Helsinki is the coldest and smallest European capital. The city has been repeatedly recognized as the most environmentally friendly city on the planet. First-time visitors to Finland should check out these five popular attractions in the capital.

Monument to Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius, a Finnish composer, is world-famous. In 1967, a unique monument made of hundreds of copper pipes was unveiled to him. When the wind hits one of the pipes, a unique melody plays, a kind of wind chime. Tourists from all over the world come here to hear and see it.

Kamppi Chapel of Silence
The Kamppi Chapel of Silence was opened relatively recently – in 2012. The chapel is an unusual wooden bowl-shaped structure. The exterior, made of spruce planks, appears completely smooth. The interior is paneled with alder.
Kamppi Chapel does not belong to any religious denomination. Because of this, representatives of various religions can hold services there.

Svayborg Fortress (Suomenlinna)
The Svayborg Fortress grounds are a museum complex displaying exhibits from the military history of Russia, Sweden, and Finland. Music festivals and concerts are held on the grounds. Restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and stores are also located within the fortress.

Linnanmäki – a unique amusement park
Linnanmäki Park is a great place for tourists with children. Linnanmäki Park is open from mid-April to mid-October. Visitors can enjoy the Sea Life aquarium, the Peacock Theatre, arcade games, and amusement rides. Among the most popular attractions are the Ukko loop-the-loop slide, revolving chair wheels, a roller coaster with twists and turns, and a free fall from a 60-meter tower.

National Museum
The National Museum of Finland resembles both a church and a medieval fortress. The museum features several interesting exhibits.

Near the National Museum stands the famous Rock Church, carved out of the rock. Admission here, as well as to most of the museum’s exhibits, is free.