From the beginning of October and until April, winter in the Finnish capital of Helsinki comes into its own. Arriving to rest at this time, of course, will be what to do. It does not matter if you are experiencing a cultural hunger or you are an advocate of active winter recreation, you will not be bored here. What can you see and do in Helsinki in the winter? The entertainment here is able to dip you in the winter fairy tale. Firstly, this city is a great place for shopping, there are a lot of interesting sights, and the wonderful winter weather has for active winter rest lovers of skates, skis or snowboards. So, where to go to Helsinki in the winter?
Winter Activities in Helsinki
Holidays in Helsinki in the winter can begin with a visit to the Ice Park. The skating rink, which is located here, is simply huge, and besides skating there will be something to do. There are regularly held interesting performances on the ice, for visitors live music plays. At the service of guests is always a rental of equipment, delicious food and drinks. For fans of this Finnish hockey here is a real paradise! Suomi is a place where this sport is recognized as national. Enjoy ice battles invite fans of the JC Hartwall Areena and the Ice Palace Jäähalli. If you went skiing and you liked it, you will definitely enjoy walking on them. If the weather permits, then a huge network of cross-country trails opens, with a length of as much as 180 kilometers. The best route is considered passing through the Central City Park Keskuspuisto. If you do not want to change your habits, and want to ride from the slopes "with a breeze", then you should go to the tourist base Paloheinä. It can be found only 9 kilometers from the city. You can go here with only a desire to ski, and equipment can be obtained on site. Here you are waiting for several tens of kilometers of ski slopes, which will suit both beginners and experienced skiers. Connoisseurs of such a holiday should visit the nearby slopes of Sipoo, Talma, Sirena. Do you like snowboarding? Then you have a direct road to the Snow Park. Here you can show your level on the trails with trampolines, as well as acquire new skills. Well, on top of that, you can take a swing into the ice-hole, and then have the steam in the steam room. The charge of vivacity and health is guaranteed to you! Such pastime offers the guests of the city a camping "Rastila". Do not like active rest? It does not matter, you will not be bored here anyway.
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What to see in Helsinki?
Despite the fact that the temperature in winter in Helsinki drops to 10-15 degrees below zero, you can visit the famous zoo "Korkeasaari". Here you can see more than 200 animals from all over the world. Visiting the sights in Helsinki in the winter, you can not miss the Church in the Rock. The temple is carved in the depths of the rock, its dome is made of a combination of copper and glass, the spectacle is simply breathtaking. And, of course, you can not pass by the National Museum. No place in winter or summer in Helsinki will tell you more about the culture of Finland. There are regularly held interesting exhibitions and expositions, which will tell visitors about the history and life of this wonderful country. If you are interested in the culture of the Finns, then here it will certainly open with a new side.
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Helsinki invites guests to a real winter fairytale, which I do not want to leave after a fleeting holiday. Happy roads and pleasant rest in these wonderful regions, which attract hundreds of thousands of tourists!