Finland isn’t exactly known for hot weather. But as the climate changes and summer heat waves become more common in northern Europe, don’t expect to see more air conditioners in Helsinki: The city is ...

We’re staying right in the heart of downtown Helsinki. I didn’t know it was right on the water. There’s a lake or a river or whatever it is, but there’s a body of water running through the city so ...

Helsinki's Allas Sea Pool offers a view of a Ferris wheel and an office building designed by Alvar Aalto. Geraldine Friedrich/dpa Helsinki's urban area contains more than 300 islands, with the total ...

Things to Do in Helsinki Over Three Days Day 1: Explore Downtown, Ogle Architecture, and See It All From a Chopper There’s a reason Helsinki architecture has gained international recognition. Namely, ...

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Helsinki to kick off the traditional May Day celebrations on Sunday evening. This year the ceremony, which involves a group of students hoisted by a crane ...

HELSINKI – A gunman is suspected of shooting and killing his father in downtown Helsinki close to the Finnish capital's central rail station, police said. No one else was wounded. The shooting Monday ...

The Helsinki Police Department received nearly 50 reports of pickpocket incidents in the city's downtown in the beginning of this year, according to the law enforcement agency. In a press release ...

For a country that invented the concept of saunas, Finland is often criminally overlooked on European visits. The capital city of Helsinki is full of rich culture, gorgeous architecture, and unique ...

More than 15,000 people gathered in Helsinki on Saturday to protest against racism and violence, after the death of a man assaulted during a neo-Nazi rally in the city earlier this month. Following an ...

In September, Calgary Municipal Land Corp. hosted Tommi Laitio, executive director for culture and leisure for the City of Helsinki, Finland, as part of its ongoing Creating Vibrant Downtowns speakers ...