Small Boutique hotels in HELSINKI

Capital of Finland, this city on the shores of the Baltic Sea stands out for its relaxed atmosphere and a culture of winning design integrated into everyday life. In the south of the country, in Helsinki, the equal love for nature and creativity is palpable.

The architect Alvar Aalto is the emblem of modern history here. In addition, the current vibrant scene has allowed him to develop the Design District of Helsinki, which brings together several downtown neighborhoods, with the best museums, galleries, workshops, cafes and boutiques. In the neighborhood of Kallio you will find the most bohemian creators. The Church of Temppeliaukio deserves a visit. Envisaged at the end of the 1960s, excavated out of a rock and with natural light, it offers a unique acoustic atmosphere to hold concerts.

The Chapel of Silence of Campi, an oval shape entirely of wood, is another milestone of 21st century architecture. The traditional Finnish sauna is at its most contemporary version in the recent Löyly ecological spa, on the island of Hernesaari, with beautiful views of the archipelago.

To please your palate, go to the old market Vanha Kauppahalli, full of delicacies from Finnish cuisine: from smoked fish to reindeer meat. The Sibelius Park, a green oasis on the banks of the Baltic, pays homage to the Finnish composer and violinist Jean Sibelius. If you travel by train, the main station Rautatientori is a jewel of Art Noveau . It dates from 1919 and is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world.