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RE: 2 days Helsinki

by johnthefinn 25 May 2012

I see. Something different from theatres and architecture. That's still a little broad, but the top tourist sights in Helsinki are (in…
RE: 24 Hours in Helsinki

by johnthefinn 02 April 2012

There's no point in being anywhere but the city center. It's a small town and eminently walkable, and the airport is only half an hour…
Re: Tally Time: World Heritage Sites

by WildRoo 06 March 2012

This is a great thread, I've enjoyed reading through it and I'd like to add to it to keep it going. Here's my list of visited UNESCO sites…
RE: Helsinki In Midsummer..???

by richiavo 28 February 2012

When I lived in Helsinki we always seemed to be there for midsummer and there were plenty of things still going on. Suomenlinna was always…
Re: Ferry to Tallinn

by johnthefinn 29 December 2011

I often make this trip in winter and there are no problems at all with it. All the ferry operators are up and running 12 months a year…
RE: 3 days in Finland, worth a try in Rovaniemi?

by arsenal4mylife 15 December 2011

Spending two days and loads of extra money for chance less than 50% seems not so wise. I think ill giveup Turku too and enjoy myself…
RE: **Helsinki Hostels?**

by hanmont 16 October 2011

we stayed at hostel Erottajanpuisto too, and we really enjoyed it. The staff were fantastic and the hostel is homely and in a good location.…
RE: 8 hours in Helsinki

by johnthefinn 25 September 2011

Take bus 615 (slightly cheaper) or the Finnair bus (slightly faster) from and to the airport. They both terminate at Helsinki train station.…
RE: Two days in Helsinki

by johnthefinn 14 July 2011

The usual tourist route is Kauppatori market, Senate Square/Lutheran Cathedral/Uspenski (Orthodox) Cathedral/Esplanadi park, all within…
RE: Helsinki, Turku and St Petersberg

by akana 10 July 2011

+We just don't want to be in a town when everything is closed because it is off peak+ Helsinki is the capital and Turku the second or…
Re: What would you recommend to me?

by W8 05 July 2011

Hi philku, The biggest city of Finland is definately Helsinki. It's metropolitan area consists of about one million inhabitants. So I…
RE: Finland for a month

by intervallo 08 June 2011

- go pick cloudberry in Lapland (best with warm squeaky cheese!) - go for a naked swim in a lake, preferably with a bunch of people -…
RE: Overnight in Helsinki

by maggieontheroad 01 June 2011

u could check the bars in downtown, there are several. or if interested in something different, take a ferry (20min9 from the downtownport…
RE: 24 Hours in Helsinki

by johnthefinn 29 April 2011

There is nothing of interest at or near the airport. I suggest you stay in downtown Helsinki, for example at one of the several hotels…
RE: Accommodation in Helsinki

by johnthefinn 17 April 2011

There is no old town per se in Helsinki, but Eurohostel is in the Katajanokka district, a good area for Art Nouveau buildings from the…
RE: school group trip to Helsinki

by johnthefinn 07 April 2011

> we plan to go during easter time. what is finland like during this time of year? is easter strictly observed or will we be able to visit…
RE: school group trip to Helsinki

by Bjoern 07 April 2011

3: 2-3 FULL days for Helsinki is fine. That will not allow for any sidetrip/daytrips seeing any of Finland (or Tallinn - propbably the…
RE: Recommendation on things to do in Finland

by richiavo 27 March 2011

1.Loads of art to see in Helsinki form old to new.Kiasma is the modern art museum and is very very good. 2. Just hire a bike and follow…
RE: Porvoo on a 15h layover

by richiavo 24 March 2011

From Helsinki airport you would need to go into the city centre to get bus, so would probably take about three hours from landing but…
Re: Tallinn, and Hellsinki

by pepi 19 February 2011

For a nice cup of coffee and the best "korvapuusti" ever, http://scandinavianfood.about.com/od/coffeecakessweetbreads/r/slappedears.htm…
RE: Hotel Santa Claus in Rovaniemi

by johnthefinn 14 January 2011

>How much of sightseeing interest is there in Helsinki? Is one day enough to see the city or does one need several days? Depends on your…
RE: Helsinki-Tallinn-Stockholm

by johnthefinn 09 January 2011

Helsinki-Tallinn: http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/ http://www.vikingline.fi/index.asp?lang=en http://www.lindaline.fi/en/ (not operational…
RE: Visiting Suomenlinna Prison...

by johnthefinn 20 December 2010

I particularly recommend Valhalla's open-air battlements bar. You get to watch the paragliders soaring over the cliffs and the ferries…
RE: Visiting Suomenlinna Prison...

by chriskean1 20 December 2010

I'll ditto #3. The first time I visited was in November on a pretty awful day. I didn't think much of the place a the time. But since…
RE: Visiting Suomenlinna Prison...

by johnthefinn 19 December 2010

You'll find Suomenlinna a good deal less bleak if you visit in the summer. It's a popular place for picnics, swimming, and open-air beer-swi…