Posts Tagged: Suomenlinna
Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari – two new Helsinki secrets to share
Exactly a year ago I wrote about my first visit to Vallisaari, but then the island was only possible to visit by Finns and in special occasions, but now the incredible islands of Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are both accessible to
Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari – two new Helsinki secrets to share
Exactly a year ago I wrote about my first visit to Vallisaari, but then the island was only possible to visit by Finns and in special occasions, but now the incredible islands of Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are both accessible to
Epiphany in enchanting Suomenlinna
Freezing cold weather (-20 celsius), sun and unfrozen sea make magic! Today we celebrated Epiphany, that is a public holiday in Finland, and there was a special programme for the occasion in Suomenlinna, so we just had to go there as the
Epiphany in enchanting Suomenlinna
Freezing cold weather (-20 celsius), sun and unfrozen sea make magic! Today we celebrated Epiphany, that is a public holiday in Finland, and there was a special programme for the occasion in Suomenlinna, so we just had to go there as the
Foggy Sunday in Suomenlinna
The sea is full of surprises. Two weeks ago on a sunny Sunday we decided to enjoy the good weather and head to Suomenlinna, my beloved fortress islands. With a group of friends we admired the sparkling sea during the ferry ride
Foggy Sunday in Suomenlinna
The sea is full of surprises. Two weeks ago on a sunny Sunday we decided to enjoy the good weather and head to Suomenlinna, my beloved fortress islands. With a group of friends we admired the sparkling sea during the ferry ride
Vallisaari – closed island opens to public
There are over 300 islands in Helsinki and today I conquered a new one! Vallisaari is an old military island that is slowly opening to the public. This year you can only visit it on a guided tour and still
Vallisaari – closed island opens to public
There are over 300 islands in Helsinki and today I conquered a new one! Vallisaari is an old military island that is slowly opening to the public. This year you can only visit it on a guided tour and still
Adventuring at Suomenlinna
Back at Suomenlinna! It just is a place that I cannot resist, and I’m happy to see that also my three year old has learned to love it. This time we went for an adventure – to explore the tunnels in
Adventuring at Suomenlinna
Back at Suomenlinna! It just is a place that I cannot resist, and I’m happy to see that also my three year old has learned to love it. This time we went for an adventure – to explore the tunnels in
Toys, coffee and cake at Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna maritime fortress is one of my favorite destinations in Helsinki. Immediately when the ferry leaves from the Market Square, I enter into a different mode – the sea breeze wakes me up and makes me feel happy and alive. Also my
Toys, coffee and cake at Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna maritime fortress is one of my favorite destinations in Helsinki. Immediately when the ferry leaves from the Market Square, I enter into a different mode – the sea breeze wakes me up and makes me feel happy and alive. Also my
Ferry ride to Suomenlinna
The 15 minute ride from market square to Suomenlinna is a unique experience. Looking back you see the beautiful silhouette of Helsinki with the two dominant cathedrals and huge Stockholm ferries, meanwhile in front of you are waiting the historical
Ferry ride to Suomenlinna
The 15 minute ride from market square to Suomenlinna is a unique experience. Looking back you see the beautiful silhouette of Helsinki with the two dominant cathedrals and huge Stockholm ferries, meanwhile in front of you are waiting the historical
Ferry across the ice
Since 1952 this ferry has been running between Helsinki Market square and Suomenlinna maritime fortress. The ferry goes even during the coldest months when the Baltic sea freezes. I love the ride – the views and the sound of crushing
Ferry across the ice
Since 1952 this ferry has been running between Helsinki Market square and Suomenlinna maritime fortress. The ferry goes even during the coldest months when the Baltic sea freezes. I love the ride – the views and the sound of crushing
Love for toys
I know, another article in a row regarding toys, but I just ran into a new toy store in Helsinki called Nallerina (please note that the shop at Annankatu is closed now, but the shop functions still at Suomenlinna and online
Love for toys
I know, another article in a row regarding toys, but I just ran into a new toy store in Helsinki called Nallerina (please note that the shop at Annankatu is closed now, but the shop functions still at Suomenlinna and online
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