Where is Helsinki, Finland?

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. The city located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland. It's lies between latitude 60.192059 and and longitude 24.945831. It has a population of 1,268,296.

Location Map of Helsinki, Finland

About Map: The map showing location of Helsinki in Finland.

Where is Helsinki Located?

As shown in the given Helsinki location map that Helsinki is located in southern Finland. In fact the city Helsinki is spread across a number of bays and peninsulas and also over a number of islands those are located in the Gulf of Finland and some also in Baltic Sea.

By virtue of being a capital city as well as largest city, Helsinki is the center of political, educational, financial, cultural, and commercial activities.

Surprisingly, about 70 percent MNCs operating in Finland are located in Helsinki. Interestingly, as per the report published in the year 2009 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, Helsinki is chosen to be the World Design Capital for the year 2012 Moreover, Helsinki is also getting popularity among the tourists of all over the world. There are various tourists attraction in the city including parks, shopping areas, museums and many other landscapes. The largest historical museum in Helsinki is the National Museum of Finland; it has vast historical collection right from prehistoric times to the 21st century.

Helsinki, Uusimaa Quick Facts

Nearby Cities to Helsinki, Finland

• Espoo, Finland - 10 mi West
• Vantaa, Finland - 11 mi North
• Kauniainen, Finland - 12 mi West
• Kerava, Finland - 18 mi North
• Järvenpää, Finland - 24 mi North
• Porvoo, Finland - 31 mi East
• Hyvinkää, Finland - 35 mi North
• Lohja, Finland - 37 mi West
• Riihimäki, Finland - 44 mi North
• Lahti, Finland - 64 mi Northeast

Helsinki, Finland Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from Helsinki, Finland

Transportation and Connectivity in Helsinki, Finland

• E18 - Major European highway connecting Helsinki with Turku and Russia.
• E12 - Links Helsinki with Tampere and western Finland.
• Route 4 - Main north-south corridor extending to northern Finland.
• Route 7 - Connects Helsinki with Porvoo and southeastern Finland.
• Ring Roads I, II and III - Key urban routes serving the metropolitan area.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Helsinki, Finland

Places to Visit in Helsinki, Finland

Colleges and Universities in Helsinki, Finland

Waterbodies in Helsinki, Finland

Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea, Vanhankaupunginlahti Bay, Töölönlahti Bay, Longinoja Stream, Vantaa River, Seurasaarenselkä, Kruunuvuorenselkä, Laajalahti Bay, Pitkäjärvi Lake

Golf Courses in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Golf Club, Vuosaari Golf Helsinki, Master Golf Club, Hirsala Golf, Sarfvik Golf Club, Keimola Golf, Espoo Ringside Golf, Gumböle Golf, Kytäjä Golf, Nevas Golf

Helsinki, Finland - Key Historical Facts

• Helsinki was founded in 1550 by King Gustav I of Sweden to compete with Baltic trading cities.
• The city became part of the Russian Empire in 1809 when Finland was transferred from Sweden to Russia.
• Helsinki was designated the capital of Finland in 1812, replacing Turku.
• Many of the city's iconic neoclassical buildings were constructed during the nineteenth century.
• Following Finland's independence in 1917, Helsinki developed into the country's political and economic center.
• Today, Helsinki is known for its innovative design, technology sector, and high quality of life.

References

• City of Helsinki
• Statistics Finland
• This is Finland
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Helsinki