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Diana Holquist

Diana Holquist

Visiting Santa in Finland
Scandinavia

The best places to visit Santa in Sweden, Norway and Finland

Of course, the exact location of Santa’s North Pole workshop is top secret. But the good news is he’s set…

Helsinki

Getting from Helsinki airport to the city centre

Getting into central Helsinki from the airport is fast and inexpensive, no matter how you travel. Train, bus and taxi…

Porvoo, Things to do in Finland

A first timer’s guide to Porvoo, Finland

Finnish tourists flock to Porvoo for its Instagram-worthy cobbled streets and famous, red-painted waterfront houses. As Finland’s second-oldest city, it’s…

Moomin souvenirs, Helsinki, Finland
Family, Things to do in Finland

Moomin shops, sights and attractions in Finland

There is no better window into the Finnish soul than the Moomins, the charming children’s book characters created by Finnish…

play volleyball on the beach in summer, Helsinki
Helsinki

The best time to visit Helsinki

If you think summer is the only time to enjoy the capital of Finland, think again. Each season in Helsinki…

kammpi chapel, Helsinki
Helsinki

One day in Helsinki: the ultimate guide

Spending one day in Helsinki can give you a tantalising idea for what this city has to offer: abundant nature,…

There are lots of free things to do in Helsinki!
Helsinki

33 cheap and free things to do in Helsinki

Helsinki may be pricey, but there are plenty of free things to do if you know where to look!

Helsinki

Five fun day trips from Helsinki

Helsinki has loads to keep you occupied, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make time for a couple of day trips!

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  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
    • Outdoors
    • Language and culture
    • Living and working
  • First timer’s guide
    • Getting around
    • Best places to visit
    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Rail passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Car hire
  • Accommodation
    • Hotels
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    • Camping
  • Tours
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    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
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    • Finnish Lapland
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