Oodi Library
Helsinki’s new central library Oodi opened on December 5, the eve of Finland’s 101st Independence Day, a fitting…
May 19, 2019
Linnanmäki Amusement Park
Linnanmäki amusement park offers visitors to Helsinki a family-oriented fun-filled day out. Located in the Alppila…
May 19, 2019
Street Food in Helsinki
When summer arrives, Helsinki’s street food scene comes alive. From food trucks and bikes to…
September 2, 2019
A Souvenir with an Edge – the ‘Puukko’
While souvenir shopping is a universal standard for tourists, a knife as a souvenir may…
September 5, 2019
Vanhankaupunginlahti – Oasis in the Heart of the City
Vanhankaupunginlahti means the “old city bay”. Helsinki was originally founded here in 1550 by King…
September 10, 2019
Visit St. Petersburg Visa-Free via Helsinki
Helsinki’s location makes it a great starting point for anyone who wants to explore the…
April 30, 2019
Ateneum Art Museum
The Ateneum Art museum appears on nearly every list of must-sees in Helsinki for good…
May 14, 2019
Helsinki’s Talking Statues
Statues and sculptures abound throughout Helsinki, and these statues tell interesting stories that are often…
April 12, 2019
Lapinlahti Mental Hospital and Park – Hidden History in Helsinki
The Lapinlahti former psychiatric hospital stands poised on the edge of Lapinlahti Bay, a naturally…
March 31, 2019
Easter traditions in Finland
The joy of spring is eternal. There is something undeniably stirring about the renewal of…
March 27, 2019
Currency in Finland
The official currency in Finland is the euro (€). Banknotes and Coins Banknotes are issued…
March 30, 2019