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25 free things to do in Helsinki
Helsinki can be pricey, but some of its best experiences cost nothing at all.
Explore Oodi library, walk the Suomenlinna ramparts (just pay the ferry), visit the Chapel of Silence, swim at Hietaniemi beach, warm up at the volunteer-run Sompasauna and watch sunset at Café Regatta.
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