Antti Helin
Antti Helin (born 1976) is a Finnish freelance writer and photographer who has travelled and lived in Southeast Asia for the past decade.
Every time Antti is visiting Finland he can see his native country through the eyes of an tourist – definitely an advantage when it comes to recommending the best places to visit in Finland! Antti is an expert with cultural and family attractions.
Shopping in Helsinki – From Nordic Cool to Vintage Finds
Helsinki may not scream “shopping paradise” at first glance, but look closer and you’ll find a city full of original design, sustainable fashion, vintage...
Helsinki Travel Guide – What to See, Do, and Know
Helsinki isn’t a city that shouts. It doesn’t dazzle with size, and it won’t try to impress you with grand gestures. Instead, it whispers...
Visit Ainola – The Home of Jean Sibelius
Just north of Helsinki lies Lake Tuusulanjärvi, one of Finland’s most culturally significant places. In the early 1900s, many of Finland’s Golden Age artists...
5 Must-See Statues in Helsinki – From National Heroes to Granite Giants
Is there a more invisible art form than the statue? Once it’s in place, people walk past it daily without so much as a...
Ekenäs – Discover Finland’s Most Unapologetically Cute Wooden Town
Strolling through the charming wooden alleys of Ekenäs' Old Town (also sometimes referred with its Finnish language name Tammisaari), it’s easy to be swept...
Old Rauma – Explore Finland’s Best-Preserved Wooden Town
Let’s keep this simple: Old Rauma is utterly charming.
It’s not just one of Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — it’s in a league of...
Loviisa – A Secret Worth Sharing
Everyone knows Porvoo, the famously photogenic wooden town near Helsinki. But here’s a well-kept secret: there’s another one just down the coast. Loviisa is...
Akseli Gallen-Kallela – The Man Who Painted Finland’s Soul
Before there were hashtags or high-res drone shots of Lapland, Akseli Gallen-Kallela—the artist who gave Finland its visual mythos. He painted our heroes, our...
Mannerheim Sites to Visit in Finland
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was no ordinary statesman. He rode on horseback across Asia, drank tea from a silver tray, and preferred to sleep...
Kalevala 101: Finland’s National Epic of Shape-Shifting, Sorcery, and Awkward Heroes
If you’re planning to admire any amount of Finnish art, sooner or later someone will mention the Kalevala. This is not a band, a...
Welcome to Hamina — Finland’s roundest little secret
There aren’t many towns in the world built in a perfect circle. Hamina is one of the rare few. Its street plan is like...
Best Cities to Visit in Finland
Planning a city break in Finland? Excellent idea! While Helsinki is the big star, many of Finland’s smaller cities are full of charm, surprises,...
Step Inside: Discovering the Soul of Alvar Aalto’s Architecture in Helsinki
“It’s true—Alvar Aalto’s buildings have to be seen from the inside,” says the guide during a tour of the Kela Headquarters. “From the street,...
Best Sights of Helsinki – A Small Big City Full of Surprises
Helsinki is the most popular travel destination in Finland—and for good reason. With its mix of top cultural sights, world-class museums, historic architecture, and...
Helsinki in Art Nouveau – Owls, Stone Trolls, and Fairytale Towers
Arched gateways, whimsical stone owls, and turrets straight out of a storybook—Helsinki is a city of Jugendstil. In fact, the Finnish capital boasts over...
Capital of the Wild – Best Outdoor Activities in Helsinki
You don’t have to leave the city to experience the wild side of Finland. Helsinki is one of the greenest capitals in the world,...
Best Day Trips from Helsinki – Small Towns, Big Scenery, Zero Stress
The Finnish capital is a fantastic place to visit—compact, coastal, full of culture, and polite to the point of excellence. But even the best...
Top Things to Do in Helsinki for Families
From ice cream kiosks to and parks on every corner, Helsinki is wonderfully kid-compatible. There’s space to run, places to climb, and no one...
The Best Museums in Helsinki: A Peek Inside the Finnish Mind
Let’s be honest—Helsinki’s museums probably won’t make you weep like the Louvre or queue like the Vatican. But that’s kind of the point. What...
Helsinki – Top Things to Do
Helsinki is the most popular travel destination in Finland—and for good reason. With its mix of top cultural sights, world-class museums, historic architecture, and...
