Hotel Haaga Central Park

Helsinki, until about 1930 known in English by its Swedish name of Helsingfors, is the capital and most populous city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa region. About 694,000 people live in the municipality, with 1.3 million in the capital region and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area. As the most populous urban area in Finland, it is the country's most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research. Helsinki is 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Tallinn, Estonia, 400 kilometres (250 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden, and 300 kilometres (190 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki is a bilingual municipality with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages.

As soon as you arrive in Helsinki, you'll notice the city's stunning architecture and picturesque scenery. From the iconic Helsinki Cathedral to the bustling Market Square, there's something for everyone to explore in this charming city.

One of the top attractions in Helsinki is the Suomenlinna Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on an island just a short ferry ride away from the city center. This historic fortress was built in the 18th century and has played an important role in Finnish history.