Helsinki was said to be found by the Swedish King Gustav Wasa in 1550 to compete with Reval (present day Tallinn) on the other side of the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki can be found at the south coast of Finland. Helsinki was a small fishing town until it was modernized under Russian rule and turned into the administrative capital of the Autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Carl Engel in an architect from Lublin, Germany who was asked to redesign Helsinki thus being a prime example of 19th century neoclassical architecture –among its best landmarks to boast is the Lutheran Cathedral in the middle of the city. During the civil war, Finland’s capital suffered little damage as it follows Finland’s declaration of independence in 1917; Helsinki was a favorite bomb spot of the Soviets during World War II. The city began to flourish after it was rebuilt after its destruction by fire into its present day role as the trading, industrial, and cultural center of Finland.

Every year, thousands of tourists from USA, Germany, Sweden, Japan, etc. visit to take pride in the classical beauty of Helsinki, Finland. Nightlife in Finland is like no other. Helsinki is pacing and the bars have reached world wide fame like The Ice Bar and DTM. If you are not the party junkie that I am, you can make yourself a shopaholic or a history fanatic in Finland for its city’s activities are shopping and visiting historical monuments.

Spending money in Stockmann is never a sin since its shops ventures on almost anything, from ultra-technological to anything you needed with an authentic Finnish souvenirs. However, shopping in Finland requires a fat wallet. Good department stores in Finland shouldn’t surprise you with their expensive prices since the quality of their products is made for your satisfaction. Open air markets in Finland are also a crowd drawer during summertime where copious amounts of new and old merchandise are available for selling. Market day in Finland also extends at the harbor where traders sell their wares from boats.

However, like any other countries, Finland has its own share of not-so-tourist-friendly things such as places that possess a high crime rate like the outskirts near Espoo and Vantaa compared to the surrounding central Helsinki. I took some consideration on when I visited Finland especially when I decided to travel to Helsinki.

Climate in Helsinki varies on what season one visits. During winter, the city is usually swept under snow and temperature drops as low as -25º C. During summertime on the other hand, the climate is relatively friendly to tourists like me. It is warm and you get to appreciate the azure skies of Finland. Temperature reaches only until 20º C but it can also rise up until 25º C or as low as 9º C. Best time to go to Finland is during June- August. It doesn’t really get dark in June while in mid-July to mid-August is 82.4º F or 28º C.

I’m sure you’ll definitely enjoy a trip to Finland especially with its exciting offers that will also suit your taste.

Nightlife in Finland is one of a kind experience. Finns are very lively party people that no affair can be called small get together even in small towns. For those singles planning to party their asses into the scene, Fridays and Saturdays are the big party nights but you can still enjoy a “little Saturday” on a Wednesday when you can party like it’s a weekend. Large towns in Finland have nightclubs while small villages have restaurants that change into bars when the sun sets.  There are live bands, floorshows and DJs playing dance music and Finnish pop in clubs at Finland. In Swedish-speaking areas on the other hand, you’ll find two dance floors –one playing Finnish music and on playing Swedish music. Vodka bars are a hit in the young and trendy urbanities, in rural areas however; country dances are the most popular activity.

Shopping has always been one of the most expensive hobbies singles have. In Finland, shopping really is expensive but this is because the standards are high. Designers in Finland are known worldwide such as the colorful fabrics and homewares of Marimekko. Almost all Finnish towns have an indoor market that sells local delicacies and seasonal foods in Finland, in summer these markets expands into a market square.

Amongst the many singles can do in Finland are trekking, skiing, water sports and dog sledding. Trekking in Finland is particularly appealing in early autumn. Skiing on the other hand is best during icy Finnish winters since it’s the only way to get around. Water sports are done when Finns can’t ski on snow. Finland provides great opportunities for water-skiing, jet-skiing and sailing. Finland harnesses your husky’s skills during the traditional Arctic dog sled. In Finland, dog sled centers are in Lapland, including Harriniva. Saunas and scanning the skies are also favorites in Finland. A psychedelic light show during the polar nights from November to May transforms the skies of Finland because of the spectacular Northern lights –Aurora Borealis. Singles in Finland shouldn’t pout nor be lonely for they’ve got a lot to see and do!