Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. Located on the south coast of the country, the city offers a wide variety of things to experience ranging from an array of architectural gems to art, design and cultural offerings. Helsinki is a pleasantly compact city, with all the main attractions, including the Neo-classical Catherdral and Senate Square, famous Rock Church and sea fortress Suomenlinna, easily accessed by public transport or by foot. If you have an interest in Finnish design, the city offers a great variety of shopping facilities, boutiques and designer stores, which can be found on the two main streets of Esplanadi and Aleksanterinkatu.

Although the Finns do not have a long history of restaurant culture and dining, today Helsinki has over 850 restaurants serving variety of food from authentic Finnish cuisine to French gourmet. As evening approaches, Helsinki’s many trendy bars and clubs offer something for everyone to enjoy by night.