Solo Female Travel in Helsinki

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Helsinki and Finland in general is a totally safe place to visit alone as a woman. I had no problems at all and it is one of the safest places I have ever been to. It is a very expensive city and Finland in general as well. The cheapest cup of coffee can cost you around 5/6 euros and an average meal can go around 25/30 euros per dish. I recommend you to visit helsinki's public library which is very very interesting to discover and it also has an affordable cafe and buffet (13 euros)

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I had a great time, it was my first solo trip and I really enjoyed it. I felt safe all the time. Finnish people are so welcoming and kind. The food was good, transportation is cheap (in general Helsinki isn’t that expensive).

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A very beautiful, interesting and safe city. The people are quite reserved but very respectful and speak English very very well. This is a lot to do and see (like museums, sightseeing, concerts and parties).

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Beautiful city, would love to visit in summer, as it was very cold in February, and there was therefore not much to do at the time. There are boat trips to several islands, which is good fun, and interesting, but again very cold and icy, so you need to come prepared!

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I went to Helsinki on vacation last year and I really enjoyed it there. I would definitely recommend a day trip to Tallinn, as it's very easy to get there by ferry (I think the trip takes about 2 hours). My favorite thing to do in Helsinki was using the saunas. Overall, I had a great time there and felt very safe.

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I have been to Helsinki twice, for a week each time. Winter and late autumn. The weather was a bit cold of course but nothing too bad. I love this city for its simplicity, calmness and scandi style! Also for the museums and food. I visited Kiasma, the national Finnish museum (this is a must!), the design museum and the art museum, all were great! Also don't miss the old food market. If you like hiking, I definitely recommend Nuuksio national park. I spent a whole day there and made some great memories!

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I took my solo trip to Helsinki last summer. I love this city. It's peaceful, safe, and easy to navigate. As an English speaker, I found that it's easy for me to communicate and travel. I recommend the salmon soup, I love it.

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Things to do: - Linnanmäki Amusement Park - Finnish Science Centre Heureka - Sibelius monument - Töölö park Safety: During my solo travels in Helsinki, I felt incredibly safe. Recommendations: Helsinki is a relatively small and young city. It's also very expensive and it's better to visit it in the summer.

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To do: - Market - Chapel of Silence - Helsinki City Museum - Suomenlinna Safety: Helsinki is probably one of the safest capitals in the world. Recommendations: Helsinki is worth visiting, the city is nice and charming, but it's probably my least favorite North capital that I had the opportunity to see.

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Things to do: - Suomenlinna - Temppeliaukio Church - Helsinki Cathedral - Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - Uspenski Cathedral - Main Market Square - Sibelius Monument - Ateneum - Linnanmäki Safety: Helsinki is extremely safe, so there is no reason to worry. Recommendations: Helsinki is a wonderful city, but quite expensive, especially restaurants and everything related to alcohol.

I really like Helsinki. Lidl and student restyrants are good for a cheap lunch. My favourite cafe is Helsinki Kahvinpaatimo, but the smaller in in Valilla. There are many lovely libraries. Super safe for women.

Helsinki is a city best discovered with a local. If you’re not staying long enough or don’t have the time then get yourself to a cafe or bar / pub you like and just observe if you’re introverted or strike up a conversation with a local (or two). It gets much easier as they get more and more drunk. 😆 For optimal results be extremely direct. A safe way to go about that is: if it’s rude in your culture it’s just about right for a Finn e.g. “I want yo know about Finnish culture. Do women really carry the conversation and make the first move here?”

Helsinki is primarily the closeness of the sea and numerous islands around where you can go for a picnic (e.g. Seurasaari, Tervasaari, Mustikkasaari) or get there by ferry (for a regular public transport fee). You can move around on city bikes, and in the city center, everything is within reach. Tips for the city center: - Walk around the market square and design stores. - Visit Katajanokka to see the architecture. - Stroll through Punavuori and discover small boutiques and really good cafes (e.g. Andante). - Catch a ferry to Suomenlinna, an old fortress on the island, where you can walk around the rocks and old trenches. - Visit the small red wooden cafe "Regatta" by the sea to have coffee and a Finnish cinnamon croissant. - Try the public saunas Löyly or Allas. Outside Helsinki: If you have time for a day trip, take a bus to charming Porvoo, one of my favorites, spend a day there and return by steamer. If you like nature, you can go to Nuuksio National Park by train and bus for a day trip (bring your own food!) or for a night under the tent (all safe, if you feel comfortable in the forest). There are no dangerous animals that could harm you. Generally speaking, the northernmost charming villages offer the most, and nature has the most to offer. You can pitch a tent anywhere (which will also save you money). During your stay in the city, I recommend finding accommodation with a kitchenette to prepare a few meals on your own, unless the budget for dining in a restaurant is, well, large.

A few things to do in Helsinki: The Suomenlinna Fortress is located just beyond Helsinki, you can get there by ferry from the Main Market Square (Kauppatori). The Devil's Mill and Allas Sea Pool, a spa with saunas, are also located near the Main Market Square. Another sauna located by the sea is Löyly, where you can also swim in the sea, and there is a nice restaurant there as well. Temppeliaukion kirkko is a church built into solid rock. Hotel Torni has a rooftop bar with a wonderful view, also from the ladies' toilet. Zetor Restaurant serves traditional Finnish dishes and has very eclectic interiors, including a tractor. Hotel Clarion has a rooftop pool.

Helsinki is ideal for solo travel. It's very safe and many people walk alone, so you'll feel good/you won't feel out of place. Everyone speaks English. You can also take a ferry to Estonia and explore Tallinn in half a day to a day if you feel like it.