Stockholm, overnight ferry, Helsinki help

There's a video on YouTube about this journey - you might find it interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfeHbgUrFMA

Have you been to Stockholm before? I really think you are shortchanging Stockholm by only spending one day there as there is so much to do. If you like to walk/hike, there are many places in Stockholm and the archipelago that are great for an outdoor experience.

I’ve taken the overnight ferry multiple times (both Viking and Tallink/Silja) although my last trip was 10 years ago. I’d be inclined to book a later seating so that you can spend time on deck outside as you depart Stockholm. As for restaurants, you might just check the menus to see what appeals to you and also see if you can book a seat by a window.

I don’t have any particular suggestions for hiking in Helsinki. I did plenty of walking visiting tourist sites around the harbor, at the Suomenlinna fortress and around the Seurasaari Open Air Museum.

Thank you for the responses. We have not been to either city previously. We only have 6 days and would like to split between the 2 places if possible. If not, and we spend more in 1 location than another that would be fine as well.

There is a lot more to do in Stockholm than Helsinki so I’d spend more of your time there.

For Stockholm walks, I’d suggest the following:
In the city:
Walk through Gamla Stan.
Walk around Djurgården, along the water.
Walk along Monteliusvägen (on Södermalm) for great views looking down at Gamla Stan.
If you like gardens, you might also enjoy walking through Tantolunden. It is filled with garden allotments and adorable garden sheds. https://www.visitstockholm.com/o/tantolunden/
Stockholm is a beautiful city for walking as there are parks and water everywhere.

For hiking, you might choose one of the islands in the archipelago if you want to walk in a natural setting. Grinda is relatively close to Stockholm so could be a good option.

While I like Helsinki, and have been a few times, there is more to see and do in Stockholm. (I've been there a few times as well.)

I can't help with the ferry as I have flown between the two. Or have arrived from different places.

Thanks Laura for the suggestions. I will check them out

Another overnight ferry ?. Does anyone know if you can reserve a window for the dinner reservation? I do not see that as an option when I go to book it but I have heard people mention they have done so. Thank you

creesepv, As I mentioned I last took ferry 10 years ago so am not up-to-date on dining options. In the past, one of the ferry lines had the option to specify a window when you made the restaurant reservation. I don’t know if that is still an option. If you don’t see that option, then I suspect that ferry/restaurant doesn’t give you a choice at booking.

The last time I traveled, we didn’t actually make a reservation and just walked in to one of the restaurants.

Which ferry company? Perhaps someone who has traveled recently can tell you more.

HI, thanks for the update. Has anyone been on the ferries more recently? 10 years is a long time ago and much has changed. We are looking at the Tallink ship.