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10 interesting facts about Helsinki, the coldest Nordic capital

2022-11-16 23:00:58Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
10 interesting facts about Helsinki, the coldest Nordic capital
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Finland's capital, Helsinki, has a truly fascinating history with major influences from Sweden, the Baltic countries and the Russian Empire.

Recently recognized as the happiest country in the world, Finland has been an independent state since 1917. Its capital, Helsinki, has had to grow by leaps and bounds to become an independent capital in the global arena.

In some parts, it reminds of the capital of Sweden, Stockholm. In some other parts, you can see influences from different countries. But there are also many things that are typical of Finland in this fascinating city.

Helsinki is the coldest capital in the Nordic region

Of the five main Nordic capitals, Helsinki has the coldest average temperature in the winter period.

The record low temperature in Helsinki reached -34.3 °C, although temperatures today are likely to be much milder. However, average temperatures below zero are still considered normal during winter.

Saunas are everywhere

If you want to experience Finland's national craze for visiting a sauna, then you won't have to look far in Helsinki. Saunas are installed in hotels, entertainment centers, and even office buildings.

Additionally, at the city's Hartwall arena, people can take a sauna while watching an ice hockey game.

Helsinki is a Nordic capital of design

Nordic design has intrigued people all over the world since it became a trend in the 1950s. Furniture and glass are two key elements of this design, and there is no better place to discover these characteristics than in Helsinki.

Many of the biggest names in Nordic design, such as Alvar and Aino Aalto, Harri Koskinen and the Marimekko brand founded by Armi Ratia, have their roots in Helsinki. The city was in the center of the world's attention in 2012, after it was named the World Capital of Design.

Modern architects continue to maintain this trend. The Design District in Helsinki is a must-see destination for anyone interested in discovering the latest trends.

Helsinki is about the same size as Oslo

For some reason, the idea has been created that Helsinki is bigger than Oslo. But actually, both cities are very similar in size.

Helsinki has a population of 658,864 inhabitants, which goes to 1,268,296 if the urban surroundings are also included, while the population of Oslo is 702,543 inhabitants, but with the urban surroundings it goes to 1,036,059.

Helsinki has a strong relationship with Tallinn, Estonia

The capital of Estonia, Tallinn, is located directly across the Gulf of Finland, opposite Helsinki. More than ten ferries a day from multiple operators cross this busy maritime traffic area, providing a valuable link for business and tourism.

The city was founded by a Swedish king

In 1550, King Gustav I of Sweden founded the trading town of Helsingfors, which continues to this day as the name of the city of Helsinki in Swedish. He intended this city to be a rival to the Hanseatic city, which is now Tallinn.

There is a church inside a rock

Temppeliaukio Church is a Lutheran church in the Töölö district of the city. There are many churches in Helsinki, but this one has one more reason to visit.

Designed by the architect brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen, the church is built inside a solid rock. The brothers discovered that they could meet the acoustic needs by leaving the rock walls exposed from the inside.

Despite initially being a very radical idea, the church has now become a major tourist attraction for the city since its opening in 1969.

The library has an impressive architecture

The National Library of Finland serves as a center of literary and cultural life in Finland.

With the responsibility to preserve all printed and audiovisual materials produced in Finland, the library is a true temple of books. It also has the largest and most comprehensive collection in the entire world, which refers to the Russian Empire.

But most people visit it to enjoy the impressive architecture, with high ceilings, classical-style staircases and touches of modern art.

The city's sea fort is a World Heritage Site

Built at the end of the 18th century on six islands at the entrance to Helsinki's harbor, Suomenlinna Castle is a "particularly interesting example of European military architecture of the time".

This is the decision that UNESCO took in 1991, adding the castle to the list of World Heritage sites. Among its features is that the castle consists of 200 buildings and a full 6 km of defensive walls.

Built by the Swedish navy, the fortress has served to protect Sweden, the Russian Empire and Finland over the years. In Swedish, the castle is known as Sveaborg.

Helsinki is Finnair's main airport

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is the main airport for Finnair, the national airline of Finland which dominates domestic and international aviation connected to Finland. As part of Oneworld, Finnair operates to more than 100 destinations worldwide.

Traditionally, Finnair is known as an important link between Northern Europe and Asia, especially China. However, most of this air traffic is currently suspended.

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