Helsinki-by-the-Frozen-Sea

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."

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.