University of Helsinki
Midsummer (juhannus in Finnish) for Finns means celebration and the long, white night which is said to be the “nightless” one (yötön yö). In the Helsinki region the sun sets at about 22:50 and rises again already around 4:00 o’clock in the morning. In the Northern Finland the sun does not set at all! The nightless night is full of surprises – even in Helsinki.
The celebration of Midsummer starts on Midsummer’s eve and many workplaces are closed (also shops close their doors at noon). If you’re in Helsinki but you don’t have the possibility to visit a Finnish summer-cottage, don’t worry! We will give you couple of examples, how to take it easy or party all night long in the city area.
We Love Helsinki Juhannustanssit
We Love Helsinki has organised traditional Midsummer dances already for five years. This year the dances begin already on Thursday 20 June at Club Kaiku (Kaikukatu 4). The dances will continue on Midsummer’s Eve 21 June and Midsummer’s Day 22 June in the Restaurant Kuudes linja (Hämeentie 13, entrance in the courtyard, Kaikukatu 4). Get the ticket from here!
Seurasaari Midsummer Bonfires will be organized for the 58th time by Seurasaari Foundation on 22.06.
Midsummer in the city will be celebrated also at Tavastia club on Midsummer’s Eve 21 June with music by J.Karjalainen (everybody loves J.Karjalainen in Finland). Tavastia and Semifinal clubs are open on Midsummer’s Eve from 6pm to 4am. More info!
Juhannus in Pihlajasaari
Friday 22.6.2012, starting at 21:00 when the bonfire will be set on fire. Also grilled food and traditional dance music. Location and how to get there –instructions can be found here. (Last ferry back from Pihlajasaari leaves at 2:00 o’clock in the morning).
Hyvää juhannusta!
More info:http://www.visitfinland.com/article/midsummer-go-peaceful-or-go-party/