“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 3: By and on the water
On the last full day of my visitors, we did two more of my personal favourite things: walking around Eiranranta and going on a boat trip through the archipelago.
“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 2 – Nature calls
On the second day with my visitors from home, we took an adventure into nature and went to feed birds and squirrels on my beloved Seurasaari. And they very hungry, lucky us!
“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 1 – the basics
Last week I had visitors from home. It took me quite a while to convince them to travel all the way up North - I think it's actually their premiere in a Nordic country. Convincing
Summer: A visit to Lonna island
Right in front of Helsinki lies Lonna, a little gem of an island - which remains under construction for a while to come - but is still lovely already. I was invited to join a group
Exploring the Helsinki Archipelago on a Summer Cruise
Helsinki is surrounded by water, and in the summer season the cruise offers are a great way to explore seaside Helsinki. While it might seem like a very touristy thing to do - I go
Taste of Helsinki: a celebration of food
I lohove food, good food is the best and most promising way to put a perpetual smile on my face, works also well with bribery or apologies. I guess I’m pretty easy when it co
Unique Nature in Helsinki: Lammassaari & Kuusiluoto
A short 20 minute busride from the centre lies Lammassaari, an island that is quite densely populated by summer houses (Mökkis), a bird-watching tower and a little forest path aro
Summer plans: My top 5 beaches in Helsinki
I am not a big fan of sand, yet I love the sea, sadly those two only rarely go without another. Hietaniemi beach is without a doubt Helsinki's most popular and possibly most centra
Ghost Town of Kruunuvuori (outdated)
The area of Kruunuvuori is a foresty area on the Laajasalo peninsula, on the south-eastern shore of Helsinki. The wooden villas that had already been built there all the way from t
My Finland & Helsinki FAQ
During my recent travel I've come across the same questions over and over again. Some answers.