Top sigths of Finland
The best way to continue your excursion program is to visit the city of Turku, which is also known as the oldest city in the country. There are several historic buildings there, such as Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral. The castle was built in the 13th century. Nowadays, the castle holds the exhibition of the Museum of History and is often used as the venue for various music concerts, special concerts for kids and other interesting performances. … OpenChapters of the guide to Helsinki
Cultural excursion through Helsinki - things to see
Outdoor rest enthusiasts will be interested in visiting Esplanade Park, the territory of which contains numerous interesting attractions. This is the location of a famous statue of a nymph. For many years the statue has remained the main symbol of the national festival of youth "Vapaa". The sea beauty is the symbol of joy and celebration. The opening of the monument took place in 1908. Sederholm house is a sight … Open
Attractions and active leisure
A visit to Heureka entertainment complex will be no less interesting. All of its expositions and rides are very curious and will be definitely loved by young travelers. During the tour you can learn a lot about the features of the human body, amazing natural phenomena and examples that show natural laws of physics. On the territory of the entertainment complex you will also find a park, where you will find rich … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Salmon is one of the most popular dishes, which is offered to guests in any restaurant dedicated to Finnish cuisine. The dish is usually served with aromatic sauces and fresh vegetables. You can also find some Lappish dishes in the list of meals representing the national cuisine. Here venison remains a confident leader. This is one of major specialties, which can be tried only in elite restaurants. Finnish bread, … Open
Unusual hotels
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki is also quite an unusual and attractive hotel. Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel has become famous mostly thanks to its original design. The décor of guest rooms and public spaces is made exclusively of natural and eco-friendly materials, and that’s why Radisson Blu hotel in Helsinki possesses the honorable title of an eco-hotel. All rooms are made in different styles and are … Open
Traditions and mentality of Helsinki
Owners of large apartments make a small sauna directly in their apartments. Each apartment building will certainly have a public sauna, which can be visited by all residents of the building for free. Local women are rather independent and willful. They are interested in politics and appreciate their independence. During a trip to a club or a disco you can see that sometimes women here behave as men. They can attend … Open
Travel guide to Helsinki
Olympic Stadium.
Olympic Stadium is located approximately two kilometers away from the historical center of Helsinki. This is the largest stadium in Finland, the symbol of which is a tall observation tower of 72.71 m. The tower’s length is a bit strange, but it has a symbolic meaning. Its unusual length matches the length of the record spear throw of Matti Järvinen, a winner of the … Open
Olympic Stadium is located approximately two kilometers away from the historical center of Helsinki. This is the largest stadium in Finland, the symbol of which is a tall observation tower of 72.71 m. The tower’s length is a bit strange, but it has a symbolic meaning. Its unusual length matches the length of the record spear throw of Matti Järvinen, a winner of the … Open