Helsinki

Most of Finland's exchange students end up in Helsinki's universities.

Helsinki University of Technology

(http://www.tkk.fi/english/). considered "finland's mit", this university is in otaniemi, espoo, just across the municipality border.

Aalto University

(http://www.aalto.fi/en/). newly-formed from three leading universities in their respective areas: helsinki university of technology. . considered "finland's mit", this university is in otaniemi, espoo, just across the municipality border. university of art and design helsinki. . the biggest art university in scandinavia. has the highest rate of exchange students of all finnish universities. helsinki school of economics. .

Helsinki School of Economics

(http://www.hse.fi/en/frontpage).

Vuosaari Paddling Center is the leading organizer of kayaking activities in the Helsinki region. The kayak rental is open from the beginning of June until the end of August every day. In May and September on demand. Guided tours, trips and courses are also possible.

University of Helsinki

(http://www.helsinki.fi/un...). with over 40,000 students, this is finland's largest university and its alumni include linus torvalds, the creator of the linux kernel.

University of Art and Design Helsinki

(http://www.taik.fi/en/). the biggest art university in scandinavia. has the highest rate of exchange students of all finnish universities.

Serena Water Amusement Park

(http://www.serena.fi/inde...), tornimã¤entie 10, espoo bus 339 from helsinki bus station, tel. +358 9 8870550. email="[email protected]"open 11pm-8pm daily. this is the largest water park in the nordic countries with some 2,000 sq.m. of heated pools indoors. the buildings have seen their best days, but kids love the water slides. an extra 1,000 m² of outdoor area is open in the summer. serena is at its best in winter when you can kick back in a jacuzzi and watch people ski on the other side of the glass windows. all-day pass €32 except some fridays €25 4-8pm only, family ticket 2 adults, 2 children €75.

Kämp Spa is located in the heart of Helsinki. In addition to the spa treatments, the Spa counts with a gym and 3 different saunas.

Kotiharjun sauna

(http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/), harjutorinkatu 1. this is the last wood burning public sauna in helsinki. separate saunas for men and women. there's a good chance you'll find a top level chess match in the dressing room. don't miss cooling off outside, especially in winter. on saturdays you'll find bachelor partiers kotiharju is pretty near to kallio's nightlife. €12 for adults, students & pensioners €8.5, towel €3 extra.

Härmälä Farm

Mã¤ntykummuntie 6, vantaa, tel. +358 9 876 7339, +358 0400 880 539. open by arrangement around the year. a typical finnish farm located in the village of sotunki in eastern vantaa and surrounded by a picturesque landscape. on the farm you can meet animals representing the traditional finnish stock: cows, sheep, goats, pigs, horses and more. admission €3, families €10. bus 742 from helsinki railway station.

Visit the coastal archipelago on a 35ft sailboat, for two hours or full day trips with an experienced skipper. Island hopping is also possible.

Helsinki is located at the Finnish Gulf, and several cruise liners arrange trips out to the archipelago ranging from short hops lasting only an hour or two to trips ranging a full day.

An old secluded lighthouse island out at the sea, in the middle of a bird reservoir. Day trips are arranged by Royal Line (http://www.royalline.fi/a...), including a lunch, a guided tour of the lighthouse Finnish/English and a couple hours time to linger at the island, but it is also possible to stay at the island for the night.

UMO Jazz Orchestra

(http://www.umo.fi/). an important part of finnish jazz life, known for performing new finnish music alongside interesting shows, such as with new circus. various venues.

Helsinki has an active cultural life and tickets are generally inexpensive. Important performing groups include: