Category: Introducing Helsinki & Finland

In case you didn’t know, cross-country skiing is one of the most popular sport activity in Finland. The winter months are an ideal time to enjoy the beauty of its snowy landscapes -and what is the best thing; you don’t have to go to the countryside or Lapland to explore the nature. We have great cross-country skiing routes in Helsinki too.

Don’t know how to ski?
No worries, that’s easy to learn – with the support of the Finnish friend, you are a pro in no time.

Don’t have the right equipment?
That’s ok too. You can rent the skies from Unisport ski rental services from Viikki campus. Read the details from here!

ENJOY!

The traditional St. Thomas Christmas Market is open on the Senate Square! The market  is full of handicrafts, baked goods, and other Christmas specialties. You should definitely  taste  pickled herring in various forms, Karelian pasties and of course gingerbread house. Finnish star-shaped joulutorttu (christmas puff pastrie with dried plum marmalad) is also very popular! Have you tasted it yet?

The market will sparkle on the square, next to University’s main building, until December 22nd!You can also visit Helsinki’s Christmas Island already. Seurasaari Island enlivens Helsinki’s Christmas time during the pre-Christmas week: 17th – 23rd of December. You can buy from there nice treats for your self and friends.
Enjoy the sweet taste of holiday season!