Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the south of Finland, Uusimaa region / Nyland, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea. Helsinki is located about 400 km (250 miles) east of Stockholm, Sweden, west 300 km (190 miles) from St-Petersburg, Russia and 80 km (50 miles) north of Tallinn, Estonia. Helsinki has strong ties with these three cities.

Tourists can buy a visitor card at the airport, the tourist offices or hotels, that providing them free transport to the city free access to about 50 museums and sights in Helsinki and 70% discount on tours city. Tourists wishing to visit Helsinki's should know that prices for consumer services, including accommodation are high compared with those in other European cities, but those who decide to choose Helsinki as a holiday destination will certainly not regret.

Taxis are expensive in Helsinki. Prices are regulated by the government, so getting into any taxi fare is € 5.10 per week, or € 8.00 after 20 pm and Sunday, all day. The price is € 1.33/km. It suprataxeaza where there are more than two persons, bulky luggage and also between Helsinki and Vantaa international airport.