Easter in Helsinki

The long Easter weekend has started. And there is lots to do in the city. Traditionally the weekend starts with the Via Crucis. Tonight at 21:30 the crucification will is reenacted with the Walk of the Cross from Kaisaniemi Park to Senaatintori.

And if you have time, drop by at the Helsinki Zoo as well. During the weekend it turns into an Easter island with a special program.  

Also good to know: This year many supermarkets stay open throughout the whole Easter time due to the new legislation on opening time. 

Have a wonderful Easter time!

Hyvää Naistenpäivää!

Today is Naistenpäivä (Womens' Day). It was introduced around 100 years ago to draw attention to gender equality and womens' rights. Finland is not a public holiday but still remembered and celebrated.

You will also find special offers for women today in the streets.

Have a great Naistenpäivää, all the women out there!

Belated All Saints'

Today the Finns celebrate All Saints’ Day by visiting the graves of loved family members and leaving a candle. Most shops are closed today. But wait a second, you might say. Isn't All Saints' always on November 1 and not 2?

Well, already in 1955 Finland decided to move the holiday to the Saturday between October 31 and November 6. At that time this was actually quite convenient for people since Saturday was still a regular working day. That way people had a long weekend. Nowadays it doesn't really help us much though. Except for the ones working in shops and supermarkets of course. But tomorrow on Sunday most businesses will be open again.

If you urgently need some groceries you will find most small supermarkets such as Alepa, Siwa and K-Extra as well as K-Market in Kamppi Kauppakeskus open even today.

Also keep in mind that for public transport the Sunday timetable applies today.

Have a nice holiday!

Most of you probably already just have half the day of. Tomorrow the Juhannus weekend begins and with it for most people also the summer vacation.

even the light holders at the Railway Station are on vacation

So wherever you go have a great and relaxing time and in case you stay in or maybe travel to Helsinki during the summer don’t forget to check HelsinkiIn from time to time. 

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