I always love my visits to Helsinki. I feel at home in this beautiful city. At the end of summer the temperature is beginning to cool, perfect for walking for hours.
Blue sky made a perfect backdrop for my favourite sights.
Esplanadi never disappoints.
The garden beds are still beautiful.
Kappeli is a great spot for a delicious salmon soup.
Havis Amanda keeps watch beside the harbour.
Tuomiokirkko appears between buildings.
I walked past the Russian church to the Katajanokka area beside the harbour with its beautiful art nouveau buildings.
Who wouldn’t want a row of owls above their doorway, or perhaps a crustacean.
I walked back past the Helsinki cathedral.
Past the railway station.
Nearby is the amazing Oodi library.
I stayed at the beautiful Haven Hotel beside the harbour. It is in an excellent position near the harbour and close to everything in the city.
I had 2 wonderful days in Helsinki. Next stop Bagni di Lucca.
Beautiful! Enjoy your stay!
By: mulinodominillo on September 6, 2022
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I love Helsinki. It is a beautiful city and easy to navigate.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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Helsinki is a beautiful city and what glorious flowers
By: Dianne Perrin on September 6, 2022
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There are gardens, pots and hanging plants all over the city.
Everything is well looked after.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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What is route you fly? Brisbane to Helsinki to ?
By: Keith Miller on September 6, 2022
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I fly from Qantas from Brisbane to Singapore then Finnair to Helsinki. I always stop in Helsinki for a few day before flying Finnair to Rome or Milan.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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I will be in Helsinki at the end of next May. Looking forward to it.
By: Sandra Robbins on September 6, 2022
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I’m sure you will enjoy your stay. If you need any information let me know.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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Your beautiful photos took me straight back there, thank you Debra. Have a wonderful time back in Bagni di L and the Garfagnana.
By: Margaret Farren-Price on September 6, 2022
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I am in Italy now and am looking forward to seeing my garden today.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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Wow, must put Finland on my bucket list!!
Derin G.
By: Derin Gemignani on September 6, 2022
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Finland is wonderful. We have travelled all over the country over the last 15 years.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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What a lovely Helsinki post!! Must confess I’m ever so eager about your return to Bagni di L ….as I’m sure we’ll be guaranteed some Wonderful Fall photos of your garden/s, perhaps a late sagra, the colours of autumn etc…..greedy me, waiting to see!! Thank you.
By: Catherine Rowley on September 6, 2022
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I am in Italy now. I am keen to get up to my garden to see how it has survived the long hot summer.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2022
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Beautiful post on Helsinki, Debra…. I have only been there once on a short visit… need to return and savour. Enjoy the beautiful Bagni Di Lucca 🤩
By: Pauline on September 8, 2022
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Helsinki is lovely. I have been visiting for 15 years and I feel at home there.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 9, 2022
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Helsinki looks wonderful with all the beautiful gardens & sculptures.. Am sure you are looking forward to seeing your own garden & planning for change of seasons.
By: Camillus Davall. on September 9, 2022
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