Discover Helsinki Scavenger Hunt
Discover the Finnish capital with a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Stand under the white Cathedral, ferry to Suomenlinna, sit in a sauna and chase a perfect karjalanpiirakka. Helsinki is your playground for the day.
Stops on this hunt
The geo-tagged checkpoints that anchor this route. You can rearrange, replace or remove any stop after using the template.
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Senate Square
Navigate to Senate Square (Senaatintori) in front of the white Helsinki Cathedral. Check in.
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Market Square
Cross back to downtown and check in at Market Square between Forbes and Fifth Avenue.
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Suomenlinna
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna sea fortress and check in once you land on the island.
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Temppeliaukio
Navigate to Temppeliaukio (the Rock Church) and check in.
Challenges (18)
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.
Checkpoint: Senate Square
Navigate to Senate Square (Senaatintori) in front of the white Helsinki Cathedral. Check in.
Cathedral steps pose
Christ Church Cathedral stands at the head of Trafalgar Street on Church Hill. Find a wide angle on the steps and the tower, line the team up and take a group photo looking up at the cathedral.
Trivia: Finland independence
In what year did Finland gain its independence?
Answer: 1917
Checkpoint: Market Square
Cross back to downtown and check in at Market Square between Forbes and Fifth Avenue.
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.
Checkpoint: Suomenlinna
Take the ferry to Suomenlinna sea fortress and check in once you land on the island.
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: Suomenlinna heritage
Suomenlinna is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. In what year was it added?
Answer: 1991
Checkpoint: Temppeliaukio
Navigate to Temppeliaukio (the Rock Church) and check in.
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.
Trivia: number of saunas
Roughly how many saunas does Finland have, given a population of 5.5 million (around 3 million is accepted)?
Answers: 3 million / 3000000 / 3,000,000 / around 3 million / about 3 million / 2 million
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.
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.
Skyline cheers Helsinki
Find a harbor-side terrace, raise a glass (Lapin Kulta is the local beer) and take a group toast photo. Kippis!
Helsinki finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Helsinki spot (a harbor, a tram view, a sauna sunset) and take an amazing group photo.