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 century in smaller venue. Current stage has been built in 1975. Concerts … Continue reading Music at Espa stage during summer 2022
Helsinki Outlet village had its grand opening on Friday 1st of November. The first outlet village in the Helsinki metropolitan area is located on the border of cities Helsinki and Vantaa. On the opening day - 36 fashion, outdoor, home and cosmetics stores had opened their stores at Helsinki Outlet, including many international brands such … Continue reading Helsinki Outlet shopping village
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
Burgher´s house museum is located in the Kruununhaka district and is the oldest wooden building in the central Helsinki. Exact year when the house was built is unknown but the Burgher´s house is known to exist already in 1818. The floor plan of the house is original, but the house and it´s surroundings and interior … Continue reading Burgher´s house museum – the oldest wooden building in central Helsinki
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
Finnish Dairy company Valio and Klaus K hotel have opened an ice cream themed hotel room called the Sweet suite on 1st of March. The Sweet suite is probably the first of its kind in the world and it immediately gained huge popularity and was completely booked. Now the concept has been extended until the … Continue reading Ice Cream Themed Sweet Suite Opens at Klaus K
Opening exhibition of the recently established Amos Rex museum is Massless by TeamLab, which uses computer science to express nature in terms of modern art. The Massless exhibition is open until 6th of January 2019. Multidisciplinary and pioneering Amos Rex was opened to public 30.8.2018. Continue reading.
