Helsinki Festival 2017: 17/08/ Helsinki Festival 2017, held at Kalevankatu 6 between 2017 – 03/09/2017, is Finland’s largest arts festival. The festival, where different events are held every day, is at this festival, from classical to modern, from music to modern dance, from film screening to art! and the former Finnish National Opera House. The Blissful Ones is a performance show based on dance techniques. It can be watched between 01/09/2017 – 29/10/2017. Address: Bulevardi 27

You can shop from Dizayn brands and go to famous Finnish saunas.. Also, cycling in the city center is not torture, it’s a lifestyle… Speaking of Finnish sauna….

Finnish Sauna: Those who think that Turkish bath culture is only for Turks are wrong.. Sauna is also indispensable for Finns.. Listen to the old Finnish proverb: “If sauna, liquor and tar don’t help, the disease is fatal” the men have officially put the last point. Finnish saunas are a place where you have to enter naked, as in other European countries.. But they also allow towels. Only then do you feel naked.. Fixed with experience! So where to go (Click to see on the map);

• In Kallio Region: Don’t be surprised if you see guys cooling off with towels on the street. (Fortunately, since these are muscular Slavs, one cannot turn one’s head ajajdhdfjhdf). Kotiharju Sauna, the only wood-heated local sauna in the city. There’s even massage and bottle sticking here.
• In Hermanni District:  Sauna Hermanni, which is a public sauna
• In Merihaka District: Cultural sauna (we didn’t know why) Kulttuurisauna
• Hernesaari Region: Löyly sauna A new sauna complex opened in 2016. Located south of Helsinki. Here, you can eat Finnish meals and watch the Helsinki peninsula from the terrace.. It was built to be a complete marvel of design.
• If you say sauna in the archipelago, Lonna is for you! New public sauna. Sea buses depart from Market Square every 7 minutes.
• Suomenlinna is a location that you can reach by boat in 15-20 minutes from the Market Square.. There may also be another option at Saunasaari.
• Rastila Camping (Address: Karavaanikatu 4) and Uunisaari (Address: Pohjoinen uunisaari): You can swim and rent your own private sauna.

Helsinki boat tour: You can take a boat tour to the surrounding islands with the boats departing from Helsinki Market Square. These are;

• Seurasaari Island: hosts the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum. The huts and farms showing the Finnish lifestyle were brought from all over Finland and settled here.. Summer cafes and shops are also open to the museum’s opening time.. There is even a Restaurant Seurasaari and a beach on the island. Seurasaari Open Air Museum: 15.5.-31.5. & 1.9.-15.9. between Mon-Fri 9-15, Sat-Sunday 11-17 and 1.6.-31.8. Between Monday-Sunday 11-17
• Suomenlinna Island: The castle built on the sea, where you can go by sea bus or boat, is on the World Heritage List, includes six museums and many other must-see places.. You can also go to this historical island by tour.

WHAT TO EAT IN HELSINK? WHAT TO DRINK?

Helsinki’s oldest patisserie Cafe Ekberg (Address: Bulevardi 9) stands out with its coffee, desserts and chocolates Karl Fazer Cafe (Address: Kluuvikatu 3) is located in an old warehouse in Katajanokka harbor right next to Uspenski Cathedral, Shelter (Address: Kanavaranta 7) and its city from above Ateljee Bar (Address: Yrjönkatu 26). Suggestions for those who want to taste local delicacies; You should try Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian tart), cheese named Leipajuusto, salmon potato soups called Lohikeitto, venison, salmon and brown bread. The beverage recommendation is Glögg. Although Vaelsa Ristorante E Taverna, an Italian Restaurant, reminds us of a tavern at first, it is a very clean and high quality restaurant.. It is located right in the Market Square.

SHOPPING IN HELSINK: WHAT TO BUY FROM HELSINK?

For shopping, we recommend  Stockmann, Forum, Kampin Keskus Shopping Mall, famous design brands Marimekko, Littala, Artek and Arabia also Design District..

Buying in Helsinki TOM is one of the must-have souvenirs! I mean, it would be better if they pack the real thing and give it away, but we’ll make do with chocolate now (^+%&)

HELSINK CITY TOUR

You can visit the whole city with the 6 km Helsinki walking route that you can complete in 1.30 hours…

We have prepared our 1-day Helsinki tour with the most ideal walking route in order to spend the evening in Helsinki in the city center and to see a lot in less time as usual.. You can tailor your Helsinki itinerary by taking your accommodation as the starting point.

We start with the farthest place to see in Helsinki, which is 2 km away from the city center on foot.

Temppeliaukio Rock Church (Temppeliaukio Church): Many concerts and performances take place here, as the acoustics of the church built in granite are marvelous.

The National Museum of Finland (Kansallismuseo, National Museum of Finland): Finnish history from prehistoric times, 19. century until the century exhibits the almost 10,000-year period. There are also short-term exhibitions. Address: Mannerheiminrie 34

Mannerheim Street (Mannerheimintie): The street, named after Finnish military leader Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, is one of the important streets of Helsinki.. There is also a statue of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim in the long street.. Where the street meets the city center is Mannerheim Square.

We are moving on Mannerheim Street. In the continuation of this street, there are important structures of Helsinki;

Helsinki Parliament Building: The Finnish parliament building with 200 seats is one of the examples of 1920s classicism.. The exterior of the building is made of granite from Kalvola. It is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 to 16:00.. Inside the building, there is also a café at the Visitors’ Centre.

Across the road from the Helsinki Parliament Building, you will see a modern glass building; It becomes the Helsinki Music Center.

On the back street of the Parliament Building is the Taidehalli Museum, which hosts modern art works, and on the corner of the street is the Finnish Museum of Natural History, namely Luonnontieteellinen Museo (Finnish Museum of Natural History). History) exist.. We are one of those who take a peek through the door and continue on the road..

Kiasma Museum (Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma): The museum of modern arts, where artistic works are actively carried out, was selected as a part of the Scandinavian design competition.

Continue on the road with art in Helsinki…

HAM Helsinki Art Museum (HAM Helsinki Art Museum): It is an art museum with its name.. We did not visit, but we marked it on the road for you.. Then don’t ask why they didn’t put it here.

Kamppi Chapel of Silence (Kamppi Chapel): Kamppi, which is a Lutheran Chapel, is located in the busy Narinkka Square where shopping centers are located.. The chapel, which was built to calm down and live the moment, was called the Chapel of Silence for this reason.. The chapel we entered out of curiosity, we speak assertively, was one of the most beautiful chapels for us.. It is truly a place where only silence comes to life.. Chapel with its lofty spirituality on top. We give 1500 out of 10.. You can sip your wine at the bar and enjoy your meal in this beautiful place (Address: Mannerheimintie 5). The second horse is also a nightclub with live music. A show is held every Friday and Saturday.

The Old Student House (Finnish: Vanha ylioppilastalo): The building used to be the Helsinki University student association, now serves as a meeting point.. Say I’m waiting in front of the Three Smiths Statue (Kolme seppää) statue, it’s understandable.. Because it is located at the intersection of Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie Streets.. So your way will lead here. There is also a restaurant inside the building.

We continue to circumambulate the must-see places in Helsinki by reversing our route.

Helsinki Design District: The streets around Vanha kirkkopuisto Park pass as design district. There is also the Old Church, built in 1826.. As you move towards this area, you will see the Helsinki Design District stickers on the windows of the shops.. They have designed not only clothes, but also home decoration, accessories, shoes, etc.. Of course, the bars and cafes here are just as designed and of high quality.

Historical Alexander Theater (Aleksanterin Teatteri) is also located in the Design District.

Esplanadi Park (Esplanade park, Esplanadparken) : The park, which is preferred for tourists to relax and for sightseeing locals, is located in the heart of Helsinki. Park and Espa stage hosts many events. For example, you can come across the Marimekko Fashion Show in June and jazz-Espa concerts during July.

Helsinki Old Market Hall: When you leave Esplanadi Park The Havis Amanda bronze statue will greet you. On the right side of the statue, you will see the oldest building by the sea, the Old Market Hall.. In Hal, which has been in service since 1889, you can find a wide range of products such as vegetables, fruits, fish or spices.. It can be closed on Sundays, keep in mind..

Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori, Market Square): The wide square right in front of Helsinki City Hall (Helsingin kaupunki) is one of the most crowded places in Helsinki.. You can find souvenirs at the stalls here and take a break at the mobile cafes.. Monday-Friday 6.30-18:00, Saturday 6.30-16:00, Sunday 10:00-17:00. Sky Wheel Helsinki will wink at you…

Uspenski Cathedral: 19. The cathedral, which has an ultra-modern architectural structure in which the Russian influence was seen in Finland in the 19th century, is the largest Orthodox structure in Western Europe.. But we think you should take a little break in Shelter. Located in an old warehouse in the port of Katajanokka right next to Uspenski Cathedral, Shelter has a truly wonderful location.. It’s like a part of the cathedral…

Sederholm Building (Sederholmska huset, Sederholm House): The building, located southeast of Senate Square, is now used as the Helsinki City Museum.. You can listen to the modern version of the European orchestra bell called the Sound of the Senate Square, composed by Harri Viitanen and Jyrki Alakuijala for 5 minutes and 8 seconds every day at 17:49 in the Sederholm Building.. On our way, Finnish House of Nobility (Ritarihuone) will wink at you through its lush garden..

Helsinki City Museum (Helsingin Kaupunginmuseo): Unlike the city museums we know, it also hosts live concerts in its courtyard, the only museum that is not visible from the outside (^+%&)

Tori Quarter: One of the fronts of the area, located between the Senate Square and the Market area, is overlooking the sea.. It is referred to as the new old city center. So its English is more understandable, actually the New Old Town. The buildings, which were used as government offices for 40 years, were renovated and put back into service.. You will easily understand that you have entered this area from the restored buildings.. You can exit one of the shops such as cafes and design shops and enter the other.

No matter which street you take in Tori Quarter, it is impossible not to see the white huge cathedral.. And the Senate Square right in front of it…

Senate Square: First of all, we have to say: This place seems very confusing to us! It must be because the square was designed by the same architect, we got confused which is which.. So beware: It rises in the middle of Helsinki’s imposing Senate Square, where the statue of Russian Tsar Alexander II is located.

Various organizations are also held in the Senate Square; Secret Garden, Chistmas Market or Via Crucis to name a few. We recommend that you check the dates before you go. There are four more buildings in the square, built by Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840) in the neoclassical architectural style: Helsinki’s most photographed structure and 165 in 2017.. The Helsinki Cathedral, where the anniversary of the anniversary is celebrated, the Helsinki University main building and the Finnish National Library Building on the side, and the Prime Minister’s office are also located in the Government Palace, house of the Finnish Council of State, which has the same architecture across the university.. The House of Estates (Säätytalo) located in the back street of the cathedral and the Bank of Finland (Suomen Pankki, the Bank of Finland) right across it are the indicators of why this area is called the Senate Square.

Aleksanterinkatu Street is the main center of the city.. There are many shops and cafes on Aleksanterinkatu, especially the Stockmann Shopping Center.. If you enter Stockmann and exit through a different door, you will find yourself in another part of the street.. It’s like they’re all connected to each other.

Rautatientori Square (Railway Square): Actually, in our opinion, the most crowded and central point of Helsinki is the Railway Square.. Not only the train but also the bus station is in this square.. In other words, when you arrive in Helsinki by tram, train or bus, you can consider this place as the last stop.. This square is surrounded by the Finnish National Theater (Suomen Kansallisteatteri), the Central Station and the Ateneum Museum. being done. Together with the Kiasma Museum and the Sinebrychoff Art Museum, it forms part of the Finnish National Gallery.. 19. Ateneum, which has a wide collection from the 19th century to the modern age, has hosted exhibitions of world-famous artists.. Some of those; Pablo Picasso, Schjerfbeck and Carl Larsson.. The Exhibition of Finnish Art, which you can see at the Ateneum until 2020, includes a wide selection from 1809 to the 1960s.. The most important pieces in this exhibition are Eero Järnefelt’s Under the Yoke -1893 (Burning the Brushwood), Ilya Repin’s Portrait of Natalia Nordmann -1900, Edvard Munch’s Bathing Men -1907–08 and Le Corbusier’s Two Women -1939 . Close on Mondays, open from 10:00 to 18:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 10:00 to 20:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Some of the exhibitions and their dates are;

• 11/05/2017- 24/09/2017 by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto’s “Art and the Modern Forum”.
• between 31/08/2017 – 02/09/2017 “Circo Aereo & Thomas Monckton: The There is a performance called “The Artist”. Thursday-Friday at 18:00, Saturday-Sunday at 15:00. You can get tickets from Ticketmaster.
• 27/10/2017 – 25/02/2018 “The von Wright Brothers” painting exhibition Ateneum’

Helsinki Central Train Station: The best work of famous architect Eliel Saarinen, built in 1919, is on one side of the train station, which is 48 meters high. The Clock Tower is rising.

If you are going to stay in Helsinki for more than 1 day, do not forget to add the following to your list of places to see in Helsinki;

ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN HELSINKI

Let’s come to Helsinki nightlife.. Since we spent 1 day, we could not go to the nightlife in Helsinki at night.. But that didn’t stop us from doing research, of course.. Here are the bars and discos that we can recommend to you, with high ratings;

Helsinki Discos:

• Kokomo: Cocktail bar and club.. You can feel the Asian and Hawaiian influence in your pocket with its a la carte menu.. Address: Uudenmaankatu 16-20
• Le Bonk: The venue with 3 stages, Helsinki’s most famous terrace club. Address: Yrjönkatu 24
• Kaarlee XII: In the place where you can listen to Finnish music since 1976, there are events especially on Friday evenings.. There are 6 bars in 2 stages. Address: Kasarmikatu 40
• Travastia: Rock music club. Address: Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6

Helsinki Bars:

• Molly Malones’s Irish Bar Helsinki: Among the 50 best Irish Bars in Europe. With 2 stages and 3 bars, there is live music every day.. Address: Kaisaniemenkatu 1 C
• Loose Bar: For those who want to listen to 60s rock music. Address: Annankatu 21
• Ateljee Bar: One of the city’s favorites with its wonderful terrace bar.. Address: Yrjönkatu 26
• Brewdog Helsinki: Bar where you can sip the famous Scottish craft beer. Address: Tarkk’ampujankatu 20
• Liberty or Death: Cocktail bar where mostly locals hang out. Address: Erottajankatu 5

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT CLOSE TO HELSINK: ALTERNATIVE TOURS

Sweden, St.. You can go to other European countries, especially St. Petersburg or Tallinn.. Turku in Finland can be another destination that can cost 3 Euros 2 hours away.

HELSINK TRAVEL NOTES

• Helsinki is very not a tourist city. That’s why there are no shops selling touristic goods and direction signs that we are sick of in Tallinn.. Thanks to Google, it shows a place and gives a different photo. So we don’t think Helsinki is a small but user friendly city at all.
• We were amazed by the churches/cathedrals of Helsinki.. We suggest you take a break at the cathedrals, as the old town square is not a square to sit and have a coffee.
• Helsinki is an expensive city.. But you can lose yourself from one place to another with shopping malls that will tempt you on its wide streets.
• Can’t get enough of Tom’s, emi! (We said a good thing, don’t worry ^+%&)

SOURCES:

• http://www.visithelsinki .fi/