Finland, country located in northern Europe. Helsinki is the capital and most populous city in Finland. We have visited Helsinki, Lahti, Rovaneimi, artic circle & Northern lights. We have visited in September2021 and again in June 2023.

Helsinki Cathedral

Sibelius monument in Helsinki

Helsinki train station

Helsinki cityscape and Helsinki Cathedral

Finnish national theater

Statue of Aleksis Kivi, Finnish author, is situated in front of Finnish National Theatre in heart of Helsinki.

Helsinki Music Centre, is a modern concert hall and music venue located in central Helsinki.

Ateneum - the Finnish National Gallery with a Great Motto " Concordia Res Parvae Crescunt",meaning “In harmony, small things grow.".

Uspenski Cathedral is one of the most striking landmarks in Helsinki.

Another view of Uspenski Cathedral is one of the most striking landmarks in Helsinki.

Hotel U14 is a boutique hotel located only a few steps away from the beautiful Esplanade Park and the Market Square.

Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Helsinki Central Station is the main station for commuter rail and long-distance trains departing from Helsinki, Finland.

The National Museum of Finland, located in central Helsinki

Finnish Parlianment

Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Municipal library in Helsinki

for photo stop at Helsinki

Helsinki Central library,commonly referred to as Oodi, is a public library in Helsinki. Oodi Central Library, opened in 2018 to celebrate Finland’s centenary of independence.

Helsinki Harbour

The ferry to Suomenlinna runs daily and is part of the public transportation system of Helsinki and the 15-minute sea trip is a wonderful opportunity to admire the city from the sea.

Suomenlinna, a sea fortress spread across several islands just off the coast of Helsinki. Originally constructed by the Swedes in the mid-18th century to defend against Russian expansion.