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Helsinki Travel

Travel to Helsinki, the capital of Finland and what a place to be. It’s the place where you can meet Santa Claus and visit the Lapland. In fact The Lonely Planet has rated Travel to Helsinki as one of the 10 hottest destinations to visit this year.

There is a lot to do in Helsinki. It has a mix of the modern and the old. There are many Helsinki tourist attractions. There are many conducted tours which show the Helsinki tourist attractions around the city and have English speaking guides.

Helsinki travel should include the Art Museums. The Ateneum Art Museum houses the collections of art from Finland from the 17th century while the more contemporary Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma has the more recent artworks from Finland and around the world from 1960’s onwards.

Museums are a major part of Helsinki tourist attractions. If you travel to Helsinki, do not forget to make a tip to one of these interesting places, especially if you are a person who loves history and art, then sightseeing should be an integral part of Helsinki travel.

Travel to Helsinki

Even Children will find their Helsinki travel lots of fun. Helsinki travel guide lists Linnanmaki Amusement Park. It opened in 1950 has a great selection of rides and games.

Its wooden roller coaster has been in operation since 1950. Helsinki travel guide lists the oldest zoos in the world. Korkeasaari Zoo set up in 1889 has more than 200 species of animals which are on display. Please check the timings for visit these places.

The old parts of Helsinki are as beautiful as the young. Suomenlinna Maritime fortress is open through the year and was founded in 1748.

One of the greatest examples of neoclassical architecture is the Senate Square which was completed in 1852; it celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2002.

The Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral is the largest Orthodox Church in Western Europe. It was completed in 1868 and is located in the Katajonokka district of Helsinki.

Helsinki Travel

 
     
     
     

Helsinki is also known for its shopping arcades and malls. Stockmann and Sokos are the biggest departmental stores of Helsinki.

If you need to find souvenirs and traditional handicrafts, then head to Kiseleff Bazar. You can also find many of the traditional Christmas gifts and decorations here.

Visit Kamp Gallery which is the latest addition to the shopping centers. Women what are you waiting for, get the credit card and shop for the best brands in Helsinki.