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The white city by the sea

Eternal darkness, freezing cold and silent people. These are common clichés that circulate about life in Finland and its capital Helsinki…. In reality, the northernmost Venice fascinates with skillful simplicity, primordial nature and the magic of the sea, which lays literally at its feet. Join us on a voyage of discovery to the most beautiful churches in Northern Europe, to the unique island labyrinth just outside the city, sauna like real Finns and immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Helsinki. So, let’s go – or as the Finn would say “mennään!”

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  • Suomenlinna + Dom + Sibelius Park + Denkmal
  • Temppeliaukio Kirkko + Senatsplatz + Skywheel
  • Suomen Kansallisooppera + Yrjönkadun uimaalli
  • Parlament + Lasipalatsi + Hafen + Sparakoff
  • Olympiastadion + Musiikkitalo + Linnanmäki
  • Esplanade Park + Havis Amanda + Finlandia Halle
  • Vanha Kauppahalli + Uspenski Kathedrale
  • Kapelle des Schweigens + Ateneum + Nosturi
  • Alte Markthalle + Hakaniemi Markt + Tempera
  • Nationalmuseum + Aalto Haus + Konalan jäähalli
  • Korkeasaari Zoo + Kaisaniemi + Hauhonpark
  • Seurasaari Island + Töölonlahti + Linnavuorentie
  • Design Museum + Torikorttelit + Amos Rex
  • Seurasaari + Kaivopuisto-Park + Hietaniemi
  • Nationaloper + Hartwall Arena + Kiasma

Churches, art and culture in Finland's capital

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The moment you arrive in Helsinki your conception of the world will change. The sun shines from the blue sky, it is pleasantly warm and even the metropolitans are laid-back as you stroll in front of Helsinki's key landmark, the cathedral. Speaking of the cathedral, it is the ideal place to begin an exciting cultural trip, since the combination of light-flooded architecture and minimalist ornaments looks so different from the menacing cathedrals in our latitudes.
Also worth seeing is the Uspenski Cathedral, which is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe, as well as the Temppeliaukio Church, built directly into solid rock. Clearly more secular, but no less impressive, is a guided tour of the Finnish parliament.
As soon as you have left the parliament, make your way to the Ateneum, where you can find some of the most important Finnish art. Proof that Helsinki itself is a work of art, is best recognized from the viewing platform of the Olympic Stadium. The climb is worth it, as the view over the harbour and the fortress Suomenlinna is simply magnificent.

From aquariums to science

History lovers do not stop here, they also pay a visit to the largest sea fortress in Scandinavia. You can experience the history of today's UNESCO World Heritage Site while strolling between ancient wooden houses over the wave-beaten fortress walls and the extensive green areas. Animal lovers on the other hand, can visit the amusement park Linnanmäki and the neighboring Sealife Aquarium, where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of native and exotic marine life.
From the depths of the sea, the Science Museum in nearby Vantaa takes you up to the stars. In addition to numerous exciting thematic exhibitions on a wide range of topics, the most famous planetarium in Finland awaits you here.

Wellness temples and guerrilla saunas

After all the culture and adventures, it's time to relax. And what would be a better place to do so than in the most typical Finnish environment - the sauna? Fortunately, Helsinki has a number of outstanding wellness oases. Starting with the classic Finnish sauna to the sweaty rustic Sauna in the style of the 1920s, such as the "Kotiharjunsauna", there is a lot on offer here.
A true wellness tip is the "Löyly" sauna, which not only entices with a breathtaking panorama of the Baltic Sea, but also invites you to take a brave dip in the cool water after a sauna session. And if you like something more adventurous, you can visit the "Sompasauna". This guerrilla sauna is not much more than a small, heated wooden hut, but promises a sauna adventure of a special kind

Finnish Nightlife

Now deeply relaxed and fully replenished, immerse yourself in the notorious nightlife of Helsinki. Once the sun goes down, just follow the streams of young Finns who will guide you to the best bars and clubs in the city center. Those who want to dance the nights away until the closing time of 4 o'clock, should head to trendy clubs like the "Kaarle XII", the "Punavuoren Soho" or the "Den Kungliga Klubben".
But even those who like it a little bit quieter can get their money's worth in the countless live music bars. Quiet, however, should be relative, because in a country with the world's most heavy metal bands per 100,000 inhabitants, it can get pretty loud. The "Moskova Bar" is a very special experience with regard to Finnish ‘Ostalgie’. Do not be surprised, lousy service is just as much a part of the gastronomy concept as Soviet music, frilly curtains and Russian vodka. Speaking of vodka, if you want to feel like a local, drink "snapsi". So it's a good thing that the Finnish word for Prost ("kippis") is borrowed from German and derives from "kipp es" [German for “tilt it”].

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