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Finland

Helsinki

From July 30th to August 1st, 2023

Stay

  • Hotel Kamp

Do

  • Walk by the Helsinki Cathedral in Senate Square 

  • Take in the views of the Uspensky Cathedral while walking Kanavaranta Street 

  • Take a spin on the Sky Wheel Helsinki and get an aerial view of the city 

  • Visit the Flying Cinema for a 3D Tour of Helsinki

  • Walk through Market Square to shop for local crafts and mom & pop street food

  • Walk through Espnanadi, an avenue in the middle of Helsinki with live music and al fresco dining

  • Visit the architecturally stunning Temppeliaukion Church, which was built into native rock on the land 

  • Walk along the Merisatma area and stop at Loyly Helsinki for a bite to eat, a cocktail, and finish it all off with a 2 hour session jumping between hot sauna and hopping in the marina for a cold lounge (book in advance) 

  • Walk through the Kauppatorin Laituri area to see an outdoor big screen movie and others walking around

  • Visit the Vanha Kauppahalli food hall right next door to try more local foods & craft drinks

  • Finish the night off with singing karaoke at Wallis back on Kanavaranta Street

Eat/Drink

  • Lunch at FaFas for some quick and convenient turkish/mediterranean

  • Ravintola Nokka - a Finnish restaurant with a tasting menu & wine pairing dinner style. The food was out of this world amazing! Highly recommend.