Sunny Sunday

The sun is out today. And it's going to stay sunny the whole day.

Enjoy the beautiful day and have a great Sunday!

Off into the woods for mushrooms

The summer is coming to and end. The middle of August has been extremely rainy and wet. This might be annoying but it has its upside as well. The mushrooms are growing.

The woods around Helsinki, especially the big forests as well as the national park Nuuksio in Espoo are the perfect area to pick some mushrooms. And don't worry, much like berry picking mushroom picking is allowed everywhere. Even on private property and in national parks.

But be sure to pick the right once. Always be onehundred percent sure to know the once you are about to pick. And use a knife rather than just ripping them out by the root to protect the plant and give it a chance to regenerate.

Happy picking!

Clean and get rid of your stuff

Tomorrow is Sivouspäivä again. Meaning that you can get rid of all the stuff you don't need anymore. Just register online on the official Sivouspäivä website and open your own stand wherever you like throughout the city.

And if you don't want to sell but rather buy then check out the map for stands that might be interesting for you. There is surely something for everyone.

Have a great day!

Movie Picnic

It has become a modern tradition. As part of the Helsinki Festival the Movie Picnic is held every year. And so also the upcoming three days. Grab some snacks and drinks and head to Kansalaispuisto next to Sanomatalo to enjoy a wonderful outdoor movie evening.

This year the following movies are shown:

29.08. Sideways (2004)

30.08. 100 years of Finnish Animation and Mies joka ei osannut sanoa ei (1975)

31.08. Samsara (2011)

The Movie Picnic starts on all three days at 21.00. Wear some warm cloths, don't forget a blanket and enjoy the movies!

Street Food Carinival

Street food has arrived to Helsinki. More and more street food trucks tour around the city to sell fresh and delicious snacks. Sometimes you just have to be lucky to find them since they change locations all the time.

But if you want to have them all in one spot to find your favorite street food in Helsinki, then you should come to the Street Food Carnival every Wednesday on Karsarmitori. From 16.00 till 21.00 several food trucks from around the city come here to offer their specialities. Go for a delicious vietnamese sandwich, some tasty pulled pork or some Belgian waffles.

Find out more about the Street Food Carnival on their Facebook page. And be aware that the day might change from Wednesday to Saturday in the future.

Enjoy!

Lunch at the Street Kitchen

Do you happen to be in the city center for lunch and are just up for some easy take away food? Then check out Street Kitchen. The new food shop in the rennovated Aikatalo has probaly exactly what you are looking for. 

From jumbo sandwiches to fresh salad and smoothies they have a huge selection of fresh food you can choose from. At the moment they even have a special offer for their sandwiches of just 3.95 €. Quite a decent price.

Check it out and enjoy!

Last chance for a boat ride to the islands

The sailing and ferry riding time is almost over. If you haven't been on the water yet for this summer or still would like to go again during the next weeks you might have your last chance.

Take one of the ferries to Pihlajasaari, Iso Vasikkasaari or one of the other small public islands around the capital area. But don't worry, the ferry to Suomenlinna operates the whole year through.

Enjoy the ride!

Seurasaarenselkä in August

August started with warm summer temperatures but has become pretty rainy during the second half. Temperatures are still well over 15 degrees though.

To see how the view from Seurasaarenselkä changed during one year you can see the pictures of the previous months here.

Happy crayfish season!

The crayfish season has started in Finland. Till October is the time for Finns to come together with friends and family to celebrate crayfish parties. And there it is of course all about getting the delicious meat out of the crayfish. But also singing is an important part of the party. And with it always a good sip of snapsi.

You can do your own crayfish party at home with either deep frozen or fresh crayfish from the supermarket. Many restaurants in Helsinki also organize crayfish parties during the season. They normally already include singing books and the waiter is happy to show you how to open the crayfish. You can also just follow the instructions in this video.

No matter what you decide to do enjoy your crayfish party!

Decilcasies from around Finland

Today and tomorrow you can try some of the finest food from around Finland at the Herkkujen Suomi festival at Rautatientori. Stands from all areas of the country present their specialities here for you to try. Try some sweet lettu or enjoy some fresh muikku.

As every year also Syystober is held at the same time right next to the food stands. Here you can try beer from microbreweries from around Finland and find your own favorite.

The entrance to both events is free. Give it a try and enjoy!