Helsinki, until about 1930 known in English by its Swedish name of Helsingfors, is the capital and most populous city in Finland. We have decided that is no longer its problem.
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki-by-the-Frozen-Sea
"Design capital, ferry terminal, sauna required"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield bearing the Helsinki Cathedral's white dome rampant upon a field of granite, flanked by two saunas passant, with a ferry from Tallinn crossing a wavy line of duty-free vodka in the background. The motto beneath reads, roughly translated, 'We designed this darkness beautifully.'
TripAdvisor Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
"Beautiful design district and the Suomenlinna sea fortress are genuinely stunning, but I arrived in November and the sun set at 3:45pm which really cramped my sightseeing schedule. Everything is immaculately designed but also somehow costs the same as a small car. Loved the tram system, terrified by the ferry-load of duty-free shoppers from Tallinn stumbling off the boat at 9am."— Barry Fenwick, Solihull
Property Listing
Stunning waterfront apartment in the design capital of the Nordics, mere steps from world-class architecture, market squares, and a metro system that actually runs on time! Winters offer a cosy four hours of daylight, perfect for candle enthusiasts, and the nearby archipelago views are simply unbeatable once the ice melts.
Twinned With
Anchorage — Both cities understand the particular horror of a 3pm sunset and the particular joy of a really good public sauna.
Supporting Evidence
Helsinki has more saunas than cars, with an estimated one sauna for every two or three residents.