Helsinki Through the Heart of Finland

Nordic Culture, Coastal Views and Modern Design

“Helsinki is a city where the calm of nature meets the energy of Nordic life.”

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In today’s email:

• Helsinki Through the Heart of Finland

• Norway’s Western Fjords

• Around the World: The Alley Helsinki, Finnish Art and Modern Life,

  The Slow Route through Transylvania and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA today? How to watch live (full timeline)

• From Social Media: New York from above — a grid of glass and steel that stretches as far as the eye can see.

• Travel Grub: Helsinki Food Guide: Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them

• Curious Cove: Perfect 2 Days in Helsinki (HAPPIEST Capital in the World?)

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Helsinki Through the Heart of Finland

Helsinki is a vibrant Finnish capital where modern architecture, historic landmarks and beautiful coastal scenery come together. Visitors can explore lively markets, museums, design districts, waterfront areas and peaceful green spaces while experiencing the relaxed atmosphere of Finnish city life. With its blend of culture, nature, food and distinctive Nordic design, Helsinki offers plenty of memorable experiences throughout the year.

Helsinki city skyline, cityscape of Finland at sunset - Shutterstock

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Norway’s Western Fjords

Western Norway sits along the country’s Atlantic edge, where a coastline of islands, inlets, and long sea-arms reaches far inland between high mountains. These sea-arms are the fjords: deep channels carved by glaciers over many thousands of years, then filled by the sea when the ice retreated. The result is a landscape of steep rock walls, waterfalls, and small farms set on narrow shelves of green. This is one of the clearest examples anywhere of how ice shapes a country, and it has drawn travellers for well over a century.

Nærøyfjord, Norway during winter - Shutterstock

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Around the World

The Alley Helsinki

The Alley Helsinki is a welcoming spot for enjoying good food and drinks in a relaxed setting. Its inviting atmosphere makes it a great place to take a break, meet friends and experience Helsinki’s lively local scene.

Finnish Art and Modern Life

This exhibition highlights the work of Finnish artists Greta Hällfors and Sulho Sipilä, featuring expressive paintings inspired by everyday life, urban scenes and personal experiences. Their works offer a glimpse into Finland’s artistic and cultural history.

Uspenski Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral is one of Helsinki’s most distinctive landmarks and an important centre of Orthodox Christianity in Finland.

Scenic Boat Trips Along the Helsinki Archipelago

Helsinki Cruising Charters offers a memorable way to experience Helsinki from the water. Set out along the city’s beautiful coastline and surrounding archipelago while enjoying views of islands, waterfront scenery and the distinctive Helsinki skyline.

Nordic Caviar Tasting in Helsinki

Experience the refined flavours of Nordic caviar in the heart of Helsinki. A caviar tasting offers visitors the opportunity to sample high-quality Finnish and Nordic products while learning about their origins, production and place in the region’s culinary traditions.

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The Slow Route through Transylvania

Transylvania sits in the centre of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains and often described in fiction long before people see it for themselves. The real place has little to do with the vampire stories. For more than 800 years, this was a meeting point of cultures. German-speaking settlers known as the Saxons arrived here in the 12th and 13th centuries, invited by the Hungarian crown to farm the land and defend the frontier. They built stone towns, guild halls, and fortified churches that still stand today. Alongside them lived Hungarians, Romanians, and Roma communities, each leaving a mark on the food, language, and buildings.

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA today? How to watch live (full timeline)

SpaceX is just one day way from launching its next astronaut crew to the International Space Station for NASA, and if you're hoping to watch the day-long mission live online, we've got you covered.

Crew Access Arm Retracted

The crew access arm has retracted, and the Dragon spacecraft’s launch escape system will be armed momentarily. This system allows NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 crew members to escape safely in the unlikely event of an anomaly from the moment the system is armed until the time they reach orbit – a timespan of roughly 12 minutes.

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From Social Media

New York from above — a grid of glass and steel that stretches as far as the eye can see.

Travel Grub

Recipe

Helsinki Food Guide: Must-Try Dishes and Where to Find Them

Curious Cove

Perfect 2 Days in Helsinki (HAPPIEST Capital in the World?)

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