Helsinki for a couple of hours

[Traffic]

I will be arriving early afternoon and the next day I have a conference. Booked into a hotel in the city by the harbour, are there any must see things to do in the city I can fit in within a couple of hours?

It's tempting to get a rental and drive up to the Russian border and throw my own poo at the border guards, but maybe not the smartest!

A cultural experience or something foody would be great if anyone has anything quick and easy they have experience in recent years?

Thanks in advance!

[onetwothreefour]

Lime scooter - down to the waterfront. https://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/ if it's open.

[Panamax]

Traffic said:

It's tempting to get a rental and drive up to the Russian border and throw my own poo at the border guards, but maybe not the smartest!

Best not to mention Russia at all while in Finland. They have substantial business with the Russians, particularly around the oil industry. They also have a lot of "history" and a cautious suspicion/respect.

As regards Helsinki, I recall being in a club and an attractive young lady enquiring whether I had a pistol in my pocket or was just pleased to meet her. So keep your wits about you.

[Bobtherallyfan]

Might be a bit late in the day but we enjoyed a trip across to the Suomenlinna Fortress. The Stockmann shopping centre is huge and had an indoor food hall…somewhere to keep dry if it’s raining. The Old Market Hall is a nice place to grab some local food. Most of the time we just wandered around the harbour sights.

[Traffic]

Panamax said:

Traffic said:

It's tempting to get a rental and drive up to the Russian border and throw my own poo at the border guards, but maybe not the smartest!

Best not to mention Russia at all while in Finland. They have substantial business with the Russians, particularly around the oil industry. They also have a lot of "history" and a cautious suspicion/respect.

As regards Helsinki, I recall being in a club and an attractive young lady enquiring whether I had a pistol in my pocket or was just pleased to meet her. So keep your wits about you.

I'm Swedish so will perhaps have some fun!