Helsinki Travel Guide

Tourists to Europe may never get the chance to visit Helsinki, the second most northerly capital city in the world... it is too far north, off the Eurail map and who ever heard of going to Helsinki, anyway? Helsinki is not on the European backpacker tourist trail and this is what makes it a unique place to visit.

Helsinki is a striking mixture of neoclassical and modern; it has stood at the cross-roads between east and west for centuries and is influenced by both. It is home to relics of occupation by both the Swedish and the Russian Empires in its architecture and monuments, but the Finnish spirit shines through in the city’s clean, modern design and functionality. Today, Helsinki is a European capital with a smart business edge. Helsinki has a lot to offer visitors; the city is host to many unique music and cultural festivals throughout the year (see http://www.hel2.fi/tourism/EN/tapahtumat_paa.asp for current events). Special event or not, a night of bar hopping in the city centre proves that Finns love to drink and celebrate no matter what time of year.

The New York Times proclaimed that summer is Helsinki’s “shining season.” If you are planning a visit, summer is indeed the most ideal time to enjoy all the city has to offer. You can enjoy free concerts in the many emerald green-coloured parks of Helsinki, sunbathing on the granite rocks of the old fortress of Suomenlinna or a bike ride on the city’s transit system’s bikes (available with a €2 deposit).

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