Check out Helsinki, a Nordic fairytale city!
【Introduction】: Helsinki is located on the southern coast of Finland, surrounded by the Baltic Sea on three sides. It has a temperate maritime climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold, while summers are relatively warm. Here are some tips for visiting Helsinki~
⛺【Must-visit places】:
1. Helsinki Cathedral: A venue for Finnish celebrations and a popular tourist destination.
2. Senate Square: A neoclassical architectural gem, with four iconic buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, including Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki, and the National Library of Finland.
3. Sibelius Park: Located in the center of Helsinki, it is famous for the statue of Finnish composer Sibelius and is a great place to relax.
4. Uspenski Cathedral: A red-brick, green-domed, onion-shaped Russian-style building that stands out from the surrounding architecture. It is the largest Orthodox church in Scandinavia.
🛬【Travel tips】: It is recommended to spend 1-2 days in Helsinki. During this time, you can visit the main attractions of Helsinki, such as the Central Railway Station, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, the open-air market, Amos Rex Art Museum, and the Rock Church. You can also try local delicacies such as salmon soup.
🧡【Tips】:
Clothing guide for Finland from December to March
Basic clothing: base layer + middle layer + outer layer (I call this the onion style)
Top + pants
Base layer: thermal top/pants
Middle layer: sweater, light/heavy down jacket, depending on the weather; fleece pants
Outer layer: windproof, waterproof, hooded thick down jacket; warm snow pants
Helsinki Central Station has a long history. In 1862, there was already a simple station. The current building was built in 1919. It is said that there were many Chinese workers among the construction workers at that time. Today, it is a transportation hub of Helsinki and a landmark building, with a daily passenger volume of about 200,000. In 2013, it was rated as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world by the BBC.
In the evening, I arrived at Helsinki Central Station to take the overnight train to Rovaniemi and head to the Arctic Circle. The architecture of the train station is very distinctive. There is a large semicircular arch design in the center. The old brick walls make the station more vintage. European train stations are open-style. You can enter and exit the platform without ticket inspection and security check. There will be conductors to check tickets on the train. The platform display will show the train information, and you can find the platform of the corresponding train.
Helsinki Central Station is also a very interesting place. The train station has very old architectural features. Helsinki is also a very interesting place in Poland, with many nice interior designs.
The Central Railway Station is a landmark building in Helsinki. It is a good place to check in and take photos, and it is in a relatively central location. However, the interior is relatively old (I forgot to take photos at the time). The signs are not very obvious. There is no formal or decent waiting hall, and there are very few seats, which is especially inconvenient for passengers traveling at night. Getting on and off the train depends entirely on your own, and there are basically no staff! There is a place to store luggage in the train station, which is large and convenient. There are many coffee shops and small shops for food, so you don’t have to worry about being hungry! The toilet is charged, and the card machine is very old. A passenger had diarrhea and forgot to bring cash. He swiped it several times but failed. It was really frustrating! In general, this train station is just a train station!
Helsinki Central Station is located in the center of Helsinki. The building is relatively retro and clean inside. There is no security check and no one checks tickets. I only remembered it when I got on the train. It is a good experience to take the VR Polar Train from this station to Rovaniemi overnight. The train is still very punctual, and the station platform is clear at a glance. Just look at the train number you want to take and get on the platform.
From Vantaa Airport to Helsinki Center, a one-way ticket costs 4.6 Euros. Helsinki Central Railway Station is in the city center. The four stone men at the entrance are very distinctive. There are many trams and buses here, which is very convenient.