Sprawled over several hectares of rolling green hills and cliffs, Kaivopuisto is Helsinki’s favourite urban park situated conveniently near to the centre of the city. Popular with both tourists and locals alike, the idyllic greenery provides visitors with a quiet respite away from the hustle and bustle of city life – enjoy a leisurely stroll along the winding shoreline, picnic, sunbathe, or head uphill towards the Ursa observatory for stunning panoramic views over the surrounding city landscape and Baltic sea.

Sport lovers can engage in the exhilarating sport of toboganning down the park’s largest hill during the winter, whilst music lovers are privy to a wide variety of musical concerts and performances during the summer, including classical, pop, and rock. The best place to be on 1st May, Kaivopuisto also hosts the annual Vappu day, during which locals gather to picnic by the thousands in flamboyant costumes, indulge in alcohol, and engage in other joyous festivities to celebrate the start of spring.