Cycling around the city

Helsinki is obviously the most beautiful city in the world. But for those who still have doubt, this video might give a good impression to convince you.


Hop on and join a cycling tour around the city.

Have a nice start into the weekend!

Bright evenings are back

Spring is coming to Helsinki. Now also the meteorologists confirmed that the cold time of the year is over. In fact this March has been much warmer then what is normal for Finland.

Enjoy the sunny weekend with some beautiful sunsets.

Sun again

After weeks of cloudy skies the sun came out again yesterday. And there are good chances for more sun beams in the upcoming week.

So enjoy the rest of the weekend and look forward to a bright new week!

The snow is back

During the last two nights and during today it snowed again. And since the temperatures are supposed to stay a little below zero during the next days, you can still enjoy a white city for a while.

But beware not to slip!

Covered in snow

Snow is covering Helsinki and its surroundings. But temperatures are rising and during the next week plus degrees are predicted.

So enjoy the snow as long is it is here. Have a nice Sunday!

Beautiful winter

The best part of winter started. Now temperatures are fairly mild with just around -10 degrees. The sun is out and reflecting in the white snow.

Enjoy your Sunday and have a good start into the week!

Let it snow

After a mild December and a few freezing days last week it is time for the snow now. Just throughout the last two days Helsinki got some additional 15 cm and is covered under a thick white layer.

And more snow is to come today throughout the whole day. So rather leave your car at home and calculate some extra time for traveling anywhere. Even though Helsinki's public transport is well prepared, a few delays can't be avoided. Detailed information on delays and cancelations can be found on HSL's website.

Have a nice and snowy day!

Happy New Year!

The new year is here! HelsinkiIn wishes you all an awesome 2016!

Have a wonderful first day of 2016!

Hyvää joulua!

HelsinkiIn wishes all of you a merry and cheerful Christmas! Have a wonderful time with your family and friends!

As always HelsinkiIn will be on a small break during the Christmas days and will be back shortly before the end of the year.

Walk through Christmassy Helsinki

Christmas Eve is only one day away. Most of you hopefully started their Christmas vacation already. A great way to get into the Christmas mood and leave all the work and present buying stress from the last days and weeks behind is a walk through the streets of the city. Now everything is enlightened with thousands of small Christmas lights.

Especially Esplanadi and Aleksanterintie are worth a stroll. Have a nice walk!

As dark as it gets

Yes, it is quite dark these days in Finland. You probably also go to work when it is still dark and come back long after sunset. But good news, it doesn't get darker than this anymore. Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year and then we'll get a bit more daylight every day.

So hang in there and put up a few candles to at least make it bright inside. Have a nice week!

Singing to Sibelius' honor

Yesterday the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius would have celebrated his 150th birthday. To his honor hundreds of Helsinkians came to the Senat Square to sing his piece Finlandia together.

And just in time the sun even came out. Watch the impressive video on Yle.

#‎NousSommesUnis‬

After the horrific attacks in Paris last Friday everywhere around the world the French colors were shown out of solidarity. Also Helsinki showed its support.

Our thoughts go out to all the victims of the terrorist attacks both in Paris and Beirut.

Red sky

Now the November as we know it in Helsinki has really started. The sun only comes out occasionally, it's wet and getting colder. The northern part of Finland already got the first snow. But from time to time, when the clouds move away during the evening hours, the sky glows in the most amazing colors.

Have a nice weekend despite the grey November weather. And let's hope for a few rays of sun in between.

Hyvää isänpäivä!

Today is Father's Day in Finland! Time to celebrate all those wonderful, loving and caring dads all over the country.

It's gonna be rainy and many shops are closed. So perfect conditions to spend a family day inside together or at least give your father a call.

Early sunsets

Today it is a late post for a change. Darkness comes early these days. But the setting sun also paints some beautiful colors all over the sky.

Have a good start into the week!

Brighter mornings

For those of you who missed it, last night the clocks were set back by one hour. Now we are back to standard time which means that Finland is in the GMT+2 time zone again.

That means from now on the mornings are going to be a little brighter again (at least for a while). And even better, this Sunday has 25 hours. So enjoy the long free day before going back to work tomorrow!

Helsinki UNCOVERED

The guys from APOLLO.TV in Berlin have paid a visit to Helsinki and made a cool short video about this beautiful city. Check it out!


Have a nice Sunday everyone!

Northern lights

Did you see this week's northern lights (or aurora borealis)? They were caused by a strong sun storm and were visible all the way down to Helsinki.

by Luminoucity

Even in the city the green and even yellow and red lights were painting the night sky. And amazing natural light show.

But if you missed it don't worry, the next northern lights will come for sure.

Sunset at Töölönlahti

It gets dark earlier again. This also brings the beautiful northern sunsets back to Helsinki. When the sun goes down it paints the sky with beautiful colors.

Have a good start into the week!