Brief Encounter Helsinki City Break

Summer In Helsinki

Stunning Summer Views Over The City

Helsinki Sightseeing

A Sunnny Summers Day

Take A Day Trip To Tallin

Take A Walk Around Tallin's Old City

A Taste Of Finland

Joulutorttu Finnish Puff Pastry

A Must See In Helsinki

The Beautiful & Historical Helsinki Cathedral

Brief Encounter Helsinki City Break

Helsinki is an intriguing mixture: a neo-classical marvel with an art nouveau quarter interspersed with Alvar Aalto's spectacular modern architecture and set on a peninsula jutting out into the Baltic. Smart pavement cafés on Esplanaden; gourmet restaurants at a fraction of London prices; concerts and ballet at Finlandia Hall; boat trips and great value shopping particularly for such iconic design brands as Arabia and Iittala.

Day 1 - Helsinki

Morning flight to Helsinki. On arrival self transfer to and check in to your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay. The rest of your day is at your leisure.

Day 2-3 Helsinki

Helsinki delivers a remarkable array of experiences, reflecting periods of Swedish and Russian rule, its strategic location between East and West, together with an intriguing mix of some spectacular modern architecture. Meander through the largest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in Northern Europe and visit some outstanding museums. It is difficult to ignore the imposing Helsinki Cathedral. Take a short ferry ride from Market Square to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, one of the largest in the world, and go on a culinary adventure at the Old Market Hall. Tallin is also just a 3 hour ferry ride away so you may wish to spend the day or even a night or 2 here.

Day 4 UK

Morning at leisure before a self transfer to Helsinki airport in time for your return flight back to the UK.

Sokos Hotel Torni

This hotel has a colourful history as a result of being one of the longest operating hotels in Helsinki. It offers individually designed rooms that incorporate original features such as tile stoves and Victorian style baths. Rooms on higher floors have impressive city views. There is plenty of opportunity to replenish your batteries in one of the 3 bars, one of which is on the 14th floor.

• Landmark Hotel • Great views • Excellent location • Restaurant & 3 bars

Klaus K

Named after a character in the Finnish epic, the Kalevala, the owners wanted their property to have an equal impact on the hotel scene in Helsinki. Working alongside renowned Finnish architects, this former school now pays homage to the local contemporary art and design scene mixed with a New York Soho vibe. Sample Italian passion in the restaurant and relax in the on-site spa.

• Contemporary design hotel • City centre location • Choice of room styles