Germans, the invisible foreigners?

Finland is this far away, isolated country up North, right? Well, actually Finland was probably less isolated than you would think. Apart from its neighbors it was also in regular exchange with many German speaking areas and countries.

There are a lot of German influences to be found in Finland and especially in Helsinki. The German Culture Week starting this Friday shows that.

In three exhibitions accompanied by several other events it introduces the German culture in Finland, Helsinki as well as German culture in general. More information on the German Culture Week under the motto "The invisible foreigners?" can be found on Facebook and the official website.

All events are free of charge. The exhibitions stay open at the International Culture Center Caisa until October 25.

German coffee culture

A new German cafe opened in Helsinki. At Cafe DaJa in Kruununhaka you can now enjoy delicious German pastry and good coffee while breathing in the German athmosphere of the place. Read some German magazins and listen to German radio from the speakers.

DaJa offers more though. You can also come here for lunch. They have daily changing offers like Flammkuchen, Maultaschen and more. Or check out DaJa's breakfast during the week and brunch on the weekend. 

For more information on food, drinks and special events at DaJa check out their website.

Small German Christmas market

Are you up for a German Christmas market? Then come to the German School at Kamppi today. In the yard of the school students and teachers have set up small stands selling handicraft and of course lots of nice Christmas snacks.

The Christmas Bazar is open from 11.00 until 17.00 for everyone. There will also be Christmas music and everything else you need to get into the Christmas mood.

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Weihnachtsbasar at the German School

The German Weihnachtsmarkt is famous all over the world. To get a little bit of this feeling you should come to the German School right in the center of Helsinki this Saturday.

From 10 to 17.00 the gates are open for everyone and the school turns into a Christmas bazaar offering everything that belongs to a proper German Christmas. Sip some Glühwein and have some of the delicious Christmas cookies. Or look for some traditional German Christmas decoration. Listen to German Christmas songs and enjoy the atmosphere.

Have a nice and Christmassy weekend!