The capital of Finland, Helsinki, is a the city of contrast where the urban style is flavoured by the sea and surrounding nature.
It is a city where one can’t get bored. In summer, the heat and midnight sun inspire many citizens to occupy numerous parks and terraces. In winter, the city’s active cultural life offers something for everyone. Various tourist attractions and historical sights, great spectrum of interesting museums, galleries and restaurants guarantee a wonderful stay in this cosmopolitan city!
The city was founded in 1550 and it become the capital in 1812. Its architecture is a symbol of Nordic modesty and refinement. The city centre, especially around the Senate Square, is an outstanding example of Neo-Classicism. Some monuments are reflect the Byzantine-Russian impact on Helsinki’s architecture.
How to get there? Helsinki has train and bus connections to all major towns in the country. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located 19 kilometres from the city centre. Moreover, there are many daily ferry connections with Estonia, Sweden, Germany and St. Petersburg.
About 45 hotels offer comfortable accommodation during your stay in Helsinki. There are about 840 restaurants serving both international and Finnish cuisine.
The simplest and the quickest way to see Helsinki’s sights is by hopping aboard the 3T tram that passes by the Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, National Opera and Senate Square. The whole loop takes about one hour. In summer, one can also take a topless double-decker bus from which to view the city’s most important sights.
Guided walking tours, available in various languages, are the best way to learn more about this amazing and fascinating city, its history and contemporary life. They include 15 different schemes, for example, Helsinki’s Russian Past, Art Nouveau in Helsinki and Imperial Helsinki.
Brief, Helsinki is surely one of the most wort-visiting European cities that offers various activities, attractions, and outstanding sights for you and your family!