Farmers' markets, ancient Swedish fortresses, the biggest shopping mall in Scandinavia or how to spend a week in Finland.
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The first place where you will find yourself in Finland is its railway station. It is favourable that it is located in the centre of the city where you can easily find a busstop. It is notable that it is designed in Art Deco style, it is quite spacious, so you won't suffer from overcrowded platforms. By the way, having left the railway station, you would find yourself at the main commercial street of the city.
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The next place which should attract your attention is K-market Kamppi. It becomes especially lively at the weekends, when there are merchants who offer food which represents various national cuisines. What's more, you have a unique chance to taste all this food for free.
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Having visited the market it would be a good idea to have an excursion in the museum of contemporary art Kiasma which is now a part of Finnish national museum. If you are fond of shopping you would be satisfied with vast choice of goods with Finnish design in Stockmann - the biggest shopping mall in all the Scandinavian countries. One of the most important brands is liquorice salimiakki, and also it can be said that Finland is famous with its production of glass and ceramics.
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Alvar Aalto is considered to be their most prominent designer, as design isn't a meaningless word for the population of Helsinki. They tend to decorate their houses with things created by well-known designers.
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In addition to this, there is a point in visiting Suomenlinna island to get closer to the history of Finland. In fact, it's one of the biggest sea fortresses. It would take you just half an hour to reach the island. This is only a small part of places of interest avaliable in Helsinki. Travel with Vacations Cruise Travels!