Days: 4 days

With whom: with friends

The author went to these places

Helsinki

Finland

Helsinki Cathedral

Parliament Square

Chapel Kamppi.

Rock Church

Fort Finland

Published on August 29, 2019 14:57

There's a quiet here. The type of silence that draps over me like a blanket.

This is one of the most appropriate words I heard to describe Helsinki's unique tranquility.

Many people think of Helsinki as a transit station: it's a small place with no special features.

This second brush Helsinki, I still don't think it's enough.

Helsinki is a low-key and introverted city. If you hurry by, you will miss too much.

Travel tips [accommodation]

It is generally recommended to stay near the central railway station. Whether you arrive in Helsinki by air or by train, the central railway station is a very good choice. At the end of the picture is Helsinki's famous Central railway station. This railway station, designed and built by the famous Finnish architect "elier salinin" in 1919, is a living antique in northern Europe.

(inside central railway station)

[transportation]

The transportation from the airport to the railway station is very convenient.

Mode 1: Airport Express. 30 minutes. About 20 minutes.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance for 6.8 euro, or from the driver for 6.9 euro. Children's tickets are basically discounted.

The terminal of the airport express in the city is Eliel square, which is just beside the central railway station. The express line to the airport stops at platform 30 on the square. The express line from the airport stops on the opposite side of the road.

Second, public transportation.

Of course, in addition to the airport express, bus 615 is also a good choice. The ticket price is 5 euro, and it takes about 45 minutes, about 20 minutes. 620 is OK, but the line is longer and more time-consuming.

Mode 3: train. 30 minutes. The departure interval is basically between 10 and 20 minutes.

There are two lines (I line and P line) from the airport, both of which can reach the railway station. The ticket price is 5 euro. And from the airport exit, there are obvious signs to guide, very easy to find.

I think the train is a very good choice. Comfortable, fast and convenient（ By the way, you can also feel the longest escalator in Finland.)

In European cities, the central railway station is generally located in the center of the city, which is not only the transportation hub but also the center of the city. Very convenient.

[communication]

I now go abroad with billion point card, phone card like things, a treasure to buy a card, mobile phone installed app. Where to recharge the charges. You can use it next time or not. The key is that you can connect your mobile phone number, and you can receive phone calls and short messages for free in foreign countries. There is no roaming fee. It's also very cheap to call. The price of Internet access is different in each country and region. Finland 5 days 69 yuan.

What to buy in Helsinki

Local brands:

Fazer chocolate, Finland's national treasure! The only company in the world that makes chocolate from fresh milk. Da Capo is fazer's rum heart dark chocolate. It's delicious.

[mariekko] Finland's national treasure printing and pattern design brand. Its products include fashion, bags and household products. Their bags also have Nordic design features (so simple). Mariekko print is very distinctive and highly recognizable. A Japanese girl who went with her bought one. She was very good at growing grass.

[Iittala] Finland's famous glassware. You probably know this brand of glass by Finnish airlines. You can buy it on the plane, and the price is also appropriate. It's more suitable to buy and give away. The business class on the flight also uses their cup, crystal clear.

[LUMENE] Finland's own skin care brand, with super moisturizing. Moisturizing things, I think Nordic brands should be very secure, previously bought in Latvian moisturizer fried chicken is good. I also bought a moisturizer to try this time. It hasn't been opened yet.

[Moomin] Finland's national treasure cartoon character, Iittala also has tableware co branded with Moomin. If you are interested, you can buy it.

International brands:

The best thing to buy at Helsinki Airport is the perfume of Zhu long, a large bottle of more than 80 euro, before seeing the price of 30ml in Holland. If you buy a watch, you'd better buy it at the airport. The airport is duty-free and 10% off. There's no discount in the city.

If you want to buy LV, you can consider it in Helsinki（ There is no LV in the airport. If you want to buy it, you must buy it in Helsinki. Why is it suitable to buy LV in Finland? Finland will withdraw 12.5% from more than 500 euro, 15% from more than 1200 euro and 17% from more than 5000 euro. Most of LV bags are more than 1200 euro, 15% tax rebate, equivalent to 85% off! Buy more than 5000 euro, return 17%, cost-effective..

The Saint placide I bought this time is more than 10000 after tax refund.

Helsinki is also a bit special. Even in the most prosperous commercial street, you can't see the grand occasion of various international brands in other metropolitan cities. If you love Nordic design, designer brands, and even antique shopping, Helsinki is your shopping paradise. Finns are environmentally friendly, so they really like vintage.

Roaming - Helsinki bikuang red dot

The main city of Helsinki is not big. The most suitable way for tourists is to walk. You can plan the route according to your hobbies.

If you are not purposeful, you can refer to these Helsinki must punch in points.

Helsinki Cathedral

In fact, Helsinki Cathedral and Helsinki Parliament Square are together, and there is a university behind them. Politics, culture and religion are all concentrated here. It's rare. So it's also a very popular scenic spot. It's crowded with tourist buses during the day.

The church is free to visit, but I don't think there are any bright spots inside the church, so I don't have to enter.

Uspenski Cathedral

It's Russian by name. This building with 13 golden roofs is a witness of the penetration of Russian style into Finnish history. I've been to this church twice, but I haven't been able to get in. It's closed on Monday, 10:00 to 3:00 on Saturday, 12:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 9:30 to 6:00 on Tuesday to Friday. If you spend two or three days at the weekend, it's really hard to get time....

Kangbi Jingsi Hall

Kamppi chapelof silence is very close to the central railway station. It is a completely wooden work of art. It's free to visit, but now it's completely forbidden to shoot inside. I went there two years ago and took some pictures. The light inside is really wonderful. This is a secluded resort in the downtown area.

Rock Church

Don't tell me you're tired of seeing churches in Europe. The churches in Helsinki are really different from other old churches in Europe. The rock church in the center of Helsinki, also known as tempellio KIO church, is located in tempellio rock square in the center of Helsinki.

As the name suggests, the rock church is built by using the rock highland in the residential street. In order not to damage the natural landscape, the rock part is excavated down, and the church is built in the natural rock. So you don't notice where the church is when you come to the square, which is a place easily missed by tourists.

The roof of the church is designed as a dome, supported by 100 radial beams and columns, and inlaid with transparent glass. I have a great sense of design.

Tickets are charged, 3 Euro. There's time to wait for the piano performance. It's more like a concert hall than a church.

There are really many churches in Helsinki. We plan a route with churches as the destination.

I like to hang out on the streets of Helsinki.

Cycling? Go to the seaside for a breeze

If you don't like walking, you can also rent a bike?, Go further, faster ~ if time is enough, ride along the coastline for a while, the mood will be very happy.

There are many parks in Helsinki. If I say it's a city built in parks, it's no exaggeration.

(this project is not recommended to be carried out in winter... Helsinki is windy and will be blown to the sea)

Take a ride around the tram

So if you come to Helsinki in winter, tram is a very good means of transportation.

Helsinki's tram has been in operation since 1891, with a long history.

There are 12 tram routes in the urban area. The departure interval is 5-10 minutes in peak hours and 10-20 minutes in normal times. Tram 2 (former 3T) is a convenient way to visit almost all the famous scenic spots in the city.

Helsinki people are really nice. When I took this picture, the driver saw it and gave me a comparison~

The fans on the streets of Helsinki

Finns really like vintage ~ I love it, too~

Helsinki's architecture matches the blue sky

Katajanokka, kruunuhaka and Eira are representative communities of Art Nouveau architecture. If you like this architectural style, you might as well go for a walk there.

Have to make one?

Helsinki, the capital of Finland on the Baltic Sea, is located on a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. How can we really play Helsinki well without going to sea!

Play on the island

Helsinki ferry terminal has a variety of ferry, where you can take the ferry to the surrounding islands.

The famous Finnish fort is a good choice.

I didn't write about Fort Finland since I had been there last time. This time I went to another Mini island.

Lonna's small and fresh

Lonna is only open from May to October. The island is just in the middle of the market square and Fort Finland.

Rhone island was originally used by the Russian army to store weapons and demagnetize ships. Now you can see the tracks on the dock.

There is a cozy restaurant and a mini Museum on the island. These are old buildings during the reign of Russia in the 19th century.

In addition to the old building, there is a new sauna on this small island~

How about an old sailboat

If you don't go to the island, you can board a 1947 sailing boat and sail around the island for a week.

Finns are good at playing

Although Finns usually have to keep a distance of one meter in line to take a bus, after a little alcohol, they will not be seen at all. So the Finnish Music Festival is definitely attractive.

Flow Festival is held in suvilahti power plant, which has a long history. Every year, more than 150 artists from home and abroad participate in it. Flow Festival has become one of the best music festivals in Europe due to its eclectic performance and influential artist lineup. Ticket price is not cheap, super early bird ticket also need 175 Euro~

Music Festival carnival for three days, every day is the afternoon began to line up to enter, the most lively time is around 6 o'clock, this point, at least have to line up outside the door for an hour to enter. Usually, there are few people on Helsinki Street (except the tourist area). I feel that all the Finns come to see so many people at one time~

In addition to the connotation of the music festival, the delicious food in the venue is also worth trying.

A music festival with wine and meat can last all night.

A dozen national drinks

When you come to Finland, you must try their national drink, original long drink. This cocktail of gin and grapefruit goes well with flow.

Don't ask me how much long drink I had that day

Oh, if you have a chance, you can try their liquorice candy. Most Asians don't like the taste. I especially like to see my friend's expression after eating it.

The food in the festival is basically organic and healthy. I really think I went to the food festival instead of the music festival.

Those delicious Helsinki

Helsinki's most authentic pizza!

Via tribunali's pizza is a traditional kiln pizza. There is a kiln in the shop（ Maybe this kind of operation can only be used in northern Europe where the temperature is low all year round

Via tribunali's pizza is very popular in Helsinki because of its crisp bottom, excellent sauce and fresh stuffing. There are always long lines for dinner. The store is also very easy to find, just in the alley opposite Helsinki Cathedral.

The price is between 12.5 euro and 18 euro. My favorite flavor is cacio Pepe heavy cheese with basil leaves. I love heavy taste. 17 euro, I can only eat half a piece.

A cinnamon roll, a cup of coffee, a morning paper

Cinnamon roll is a favorite snack in northern Europe, usually with coffee for breakfast.

The cinnamon roll of this cafe success in Helsinki is very popular in the local area. If you are interested, you can try it.

Higher education 2,Helsinki00140, Finland

What?

It's also an Italian restaurant. Don't scold me for always introducing Italian food... It's delicious....

The status of Italian food in Europe is similar to that of Sichuan food in China! Which city do you say has no Sichuan cuisine?

Sikke's boss's Gourmet book is very popular. Sikke's is an Italian dish, but its ingredients are mostly local, fresh and environmentally friendly.

Super recommend their roast beef marrow! If I'm not afraid of being fat, I can eat a dozen! This delicious food is really not easy for a person who has lost 20 jin!

They all use fresh food, which should be a kind of bass. Anyway, you can eat any fish in any season. As long as the ingredients are fresh, they will be delicious.

This is my first dinner in Helsinki. At 10 o'clock, I can't make it because of jet lag. I have already rolled back to the hotel without dessert. What a pity.

Accompanying 34D 0051 Helsinki Finland

B SMOKERY

If you like barbecue, you can try this company. Personally, I think the steak is a little dry (after all, the barbecue I ate in Texas before was too impressive to compare with it!), Chicken wings did not eat a, but also because the weight is too large.

Although I don't recommend it very much, people are very popular in Helsinki. They have their own advantages. At noon, they are all full. BTW, baked sweet potatoes are delicious.... Boss, pack sweet potatoes!

Comfort is the most important thing

This time I stayed in Helsinki for a short time, but I was not tired by long-distance flight and jet lag at all.? Finnish airlines will use A350 wide body airliner on Guangzhou Helsinki route this year, with full reclining seats in business class and 1-2-1 anti fishbone layout. Passengers can go through the aisle without interference. After a 10 hour flight, you can eat well and sleep well. Naturally, the 6-hour time difference can be easily adjusted.

Byw, the Finnish air lounge in Helsinki is full of design, very warm and comfortable. You can see a pile of national treasure chocolate as soon as you enter the door? Fazer, don't miss it.

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