During Christmas season Helsinki is filled with markets, starting from end November. Various markets offer a wide selection of food and beverages, shopping spots, Finnish design and of course a warm atmosphere. Father Christmas and the elves also pay a visit to many of these markets. Here are our tips for the Christmas markets. Tuomaan … Continue reading Christmas Markets in Helsinki – 2021
If you are interested in architecture in Helsinki, the Museum of Finnish Architecture offers you a chance to learn about Finnish history, people, building materials and techniques in Helsinki architecture on a guided tour. Tours depart from the Museum of Finnish Architecture (Kasarmikatu 24), from Tuesday to Saturday at 11am in July and August. On … Continue reading Guided tours to architectural history of Helsinki
Espa stage is an outdoor concert venue which is situated in the Esplanadi park, right next to Havis Amanda statue on Markert square. Espa stage hosts many concerts during summer months, mainly from Wednesday to Friday. On Saturdays special themed events also take place. Music has been played in Esplanadi park since the late 19th … Continue reading Music at Espa stage during summer
Villa Hakasalmi is located in the heart of Helsinki right next to Finlandia hall and concert venue Musiikkitalo. Villa Hakasalmi or Auroras villa was built 1846 and it was the home of Aurora Karamzin, a well known philanthropist in the 19th century Finland - best known as the founder of Helsinki Deaconess institute. Aurora Karamzin … Continue reading A window to 1920´s Helsinki at Villa Hakasalmi
A new exhibition Heavenly Colours − Blue and Gold has opened at Sinebrychoff Art Museum on 28th of March. Blue and Gold have been historically considered one of the most precious colors and materials. Heavenly Colours − Blue and Gold is a collection exhibition where these two colors lie at the core of the presented … Continue reading Heavenly Colours − Blue and Gold exhibition at Sinebrychoff Art Museum
This years premiere of the Helsinki Dance Company is Bonfire: The Wondering Bands of Storytelling Sapiens. Choreography is created and directed by Ima Iduozee, one of the most exciting names in the Finnish contemporary dance. Bonfire is a tribute to the 45th anniversary of Helsinki Dance Company, the dance group of Helsinki City Theatre. Iduozee … Continue reading HDC & Ima Iduozee – Bonfire: The Wondering Bands of Storytelling Sapiens at Studio Pasila
It´s mid-winter in Helsinki and the city is filled with snow. There is a lot of things to do even during the winter. Besides enjoying winter activities in the short and cold daylight time, museums and theaters offer a warm portion of culture. Ideal Helsinki has gathered events to this article which are easy to … Continue reading Events in Helsinki – February 2019
