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Helsinki packing list generator

Custom packing list for your Helsinki trip — based on the season and activities you plan to do. Check items to print or save.

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Helsinki packing essentials

Helsinki demands practical layering year-round. Winters are cold, dark and icy — Finnish law requires pedestrians to wear reflectors outdoors after dark. Summers bring beautiful warmth and a midnight sun that never fully sets. Whether you're heading to the sauna, hopping ferry to the archipelago, or wandering Suomenlinna, what you pack depends heavily on the season and your planned activities.