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The city features a floating sauna, alpaca farms and snowmobile tours (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
One\u00a0European\u00a0city has been named \u2018most underrated\u2019 in the continent and flights from the UK to this city are currently just \u00a338. The capital city<\/a> is just a three hour and 10-minute\u00a0flight<\/a>\u00a0away from\u00a0London<\/a>\u00a0and has nearly 24-hour daylight during the summer.<\/p>\n Helsinki is\u00a0Finland<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0capital and was labelled ‘most underrated’ in Europe by American YouTuber and entrepreneur, Peter Santenello. The capital offers a range of\u00a0tourist<\/a>\u00a0activities like ferry rides, tram tours and park hikes and unique features like a floating sauna, alpaca farms and snowmobile tours.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> ‘I’ve visited 27 countries – a European destination beats all the rest’ <\/a><\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> Europe\u2019s most walkable city is a ‘magical’ destination \u2014 full list <\/a><\/p>\n During the summer Helsinki\u2019s theme park, Linnanm\u00e4ki, offers free entry (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n Although it is is known for its icy temperatures at this time of the year, with an average minimum winter temperature of \u22127C, this results in the city\u2019s transformation into a winter wonderland.<\/p>\n During its chilly time of year, visitors can choose from activities like ice skating in the city centre or warming up in the city\u2019s Old Market Hall. For those wishing to visit in the summer, during Helsinki\u2019s average highs of 21C to 23C, tourists can swim in the sea and embark on trips to nearby islands like Seurasaari Island or Pihlajasaari Island.<\/p>\n Seurasaari Island can be accessed via a bus trip over the bridge. The island comes alive during the summer, with traditional folk dances and bonfires.<\/p>\n Pihlajasaari Island is only a ten-minute boat ride from the mainland and offers sandy beaches, nature trails and a seasonal summer restaurant.<\/p>\n During the summer Helsinki\u2019s theme park, Linnanm\u00e4ki, offers free entry and also features over 50 aquariums, a theatre and four children\u2019s play areas \u2013 ideal for families.<\/p>\n Get top stories from The Express sent straight to your phone <\/strong> Join us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Linnanm\u00e4ki,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Linnanmaeki-6713415.jpg\" "\\"Linnanm\u00e4ki,")
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