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About the City (Clicking on red colored text will link to more info or videos or official sites)
The Center
In Helsinki downtown is just called the center. Stretching along Aleksanterinkatu, the city’s main commercial street, to Senate Square, this district is home to the enormous Stockmann department store, the city’s main railway station, and the Ateneum Art Museum. It's filled with shops and department stores and also office buildings. It has significant cathedrals and squares. The section south of Esplanadi is one of the wealthiest in the capital, lined with embassies and elegant houses, rising into Kaivopuisto Park. |
The Islands
The Islands Helsinki also includes several islands, some of which are known as "tourist islands," including Korkeasaari, site of the Helsinki Zoo. The main islands are linked by convenient ferries and water taxis. The numerous small islands close by make the city very attractive when approached by boat. Called the "fortress of Finland" and the "Gibraltar of the North," Suomenlinna consists of five main islands, all interconnected, and is the site of many museums. Try the 2-hour Helsinki by sea sight-seeing. |
Metropolitan Area
Helsinki together with two neighboring cities, Espoo and Vantaa, are considered the Helsinki metropolitan area. Vantaa is North of Helsinki, and the Helsinki International Airport is located in Vantaa, some 35 min. drive from Helsinki centre. Espoo is more of a residential area with also lovely country-side setting e.g. in Nuuksio national park. Many workers in Helsinki treat Espoo as a bedroom suburb, it's 2nd largest city of Finland, with a population of 220,000 and a recent expansion of its museum scene. |
The Design District
The Design District comprises some 50 home decoration and gift shops, 50 fashion shops and boutiques, jewellery and antique shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes to suit all preferences as well as two leading museums in the field of design, Design Museum & Museum of Finnish Architecture. Regular guided walking tours organised in summertime. Walk down Korkeavuorenkatu to Vuorimiehenpuistikko Park and pass many attractive restaurants, grocer's shops and home decoration boutiques. Home to some 200 design shops, etc. |
Temppeliaukio Church
In the late '60s, architects (and brothers) Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen came up with the design for this quietly inspirational landmark, a bowl hewn from the bedrock of a hill just north of the town center and covered with skylights and a copper dome.Located in Lutherinkatu. |
Tuomiokirkko
Helsinki Cathedral a.k.a. the Lutheran Cathedral (1852) gleams like a white beacon over Senate Square. Though the decoration inside is minimal, its exterior often serves as backdrop for celebrations such as New Year’s. It was also known as St Nicholas' Church until independence. |
Uspenski Cathedral
Sitting at the crossroads of Russia and Western Europe, it’s only natural that Helsinki has a Russian Orthodox cathedral dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, topped with classic onion domes. Inside, look for the wall of icons. Set upon a hillside on Katajanokka. |
St. John's Church
A Lutheran church designed by the Swedish architect Adolf Melander in the Gothic Revival style. It is the largest stone church in Finland by seating capacity. Situated in the Ullanlinna district of Helsinki. The twin towers are 74 metres in height, and the church seats 2,600 people. |
Parliament Building
The Eduskuntatalo almost resembles a classical Greek temple, due to its many grand columns and steps. This listed building is where the Parliament of Finland regularly meets and was built in the 1920s. Particularly impressive is the Hall of State and the Session Hall, while visitors may also be interested to observe the parliament from the public balcony area, when it convenes each Tuesday and Friday. |
Presidential Palace
Regularly used by Finland's president, the Presidentinlinna is a major landmark in central Helsinki and is hard to miss. Standing alongside the Market Square, the Presidentinlinna was built in 1818 and just 20 years later became owned by the state. Many grand state functions often take place within the palace walls, while guided tours allow tourists to glimpse at the grandeur and immense scale inside. |
City Hall
Dominating much of the central Market Square with its imposing architecture, Helsinki Town Hall (Kaupungintalo) features a pale blue façade and was originally used as a rather grand hotel in the 1830s. However, in the early 20th century it became the city's magnificent town hall. Various seasonal events and exhibitions regularly take place here, so marvel from the outside and bring your camera. |
Helsinki Trams
Helsinki's tram network is one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world. The green or green-yellow trams are an essential part of the Helsinki city. For over a century trams have moved through the streets of Helsinki. Helsinki's oldest tram depot (1900) houses the Tram Museum. A ride in an open air vintage tram is actually lot of fun and the ride takes about 20 minutes. The open air trailer is from 1919. |
Temppeliaukion Kirkko
A controversial landmark with striking modern architecture, the Temppeliaukion Kirkko features an enormous concave roof and regularly hosts some of the city's biggest concerts. Each year more than half a million people visit the Temppeliaukion Kirkko and enjoy its exceptional acoustics. |
Enso Building
Controversial landmark, due to its modern and daring cube-like appearance and gleaming marble exterior. Located in the Katajanokka area of central Helsinki and contrasts greatly with the nearby Cathedral and its traditional architecture. Used as an office block by the Stora Enso, |
Railway Station
Rautatieasema station is likely to be one of the first buildings that you encounter when you arrive in Helsinki. Built almost 100 years ago, the Rautatieasema resembles a palace in appearance, and features a large arched entrance and huge clock tower, with distinctive green copper roof. |
Senate Building
Valtioneuvoston Linna lies close to the cathedral and presides over Senate Square. Built almost 200 years ago, the architecture is instantly recognisable, facade is predominantly yellow, with white columns and windows. Now used by the Finnish government and prime minister. |
Art & Art Galleries
The turn of the 19th and 20th centuries is considered the Golden Age of Finnish and Helsinki art. It was then that Finnish visual arts experienced an unparalleled rise. Helsinki has an active and diverse art life. Art lovers are spoiled for choice, and the fine arts can be admired at a large number of high-quality museums and other galleries. Helsinki is a paradise town for more than 70 art gallery, exhibitions are constantly changing, presenting fresh Finnish and international art. |
Architecture Attractions
Helsinki lets you take a fascinating journey through the centuries. The city’s architecture is typified by Nordic minimalism and refinement. Modernism, functionalism and the largest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings in Northern Europe make Helsinki a major city of architecture. The city centre, especially around Senate Square, forms a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture. The latest architectural trends are represented by the High Tech Center in the Ruoholahti district. |
Maritime Attractions
Helsinki’s proximity to the sea offers an endless number of opportunities in summer and winter alike. Helsinki’s shoreline is adorned by around 100 kilometres of coast and over 300 islands. Sightseeing cruises let you discover Helsinki’s beautiful archipelago. You can even enjoy a seafood lunch or romantic dinner onboard. Sightseeing ferries depart from the Market Square throughout the summer. The islands off the southern coast of Helsinki house a number of restaurants. |
Design Attractions
Finnish design has enjoyed an excellent international reputation for decades. Helsinki is an ideal city for purchasing designer goods and discovering fresh designer culture. Helsinki is the world design capital in 2012. Design Forum Finland in the centre of Helsinki’s Design District promotes the latest trends in Finnish design. The Design Forum Shop sells Finnish designer products, from classic names to new discoveries and unique objects. |
Dance Theatre Rollo
One of the oldest Finnish dance theatres, Rollo’s performances take broad advantage of the means of dramatic expression: movement and choreography, inventive ways of producing sound, rhythm and live music and playing “anti-instruments”. Rollo’s repertoire includes several performances directed for different age-groups. There are things to see and experience for children, and elders alike. |
Stadium Tower
The Olympic Games were held in 1952 in Helsinki. Today The Olympic Tower & the 72 metere high Stadium Tower are popular attractions. Experience an astonishing view of Helsinki by taking a lift to the top of the tower. Located in Töölö, the Stadium is also home to the Sports Museum of Finland. Stadion Hostel is located at the Stadium. This is the best place to see the urban landscape and all of central Helsinki. |
Hevosenkenkä Toy Museum
Toys, yesterday´s favourites, attic treasures, exhibitions, memories…Dedicated to the culture of games and play, Finnish Toy Museum presents toys and play situations from the early 20th century to the present day. History and Finnish toys and special exhibitions. Also featured is Löylymäki Station, the winner of several international miniature railway competitions. Welcome to a museum for the entire family! |
Theatre Museum
In the Theatre Museum the exhibitions "Might and magic", "Arkadia theatre" and "The attic of the theatre" offer an excursion into the history of the Finnish theatre, the magic world of drama. Temporary exhibitions on themes and subjects tying in with the permanent displays. Backstage, you can play the lead if you want. You can try things yourself, see how things work, and experience the thrill and joy of performing. |
Design Museum
It illustrates the development of industrial art, artistic handicraft and industrial design from the second half of the 19th century to the present day. Classics of the Finnish design. Interesting special exhibitions. The permanent exhibition of the museum is supported by temporary Finnish and international thematic exhibitions on historical and contemporary design. The building from 1894 offers beautiful surroundings for all events which get additional value from the exhibitions. |
Kiasma Art Museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma breaks the boundaries of traditional art museums and follows the latest trends. The collections include Finnish and foreign art, particularly from the Nordic and Baltic countries and Russia from 1960s onwards. Special exhibitions and related happenings. The Kiasma Theatre's programme includes drama, dance, performance, music, multimedia, film and video art & seminars, lectures and public discussions. Kiasma is a part of the Finnish National Gallery. |
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
The Seurasaari Open-Air Museum provides an insight into Finnish housing in days gone by and Finnish folk tradition. The buildings and interiors transferred to the Museum from the Finnish provinces reflect the life of crofters, peasants and gentry from the 18th to the 20th century. Guides in national costumes lead visitors back to the cottages and salons of former times during the summer season 15.6. - 15.8. The guided tour begins from the ticket kiosk daily, At, 1500 hours in English. |
Museum of Natural History
The Finnish Museum of Natural History’s exhibitions show the diversity of nature. The exhibition that tells about the Finnish nature takes the visitor from the summery archipelago to the wintry Lapland with its mountains. The ”History of Life” exhibition presents the course of the evolution from the Big Bang to dinosaurs and larger mammals of the Ice Age. ”World Nature” the visitor is taken on an exploration excursion that begins from the polar areas and ends in the tropical warmth. |
Helsinki City Winter Garden
Includes 200+ plant species, Find room high palm trees, Norfolk pines, camelias. The carps are the childrens' favourites. In the cactus room you'll find all kinds of cactuses. In Christmas time the Christmas flowers bloom and during easter tulips and Easter lilys flourish. The yellow baby chickens during Easter are a popular sight too. Outside is the rosegarden where the roses bloom in summer and autumn. |
Kamppi Chapel of Silence
Situated on the busy Narinkka square, offers a space of retreat and encounter daily from early morning until late in the evening. Representing a fine example of innovative timber architecture, the design of the chapel has already been recognised: it was awarded with the Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award 2010. The chapel is part of the World Design Helsinki 2012 programme. |
Scandic Marina
Scandic Marina Congress Center is a unique congress center located right in the heart of the city. Its waterfront location, only a short walk from Helsinki centre, makes Marina Congress Center an incomparable venue for conference and gala events. The magnificent sea view towards the Helsinki archipelago creates extra value throughout the year. The rstaurant ofers excellent international cuisine and is famed for it's service. |
Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
A very beautiful municipal pool, built in a classical roman bath deco style with curtained booths for privacy on the upper floor and a café for post-sauna beer. Swimming here is clothing optional, Mon/Wed/Fri is for ladies, Tue/Thu/Sat is for gents. Common to see more naked bodies than bathing suits. Oldest pool in the entire Nordic region. This very popular place is located at Yrjönkatu. |
Helsinki Zoo
Helsinki Zoo, known as "Korkeasaari" among finns, is one of the oldest zoos in the world (founded in 1889). In Helsinki Zoo you'll meet animals from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest. Approximately 200 different animal species reside in the Zoo, and there are almost a 1000 different plant species. Protecting endangered species is a heartfelt matter for the zoo. Part of network working to preserve. The rhino sign will take you to the animals that belong to the zoos' shared protection programme. |
Heureka Science Centre
The Finnish Science Centre, is a hands-on exhibition and action centre. Astronomical movies and science programmes are shown in the Vattenfall Planetarium. Theme exhibitions: Ships and the Sea, Speed - Science in motion, Move and Play. Science Park Galilei is open every year May-September. Heureka planetarium is one of the most modern digital planetariums in Europe. The shows are mainly animated planetarium films based on new technologies. |
Linnanmäki Amusement Park
Linnanmäki has entertained families since 1950. The amusement park has an enormous selection of fun rides, from ultra scary to more easy-going. The special wooden rollercoaster is over 50-years-old and remains the most popular ride. Linnanmäki also has many arcade halls with the latest games as well as an outdoor stage presenting entertaining performances. Ice Pearl winter event in February, Carnival of Light in October and Christmas Event in December. |
Sea Life Helsinki
Voyage from oceans to Arctic Sea. Discover strange and fascinating underwater worlds, home to crabs and starfish as well as sharks and rays. Visitors can step inside the ocean tank through a transparent tunnel. Presents many endangered species, part of the pan-European Sea Life network, whose aim is to enlighten visitors about the need for protecting the sea environment and the biggest threats, such as pollution and over fishing. New 2012: Jellyfish Discovery. Access for wheelchairs. |
Ice Park
Helsinki Ice Park at the Railway Station Square is a perfect way to enjoy Finnish winter in an urban way. It makes it easy to enjoy skating or simply a cup of coffee in the café while watching the others skate. The Ice Park offers its visitors entertaining and instructive programs every day including regular skating lessons by licensed instructors. Skates are available for rent, ice hockey sticks are not allowed. The Park also hosts events, from live music to special performances. |
Domestic Animal Zoo
At Fallkulla you can get a taste of rural life in the middle of the city. You can see traditional farm animals: sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, hens, ducks, rabbits, cats and horses and help take care of them. Fallkulla Domestic Animal Farm is the only municipally owned youth centre in Finland where young people can take part in practical work with livestock. Fallkulla is a popular destination for excursions. All in all, Fallkulla attracts over 40,000 visitors each year. |
Serena Water Park
The Serena Water Park is a great place for the entire family to enjoy the tropical warmth year-round, with terraced pools, massaging whirlpools, waterslides and a unique sauna section carved from the bedrock. Black Hole pipeslide, featuring sound and light effects. Outdoors there are carpet slides, rapids, a "Salt Sea", pipeslides and liana tower. It is the largest tropical amusement park in Scandinavia. Bubble pools, indoor and outdoor waterslides, toboggans. |
Cirque du Soleil
Although Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian entertainment company based in Montreal, its various shows and performances are held all over the world. Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour Opens on November 05, 2012. Alegría Opens on March 13, 2013. With an energetic and astonishing set of acrobatic performers, the arrival of the new, Michael Jackson inspired show by Cirque du Soleil means that fans of physical theatre and the arts are likely to be queueing up around the block. |
Artek
Alvar Aalto, grandfather of Finnish design, founded this company in 1935, and it still sets the standard. One of his earliest works, the classic three-legged wooden stool called 60, still manages to command respect and feel contemporary after over seven decades. The line has expanded to include lots of other furniture items, lighting, and more. |
Stockmann
This giant department store at the crossroads of town was where Soviet citizens with exit visas got their first taste of western commercialism. It remains a focal point for its world-class selection, setting (a bit of a throwback to the Iron Curtain era), and occasional special events and concerts in the central atrium. |
Itäkeskus
The largest shopping mall in the Nordic countries with some 240 shops. Comes with an unexpected African and Middle Eastern vibe due to the high number of immigrants residing in the nearby neighbourhoods, who spend free time there with friends and family. Metro: Itäkeskus, about 16 minutes from the center. |
Hietalahti Flea Market
The most popular flea market in Helsinki. Open year round, but busiest from May to August with unique finds, from old costumes worn by local actors to high-quality Finnish design.. Also the Valtteri Flea Market is quite popular among locals, housed in historic redbrick buildings in the Vallila district |
Arctic Icebar
Not cold enough outside? Chill out, literally, at this intimate bar with ice walls near the main train station. The bar is literally carved out of ice including tables and bar. Staff will lend you a parka and your admission fee includes one drink (we suggest vodka, frozen, naturally). Artic Icebar is located at Yliopistonkatu. |
Ateljee Bar
Head to the top of the Hotel Torni for a brew with a view at Ateljee (pronounced like the French atelier). The look is industrial/Art Deco greenhouse, and a balcony allows smokers, lovers, and stargazers to peer across the city. It’s dramatic at sunset, naturally, or after the lights go down. Located at Kalevankatu. |
DTM Club
Don't Tell Mama is a large gay & lesbian venue offers one-stop shopping: bar, dance floor, drag shows, even an afternoon café, in the Design District. Gay and lesbian visitors: even if you end up at one of the half-dozen or so other gay venues around town, you’ll probably pass through here. Located at Iso Roobertinkatu. |
The Circus Nightclub
A massive nightclub in the very heart of Helsinki city. This massive club resides on two floors. There are several bars on both floors and a so called “mini Casino” with various table games from roulette to poker. There is a huge round dance floor in the first floor. The 2nd floor is relaxing lounge with lounge chairs and sofas as well VIP areas. |
Klaus K
Founded and run by Marc and Mia Skvorc, each of the hotel's 137 rooms reflects one of Finland's national Kalevala epic's emotional themes, such as mysticism, passion, desire, or even envy. Downstairs there's a nightclub and bar that's open until 3am at the weekend, as well as three restaurants, each an asset to the city. |
Hotel Fabian
A newer addition to the boutique hotel scene is Hotel Fabian, a stylish 58-room establishment right next to the Design District and a short walk from the Market Square. An elegant, continental-style boutique hotel with a unique atmosphere, offers a charming setting for a relaxing city break or even a longer stay. |
Best Western
Look beyond the Best Western branding and this revamped 19th-century prison in Helsinki is a sleek property. It opened as a hotel in 2007. Most of the rooms have been created from two or three cells; three junior suites have private saunas. This atmospheric hotel is found on Katajanokka Island in central Helsinki. |
Hotel Glo
The signature material of the Hotel Glo is chocolate-brown leather of the same shade and finish as a piece of Louis Vuitton luggage. This 144-room property appeals to well-heeled visitors who want convenience and comfort without opulence. Bedrooms spacious. Restaurant Carlito's specialises in Italian fare. |
Muru Pops Down Restaurant
A pop-up restaurant that literally takes place underground: 262 feet underground, to be exact. An offshoot of restaurant Muru. The dinner takes place in the Tytyri Mine Museum, and diners are given helmets as they navigate the mines to the restaurant. |
Demo Restaurant
This one-starred Michelin star joint in the design district has a youthful, downtown feel and an ever-changing four-course menu (open-faced artichoke ravioli, or pork knuckle with foie gras and jasmine tea reduction). Located at Uudenmaankatu. |
Savoy
Arrive in ArtDeco elevators at Savoy’s glass-walled penthouse with furniture by design demigod Mr.s & Mrs. Alvar Aalto. Views across the city center while dining on Baltic herring and a seasonal menu of Finnish main courses. Located at Eteläesplanadi. |
Lasipalatsi
The Glass Palace, a mid-century design, showplace for the “Helsinki menu,” served by formally dressed staff who wear gloves to serve hot plates: think artichoke soup, grilled elk, or, for dessert, a pancake of Lappish cheese. Located at Mannerheimintie. |
NOMO Jeans Experience
NOMO makes computer-assisted made-to-measure jeans. Come to shop in Helsinki, and choose the cut, color, effects and numerous details. You can tune your jeans almost endlessly by yourself or with the able assistance of our denimologists. The price is always 169€. Then we take your precise measurements with our 3D body scanner. All jeans are individually hand-made to your measurements, carefully inspected, and then delivered to location specified by you within a month and a half. |
Left Shoe Co. Experience
Step on a high tech gadget that measures your foot and then choose what sort of shoe you would like to wear. The total appearance and character of a shoe can be personalized for you by selecting subtle details such as choice of calf, suede, grain leather, colour, width of instep and welt or thickness and material of sole. Get the tailored shoe sent home by post. Only mens shoes. Prices start at around 200 euros depending on the kind of material used. Shoes shipped to your office or home address within 7 weeks. |
Beers on wheels
It may sound strange, or perhaps just a good idea. The SpåraKOFF Bar Tram is a bright red tram converted into a pub on wheels. The tram runs during the summer only from Wednesday to Saturday, once an hour from 2PM-9PM, along a route roughly paralleling the northern half of the 3T line, with stops at Railway Square, Linnanmäki Park, Opera House, Aleksanterinkatu and Market Square from the train station. The tour lasts about 40 minutes. The price €7 does not include any drinks. |
Restaurant for One Day
Four times a year, Finland throws what they call “Restaurant Day.” Anybody who wants to can open a one-day, pop-up restaurant, inspections, permits be damned. Originating in Helsinki, the first restaurant day drew 40 takers who created restaurants, cafes and bars that, like Brigadoon, disappeared the next day. This year, 677 "restaurants" have signed up. It might be in their own home, office, park or waterside jetties where Finns wash their rugs. They can also serve whatever they want. |
Popular side trips (Clicking on red colored text will link to more info or videos or official sites)
Lapland Region
Lapland is known for winter vacations and Ice Hotels. Riverboat Cruise, Reindeer Farm Tour, Arctic Journey Highlights Tour or even a Lapland Fishing Tour besides Snowmobile Safari with Reindeer Rides is popular too. Ice fishing is very interesting, and very cold experience.Take a riverboat to go to a local craft workshop inside a log home. Did you know there's a guided tour of Santa Clause's origin, in the Lapland region of Finland? The Santa Claus Family Safari is a popular 5-hour guided tour available in English. |
Porvoo
Porvoo is a scenic small town 50 kilometers east of Helsinki, Finland. One of the most popular day trips from Helsinki, its picturesque city center of wooden houses is a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site. he town is famed for its many wooden buildings, picturesquely perched by the Porvoo River. The Cathedral, Doll & Toy Museum, and City Museum are quite popular attractions. Kayaking and canoeing on the Porvoo River and in the nearby island is a popular summer pastime |
Espoo
Espoo is located next to the capital Helsinki, only 30 minutes drive from the international airport. It is the second largest city in Finland. Go trekking in the wilderness, marvel at modern Finnish art, feast on food and hear stories about the colorful life of the spirit smugglers in 1930's. Many of the companies operating in the tourism sector in Espoo have been pacemakers in sustainable travel. Scandic Espoo is the all time second tourism sector company in Finland to get the Nordic Eco Label in 2004. |
Turku
The oldest of all Finland's cities, Turku was actually once the Finnish capital, although is now actually the country's fifth-largest city. Although very few medieval attractions remain in Turku, the city has successfully managed to retain a strong historical character and various archaeological exhibits are to be found within its museums. Turku's summer months are especially lively and this is a great time to visit the city, when crowds tend to naturally congregate around the banks of the River Aurajoki (Aura). |
Suomenlinna Fortress
One of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, popular attraction. Included in Unesco’s World Heritage List as a unique monument to European military architecture. An important part of any visit to Suomenlinna is a good meal or a welcome break at one of the cafés. The fortress has a selection of restaurants and charming cafés. It also contains the Suomenlinna Museum exhibition. Best explored on foot, the Visitor Centre starting point for the walking tours, available in English also. |
Harakka Island
The Harakka ("Magpie") island is located off the coast of Helsinki where the peninsula of Helsinki reaches far to the bosom of the baltic sea. There are buildings from both the periods of Russian and Finnish armies. The Nature Centre facilities include, among others, barracs built by the Russians in 1908. Gardens, old enbankments, rocky fields, seashore meadows and little marshes provide a variety of habitats that allow biodiversity incomparable in the Helsinki archipelago. |
Seurasaari Island
Seurasaari is an island. But not just any island - it's Helsinki's museum island, one of the biggest attractions in Helsinki. The open-air museum Seurasaari shows Finnish traditions and buildings from the 1700s to the 1900s and offers visitors workshops and events for the whole family in summer. Seurasaari is also the location for annual celebrations like Christmas, Easter and Midsummer's Eve in summer. Juhannus or Midsummer Festival held yearly between Jun 19 and Jun 25. |
Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia's lies only 70 km from Helsinki on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. At the historical and medieval heart of the city is the hill of Toompea, covered in cobbled streets and filled with medieval houses and alleyways. Around the city wall is a series of well-maintained green parks, great for strolling. Of course, Tallinn is so much more than green spaces, palaces, beaches and beer glasses, but you’ll have to find that out for yourself. The Old Town of Tallinn is very comfortably covered on foot. |
Copenhagen, Denmark
Boasting stunning modern architecture, world-class restaurants and cutting edge design, Copenhagen has much to offer visitors. Canals, lakes and the sea form a backdrop and are a reminder of the city's heritage as a major Baltic port. The city is one of Europe's oldest capitals with a royal touch, the monarchy in Denmark is the oldest in the world! Copenhagen is clean, safe and ridiculously easy to get to know, the locals all speak superb English and they have an excellent transport system. |
Oslo, Norway
Fantastic nightlife attractions in the capital of Norway. Unique position between a fjord and the hills. The fjord’s 40 islands are great for recreation, and many of them can be reached by ferry. Oslo as a winter destination has traditionally been associated with ski jumping in Holmenkollen. Be active and rent a canoe in the Nordmarka forest, visit the animals at Bogstad Gård, dive from 10 meters at Frognerbadet public bath, or take a ride or twenty on the rollercoasters of Tusenfryd Amusement Park. |
Stockholm, Sweden
A vibrant, modern city, famous for producing sleek designs, edgy fashion and world-class nightclubs. Sweden's capital city spreads out over 14 islands connected by 57 bridges in Lake Mälaren, looking out to the Baltic Sea. With its 750 year history and rich cultural life, Stockholm offers a wide selection of world-class museums and attractions. The green island of Djurgården is home to some of the city's most popular attractions. There are many different sightseeing tours to choose from. |
Faroe Islands
An adorable Nordic nation where the Norse gods and their Eddas originated. Situated in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic, the Faroe Islands lie northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. The archipelago is composed of 18 islands covering 1399 km2 and is 113 km long and 75 km wide, roughly in the shape of an arrowhead. National Geographic Traveler has voted the Faroe Islands the best islands destination in the world. Don't forget Binoculars and sunglasses. |