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
Sightseeing
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
Helsinki’s Talking Statues
Statues and sculptures abound throughout Helsinki, and these statues tell interesting stories that are often…
April 12, 2019
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
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
10 Must-See Museums in Helsinki
Here are 10 must-see museums for you to visit in Helsinki that offer a wide…
April 23, 2019
From Rococo to Realism
Profane art (or secular art) had its hesitant origin in Finland in the 18th century…
June 6, 2019
National Fervour and Symbolism in Finnish Art
The influence of plein-air painting The adoption of the plein-air method drove Finnish artists out…
April 24, 2019
Meet Our Lovely Neighbour
Getting from Helsinki to Espoo is even easier, now that the new West metro extension…
March 22, 2019
Tourist Information
Throughout Helsinki there are several official tourist information service points to assist visitors. Service Points…
April 9, 2019