Finland , officially the Republic of Finland (in Finnish: Suomi) is a member country of the European Union since 1995 and located in the northeast of Europe. It has borders to the west with Sweden, to the east with Russia and to the north with Norway. To the west and south it is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, which separates it from Sweden and Estonia, crossing the Gulfs of Bothnia and Finland, respectively. The capital and most important city of the country is Helsinki.
Language
Most Finns speak Finnish (or Finnish) as their mother tongue, which is one of the few official languages of the European Union not descended from the Indo-European family. The second official language of Finland is Swedish, spoken as a mother tongue by 5.6% of the population.
Finland was part of Sweden until it was annexed by the Russian Empire in 1809, becoming the Grand Duchy of Finland (an autonomous entity of Russia until 1917, when it gained independence).
Weather
Although one third of Finland is located north of the Arctic Circle, the Gulf Stream maintains a relatively mild climate compared to other countries at the same latitude. The average maximum temperature in Helsinki is + 25 ° C in July and -3.6 ° C in February. In the south the snow remains from December to March and in the north from October to April. Annual rainfall in the southern part of the country is more than 700 millimeters, a third of it in the form of snow. In the north the precipitations are respectively 600 millimeters of which half appears in the form of snow.
HELSINKI
What to do in Helsinki?
Visit the port
In the port they sell many varieties of things and foods. More information on the videoblog
Finland Information
Finland is a Nordic country member of the European Union and located in northern Europe. It has borders to the west with Sweden, to the east with Russia and to the north with Norway. To the west and south it is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, which separates it from Sweden and Estonia, crossing the Gulfs of Bothnia and Finland, respectively.
Population : 5.5 million (12/2016).
Capital : Helsinki 635 600 inhabitants
Currency : euro.
Industries : high technology, paper, machinery and equipment.
Other big cities: Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Turku, Oulu.
Finnair Skywheel
A beautiful place where you can see incredible views over the city. Helsinki has no skyscrapers or tall buildings. The only alternative is the wheel. For more information about travel and more, you lived http://www.skywheel.fi/sw/
Address / Address
Skatuddskajen 2
Öppettider / Hours
Every day, see the schedules on the official website
Öppet 7 dagar i veckan, se öppettider på websidan.
Phone
+358 (0) 40 480 4604
Official page / Webbadress
cathedral
The Lutheran Cathedral of Helsinki (in Finnish Helsingin tuomiokirkko, in Swedish Helsingfors domkyrka) is a cathedral of evangelical worship located in the center of the city of Helsinki, Finland.
Swedish Theater and see Mamma mia!
This blockbuster built around the catchy and unforgettable songs of ABBA, has already fallen in love with more than 54 million viewers around the world, I already fell in love, do you wish that passion would rub off on you too? In Helsinki you can enjoy it
Swedish language
Ticket price: between 30 to 100 euros
Theater: Svenska Teatern
City tour
Helsinki has many offers for touring the city.
Sightseeing tour
See the best of Helsinki by land and water in 24 hours with a combined ticket for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and access to the canal boat crossing. Travel past iconic landmarks like the Temppeliaukio church
What will you do
Explore Helsinki by land and water
Cruise the canals of Helsinki and see the beauty of its shores
Benefit from discounts to major sights as part of your hop-on hop-off bus ticket
Included
24-hour ticket for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
Boat ticket channel
Meeting point
The hop-on hop-off bus leaves from the Plaza del Senado. The canal boat leaves the market square.
To buy the ticket you can visit the page: getyourguide
Excursions?
