Tourist advice needed: Helsinki
I have the opportunity to go to Helsinki for a few days. I'm of course googling things to do there but I would love some recommendations from others who have been there. What should I make sure I see? Any suggestions on areas to stay?
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There's a small island right next to Helsinki called Suomenlinna that is definitely worth a visit. It's an old Swedish/Russian fortress, and the entire island is full of old architecture and generally a really beautiful place for a day out. It's a short ferry drive, maybe 15 - 20 mins, and the ferries run constantly all day.
I would also visit the zoo. The animals are kept in good conditions, and the zoo participates in a bunch of breeding programs to save endangered species around the world, so they're well worth supporting.
Depending on how long you're staying, it might also be worth it to take a ferry for a day trip to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, since it's a pretty cool city and it's right there.
If you're into museums and/or want to take a more complete sightseeing tour, there's apparently a thing called Helsinki Card that you can buy to get free entry to most museums and other places of interest.