Obviously didn’t hold back in ‘getting warm’ on the first day! First had red wine while on the plane. Got curious about this III-Olut beer during dinner because it was being served in a Turkish restaurant. Then, was already in my hotel room, finished unpacking, and already doing my daily list of expenses, until I was invited by another set of colleagues for a pint at the bar at their hotel (we’re not all together in one hotel because privacy lol). Never imagined myself walking tipsy, and at midnight and alone at that, in a European country. Totally enjoying everything!
Anyone here who lives or has traveled to Helsinki, Finland? Would like to hear some travel tips! I will be there from 21 October to 10 November (with colleagues). So far, my ‘tourist’ itinerary is mostly within Helsinki and are after the official business hours (so, museums and parks). Still want to go for a day trip outside the city on weekends.
Any place should I visit? Foods I shouldn’t miss? Definitely excited about the moose and reindeer burger!
Edit: the destinations so far.
Porvoo is gorgeous (especially if there’s already snow, but I think it’s too early) and the right size for a day trip.
Tampere is about two hours away by train, so a day trip is also possible, if you get up early. Gorgeous city with a very interesting history.
Tallinn, Estonia’s capital. Not a part of Finland, but only a ferry ride away and a great day trip, if you take an early boat. A few hours are enough to enjoy the beautiful medieval old town and have a good meal.
I don’t see the Ateneum museum on your map. It’s like Finland’s national gallery.
Foods I never miss when in Finland:
- Korvapuustit (like a cinnamon roll, but soo much better). You can get them at almost every supermarket, but it’s also nice to sit down in a café. Fazer has good ones. Also that tiny cafe Regatta (?) at the shore somewhere between the city and Munkkiniemi.
- Savulohi. It’s salmon grilled slowly next to an open fire. Tastes amazing.
- Fazerin Sininen chocolate. Also a great souvenir for friends and family.
- Jälkiuuni ruisleipä from Fazer, which is one of my favourite bread varieties ever. Which is saying something coming from a German, because we know bread. I usually buy it in bulk and put it in the freezer to last me until my next Suomi trip.
Incredibly helpful!!! Thanks!!!
Here’s my list so far! Dunno if three weeks will be enough but definitely will make the best out of this trip!
Esplanadi
Archipelago Cruise
Old Market Hall
Helsinki Cathedral
Café Ekburg
Uspenski Cathedral
Design Museum
Senate Square
Sibelius Monument
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
SEA LIFE Helsinki
Market Square
Suomenlinna
The Finnish Museum of Photography
Nuuksio National Park
Museum of Contemporary Art
Kamppi Chapel
Hakaniemi Markethall
Porvoo Day Trip
Tampere
Tallinn (sounds exciting but will see!!)
Fazer (there’s one near my hotel)
Ateneum Museum
Heureka museum in Vantaa (I almost forgot!)
Foods!!!
Reindeer/moose burger
Korvapuustit (like cinnamon roll, but soo much better)
Anyone here who lives or has traveled to Helsinki, Finland? Would like to hear some travel tips! I will be there from 21 October to 10 November (with colleagues). So far, my ‘tourist’ itinerary is mostly within Helsinki and are after the official business hours (so, museums and parks). Still want to go for a day trip outside the city on weekends.
Any place should I visit? Foods I shouldn’t miss? Definitely excited about the moose and reindeer burger!
