Karelian pasty moment
Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pasty) is the Finnish breakfast classic. Find one at a bakery and take a group photo of everyone biting into one.
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Cathedral steps pose
On the steps of Helsinki Cathedral: take a group photo with the white domes and green dome behind, everyone in choir-pose, mouths open in fake song.
Checkpoint: Market Square
Navigate to Kauppatori (Market Square) at the harbor and check in.
Checkpoint: Senate Square
Navigate to Senate Square (Senaatintori) in front of the white Helsinki Cathedral. Check in.
Checkpoint: Suomenlinna
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna sea fortress and check in once you land on the island.
Checkpoint: Temppeliaukio
Navigate to Temppeliaukio (the Rock Church) and check in.
Helsinki finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Helsinki spot (a harbor, a tram view, a sauna sunset) and take an amazing group photo.
Helsinki kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Helsinki backdrop (a tram, a Marimekko window, a sauna sign) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Finnish-cool pose.
Local Helsingin tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Marimekko pattern hunt
Marimekko is Finnish design royalty. Find a Marimekko shop window or a poppy-print bag and take a team photo with the pattern visible.
Market Square food shot
At Kauppatori: find the most colorful market stall (berries, fish, salmon soup) and take a team photo of everyone holding something they're about to taste.
Rock Church pose
Inside or outside the Rock Church: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the copper-domed ceiling (or a copper-colored pose if outside).
Sauna selfie
Finland has more saunas than cars. Find a sauna sign or a public sauna entrance (Löyly, Kotiharju, anywhere). Take a team photo with the sign in shot. Actually going in is bonus.
Skyline cheers Helsinki
Find a harbor-side terrace, raise a glass (Lapin Kulta is the local beer) and take a group toast photo. Kippis!
Suomenlinna fortress pose
On Suomenlinna: take a group photo at the King's Gate or any rampart, with the Baltic spreading out behind you.
Trivia: number of saunas
Roughly how many saunas does Finland have, given a population of 5.5 million (around 3 million is accepted)?
Trivia: Suomenlinna heritage
Suomenlinna is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. In what year was it added?