted: August 25, 2025Based on 199 local experiences
Based on 199 local experiences
Sörnäinen has a lot of unhoused people and drug usage. Especially alpha-pvp, which makes its users act spontaneous and aggressive. During the day you’ll be fine to pass through there but wouldn’t recommend hanging out there, especially at night.
Posted: February 10, 2026Viola
Safe, never been in a dangerous situation but sometimes at night there's some creeps in the city centre. I would recommend walking with someone during night if possible. During day it's very safe and people are nice!
Posted: January 27, 2026Annika
Verry safe, only thing that you cant leave unlocked is your bike. I never had any problems walking or biking trough the city at any point. No mather what time of the day and lots of police circulating through Helsinki at night to make it safe😊
Posted: January 22, 2026Minja
Kuopio
3 days
I’m a 23-year-old student from Finland! I’d describe myself as a good mix of fun and calm, not taking myself too seriously✨ I’m adventurous and love exploring new places and meeting new lovely people 💕
Timna
Turku
1 day
hey, I love to travel and would love to do it more solo. I am currently still studying but graduating soon and would to love to go exploring again! I speak finnish and english, some german and swedish. Little french and I am always trying to learn more, especially random phrases in random languages!