Helsinki

The town of Helsinki was founded in 1550 by King Gustav Vasa of Sweden and it has been the capital of Finland since 1812. The city with its architecture and culture has been influenced by the both east and west. Nowadays Helsinki is the center of Finland’s cultural and business life.

The sea is always present in the city. A great way to enjoy the sea and Finland’s magnificent archipelago is to take a cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn, Stockholm or the Åland islands.

It is easy and safe to get around in Helsinki. The city is clean and tidy, and nature is near even in the middle of Helsinki.

For further information, please visit the websites:

Helsinki city:www.hel.fi/english >>
Helsinki tourist bureau: www.hel2.fi/tourism/EN/>>

Stockholm ferries:
www.vikingline.fi >>
www.silja.com >>

Finland

Finland is a northern country of great beauty and a distinctive cultural life. Majority of the surface area is covered by forest and there are nearly 200 000 lakes in Finland. The coastal archipelago with its labyrinthic waterways is unique.

Finland has four distinctive seasons. In May, the weather in is mild with lot of daylight. Stable society, clean environment and scenic nature makes the country pleasant to visit.

The main industries in Finland are: electrical and optical equipment, paper and wood processing, machinery and chemical industry. Finland is the home of Nokia and famous design by Marimekko, Fiskars and Iittala. And of course, the Santa Claus.

Finland has been a member of the European Union since 1995. The currency in Finland is euro. Websites to visit: