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Helsinki - Finland
Helsinki is a city of great attractions. If you want to experience night life, follow the latest trends and feel thrilled with new experiences, Helsinki is the place to be. This pocketsize metropolis has developed to the extent of being named the World Design Capital for 2012 and harbors the most exciting and happening beaches in the Baltic region.

After rebuilding the downtown area, Helsinki started its way to unprecedented economic and technological development. However, none of these modern advancements have effaced the cultural and aesthetic past that existed in colonial times. Monuments and...Read More

Hotels In Helsinki

Omenahotelli is a very different kind of hotel in Helsinki. The management believes in doing all...
Seurahuone started small in a cramped corner of Helsinki offering the most basic of services for...
A large well maintained building; Hotel Arthur was first established in 1906 and later renovated in...
One of the finest hotels in Helsinki at a moderate price is Hotel Glo. This lodging is situated in...

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Helsinki - Finland

Helsinki History
For much of its history, Helsinki had remained a small town, overshadowed by the bigger regions it neighbors, plagued by poverty and destitution. Being under Swedish influence, the city was not able to thrive on its own and develop a culture, aura and attraction till around 1809 when the autonomous Finland was declared after Russia subdued Sweden in the Finnish War.

In subsequent years the capital of Finland was moved from Turku to Helsinki. In 1827 the modern day University of Helsinki was relocated from Turku to Helsinki and academic and research programs started to help the... read more

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki
Another one of Helsinki’s reasonable choices, Radisson is located in the city center and has all...
Scandic Hotel Marski
Another one of Helsinki’s modern accommodations, Scandic Hotel has two of its buildings joined...
Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Sokos hotel is located in the commercial center of downtown Helsinki and gives a bird’s eye view...
Rivoli Jardin
Though small, the Rivoli Jardin believes in perfection. It has only 55 units but each is...
Hilton Hotel Kalastajatorppa
An architectural dream, this Hilton Branch is built near the beautiful shores of Finland just 3...
Seurahuone Helsinki
Seurahuone started small in a cramped corner of Helsinki offering the most basic of services for...

Aarikka
This shop caters to all those people who value carvings and unusual designs. The store has gifts...
Ril's Concept Store
Another of Helsinki’s high priced designer apparel shops, Ril’s is gaining immense popularity...
Annikki Karvinen
Opened by Ms Karvinen for developing the fashion taste in Finland, Annikki today serves the elite...
Artek
Established by Alvar Alto, Artek is a shop of beautifully carved chairs and desks that are also...
Hackman Shop Arabia
Located in one of the most prestigious shopping localities of Helsinki, the Hackman attracts new...
Kalevala Koru
Kalevala Koru is a jewelry shop run by the Association of Kalevala Women in Finland whose main aim...

Vappu
The largest carnival in this part of the world, Vappu is an ultimate favorite with the Finnish...
Flow Festival
The Flow Festival is another night of fulfilled amusement, loud music, food and drinks and hanging...
Baila Baila Dance Festival
An open festival for all Salsa lovers, Baila Baila dance is organized by the collaboration of Baila...
Stromming
Dating back to the early 18th century, the Stromming festival marks the end of the fishing season....
Dragon Boat Racing
A boat race event held in the waters surrounding the city, Dragon Race is a sought after by Finns...
Finland Ski Race
A must visit event considering the freezing temperatures that surround Helsinki in these winter...

Sasso
Sasso offers one of the best Italian 3 course meals in town. The Italian culture of enjoying food...
La Petite Maison
One of the more upscale and modern French restaurants in Helsinki, La Petite has delicious French...
Yume
Yume has introduced Helsinki to a new way of dining with exquisite flowers, a very sophisticated...
Restaurant Walhalla
This restaurant is atop a hill on the island of Suomenlinna in Helsinki. The place has a touch of...
Chez Dominique
One of the best restaurants in Helsinki in terms of food and décor is Chez Dominique. The place...
Havis
One of the largest restaurants in Helsinki is Havis. High ceiling and wooden panels add much beauty...

Fast Facts
•    Location: is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is in the southern part of the country in the region called Uusimaa/Nyland by the Baltic Sea. This strategic location enables it to have close ties with Sweden, Russia and Estonia.
•    Dialing codes: +358 – 9
•    Emergency: Police or ambulance: 112
•    Airport enquiry: Telephone: +358(0)982 771
                                  Phone: +358(0)2001 4636
•    Population: 584,420
•    Density: 2,735.28/km2
•    Language: the official languages are Finnish and Swedish. However, a good 85% of the people speak Finnish as their native language. Due to advancement in education and economics English is also spoken with fluency.
•    Total spread of city: 715.55 km2
•    Time zone: EET (UTC+2)
•    Annual rainfall: 637mm
•    Highest summer temperature: 23°C
•    Lowest...
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When To Go

When to go
Being one of the coldest regions in the world, Helsinki attracts more tourists during the summer season, when parks are decorated with blossoming flowers and the warm sun welcomes people out in the ...

Kids In Tow

Annantalo
Helsinki’s Cultural Office runs this special program for children to keep them entertained during ...
Kids and Teens- Finnish Opera
The National Opera runs special programs for children featuring exciting stories and documentaries ...
Linnanmäki Amusement Park
Covered in snow during the winter months, Linnanmaki is one of the largest amusement parks in ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
Helsinki is a safe city to be in, even at night time. Feel free to roam around the downtown area in the early hours of the morning as there ...