Helsinki, known as the Daughter of the Baltic, was founded in 1550 by
King Gustav Vasa as a trading town to compete with the Dannish city of
Reval; since then, the town has flourished into an international
metropolis all the while retaining its unique small town feel.
Although the city is considered to be the northernmost city of the
European Union, Helsinki can be reached from virtually any place in the
world. Here are some of the ways you can get to this metropolitan city.
Helsinki offers outstanding choices for accommodations. From inexpensive
to luxury hotels, you may select an ideal accommodation that suits your
needs and your budget. Note that Finland does not use official hotel
ratings, and the Helsinki City Tourist and Convention Bureau rate their
hotels.
Being a place where the east and west meet, Helsinki offers over a
thousand of restaurants serving food for all tastes. Helsinki’s cuisine
is influenced by western and eastern cultures. Here are some eats you
might want to try on your visit.
Helsinki is surrounded by sea. It is advised to visit the city during
the summer months, when the greeneries are present, the weather is
acceptable, and the interplay between the city and its surroundings is
best. Here are some of Helsinki’s attractions that you wouldn’t want to
miss on your visit.
Like many European cities, Helsinki offers a wide range of activities
that would make your stay enjoyable and memorable. Listed below are some
of the things you might want to try before leaving the city.
Helsinki offers one of the best and widest ranges of shopping
opportunities in Finland from designers to flea markets. Here are some
things you might want to get a hold of during your visit.
