Seurasaari island is an easily accessible spot for outdoor relaxation in Helsinki which can be enjoyed in all seasons, winter being no exception.  Here you can reconnect with nature, enjoy the benefits of winter walking or learn more about Finland’s folk history, all at once. Easy Access Although the open-air museum is closed in the winter, Seurasaari […]

On the seaward horizon from the Market Square, you’ll catch a glimpse of the church tower that doubles as a lighthouse on the island fortress of Suomenlinna, and it is also from the Market Square that the passenger ferries depart for the fortress. Suomenlinna is Helsinki’s top tourist attraction and worth a visit at any time […]

Choice abounds when it comes to sightseeing in and around Helsinki. Here we will highlight some of the different ways you can explore the city and nearby locations. To start with, there is the ever-popular Hop-on hop-off tour. There are several companies arranging Hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours in Helsinki. Most of the buses have a […]

There’s no doubt about it – ice hockey rules in Finland.  It’s our national sport, even if unofficially so. It’s fast-paced, at times rough but always exciting, and it’s played out on the ice (which we have a lot of, believe me).  Finnish Passion for Ice Hockey Demanding on its players, it requires real tenacity, […]

The new northern lights are in town again, as the annual light festival Lux Helsinki kicks off this Saturday. Since 2009 Helsinki has put on one of the largest light festivals in Europe, with this year’s festival promising to be one of the best yet. An exciting range of light installation artworks will be on display, including […]

Update: The Helsinki Christmas Market 2019 is open from December 6th to the 22nd. Opening hours are Tue – Fri 11 am– 8 pm, Sat – Sun 10 am– 8 pm. Closed on Mondays. There will be Christmas Karaoke at the Market on Saturday! The Oldest Christmas Market in Helsinki The Helsinki Christmas market at […]