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Free things to do in Helsinki
9 places with verified free entry · 3 free today
3 of them are free to enter every day they're open, and 5 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
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FAQ
Free things to do in Helsinki: common questions
What can you visit for free in Helsinki?
Free Tickets lists 9 places in Helsinki with free entry we checked against official sources. Always free: Esplanadi, Oodi and Suomenlinna. Free on set days: Design Museum, Ateneum, Helsinki Cathedral, Kiasma and Suomenlinna. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): Design Museum, Ateneum, Helsinki Cathedral, Kiasma, Temppeliaukio Church and Uspenski Cathedral.
When are museums and landmarks free in Helsinki?
Design Museum — evenings: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 29 Dec 2026, 16:00-20:00; Ateneum — days: 6 Nov and 11 Dec 2026; Helsinki Cathedral — voluntary admission 1 Nov-31 May (pay-if-you-wish); Kiasma — on the first Friday of the month; Suomenlinna — museum Day (6 June): fortress museums free, 11:00-20:00. Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Which places in Helsinki are free for children?
Ateneum, Helsinki Cathedral, Kiasma, Temppeliaukio Church and Uspenski Cathedral — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.
Are there free museums in Helsinki for students or young adults?
Yes: Ateneum. Many of these rules apply only to EU or local residents, so check the conditions on each page.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is Uspenski Cathedral at €5 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.