Spending the Midsummer in Helsinki?
Great! Enjoy the nightless night on a cruise, go to a dance, join a yoga session, head to Pihlajasaari island or Seurasaari to see the bonfires. There’s a lot to choose from!
Seurasaari bonfires
First of all, one of the most popular and traditional ways to celebrate Midsummer Eve is Seurasaari Island. Programme includes Finnish folk dance and music, spells, and handicraft displays. Also a traditional midsummer maypole will be raised. Midsummer bonfires are lit in the evening.
More info at www.seurasaarisaatio.fi/midsummer-bonfires/
Midsummer cruises
These Midsummer cruises take you to the beautiful archipelago of Helsinki. See the impressive bonfires and enjoy refreshments and snacks on board. Departure point at the Market Square, timetables m/s Diana at 20-23:30, m/s Victoria at 20-23:30 and m/s Sofia at 20:45-23:45.
More info at www.stromma.fi/en/helsinki/tours-excursions/theme-cruises/midsummer-crui…
Midsummer dances at Kuudes Linja and Kaiku
Old-fashioned couple’s dances with an urban twist. Join the dancing and fun during a three-days Midsummer party 21.-23.6., organised by the well-known urban group We love Helsinki. Many dance floors, many types of music: folk, tango, jazz, fox, pop, rock and ever-greens…
More info at www.facebook.com/welovehelsinki/
Traditional Midsummer celebrations at Kivinokka
Dancing and bonfire in beautiful Kivinokka area. See also Kulosaari Mansion and the beautiful allotments and small cabins of Kivinokka area, there are 600 of them! So, enjoy the beach, sauna, drinks and snacks. Only a 10-15-minute walk from both Kulosaari and Herttoniemi metro stations.
More info at http://kivinokka.fi/visitkivinokkainenglish/
Nightless night’s atmosphere at Pihlajasaari Island
A traditional spot to enjoy the nightless night. Bonfire is lit at 21.00. The boats to Pihlajasaari island leave from Merisatamanranta, close to Café Carusel in Kaivopuisto Park. The boat ride takes only about 10 minutes.
More info about Pihlajasaari https://www.pihlajasaari.net/front-page/
More info about the boat rides www.jt-line.fi/eng/pihlajasaari/
Midsummer dinner at Savotta
Restaurant Savotta servesrReal Finnish food and nostalgic atmosphere. Just off the Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki!
More info at www.ravintolasavotta.fi/en/frontpage.html
Sauna and yoga at Allas Sea Pool
Enjoy sauna and take a dip in a warm water and sea water pools. You can also join a sauna yoga session or a SUP yoga session during Midsummer! Grilled food on a plate and some music, right next to the Market Square.
More info at www.allasseapool.com
Live party music in the heart of the city
Go and party! Pop and rock music is best live. Booster band performs at the legendary summer terrace of Restaurant Raffaello, Mummotunneli. So, the party goes on until the wee hours of the morning.
More info at www.facebook.com/Mummotunneli/
