You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. But what the heck is Helsinki syndrome? An impressive skyline – but what’s the syndrome? | Tapio Haaja “Helsinki syndrome” is a term you’ll sometimes hear in films, online discussions or crime stories. Usually describing a situation where someone seems strangely sympathetic toward a person who has power over […]
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Planning a trip to Finland’s capital city? Then you’ve probably heard about Helsinki’s very own discount pass – the Helsinki Card. Pedro Szekely (CC) The Helsinki Card is aimed at tourists and other short-term visitors who want to check out a few of the city’s biggest attractions and save money in the process. But does
Helsinki is an expensive city, but it also has loads of free and low-cost things to do. You just need to know where to look and how to find a bargain. If you want to visit lots of Helsinki’s main sights, for example, you could save money by buying a Helsinki Card that give you
Looking for the world’s first carbon-neutral festival, which includes a cutting-edge line-up and art installations? Thought so. Well, search no further and head to the heart of Helsinki this summer for Flow Festival. Organised by the music collective Nuspirit Helsinki, the festival’s focus since 2004 has been about introducing music that the organisers personally found
From medieval castles to Moomins, and saunas to Santa, Finland is an unexpected country with plenty to discover. And its small size and inexpensive public transport make it easy to explore too – especially if you base yourself in Helsinki. These are our five favourite day trips from the capital. Wooden houses, Porvoo riverside Porvoo
Spring days in Finland embrace the whole nation with light and make Helsinki buzz as a vibrant Nordic capital. When in search of the perfect spot to enjoy Helsinki at its finest, Hotel Kämp offers a true haven of peace right in the heart of the city, next to the Market Square, harbour, and Esplanade
Whether you’re seeking aurora-filled nights, close encounters with Arctic wildlife, thrilling outdoor activities, or a mix of them all, Ruka is a very good place to start. In fact, we reckon that this pretty resort town is Finland’s best-kept secret. Located around 700km north of Helsinki (that’s almost 500 miles!), this is one of the
