Nordic travel guide
Nordic travel guide
Experience the enchanting play of light and shadow at Lux Helsinki, an annual light festival that takes place in the Finnish capital each January.
Held over Epiphany, this unique event showcases light art installations throughout the city, illuminating the winter nights in an ethereal spectacle.
The festival takes over both the city’s famed landmarks and its lesser-known spots, so you get to see familiar structures transformed into distinctive pieces of urban art. No two years are alike, making it a fascinating event to visit time and time again.
Over half a million visitors flock to Lux Helsinki annually, to see the illuminations create fascinating experiences against the backdrop of a beautiful Nordic city.
This immersive event enhances people’s connection to their urban surroundings, and is a wonderful way to appreciate the city, explore Finnish culture and brighten up the dark season.
Whether you’re a art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to spend an evening, this festival will make your time in Helsinki a little more illuminating.
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