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Lake Toolonlahti and Hesperianpuisto Park – Lake Toolonlahti is the perfect spot to kick back and relax for a
couple of hours. In the park, there's a playground and tiny sandy
beach where toddlers can splash in the water, plus a little waterfalls and stream to play in and rocks to climb on. Look for ducks and their
ducklings, paddling around the reeds. At the southern end of the lake, you
can rent pedal boats, row boats or kayaks – great
fun to boat around the lake, into the reeds, close to the big fountain in
the center. Also, it's just a peaceful walk around the lake too. |
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Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Sea Life Aquarium – The Linnanmaki amusement park has delighted Finnish families for generations.
Little kids will enjoy the monorail and little train, or miniature pool
where they can paddle around. Older kids will get a gasp out of the roller
coasters and water rides, especially the Hurjakuru, where you float on a
rushing river past a waterfall. |
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Sea Life Aquarium has tropical fish from
coral reefs, a sea horse exhibit, fish swimming in and out of an "underground
shipwreck," and a circular tank glowing with silvery schools of fish
from the Baltic Sea. (The Aquarium is a good place to duck into during a
summer rain shower). |
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Tip: Admission is included in the Helsinki Card. |
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Sibelius Monument and Park – Jean
Sibelius is Finland's best loved composer, famous for his symphonies that
evoke the Finnish landscape. The Sibelius Monument is like a huge bunch
of frozen organ pipes, and in the benches next to the monument, you may
find musicians playing. |
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surrounding park is delightful – there's a small playground with climbing structures, and lots of trees and paths to simply expend some
energy. Or, you can take a walk down along the water or enjoy the small
but nice miniature golf course (on Mechelingatan). |
