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Summer Solstice – Midsummer Magic in Finland

Midsummer Day is a public holiday in Finland, and the celebrations surrounding the summer solstice…

Helsinki Samba Carnaval

Every June, the streets of Helsinki come alive with the sounds of samba.  The Helsinki…

Vanhankaupunginlahti – Oasis in the Heart of the City

Vanhankaupunginlahti means the “old city bay”. Helsinki was originally founded here in 1550 by King…

Helsinki’s Talking Statues

Statues and sculptures abound throughout Helsinki, and these statues tell interesting stories that are often…

10 Must-See Museums in Helsinki

Here are 10 must-see museums for you to visit in Helsinki that offer a wide…

Top 12 best night clubs in Helsinki

So many nightclubs, so little time! Here are our top 12 nightclubs to help get…

From Rococo to Realism

Profane art (or secular art) had its hesitant origin in Finland in the 18th century…

National Fervour and Symbolism in Finnish Art

The influence of plein-air painting The adoption of the plein-air method drove Finnish artists out…

35 Art Galleries and Museums in Helsinki

Helsinki has a diverse range of museums, galleries and private art collections and here we…