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Helsinki Christmas City Break

Helsinki Christmas City Break | Travel with Off The Map
© Jussi Hellsten
Helsinki Christmas City Break | Travel with Off The Map
© Jussi Hellsten
Helsinki Christmas City Break | Travel with Off The Map
Helsinki Christmas City Break | Travel with Off The Map

Embrace festive charm with Off The Map's Helsinki Christmas City Break, a 4‑night winter escape in Finland’s capital. Stay in a centrally located luxury hotel and soak up the magical atmosphere as the city lights up for the holiday season. Enjoy a bespoke evening Christmas market tour, sampling traditional Finnish treats like mulled wine, gingerbread and reindeer delicacies. Discover Helsinki’s distinctive Nordic design heritage on a guided walk through elegant streets and boutique shops, and explore landmarks such as Helsinki Cathedral and the atmospheric Old Market Hall. Indulge in Nordic cuisine with chef-led dining in stylish venues. Relax with optional seasonal excursions—sauna by candlelight, ice‑skating on frozen city ponds, or a private harbour boat ride beneath glittering lights.

With private transfers and expert local insight, this Christmas city break merges festive enchantment, cultural exploration and sophisticated hospitality. Ideal for travellers seeking a Christmas break in Helsinki, Nordic festive getaway or luxury winter city holiday, this trip offers cosy elegance and seasonal wonder in Scandinavia’s stylish capital.

Experience the magic of Helsinki at Christmas with this 4‑night luxury city break. Stay in a central hotel and enjoy a festive Christmas market tour, sampling traditional Finnish treats.

Wander through charming streets and boutique shops, explore Helsinki Cathedral and the Old Market Hall, and savour chef-led Nordic cuisine.

Optional extras include candlelit sauna, ice‑skating, and a private harbour cruise under city lights. With private transfers and bespoke planning, this trip is perfect for anyone seeking a Nordic festive getaway, Christmas city break in Helsinki or refined winter holiday in Finland.

Location Finland
Duration 2 Nights
Available dates Jan
Price per person from (excl. flights)
£2,500*

Overview

Helsinki Christmas City Break

Spend some time in the beautiful capital city of Helsinki, explore the Christmas markets, enjoy a guided tour and experience some delicious food! A perfect mini escape for a Christmassy weekend together!

Trip Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Transfers

Your Trip, Your Way

This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Arrive in Helsinki this morning and make your way to Hotel Kamp to check in to your Deluxe Room. Once settled, you can head out to explore the Christmas Markets of Helsinki! There are more than one hundred stalls at Helsinki Christmas Market offering a wonderful potpourri of beautifully-crafted gifts, and Christmas ornaments, as well as locally-grown produce, fish, meats and prepared foods. Santa Claus pays daily visits and an old-fashioned merry-go-round spins in the centre of the square, providing free rides for children and a dose of nostalgia.

Day 2

Guided City Tour

Today enjoy a privately guided tour of the city with your experienced guide to see all of the city highlights. Your guide will tell you interesting stories about the area to help you learn about the culture and history of the city. You will have the chance to visit the major attractions such as Senate Square and the Lutheran Cathedral, elegant Uspenski Cathedral, the spectacular Temppeliaukio Rock Church, the Sibelius Monument and many more places of interest.

Day 2

Whats Next?

Spend the day at leisure exploring the city before taking your private transfer back to Helsinki Airport. Or why not extend your stay or travel further North to see the Northern Lights?

Speak to one of our Nordic Experience Curators today to find out how we can help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel St. George
Hotel St. George
A luxury hotel with holistic care for a healthy mind, heart and body
The Hotel Maria
The Hotel Maria
Unwind & rejuvenate in our globally inspired spa and wellness facilities
Hotel Kämp
Hotel Kämp
Rejuvenating massages at Kämp Wellness, a spa in the heart of the city

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