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!

Via Crucis at Senaatintori

As every year also this Good Friday the crucifixion of Christ is reenacted in Helsinki. At 9 p.m. after the sun has set a procession of people in ancient robes heads towards the steps of Tuomiokirkko on Senaatintori. Illuminated by torches the trial, the walk to Mount Golgotha and the crucifixion is shown while a narrator reads out the story from the bible.

The narration and the play are in Finnish. But even if you don’t understand it is worth going there and watching. The big white Tuomiokikko as a setting makes the performance something special.