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Helsinki, Finland

The "White City of the North" has something to offer for everyone. In Helsinki, historical sights combine with stunning nature and the pulse of a modern city. As a busy cultural centre, it is a haven for art lovers, known also for its annual festivals.
 

Helsinki, despite its status as a capital and world-renowned political summit centre, is actually quite a small city. For a tourist this is ideal, as nothing is too far from anything. For example: the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, in the center... [ more ]

Parks, Statues, and Architecture Our tour begins at the Old Market Hall. Opposite the hall stands the Sundman house, a design of C.L. Engel from the 1830s. At the corner in front of the Sundman house we turn right onto Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu... [ more ]
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