Helsinki – the Place to Go in 2018 for a Green Urban Experience

Helsinki is the hidden gem of Northern Europe and the fastest route between Asia and Europe. The Finnish capital is a year-round city of events and an inspiring design destination that promises even more in 2018.

Release time : 2018-11-14 11:04:45

source : Helsinki Marketing

. Visitors can learn more about Tove Jansson’s career as an artist at the Helsinki Art Museum HAM.

Diverse design attraction

Design and architecture are at the very core of Helsinki’s identity. The city features layers of architecture, from Empire-style to Art Nouveau and Functionalist to Modernist. Designs by legendary Finnish architect Alvar Aalto can be seen throughout the city, and his home and studio are also open to visitors.

In addition to functional urban planning, Helsinki is also home to many internationally recognised design brands. Visitors will find the flagship stores of design icons such as Artek, Iittala and Marimekko, as well as many smaller boutiques selling the latest creations of successful young fashion designers. Marimekko recently launched a new special edition together with UNIQLO, and its original textile printing factory and outlet can be reached within just 15 minutes from the city centre by metro.

Design District Helsinki brings together the city’s creative enterprises, encompassing boutiques, galleries and showrooms all within the same neighbourhood. It is also home to the Design Museum and Museum of Finnish Architecture . Helsinki Design Week in turn is the biggest design event in the Nordic region and takes place each year in September.

Pure nature and public saunas within walking distance

Helsinki is a city of contrasts that combines urban culture with pure nature. From any hotel in Helsinki guests can walk to the seashore or a green park in just minutes. Unforgettable outdoor destinations include the many islands in the archipelago, which are perfect for daytrips. The city is literally surrounded by pure nature, offering visitors lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, for example by picking blueberries in the forests in July and August.

The spirit of Helsinki also includes Finnish sauna culture, which visitors can experience in their hotel saunas or any of the public saunas. For example, both the