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Helsinki is definitely at its most colourful in autumn, when the trees explode in brilliant yellow, oranges and reds. Not only does the city transform in colours but also in experiences it has offer.

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Autumn in Helsinki

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Helsinki autumn views on Instagram

The pink building of the Jetty Barracks Gallery on Suomenlinna stands behind a pair of tall trees losing their golden leaves on a clear autumn's day.

Saunas by the seaside

Allas Sea Pool viewed from above, Pohjoisesplanadi street illuminated in the background against a darkening, dusky blue sky. The pools are illuminated by violet lighting.

Top tips for admiring the autumn foliage in Helsinki

Mushroom picking in Helsinki

With the mossy ground and trees of the woods stretching behind her, a woman facing towards the left, bends down to pick mushrooms from the forest floor.

Top 15 sights in Helsinki

A view looking towards King's Gate on Suomenlinna where a few small groups of people are sitting on the steps and enjoying the sea view. A grassy bank rises up to the right of the photo.

Random romances in Helsinki this autumn

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The best places to see street art in Helsinki

Lovely parks in Helsinki

In front of a small lake with fountains at its center and surrounded by bushes and trees, an older gentleman stands with their dog in Alppipuisto park

Seven island gems in Helsinki’s archipelago

With the viewer standing on Vallisaari island looking towards a Suomenlinna covered with green trees, a water bus passes through the channel between the islands, and towards the right can be seen the bridge that links Iso Mustasaari to Susisaari. On the horizon, the City of Helsinki can be seen with the Helsinki Cathedral recognisable in the centre of the city skyline.

Helsinki’s most stunning libraries

Autumn holiday in Helsinki

Couple walking in the forest during fall foliage.

Top 8 things to do in Helsinki Autumn

Enjoyable reading places

The Kaisa House functions as the Main Library of Helsinki University.

Helsinki loves knitting

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From admiring autumn foliage to best mushroom picking spots, we got you covered.

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Hotels for Helsinki autumn vacations and staycations

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Hotels in Helsinki for every budget

Against a deep blue sky still lit gently by the now set sun, the Clarion Hotel can be seen across the harbour against the sky, lit up from within like the smaller buildings around it. The lights reflect across the water of the harbour harbour.

Feel-good and fair-play hotels in Helsinki

Inside an Atelier room at Hotel St. George, a double bed sits in the center of the room on top of a grey rug, large windows on the wall to the right and a black armchair beneath them.

Design Hotels in Helsinki

Find seaside accommodation in Helsinki

A view across the Helsinki rooftops stretches out behind the facade and rooftop terrace of Radisson Blu's Seaside Hotel under a pink and purple sky at sunset.

Best kid-friendly hotels in Helsinki

A deluxe room with sea view through windows that fill the far wall. Armchairs and a table sit in front of the window, and a king sized bed covered neatly in white sheets, sits to the left of the photo.

Accessible hotels in Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki, Classic Room

Hunker down in the centre of Helsinki

Viewed at a height from a building opposite, looking down the length of Mannerheimintie, the Scandic Marski hotel stands amongst its row of buildings in the cityscape, with the sun setting in a gold sky.

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Best places to discover autumn food

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Autumn: How to eat seasonal food in Helsinki

Underneath an orange market stall canopy, a woman dressed in a black coat, hat and looking to the right of the photo stands behind her sales counter, which is raised at a slight angle, and is packed full of cranberries and Chanterelle mushrooms.

Michelin-star restaurants in Helsinki

Helsinki's cosiest comfortable places for hot drinks

A counter full of dishes, lit by two standing lamps with white lampshades at Villa Angelica

Best new restaurants in Helsinki in 2021

Restaurant Chéri's interior design has wonderful, pink coloured seating booths on the left, whereas on the right, are two-seater seating tables and a bar with a pink facade.

Restaurants with a seaside view

Hot drinks by the fireplace

On the right, surrounded by a brick wall facade, is the fireplace at Hotel Rantapuisto's restaurant. Immediately on the left are a table and 3 armchairs, in the background are dozens of tables set for service in the restaurant.

Eat out with the kids in Helsinki

Perheet Safkaa -tapahtumaa vietetään jälleen tammikuussa Helsingissä.

Taste the traditions at Helsinki's local restaurants

Cafés by the seaside

A couple sit together at Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila's outdoor terrace, looking out over Töölönlahti bay on a sunny day.

Nature is so close in Helsinki, you can taste it

Finnish food ingredients can be found nearby

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Breathe in, breathe out and enjoy the outdoors

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Lovely parks in Helsinki

7 tips for enjoying the outdoors responsibly

Helsinki’s best nature jogging trails

The manmade hill at Malminkartano is the perfect place to work out your thighs.

Five running routes from Oodi to the shores of the Baltic Sea

Helsinki Social Runners group run past Pakkahuoneenlaituri on a clear, sunny day with Katajanokka shore in the distance.

Fascinating trees in Helsinki

Walking route: Southern Helsinki shores

Top tips for admiring the autumn foliage in Helsinki

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Helsinki in autumn colours on Instagram

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Autumn tips from your local guides

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Tero Saarinen

Salma Jama

Atte Heiskanen

Melissa Linsa

Mikko Silvennoinen

Jesse Markin

Maija Tanninen-Mattila

Rosa Liksom

Meiju Niskala

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Selection of our favourite autumn spots on a map

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Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

Nuuksio National Park

Linnanmäki Amusement Park

Market Square

Little Finlandia

Pihlajasaari Island

Oodi, Helsinki Central Library

Hakaniemi Market Square

Helsinki Zoo

Mustikkamaa

The National Library of Finland

Hietaranta beach

Hietalahti Market Square

Uutela Nature Trail

Isosaari

Töölönlahti Bay

Rikhardinkatu Library

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Helsinki loves knitting

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