How do you make a decision while choosing your vacation destination? For many people, images play a major role, people love to visit sun drenched beaches and deep oceanic waters. Traveling videos of dolphin, delectable cuisine also play a crucial role. While many people love to travel to summer destination, an equal number of people like to visit colder destinations too. But these places don't achieve great publicity as they pictures aren't very appealing. Similarly, cities such as Helsinki, Finland don't get much attention like Greece, Australia or Italy. So, one shouldn't plan a trip depending on the images of the location, but by the number of activities it offers for your amusement.
For instance, if you are planning to holiday in Helsinki, what would you seek for midst snow and chilly winters? The place is a lively location and all you need to do is give an opportunity to impress you.
- Architectural Monuments and Fortresses
The beautiful Fortress of Suomenlinna stand as one of the most visited locations of the city and is located just few minutes away from Helsinki harbor. After being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Location for military work, the fortress was used to protect the city from attacks from Russia during the 18th century.
Do you like to explore outdoors? If yes, then you'll like to visit Sibelius Monument, the beautiful framework encapsulates 600 metal organ pipes all welded to design and present an exclusive outdoor artwork to the world. Locations like Esplanadi Park are sited in the middle of the city for your amusement.
- Religious and Cultural Places to Visit
If you are a little pious, or appreciate art and architecture related to spirituality, you will surely get captivated with the renowned Rock Church sited at a few minutes distance from the city center. Without paying any entrance fee, you can easily check the amazing architecture and internal beaut of the church. There are special events and concerts held on the weekends. The charming Cathedral of Helsinki is yet another classic religious location to pay a visit to while you are in Helsinki.
If you love to explore the local culture of a location, then you'll surely appreciate the extensive chain of festival that Helsinki houses. The Finland Lantern Festival makes up for the Chinese New Year. While June calls for Helsinki Pride Week, December is the Independence time for Finland.
Perhaps the best way to experience the beauty of Helsinki and to get submerged in its culture is by choosing the right travelling option. The tram also reaches everywhere you wish to go and provides an access to major sightseeing destinations. Travelling via Ferry is also a great idea. However, if you really wish to discover every nook and corner of the city, then motorhome hire in Finland is the right option for you. Providing an easy access to all places in Helsinki, Finland, one can always drive and travel as per their comfort and requisition.
Holidaying in Helsinki could be one of the most rewarding holidays of your life, if you love to get new experiences. Who could imagine that leaving the sun drenched beaches of Florida or gigantic coastal areas of Italy could bring so much? Well, everyone in Helsinki knew it, now you it too!!
Martin Wynn
