Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The city's rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs.



Locations

Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland

Also knows as

Gelsingfors

Famous for

Helsinki was the World Design Capital for 2012,[11] the venue for the 1952 Summer Olympics, and the host of the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest.

Weather

−7.4 to 31.6

Founded

1550

Main cultural attractions

Suomenlinna, Market Square, Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), Sibelius Monument and Park, Helsinki Railway Station, Finlandia Hall.

Population

6,48,650

Airport

Helsinki Airport.