Helsinki & Tallinn Excursion
Discover the two great Capitals in one weekend
Part 1: Helsinki
Helsinki is the beautiful seaside capital of Finland. It is also a home for over 1 million Finns and foreigners. Several of our famous landmarks are located there, such as the Parliament House, Sibelius Monument, Finlandia Music Hall and Esplanade Park with it's green avenues.
Reindeer restaurants, Angry birds Shop, & Finland's only metro line - That's Helsinki!
Part 2: Tallinn
Tallinn's charmful old town with it's small shops, restaurants and cozy cafeterias provide a memorable visit. The city's -30% lower price level is always a welcome change for any student
KGB-museum, tax free alcohol shop, climbing on top of the Toompea Hill for a postcard photo: That's Tallinn!
Program - Fantastic Friday
- Departure in the morning from Vaasa towards Helsinki
- Arrival to Helsinki: Bus & Walk Tour through the city center
- Student lunch next to the Parliamentary House
- Hotel Check-In & Free time
- Evening program includes voluntary Pub tour
Program - Sunny Saturday
- Bus transportation to the Ferry terminal: to Tallinn by boat (2h)
- 4 hours in Tallinn: Touring the old city & tax free shopping
- Return to Helsinki in the evening: Rooftop Nightclub (Free entrance & passing the queue included)
Program - Super Sunday
- Late morning wake-up / Get a breakfast in Helsinki (we provide the map)
- Gather up for the optional Picnic in the Fortress of Finland (Suomenlinna)
- Alternatively plenty of free time in the city (map includes extra cool places to see)
- Return back to Vaasa: a pitstop in IKEA for budget friendly Swedish meatballs and opportunity to buy items for your student dormitory room