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The Lutheran Cathedral (also Suurkirkko or St. Nicholas Church) is Helsinki's most important landmark. The majestic outline of its 71 meter central tower illustrates the true glory of the White City of the North. The cathedral... more
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The unusual Hietaniemi Cemetery is within walking distance of the city centre, right next to a beach. It is divided into four parts: a Lutheran cemetery, an Orthodox one, a Jewish and an Islamic one. The very lush, park-like ar... more
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This open-air museum was founded in 1909 on the popular recreational island of Seurasaari. The permanent exhibition, consists of Finnish peasant architecture, including 85 buildings brought from various parts of the country. Th... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Gawel said
…visite de Seurasaari et Suomenlinno, deux noms typiquement finlandais A mon arrivee vendredi, j… continue reading »
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Jump Inn used to be the main hip-hop hangout in Helsinki. Today, the character has drastically changed with a higher minimum age and a complete change of interiors. It is bright with everything in white and chrome, simple, ster... more
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One of the world's most enlightened and progressive governing bodies assembles here. Near the post office, this 1931 building of pink Finnish granite houses the 200 members of the one-chamber parliament. Forty percent of... more
Real Travelers who've been here
riguy said
… its long running “Tournament of Kings” jousting match ($59) including a box dinner and a… continue reading »
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The annual Night of the Arts is held on the last Thursday of August, in the middle of the Helsinki Festival. On this night, museums, galleries, libraries and bookshops are open until late, and all sorts of exhibitions and perfo... more
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Hidden just a bit below street level across from the University of Helsinki, this distinctly American-style café is a popular hangout for faculty and students alike. With a menu straight from Santa Monica (and translated into F... more
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Kiasma will fascinate anyone interested in contemporary art and architecture, with everything from installations, paintings and audio landscapes to lectures and performances in the museum's built-in theater. See Kiasma's homepa... more
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Molly Malone's is designed as a traditional Irish pub on two floors. The ground floor bar is quieter than the first floor, as the latter features a live band every night. Molly Malone's has been voted to be amongst the top 50 I... more
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In winter, every kid wants to find a big hill and ride down it on a toboggan. And there are no better places in Helsinki than Paloheinä hill. This huge hill is over forty metres in height and a great place to enjoy a winter's d... more
Helsinki Travel Experiences
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Cruise Ship - Boards at 4pm
We arrived at the Silja Line Cruise Terminal right on time and got in line with the other motorcycles waiting for the ship to board. Ther... Continue reading »
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Helsinki is Beautiful in Autumn
Helsinki is a beautiful city, it has space. The buildings aren't as tall as London, and there are lots of parks, trees, statues, sculptur... Continue reading »
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Essi invites me to her parents caravan at Sääksi
On Friday my friend Essi took me to her parents summer caravan which is bedside a lake called Sääksi. It is near a town called Rajamäki a... Continue reading »
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Helsinki
I have been to Helsinki twice. The first time was when I was 10 years old, it was my first trip to Europe and being exited is almost ever... Continue reading »
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Enter Suomi Land of the Finns
We boarded our ferry at 7.15am bound for Helsinki. The mood was buoyant considering we paid only half the amount we expected for the tick... Continue reading »
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Popular Helsinki Hotels
- Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
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- Scandic Grand Marina Helsinki
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Popular Helsinki Things to Do
- Suurkirkko
- Hietaniemen Hautausmaa
- Seurasaari
- Jump Inn
- Tournament of Kings
- Taiteiden Yö (Night of the Arts)
- Espresso Edge
- Kiasma
- Molly Malone's
- Paloheinän mäki
