#helsinkicathedral

[davidstanleytravel]

Helsinki Cathedral (1852) stands majestically above Senate Square in the center of Helsinki, Finland. This Evangelical Lutheran church was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel in the neoclassical style.

[jumpjojo01]

Horse made from trashed cars #kaapelitehdas #oldcablefactory #helsinkicathedral #discoverfinland #finland4seasons #helsinkionline#myhelsinki #finland_photolovers #thisisfinland #ig_finland #loves_finland #helsinkiofficial #finland_today #visithelsinki #loves_united_finland #bestinhel#beautyofsuomi #finnishmoments #finland_today #finlandonline #thisisfinland #finnishview #ourfinland #helsinkistreets #helsinkisecret #visitfinlandjapan #myuusimaa #visitingfinland #finmood #helsinkionline #thisishelsinki #artworkoftheday #suomentaide (at Kaapelitehdas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7RaN6Idzc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[atamantourshelsinki]

It's that time of the year 🎄🎄Helsinki Christmas Market is open at the Senate Square until 22 December. With 100 vendors providing delicious treats and handcrafts, the market offers a lovely Christmas experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (pics:MyHelsinki, Jussi Hellsten, Kim Öhman) . . . . . #atamantourshelsinki #atamantours #helsinkiguide #helsinkitour #walkingtours #privatetours #guidedtours #citytours #sightseeing #sightseeingtours #tailormade #helsinkiwalks #helsinki #finland #visitfinland #visithelsinki #discoverhelsinki #detailsofhelsinki #myhelsinki #helsinkiofficial #ourfinland #christmas #xmas #christmasmarket #tuomaanmarkkinat #winter2022 #senatesquare #senaatintori #helsinkicathedral #tuomiokirkko (at Senaatintori) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClzA6TDsO4e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[purkele]

The matrix glitching

[novachampagne]

[sakuranoame]

Classic Helsinki shot. #helsinki #helsingfors #finland #suomi #visitfinland #classic #helsinkicathedral #tuomiokirkko #domkyrka #travel #travelgram #seetheworld #bikepacking #bikelove #vacation #旅行 #ヘルシンキ https://www.instagram.com/p/B2KN-xioLAo/?igshid=1c3vz9xhinirr

[kevyttaikuri]

Helsinki Cathedral 🇫🇮 #helsinki #helsinkicathedral #finland #finland🇫🇮 #suomi #matkablogi #whitenight #instatravel #hdr_professional #hdrphotography #canon #hdrphoto #ig_finland #финляндия #instagood #путешествия #visitfinland #natgeoyourshot #travel #beautifuldestinations #peacefulplace #picoftheday #kevyttaikuri #awesome_earth #travelblogger #travelgram #voyageursdumonde #хельсинки #lovetotravel #traveldiary https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQ_z2tBnjM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10wpo6zoszdj2

[de3dprintman]

The Helsinki Cathedral by @miniworld3d (@myminifactory object: 55656) printed on the YAN by @furlingtech in green @augment3difilaments PLA in 0,1 mm layers and 15% infill. YAN did a decent job on this little print. #3dprinting #3dprinter #yan3dprinter #furlingtechnology #augment3di #miniworld3d #myminifactory #pla #filament #maker #makergram #helsinki #helsinkicathedral #additivemanufacturing #diorama3d #makerspace #de3dprintman (at Amsterdam, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwusDRKB0fQ/?igshid=1lmxpp5v18b4h

[claradechirico]

Cathedral © #tuomiokirkko #helsinki #helsingintuomiokirkko #helsingfors #helsinkicity #helsinkicathedral #helsinkiofficial #visitfinland #finland🇫🇮 #finnishwinter #finnishmoments #finnishculture #finnstagram #finland_frames #finland_photolovers #finnishadventure #finlandia #suomilove #suomi #discoverfinland #beautyofsuomi #beautifuldestinations #cityoffinland (at Helsingin tuomiokirkko − Helsinki Cathedral) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_fgfoBl39/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ue6n6qd3ug05

[thincso]

God morgon, huomenta!! STAY SERENE FINLAND, HELSINKI CATHEDRAL THROUGH SOFIEGATAN, Paul Dettwiler oil tempera on canvas 75x75 cm #Finland #suomi #pauldettwiler #ModernMasters #instaart #helsingfors #helsinki #helsinginkaupunki #konst #taide #perrotin #artelaguna #viewartgallery #artcollectors #kunstsammler #helsinkicathedral #emergingart #emergingartist #arte #viewartgallery #originalpaintings #artcollections #artcollector #artinvestor #architecture #artevent (på/i Helsinki) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgD-m-WIV6h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ireneelsewhere]

PSA for everyone to stop sleeping on Finland

This past weekend my friend Nicole and I went to Helsinki, Finland, which is only a 1-hour flight away from Stockholm. 

Finland, for some reason, isn’t as heavily romanticized as some other European countries tend to be, which is honestly quite a shame because I thought it was down-to-earth, laidback, and sometimes just breathtakingly beautiful. Nicole and I were in the city for only a day and a half, but this was the perfect amount of time for us to not feel overwhelmed (trying to cram everything we wanted to do!) nor underwhelmed (trying to find things to do). The city was walkable, the public transportation system was great, the weather was a little bit rainy and could’ve been better but at least still sunny!, and the architecture was interesting to look at because there seemed to be both western and eastern European influences. At times, it felt like I was in London, and then a block later in Russia?! which is weird because I haven’t been to either of those places so like how would I even know. :-)

Here are the highlights of our trip! 

1) Had photoshoots everywhere but especially at Helsinki Cathedral. Because when you visit a culturally significant monument, you gotta show them who the REAL star of the show is, you know???

2) Took the 20-minute ferry to Suomenlinna and spent half a day there. The fortress of the island is actually a UNESCO World Heritage site because it was built for battling the Russians in the 1700s. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect going into the island, but I came out having the time of my life because the nature on the island was just. so. beautiful. It was pretty surreal seeing the juxtaposition of violence and natural peace, with the cannons & defensive walls against the backdrop of mother nature. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced something like Suomenlinna before, where there was so much rural countryside and history all at once. Hands down my favorite part of the trip. 

Suomenlinna also had lots of random tunnels that you could explore, but some of them were so dark that even if you used your phone’s flashlight, it was still pitch black. Kind of creepy and I was half expecting to stumble across a skeleton somewhere lol. 

3) Engaged in the Finnish sauna culture. I’m not a particularly huge fan of heat to begin with, but Finns invented the sauna and it’s a fundamental part of their lifestyle and culture. Also every single travel site basically said that you shouldn’t be able to go to sleep at night and live with yourself if you go to Finland without sauna’ing, so really, I had to do it just to be able to say that I did LOL. Yes you sit butt naked with strangers side-by-side (either in separate or mixed genders depending on the facility) but saunas in Finnish culture are seen as a purely non-sexual way of cleansing your mind and body so it’s actually a really relaxing environment. 

*does sauna once* *expects perfectly clear skin*

(Omg where did they get this picture of Nicole & I????)

4) Learned about Finnish design at the Design Museum. (FUN FACT, my first attempt of stepping outside my comfort zone while going abroad was striking up a random conversation with the dude next to me on my first flight to Sweden (lol if you know me then you know that I hate small talk). He happened to be a Finnish graphic designer and actually told me about the simplicity and functionality of Finnish design. Also pretty ironic because Americans are stereotyped as being friendly and overly conversational, which I was trying to be lmao, and Finns are stereotyped as hating small talk but he was actually super friendly)

(Vintage picture at the Design Museum that I thought was cool.)

Some other things that I learned from the Design Museum: Finns invented the orange plastic-handled Fiskar scissors that every single household has, Angry Birds, Clash of Clans, and the ball chair.

5) Ate salmon in one of the orange tents in Market Square, which is probably the most quintessentially touristy Helsinki thing to do, but the food was actually so good. One of my favorite meals abroad so far.  

(Old Market Hall. Literally so much salmon.)

6) Stumbled across an international food festival 2 hours before we had to leave to the airport to go back to Stockholm. I love cultural surprises!! I love accidentally discovering endless booths of food!!! They had different vendors with food representative of their country; eg. Italian salami & cheese, British fudge, Australian kangaroo meat, Belgian waffles, Dutch something, French something, etc. etc. 

There were also random artsy hills?! So naturally....

(this is a snapchat-turned-gif, aka I am now on my way to getting a computer science degree)

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ALL IN ALL, I had a great time in Helsinki. Even though we literally walked a total of 43,000 steps in the span of 48 hours, I actually felt invigorated and refreshed coming back to Stockholm. I think this trip was much needed to combat some of the homesickness that was creeping up on me for the past week. Sometimes it’s easy to take privileges for granted, such as being abroad, but Helsinki reminded me to live in the moment and to just..... enjoy life :-) 

Also thankful for Nicole for being great company and for navigating us everywhere because somehow she has a GPS in her head ?? 

Peace out Finland, you were great,

Irene 

[jumpjojo01]

From a different angle #amazingshots_church #helsinkicathedral #churchmypassion #tuomiokirkko #discoverfinland #finland4seasons #helsinkionline#myhelsinki #finland_photolovers #thisisfinland #ig_finland #loves_finland #helsinkiofficial #finland_today #visithelsinki #loves_united_finland #bestinhel#beautyofsuomi #finnishmoments #finland_today #finlandonline #thisisfinland #finnishview #ourfinland #helsinkistreets #helsinkisecret #visitfinlandjapan #myuusimaa #visitingfinland #finmood #katajanokka #helsinkionline #finnisharchitecture (at Katajanokka, Etelä-Suomen Lääni, Finland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkcYlDUImR4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[atamantourshelsinki]

We made a brilliant private tour with my Indian guests from Mumbai. Even in winter, my tours are easy-going; you feel cold, we make stops in beautiful warm cafes; you feel tired, we take the trams around town; you're hungry, best restaurants are waiting for you. Let me know how you would like to enjoy the Christmas season in Helsinki and I'll design a tailor made tour for you and your group. Few slots are left open for December :) www.atamantours.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #atamantourshelsinki #atamantours #helsinkiguide #helsinkitour #walkingtours #privatetours #guidedtours #citytours #sightseeing #sightseeingtours #tailormade #helsinkiwalks #helsinki #finland #visitfinland #visithelsinki #discoverhelsinki #detailsofhelsinki #myhelsinki #helsinkiofficial #ourfinland #india #mumbai #easygoing #winter #snow #snowscape #helsinkicathedral #tuomiokirkko #senatesquare (at Helsinki Cathedral) https://www.instagram.com/p/CllXbGUMezm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nordiclndscp-blog]

#Repost @supuus (@get_repost) ・・・ Helsinki Cathedral #HelsinkiCathedral #landscapephotography #photography #landscape #beautifuldestinations #EarthEscope #thisisFinland #visitfinland #visitHelsinki #Helsinki #Finland #Suomi #traveldestinations_ig #ourplanetdaily #roamtheplanet #ig_world_photo #exceptional_pictures #mobilephonephotography #clouds #cloudscapes #cloudscape

[jso129]

I already miss my new travel friends!! 🌍💜 #ContikiKen #Contiki #ContikiScandinavia #NoRegrets #SoloTravel #WorldAdventure #Helsinki #Finland #HelsinkiCathedral (at Helsinki Cathedral) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnr1aoPhmh2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ones8yp3uq4j

[rjmlaird]

Helsinki cathedral #Helsinki #Finland #cathedral #helsinkicathedral #sightseeing #instatravel #suomi #travel #myhelsinki (at Helsinki Cathedral)