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Finland in the Winter

A November 2000 trip to Helsinki by Osaubi

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Finland in the Winter Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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I happened to be there towards the end of the City of Cultre 2000, that they were celebrating last year. We had taken a city tour in the morning, and since we had the evening free, I asked her what would be a good thing for us to do. She said there was a reindeer event that evening that looked exciting. Quick Tips: The two suggestions I would recommend are: 1. The Finns don't have a word for sorry, so when they bump into on the street, they just walk on with out an apology. 2. You can't leave Finland without trying a sauna. The sauna is usually taken without clothes on, but they make an exception for people from other countries.Best Way To Get Around: If you are sta...Read More

Hotel Kamp Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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Hotel Kamp is currently the only Luxury hotel in Helsinki. It is a beautiful hotel with the most wonderful beds in the world. We had turn down service, chocolates, and a fresh flowers every day.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 7, 2001

Hotel Kamp
POHJOISESPLANADI 29
Helsinki, Finland 00100
358-9-576111

New Theatre Restaurant Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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The atmosphere is wonderful, and unique. The seafood was execellent, the portions are large, and the price is incredible. I would recommend reservations only on the weekends.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 7, 2001

New Theatre Restaurant
Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland

Cathedral of Helsinki Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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The Cathedral of Helsinki is the largest church in the city. It sits on the Senate Square in the middle of the city center.

Finland is almost all Lutheran. There is one other church in Helsinki that I saw, and it was a very small Catholic church by the embassies.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 15, 2001

Cathedral of Helsinki
Senate Square
Helsinki, Finland

About the Writer

Osaubi

Osaubi
Kansas City, United States

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