Nov 23, 2022 · Vanhakaupunki is a neighborhood in Helsinki, and it literally translates as the "old town." In fact, Helsinki actually started from this small place. Back in 1550, Gustav Vasa …

The Vantaa River (Vantaanjoki) forms one of Helsinki’s most charming and versatile (and to visitors, least-known) leisure-time assets. It meanders from its source at Lake Erkylä along a …

May 27, 2024 · Hidden away in the charming neighborhood of Vanhankaupunki in Helsinki, Old Town Bay is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. As the …

May 3, 2019 · Vanhankaupunginlahti means the “old city bay”. Helsinki was originally founded here in 1550 by King Gustav Vasa I, just a 20-minute tram drive away from the current city …

The Swedish king Gustav Vasa founded Helsinki on June 12, 1550 on the mouth of the Vantaa River on the site of the medieval village of Forsby (Finnish: Koskela). The city was to compete …

Helsinki was founded by King Gustav I of Sweden on 12 June 1550 as a trading town called Helsingfors to rival the Hanseatic city of Reval (now Tallinn) on the southern shore of the Gulf …

Discover the mesmerizing highlights of the Helsinki Old Town Walking Tour as you learn about the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city. This tour takes you on a journey …

The mouth of the Vantaanjoki river was inhabited already in the Middle Ages. The river could once be navigated as far as the current Martinlaakso district. Just over a thousand years ago the …

Old Porvoo, with its red-ochre painted riverside warehouses, is one of the most photographed national landscapes in Finland and a steady favorite among travelers. Here you can admire …