I can’t get enough of Helsinki. I have been incredibly lucky with the weather. It has been fine an sunny almost every time I have been there (except once when there was deep snow, and this was great too). It is such a beautiful city, I could just wander for hours.
the Lutheran church
I usually start at the Lutheran church in Senate Square.
the strong men at the station
Or the distinctive railway station with the stone men in front.
a sunny day in Helsinki
We were in Helsinki in May and spring was well and truly underway. The parks were full of people enjoying the warm sunny day. The beautiful park between the 2 streets that lead to the harbour is always busy – with good reason.
a puppet show in Esplanadi
I don’t know the characters dancing in these pictures, but he had Michael Jackson waiting in the wings.
does anyone know who they are?
We wandered further down towards the harbour.
spring flowers
a pretty fountain
In another part of the city I saw what looked like flags flying between the buildings.
lots of flags
As I got closer the truth was revealed.
washing day
I think it is great fun! How clever to turn something as mundane as washing on a line into a fun talking point in the city.
Near the drying shirts is a beautiful park with a lovely wooden church.
the white church in the park in Bulevardi
Helsinki is full of beautiful Art Nouveau buildings.
I love this one
another part of the apartment building
a lovely rooftop
another roof
and another
I love the details on these buildings.
keeping watch
friends
not friends
a single swallow
it looks like a spine
birds and feathers
a beautiful door
eagles are quite popular
There is a lovely park beside a lake near Finlandia Hall and the National Museum.
the bear in front of the museum
in the park beside Finlandia Hall
a tranquil pool
spring flowers
more
Back at the station, I just love these stone men.
strong stone man
the top of the clock tower
Here is Jim at the harbour standing in front of some very big ship’s bits.
Jim with a big anchor and propeller
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This post on beautiful Helsinki has been awarded Blogger of the Month from Easy Jet. Thank you Easy Jet!!! I love Helsinki.
