Helsinki isn’t a city that shouts. It doesn’t dazzle with size, and it won’t try to impress you with grand gestures. Instead, it whispers its charm—through sea breezes, clean design, wild nature, and the quiet confidence of a city that knows exactly who it is. Perched between east and west, Helsinki is a little bit […] The post Helsinki Travel Guide – What to See, Do, and Know appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Strolling through the charming wooden alleys of Ekenäs’ Old Town (also sometimes referred with its Finnish language name Tammisaari), it’s easy to be swept into a slower, old-timey rhythm — for better or worse. Here you can walk in the footsteps of artist Helene Schjerfbeck or marvel at the odd remnants of historical punishment. Ekenäs’ […] The post Ekenäs – Discover Finland’s Most Unapologetically Cute Wooden Town appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Everyone knows Porvoo, the famously photogenic wooden town near Helsinki. But here’s a well-kept secret: there’s another one just down the coast. Loviisa is smaller, quieter, and, dare we say, even more charming — and miraculously free of selfie sticks. What you’ll find instead: wide streets lined with colorful 19th-century wooden houses, cobbled corners that […] The post Loviisa – A Secret Worth Sharing appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Introduction to the best short hiking trails in Finland. It takes only a few hours to hike these routes, and most are suitable for kids, too.| Featuring Finland