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Excursion tour in Helsinki. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

Eduskuntatalo 1. Bargaining is not accepted in the majority of stores and shopping malls, but you can try to bring down the price a bit while walking in local markets.
2. It is not common to leave tips in hotels and restaurants of the city. As a rule, they are already included in the total bill. However, you can leave a reward of up to 1 EUR to doormen in restaurants and hotels.
3. The majority of hotels, regardless of their "star level", offers excellent service and well-equipped rooms. Tourists can easily choose not only hotels located in the city center, but also accommodations in more remote areas of Helsinki.
4. Travelers, who make vacation with their family, are provided with favorable discounts. This mainly concerns hotel accommodations, excursions and value-added services in hotels.
5. Smoking is prohibited in public places, so when you make a booking, it’s better to negotiate this question in advance. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Local residents are very concerned about the environment. Therefore, any negligence can cause large fees.
7. Tourists are recommended to carry an identity card or a hotel card as it helps avoiding many troubles.
Shopping in Helsinki - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
In Helsinki, there are a lot of interesting places for shopping.Stockmann is the city's most famous shopping complex. This is the largest department store in Scandinavia, which opening took … Open
8. Various home decorations remain the best souvenirs from Helsinki. Each mall provides a great selection of handmade carpets, as well as handicrafts made of wood and ceramics. You can also consider buying leather goods. Here this material is used for making items of different styles and trendy showy accessories.
9. Shopping fans are best to visit the city during Christmas holidays. At this time of a year all malls offer enormous seasonal sales.
10. If you plan to make a trip to woods, make sure you wear tight clothes and have a treatment against insects. Then nothing will spoil your pleasant walk.
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What to visit being in Helsinki - unique sights

Saunabus

From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Helsinki center - 0.5 km.
Besides the sauna itself, there is a rest area with sleeping places on the bus, as well as a small kitchen. In a matter of months, the sauna bus has gained incredible popularity. Nowadys, travellers have an opportunity to book it to any country in Europe. The sauna is open all year round and is great for long trips. Its carefully planned environment allows you to get acquainted with beautiful national traditions of Finland. … Read further

Baltic Herring Festival

From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
Check on the map:   Distance from Helsinki center - 0.5 km.
The large-scale celebration was preceded by the annual fair which took place in Helsinki from the middle of the 18th century and traditionally coincided with the completion of fishing. At modern fairs you can buy a lot of other interesting products such as knitted clothes made of natural wool, original artisan crafts and beautiful crockery. Traditionally, the Herring Festival is accompanied by interesting culinary competitions, master classes and presentations. It is a very heart-warming and sincere holiday full of national hospitality. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Helsinki

Tallinn
2. The majority of museums and other cultural institutions are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s recommended to specify working hours before making the planned trip. 3. leaving tips in cafes and restaurants is not obligatory, but highly recommended. An ... Open »
Lahti
2. Besides hotel rooms, you can rent private apartments - this accommodation option would be particularly beneficial for large groups. The most attractive apartments can be found on the lakeshore. 3. Independent tourists are interested in visiting the local ... Open »
Tampere
2. The city has a developed system of public transport; buses move freely throughout its territory and suburban areas. It should be noted that some buses cruise the streets even at night, but their tariff rate is two times higher than during the daytime. 3. Travelers ... Open »
Parnu
2. Local museums and cultural establishments keep to the same working schedule, however days off differ. Commonly all cultural establishments are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays. Tourist offices provide information on schedules of almost every establishment in the city. . ... Open »
Narva
2. Locals have great respect for tourists who know at least a few phrases in their native language. Tourists with zero Estonian knowledge can take a phrasebook with them. 3. The local law provides for heavy fines for smoking in public places. When visiting ... Open »
Tartu
2. Travelers are advised to make foreign currency exchange at home, as in this case conditions are most favorable. Local banks and exchange offices are ready to provide currency exchange for visitors, but they charge a commission for service. 3. Museums and other ... Open »
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