Durable • Waterproof • Folded for Convenience
Scale: 1:12,000 | ISBN: 978-3-86609-385-0 | 1st Edition 2018
Explore the stylish, seaside capital of Finland with this expertly detailed, soft-laminated city map of Helsinki from Borch. Whether you're walking through its design districts, boarding a ferry from the harbour, or navigating its vibrant market squares and green boulevards, this map is your perfect companion — beautifully designed, practical, and built to last.
🧭 Map Coverage & Features:
This first edition Helsinki city map offers layered cartographic insight across multiple detailed maps:
📍 Detailed Maps Included:
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Helsinki City Centre – 1:15,000
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Downtown Helsinki (Zentrum) – 1:7,500 for street-level clarity
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Greater Helsinki Region – 1:100,000 for navigating the outer suburbs and airport connections
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Public Transport Map (HSL/HRT) – showing tram, metro, ferry, and rail lines
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Finland Administrative Map – with time zones and regional context
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Top 30 Sights Map – spotlighting major landmarks and attractions
🧳 Borch Map Benefits:
✅ Feature |
📝 Description |
🧼 Soft-laminated
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Water-repellent, wipe-clean surface |
🔄 Folded & portable
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Fits easily in a jacket pocket or daypack |
🏨 Tourist-friendly detail
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Hotels, monuments, museums, markets & more |
🔍 Useful reference info
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Includes climate charts, temperature & unit conversions |
📊 Statistical overview
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Sunrise/sunset data, precipitation, daylight hours |
🗺️ Orientation tools
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Time zone maps, public transport overlays |
🌆 Discover Helsinki: The Daughter of the Baltic
Known affectionately as “the Daughter of the Baltic”, Helsinki is a coastal jewel resting on a peninsula and spread across over 300 islands. This thriving Nordic capital offers a harmonious blend of modern design, maritime heritage, and lush green spaces.
Highlights of the city include:
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The neoclassical Helsinki Cathedral
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Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church, carved into solid granite
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The Design District, showcasing Finnish innovation
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Historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Elegant waterfront promenades and bustling market squares
With strong historical ties to Tallinn, Stockholm, and St. Petersburg, Helsinki has long served as a cultural and commercial gateway between East and West. Today, it ranks among the world’s most liveable cities, famous for its clean streets, functional beauty, and vibrant creative energy.
📐 Product Specifications:
Specification |
Details |
Map Scale |
1:12,000 (city overview) |
Map Size (unfolded) |
660 mm x 494 mm (26 in. x 19.5 in.) |
Folded Dimensions |
243 mm x 110 mm x 8 mm |
Weight |
60 g / 2.1 oz |
Edition |
1st Edition, 2018 |
ISBN |
978-3-86609-385-0 |
Publisher |
Borch Maps |
🛍️ Why Choose This Map?
This map is ideal for:
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🧳 First-time or seasoned visitors to Helsinki
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🏙️ Urban explorers, business travellers, and culture-seekers
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🎒 Backpackers and walkers using public transport
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🗺️ Collectors of high-quality European city maps
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🖼️ Anyone who values both functionality and design
Whether you're tracing Helsinki's design legacy, ferry-hopping between islands, or simply finding your way to the best cinnamon bun in town, the Borch laminated city map of Helsinki is your perfect pocket navigator — durable, attractive, and full of smart detail.