Friday 10th April is your day to get your cultural fill, all for free. Ateneum is open 10-18 and offers free admission all day. Finland’s national art gallery is home to 43,000 pieces. You are sure to enjoy your time here, find inspiration, and delve into Finland’s heart.

Current exhibitions include A Question of Time, and an exploration of the works of Finnish artist Eero Nelimarkka. On Saturday, 11th April, there will be a free art workshop included in the price of a regular museum ticket. Hear the voices of trees and paint their stories is the theme.

EMMA museum of modern art is a little outside of Helsinki, in Espoo but is well worth the visit. Free entry from 15-21 on Friday 10th. The current exhibition includes explorations of identity, place, and rootlessness. EMMA houses pieces from some of Finland’s most beloved artists, including Tapio Wirkkala.

Kiasma is hosting its Friday with a difference. You’ve tried the apps, you’ve gone on dates and meetups, but what you haven’t tried is date night at the museum. You can pick up a green badge in the lobby with your ticket to show you’re single and ready to mingle. LGBTQ friendly - rainbow badges are also available. If you’re just looking for friends, don’t worry, they’ve got that covered too. from 16.30 - 18, there will be groups of about 6 people brought on guided tours.

Photo: Maarit Hohteri

Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall has undergone renovations and is newly opened once more. A beloved piece of Helsinki history, built in neoclassical style. Built in 1928, generations of Helsinkians have come here to swim, to sauna, to meet and relax. Swimwear is allowed, but traditionally, people swam nude here, and many still do. Men and women swim on different days. Women on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Men on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Children aged 7 and older must follow the days assigned to either men or women. Cost of entry is €6 for the pool area and €20 entry to the second floor, where there are saunas, relaxation areas, and a restaurant.

Jan Mayen is a 3-masted schooner, built in 1914, that has been operating as a bar and sauna since 2025. Used to smuggle cargo and as an ocean fishing boat, the interior has been transformed into a bar and sauna space. Below deck, beers, wine, and cocktails mean you’ll never be thirsty, and there are small plates to nibble. The wood sauna will give you the authentic steam of your dreams, all while being rocked gently on the water.

Every Saturday and Sunday at GTC cafe on Ruoholahdenkatu 8, the weekend kicks off with stories from around the world. You get a good breakfast - there are sandwiches, oatmeal, pancakes, vegan and vegetarian options, and more deliciousness, all while hearing the stories from a country picked for the weekend. With music and sharing, wake up right. From 7-11 am. €17.90 early bird / €19.90 regular

A celebration of one of the most well-known Finnish artistic families. The newly opened exhibition shows the story of the family, their relationships, and the inspiration behind some of the beloved Moomin characters. How the family lived and loved and filled their lives with art is explored and celebrated. HAM museum opens 11 - 17. Tickets cost €20, under 18s go free.

Vegalicious is a spot opened last year on Laivurinkatu by the talented Ilse R Pinner, former pastry chef at Hotel George. Serving up amazing cookies, buns, pastries and great coffee. Sit inside in the super cosy vibes or take away to drool over at home. Everything is suitable for vegans. Open 12-18