Helsinki 2025 Diary
Day 1 - A journey An easy flight on Finnair, into an almost deserted Helsinki airport. Probably because they had the time, everyone was questioned about their itinerary, and all of the conversation around the bag pick up was about what people had been asked about. I have to say this is the first time my Expedia app has ever been useful. We got the train from the airport, and arrived at this spectacular art deco station. The hotel is in a huge square just around from the station, and after settling into our rooms (another hotel without any mirrors near a desk) we went out for a basic dinner and a walk to get our bearings. Of course I was expecting it but it's lovely to see it still light at midnight; I think sunset is officially 11pm, but basically it stays dusk all night. We found a lovely garden esplanade which runs along to the market/harbour area in the centre of town. It has some exhibits from the Helsinki Biennal on display, but perh...