Hello Helsinki

Aug 23, 2012 by Semone    No Comments    Posted under: Travel news

Helsinki is fast becoming one of Europe’s most coveted destinations for weekend trips or week long adventures. Finland’s capital city is small, and intimate when compared with other Scandinavian capitals and for that reason results in easy exploration whether your biggest passion could be the outdoors, arts and culture or simply just shopping.

If being outdoors and active will be your preferred holiday pastime, you’ll be delighted through the numerous walking and cycling paths which provide an easy way to savor Helsinki’s parks, gardens and markets. Nearby beaches and small islands really are a popular choice with residents and tourists alike. Closest beach to the city centre lies at Hietaniemi, a tiny and extremely popular curve of sand west in the city and inside an an easy task to reach distance.

Despite the fact that Helsinki is Finland’s capital thereby centre in the countries cultural, financial and business activities it still manages to set itself in addition to other Finnish destinations. This is mostly due to synthesis of Swedish and Russian influences that happen to be visible throughout the city from architecture to food and things among. Snappy market square (kauppatori) is surrounded by fine 19th-century architecture to ogle, and you may experience a location of traditional shopping as fresh fish and create remains to be sold boats docked in the quay throughout summer.

For architectural interest you may also desire to investigate Senate Square, the neoclassical heart of Helsinki with a magnificent cathedral, and also the nearby Uspenski cathedral containing definite Russian influences.

Helsinki is often a harbour city and you’ll jump on a boat through the quay that can require to a number of the small surrounding islands including those of Suomenlinna, the ‘fortress of Finland’. If water is your thing, you’ll enjoy a trip to Kaivopuisto park and Töölönlahti lake where canoeing and kayaking are popular activities.

Back on dry land the Esplanade that connects the harbour with Mannerheimintie, the key shopping street, is dotted with cafes where one can savour a brew and buy a traditional delicacy for example pulla, sweet cardamom-flavoured bread rings that make the perfect afternoon treat.

Should your exciting activities have gone you needing some relaxation head to the Kotiharjun Sauna in Kallio for a fantastically Finnish experience. That is Helsinki’s last remaining public wood-fired sauna, which you could enjoy a scrub-down and massage which will setup for whatever’s next in your list.

Weather wise, Helsinki enjoys a milder climate than much of Finland. The warmest months are likely to be June until September where temperatures hover around a cushty 25°C and several bars, cafes and restaurants create their outdoor tables for those to enjoy.

And, if you are particularly interested in cultural happenings then you might like to consider booking your holiday through the month of August when Helsinki hosts a major arts festival. But, it is important to realize that Hotels in Helsinki might be harder to find during the month of August, so help make your bookings early to prevent disappointment. If you lloking for accommodation while visitng Helsinki Finland, hotel Torni Helsinki or Ava hotel Helsinki might be perfect choice.

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