Feriehus i Helsinki

Forget those pre-scripted, crowded, boring touristy tours! In my walking tours, I use my creativity and knowledge to adjust the tour according to your interests and preferences, the group size and the weather conditions; so you will get the best of Helsinki. We will walk together in and around the city center, discovering Helsinki's secrets, learning its history, culture and traditions. Why do Helsinki people have picnic on top of graves? What was the meeting point of the bohemian people of 1880s in Helsinki? How did they build a church inside a giant granite rock? Where did Lenin hide when he was running away from the Tsarist Russia? Which statue is the one that seagulls hate the most? Where did they bury thousands of bodies during the plague? Why is the largest Orthodox cathedral located in a Lutheran country? Where can you eat the best salmon soup of your life? Why Finnish people still cheer for the opponents of the Swedish national football team? How did a Finnish architect influence generations of American architects and skyscraper designs? We will find answers to all of these questions and more, while visiting each of these important locations in Helsinki. Other things to note Be prepared to walk 6-7 km and come with comfortable walking shoes and extra layers for warmth. Please remember to check your messages on your Airbnb account or Airbnb mobile app as that is the main communication tool. You can check out my website for various tours www.atamantours.com

My purpose during this tour is to share my passion towards Helsinki, capital of the country that consumes most coffee, has a world famous education model and crazy popular karaoke scene. Apart of sharing many fascinating stories about Helsinki's history, I will be happy to answer your questions about the way of Finnish life and cultural habits. I was born and raised in Finland, and I want you to get a real feeling of Helsinki, not just the touristic one. We'll start the walk from the iconic Senate Square, where's located the city's most famous landmark, the Helsinki Cathedral. You'll see the Bank of Finland and the House of the Estates, and you'll learn about Finland's politics, past and present. We'll also discuss about the development of the Finnish language. On the Market Square, we'll talk about the Finnish gastronomy and see the largest Orthodox Cathedral of Northern Europe. Towards the end, we'll see the Railway Station and the award-winning library Oodi. You'll get to understand the unique Helsinki state of mind and a clear idea of our quite peculiar culture. Why is sauna so important for us? What is the "Unicorn Block" of Helsinki? When do we gather in the Market Square to swim in the fountain? Why is there a statue of a Russian Czar in the most famous square of Helsinki? Is Finnish really that difficult to learn? Let's discover how unique Helsinki really is!

With Backpacker Helsinki Tour you will enjoy a perfect guiding hike in the National Park of Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi. On our way, we will cross many different lakes and type of landscapes all more beautiful than each other ! Nuuksio and Sipoonkorppi National Park reflect perfectly the spectacular beauty of the Finnish forest ! On our trip, I will share with you many informations about Finland. Depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to pick berries or mushrooms ! In the heart of the winter, when there is snow enough, possibility to practice snowshoes during the hike ! During the break in the middle of the Taïga forest, you will enjoy a delicious "Glögi" served with Finnish biscuits. I will propose you the perfect trek corresponding to your level of hiking. We will end by sharing an authentic home made Finnish soup (also vegetarian option) served with a dark bread and beverage ! Duration: 4 h Transportation: By car. Meeting at the street Museokatu 8, near to the parliament. Group capacity: From 1 to 4 persons Other things to note If you are the first to make a reservation, you can propose another time schedule with a different departure time...

For the first-guests: 1) E-Bikes 2) Starting time flexible A unique bicycle tour is waiting for you: we cycle and walk in less known areas. It's a not 'a touristic tour' but a sportive discovery of local culture & nature. We don't visit much the city center, but the hidden gems. THIS TOUR IS A GREAT IDEA FOR A GIFT! IT'S SUGGESTED TO DO THIS TOUR AS YOU ARRIVE IN HELSINKI, SO YOU GET TIPS IN ORDER TO BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE, YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO RIDE A BIKE AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 15km/h. You will discover: Nature (amazing parks: Keskuspuisto & Seurasaari) Food (tasty vegetarian/vegan bites) Drinks Sauna Iconic spots (that you may not find otherwise) WE WILL: Smell pure air, Taste food like a Finn, Touch the trees & stones that made Finland's landscapes unique. I offer a few e-bikes & simple city bicycles; they fit people taller than 1,65m(5,4ft). We will cycle for about 20 km. The road is mostly flat; it's steep in just five points. We will have breaks. At every stop, we learn something about Finnish culture; in one stop, we will also have food/drinks. We end with a tonifying Finnish-legendary superfun sauna in the most symbolic place. It's not mandatory to be in the sauna; you can also be outside taking pictures of the city view. *Naked people BIKES RENTAL In case no experience is scheduled, I can rent you out (e)bikes. *Rain/snow=reschedule/cancel See you!

We will start the walk from Holiday Inn hotel, close to central station. During two hours, we will walk through the most majestic and off-the-beat scenic and photographic spots in Helsinki. We will also visit famous touristy spots, but with a twist as we will see and capture them from some unusual yet extremely photogenic angles. These are the spots that I have discovered through four years of extensively exploring Helsinki with my camera. Along the way I will share some interesting, fun and curious facts about Helsinki and its rich history and click some memorable portraits and photos at unforgettable locations, which I will send you after the tour. This walk and photo-shoot session is perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends and families (on request). There will be upto 4-5 amazing people, thus proving wonderful opportunity to interact, get to know other fellow travellers and share some fun times while also getting clicked. The walk and photo-shoot will ensure that MyHelsinki will become yours and be etched in your memory (and digitally) for a long time. For all the video lovers and vloggers, I have one go-pro which you can use to make videos and create memories during our epic walk. I can share all the footage after the tour! Let me know! Check out my other experiences! https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/665961 https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/951575 Other things to note Didn't find a suitable time & day in the calendar? Send me a message I also do personalised & private photoshoot both in Helsinki and in other cities of Finland (e.g. Tampere, Turku, Porvoo). Drop me a message! Feel free the check out (& follow me on) my instagram: @agni_photography and agni_frames