Timeline
15:04
Grab a coffee and a sweet treat at this nearby café. It is open until 20:00 in the afternoon, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy a warm drink before heading to the island.
15:29
Walk to the zoo entrance. You have about twenty minutes to stroll through the grounds and find a quiet spot on the hillside. The bears and peafowl are active in the late afternoon light.
15:49
Watch the sun set toward the southwest from the island. The golden light fades as the day ends in Helsinki.
16:19
Head back toward the city center for dinner. This restaurant is open until midnight, offering a place to wind down after the evening chill.
Local tip
Check the ferry or walking route to the island in advance, as schedules can vary. The zoo is open until 20:00, so you have time to stay a while after the sunset.
Check before you go
- Korkeasaari is open daily except Christmas Eve from 10:00 to 20:00.
- Bistro Bron is open until 20:00 on weekdays and weekends.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Helsinki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).