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Welcoming the New Year along the length and breadth of the city, the eve of 31st December is marked by all night partying till the countdown begins. The entire city is covered in snow and New Year decorations and midnight fireworks at Senate Square light up the town in majestic beauty.
Welcoming the New Year along the length and breadth of the city, the eve of 31st December is marked by all night partying till the countdown begins. The entire city is covered in snow and New Year decorations and midnight fireworks at Senate Square light up the town in majestic beauty.
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helsinkiAn extravagant display of fashion items and accessories by Finish designers, this event is held throughout the month of January and is a true depiction of the modern city that Helsinki has come to be. It attracts visitors from all over Finland and Europe.
helsinkiThis fair is one of a kind. It is a broad exhibition of the services provided by travel operators and airlines to and from Finland. It attracts some of the most prestigious tour guides and airline companies from all around the world. It is held in the Helsinki Fair Center and visitors can come throughout January to see the exhibition.
helsinkiHeld from Jan 25 to Jan 30, this festival showcases all the best Finnish and International documentaries of the year. Held in the Affecto Academy, the festival includes a presentation of documentaries, seminars, lectures and even workshops which are conducted to promote the intricate art of film and documentary making.
helsinkiFeaturing all sorts of vehicles, from the most modern to the most conventional, the Caravan Fair is a major attraction in Helsinki. It is held at the Helsinki Fair Centre throughout January and visitors are welcomed anytime during the day. Apart from caravans, a variety of camping equipment is also displayed.
helsinkiThis exhibition is pure beauty for bike lovers who get to see all sorts of bike models, from vintage and modern collections. This exhibition is one of the most visited and visitors come from far and wide to ogle at the Harleys and Triumphs!
helsinkiA must visit event considering the freezing temperatures that surround Helsinki in these winter months. People come in thousands to participate as well as be a part of the audience to see skiers. This marathon has become more of a carnival over the years and is held in Lathi, a few miles off Helsinki and can be reached by train.
helsinkiThe first folk event of the season, Flamenco is a festival rich with Finnish history and folk culture. The central form of entertainment is the dance performances which depict different folks and backgrounds. The same festival also caters to children during specific times and has the same proceedings related to dance and music.
helsinkiThe Chinese New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Helsinki. The theme of the event is extracted from pure Chinese heritage and all the décor, food, apparel and entertainment is organized the Chinese way! The food, live music and the skits performed are big attractions for the Finnish in these cold winter months.
helsinkiThis yearly tradition is a parade held by Finnish upper secondary school students to celebrate the spring of their final day of school before the exams start. Tourists will certainly enjoy the enthusiasm of the students as they shout out slogans, throw out candy and dress up to celebrate the end of their school days.
helsinkiAn extravagant food festival, Gastro offers all kinds of Finnish food varying from traditional to contemporary dishes prepared by experts in the field. Catering companies also get a chance to exhibit their services and get business during this mouth watering food festival. The Gastro Festival allows all tourists visiting during mid march a chance to try exquisite Finnish delicacies.
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helsinkiHelsinki’s Cultural Office runs this special program for children to keep them entertained during their holidays. Annantalo is an art center that is filled with children learning basic art techniques, attending small exhibitions, workshops and dance performances.
helsinkiThis is part of the Helsinki City Museum that holds exhibitions with and for children. To keep them engaged, the Museum holds exhibitions under attractive names like Guinea Pig, where children are told about the animals found in Helsinki. There are colorful displays of cows and fish and children are allowed to have sensory experiences as well, for example they are taught and shown how to milk a cow.
helsinkiThe National Opera runs special programs for children featuring exciting stories and documentaries to promote learning and creativity.
helsinkiLocated on the Korkeasaari Island, Helsinki Zoo is the biggest attraction for children in Finland. The Zoo covers hundreds of acres of land and has a collection of animals and birds. Children love looking at the animals while they feed them and marvel at their size and colors! Many engaging activities have also been developed for kids in the Sea Life section of the Zoo such as having your child’s birthday celebrated there!
helsinkiEsplanadi Park is located right in the center of Helsinki with lush green lawns that are crowded by both locals and tourists in the summer months. The park also offers a picnic place for people to get together and spend the day out with friends and family.
helsinkiSenate Square is the most popular destination within Helsinki. It was built by a famous Russian architect, Carl Ludvig Engel(1778-1840). Today the Senate Square houses concerts, events and a site seeing tour. The Square occupies a huge area and has a number of monuments and important buildings located on all four sides.
helsinkiThis Museum has all the contemporary work of Finnish artists and those from neighboring countries. The place also hosts various exhibitions around the year to entertain tourists and to display the cultural and historic side of Finland. The museum building itself is a work of art and is worth a visit on your trip to Helsinki. Entrance fee for adults is 7 Euros while for students it is 5 Euros. Visitors under 18 are admitted free of charge and the first Wednesday of each month is free for all from 5pm to 8 pm! Opening times: Tuesday 10am to 5pm; Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 8 30pm; Monday closed. Address: Mannerheiminaukio 2, Phone: +358 9 1733 6501
helsinkiThis complex is a cultural center located in the Kammpi area of the city center. The place houses a lot of shops, a multi Cineplex called ‘Finkino’, an Art Museum, Tennis Palace and the Museum of Cultures. Tennispalatsi has had a rich history in the sports arena as well. Back in 1938 it was constructed as a center for the Olympic Games held in 1940 and later was the ground for a few basketball games in the 1952 Olympics.
helsinkiRich art is depicted in every alley way and intersection of Helsinki. The Three Smiths Statue is a famous sculpture carved by Felix Nylund at the intersection of the two most famous streets of Helsinki, Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie. The statue was attacked in the war in 1944 and damaged areas are still visible. Within the city, The Three Smiths is a popular meeting place for people.
helsinkiSituated along the Mannerheim Street in the heart of Helsinki is this statue of the great Finnish Military leader, Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim. The statue is a very famous cultural landmark for Helsinkians.
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helsinkiSasso offers one of the best Italian 3 course meals in town. The Italian culture of enjoying food and wine while chit chatting is evident here at Sasso, so if you’re looking for a quiet evening this is not the place to be. The chef holds back nothing in perfecting the order you place. The wine collection is also one of the best in Helsinki so make sure you order one for starters or the main courseYou will certainly leave with good Italian memories once you visit Sasso!
helsinkiOne of the more upscale and modern French restaurants in Helsinki, La Petite has delicious French food and the way it’s presented makes it even more mouth watering. The chefs and staff are highly trained in making customers feel welcome. The restaurant has the best collection of wines that will leave you wanting more!
helsinkiYume has introduced Helsinki to a new way of dining with exquisite flowers, a very sophisticated dining hall and an elaborate wine and steak list. Just sitting in the restaurant makes you feel peaceful and close to nature. Japanese food is served at its best at Yume with a choice of tailoring your own appetizers and main courses by selecting which spices and herbs you prefer. The Japanese culture of ‘mix and match’ is highly promoted and diners are encouraged to create their own meals.
helsinkiThis restaurant is atop a hill on the island of Suomenlinna in Helsinki. The place has a touch of elegance and class amidst the fortified island that has had a dark past. Walhalla has a lot of Finnish specialties to serve. Needless to say the best quality ingredients are used and food is prepared to perfection. Among the most famous dishes are salmon soup, reindeer, lamb and grilled duck.
helsinkiOne of the best restaurants in Helsinki in terms of food and décor is Chez Dominique. The place offers excellent French food prepared by the world renowned chef Hans Välimäki. Such specialties include Duck confit, Smoked Tuna, Roasted Turbot and lobster. Inside, the décor and placement of tables is sophisticatedly done. Reservations are a must as there is little competition for Chez Dominique and so there is usually a full house on weekends. Cuisine: French Address: Richardinkatu 4, Helsinki Phone: 09/612-73-93
helsinkiOne of the largest restaurants in Helsinki is Havis. High ceiling and wooden panels add much beauty to the dining hall; it is tough to decide between having your meal in the hall or the spacious airy terrace. Havis prides itself for the use of fresh sea food that is prepared to perfection. Reservations are a must. For further details visit the URL below.
helsinkiThe setting of G.W.Sundmans is one of elegance with 19th century Finnish paintings lined on the walls and a mansion like look that is set beautifully overlooking the harbor. The best quality ingredients are used to prepare food that is finger licking good and people keep coming back to enjoy Chef Jarmo Vähä-Savo’s famous cuisine. Specialties include fried Sweetbreads; sugar cured salmon and apple pie.
helsinkiOne of the posh dine-ins in Helsinki, Gallery restaurant is situated on the Katajanokka Island and is visited mostly by prestigious people. The restaurant is very charming and has a white and brown décor which oozes class. Specialties include sautéed white fish, lamb and grilled rabbit.
helsinkiArguably the only Lebanese restaurant in Helsinki, Farouge has the best home made “baklava” in Finland. The dishes offered are exquisite and are made from rare herbs and spices that are hardly used in Western foods. Apart from food, Farouge offers excellent customer service. The staff is friendly and well trained and can make menu recommendations based on your preferred tastes. Main course meals may vary from 20 to 38 euro.
helsinkiA very casual place where the chef himself serves the dishes, Cella was opened in 1969 as a traditional Finnish restaurant that would offer spicy dishes at a price of around 10 to 20 Euros in the Kallio district. There is also a summer terrace that is filled up during summer months and reservations may be required. The environment inside is cozy yet a bit noisy as the place is not all that big. A fine collection of wines can also be found at the bar.