"I LOVE THIS PLACE" Helsinki by DPando

Helsinki Travel Guide: 3,614 reviews and 7,274 photos

Helsinki was founded in 1550 by a swedish King, Finalnd becomes part of Russia in 1809 and they get their independence in 191

Actually live there 560000 people ..
the main religion is evangelial-lutheran (88%)
there are 315 islands in front and all places
finland is a UE member from 1995 and use Euro from 2002

The main building was built by Engel between 1822 and 1852

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:so polite people and amzaing landscapes side by side city center
  • Cons:a little bit colder
  • In a nutshell:Go there its worthwhile
  • Last visit to Helsinki: Nov 2004
  • Intro Updated Dec 2, 2004
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  • la_beba's Profile Photo
    Oct 4, 2007 at 11:03 AM

    So, beware... dicen que vá a nevar el fin de semana (so bring at least a hoodie when you come this way) ;o)

  • hunterV's Profile Photo
    May 14, 2007 at 12:17 PM

    Hello, David! That's a splendid destination indeed! I like it too>

  • Kajser-MK's Profile Photo
    Apr 16, 2007 at 3:36 AM

    Hello again my dear Helsinki/Skopje/ I remember that in U something like Savume Helsinki was said.

  • Lunaina's Profile Photo
    Feb 16, 2007 at 9:54 AM

    Great pictures!!! I love Helsinki too!!!

  • King_Golo's Profile Photo
    Nov 3, 2006 at 10:52 AM

    very nice pics! enjoyed this page

  • mad4travel's Profile Photo
    Jul 9, 2006 at 2:39 PM

    Good tips on Helsinki. I'm going there soon so its been good to read up on the place.

  • Propermark's Profile Photo
    May 26, 2006 at 10:20 AM

    We have been to the same places sometimes:)) Helsinki is great! I enjoyed sauna!

  • Aleyd's Profile Photo
    Jan 4, 2006 at 2:24 PM

    Hi David, Really enjoying your pages on Helsinki. Keep up the great work. Aleyd :-)

  • MJB123's Profile Photo
    Dec 7, 2005 at 3:57 PM

    Has gastado mucho tiempo en tus VT paginas de Helsinki. Si te gusta Helsinki tu amaras Milano en Italia!! Hay un tren que va de Barcelona a Milan--deves tomarlo.

  • scottishvisitor's Profile Photo
    Nov 22, 2005 at 8:23 AM

    Nice to see Molly Mallone in Helsinki = you seemed to have a great time here

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