The BEST of Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki is a vibrant city with a lot to offer visitors. We've rounded up the best of Helsinki to help you make the most of your time in Finland's capital. Whether you have just a day trip or can spend more time, we have you covered!
WHERE WE VISIT IN THE VIDEO:
0:32 ⛪️Rock Church/Temppeliaukio Church: www.temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/e...
1:30 🎨Alvar Aalto House: www.alvaraalto.fi/en/location...
2:23 🏰Suomenlinna Fortress: www.suomenlinna.fi/en/
3:28 🐟Market Square: www.myhelsinki.fi/en/see-and-...
3:52 🦌Old Market Hall: vanhakauppahalli.fi/en/
4:23 🎶Sibelius Monument: www.myhelsinki.fi/en/see-and-...
4:50 👙Löyly Sauna: www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/
5:31 💻Think Corner: www.helsinki.fi/en/think-corner
6:11🌲Hotel Rantapuisto: www.rantapuisto.fi/en/
7:50 ☕️Marimekko Outlet & Cafe: www.marimekko.com/eu_en/colle...
9:03 🎥Flying Cinema Tour: flyingcinematour.com/
9:47 🚢Royal Line Sightseeing Cruise: www.royalline.fi/Sightseeing
10:27 🔑Hotel Katajanokka: www.hotelkatajanokka.fi/en/
12:25 🏊Allas Sea Pool: www.allasseapool.fi/en/
12:51 🏨Hotel Vaakuna: www.sokoshotels.fi/en/helsink...
13:46 🍽Ravintola Loiste: www.raflaamo.fi/en/helsinki/r...
14:05 🏡Helsinki Airbnb: bit.ly/helsinkiapartment
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[@EileenAldis]

👉There's a lot of ideas for Helsinki in this video and I'm so curious which one (or two or three!) stands out to you most... 🇫🇮

[@Svenywhere]

I love the Military Ford and yes I would love to explore some of those tunnels as well in it. The Market Hall seems great as well. Swimming in the sea seems so cold especially in this weather... To be fair everything in Finland looks great!

[@toobydude41]

Oh the Flying Cinema might be the first one to try! Actually all the rest too ..except where dipping in the water is required LOL!

[@EileenAldis]

Haha I don’t blame you for not jumping at the thought of going in the cold water, Scott! I LOVED the flying cinema but Marc got some motion sickness 😂

[@ginafriend1690]

The jail hotel! 🔒😁

[@EileenAldis]

Wasn't that a funny story about the men making a tunnel to the women? 😂

[@michaelrobson5540]

I lived your beautiful country in the 1970’s I nearly married their My memories are still so vivid and I have a huge nostalgia for all of your country. I ran the 83 marathon screamed on Lasse Viran and lived on Suomenlinna. I love the place. I know live in Miami but my memories never fade Great work Love Michael .

[@holoholopainen1627]

You mean 4 time LASSE VIREN ? He Won both 5.000 & 10.000 meters at Munchen / Montreal !

[@putler965]

I also live in Miami and would love to visit Helsinki. Don't think I could live there at this stage, I've been wussified by the weather in South Florida. I don't even own a heavy jacket anymore.

[@johnnyfallen87]

my favorite city in the whole world🇫🇮😍 one day i will go and settle

[@EileenAldis]

I can see why :) I’m sure you can tell from our videos that we loved it too. Where do you live now?

[@johnnyfallen87]

Mizoram_North East India

[@holoholopainen1627]

At Suomenlinna - There lived more People than at Rest of Helsinki ! In The Beginning of Helsinki history !

[@user-th4lx1uo7k]

မဂ်လာပါ မြန်မာစာတန်းထိုး ပါလို့အမြဲအားပေးနေပါတယ် ကျေးဇူးပါ❤❤❤

[@cartier2312]

To be honest, Finland is a beautiful and unique country I do wanna visit and explore the richness, cultural and traditions of Finland 🇫🇮💕💕💕💕💕

[@bambit08]

I love Finland 🇫🇮❤️🇫🇮. The Sibelius Monument (4.30) was designed by a Finnish sculptor Eila Hiltunen. Her work was innovative in 1967. 👏

[@kevinjermaine]

Just left Suomi on Feb 28th. Damn i love that place. Its my 6th trip there and this winter was not so white in Feb. Moving there in the next year. Fabulous City!!

[@RIXRADvidz]

I LOVE Helsinki!!!! beautiful architecture, incredible shopping, fun food, awesome people, the two times I was there was during May Day, OH MAN WHAT A PARTY!!!! oh, did I mention how clean the city is too? I LOVE Helsinki!!!! The Finnish Design Museum, the Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Museum, the Esplanade, I LOVE HELSINKI!!!

[@rkjelseth]

Agreed 😊

[@laurengarcia5535]

Wonderful video. I LOVE Helsinki! When I was there I stayed in a cozy centrally located Air BnB apartment that had its own sauna, which I enjoyed many evenings. Although Finland is not cheap, food in particular, the apartment was very reasonably priced. I also really enjoyed taking a sauna at Loyly, and then jumping in the very chilly Baltic Sea!

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Lauren! Glad you enjoyed the video! Sounds like you had a wonderful visit there too. The sauna/sea experience is really memorable, don’t you think? Such a wonderful place :)

[@yelenazasha4697]

Hey ma’am lauren

[@Iftekasat]

I enjoyed your video so much. It’s pretty much the best one about Helsinki on KZbin so far... I had hard times to know more about Finland and it’s major cities, thanks to you I started to draw a picture of what the country may offer. You were fair and just and to the point. Thank you again for the effort and time spend to make this video!

[@ilona7230]

Really great work! I'm a local from Helsinki, and I find it very hard to name things to do in Helsinki at this time of the year. I actually maybe got some tips to myself, for example the Helsinki cinema that I didn't even know about :D Next time somebody asks what to do in Helsinki, I recommend this video :)

[@EileenAldis]

That makes my day to hear! Thank you :) You have a lovely city ❤️

[@yelenazasha4697]

Hey ma’am ilona

[@Biggestbull007]

Eileen, you are so beautiful and smiling and laughing...it's so pleasant to see and hear you...you added the real beauty to this video and this city ...Thank you very much ! Kindly show the rural side of Finland too !

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you very much ❤️ We actually made a ton of videos in Finland and many of them are up in the beautiful nature of Lapland! Those videos are here: bit.ly/finlandplaylist :)

[@emysimo]

Compared to other travel videos on Helsinki here on youtube, this is one of the best and most informative, thanks a lot!!!

[@sb15021976]

Wow, this was the best Video for someone who wants to visite and has no glue what to do 😍😍😍thank you soooooooo much!

[@Zudon99]

Helsinki has so much to offer. Thanks for creating this fun and exciting video! Very happy that you had a great time there!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks for your lovely comment! Delighted you enjoyed the video :) Helsinki certainly has a lot to offer and we loved visiting. We made other videos there (as well as in Lapland) if you'd like to see those videos as well by the way. They're here: kzbin.info/aero/PLoYWok320A9Zmguo5OTsYH7fqd3shWO8r ❤️

[@sofiaszymanski5250]

Loved this video and the happiness you transmit in it!! Greetings from Mexico :)

[@nancyjohnson9247]

This is the most useful city guide to Helsinki that I've ever seen - what to see, where to stay and what to eat at the market. Thank you so much. What a wonderful place. Hard to know what impressed me the most - maybe the church cut out of the rock. That's really something. Safe travels Eileen and Marc!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks :) The Rock Church is really cool. Never seen something quite like that before. I also loved walking around the island fortress and taking the cruise out on the water. Great view of the city!

[@RottenRonnies]

Very enjoyable video. So many interesting places to visit in Helsinki. Thanks foe sharing such an awesome city.

[@EileenAldis]

Totally! Helsinki has a lot to offer. We’d love to go back in summer to explore more then too :)

[@lindalouwagie-neyens4692]

Amazing compilation! I didn't think you could top your last video on Helsinki, but somehow, you've managed to do it again! Another video with so much to do in Helsinki! I've already added it to my bucket list :) The church was amazing - and over 400 concerts per year! I loved the shot of you and Marc in beach chairs wearing your winter coats! LOL!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks a lot, Linda!! That’s so nice to hear! I also did a double take at 400 concerts per year. Wow. That’s one busy church! Hahah sitting at the beach in our pyjamas and coats is one of my favourite memories from Finland. We had the whole beach to ourselves (as you can see) and total peace and calm. I could get used to that morning routine ❤️

[@Shaun_Garratt]

Great compilation, thanks! So many cool things to see and do there. Really like the hotels you showed, especially the former prison.

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks, Shaun! Yeah, some super cool places to stay in Helsinki. I'll never forget sitting on that beach at Rantapuisto in my pjs hehe. That story about the tunnel to the female prisoners at Katajanokka made me laugh too 😂

[@Shaun_Garratt]

Eileen Aldis yes that was a cool story, not quite Shawshank, haha.

[@sophieneyens5682]

Wow! This video is an excellent showcase of all the amazing things to do in Helsinki! I'll definitely have to add this place to my bucket list! Wonderful job as always Marc and Eileen!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks a lot, Sophie! This was a lot of fun to put together! We hope these 17 ideas will be helpful to anyone visiting Helsinki trying to make the most of their time. There'll be another video featuring Helsinki eats... ;)

[@astrolingus]

Thank you! Glad I found you.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Elizabeth! I'm glad you found us too! Welcome to our channel :)

[@monirulislamdalim7322]

Wonderful natural and modern combination Helsinki. And your always laughing face is nice "Eileen".

[@milanrajbhandarii]

Such a compact and informative video. Nicely done. Thanks and keep it up.

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! Happy to hear that :)

[@norsemangodson3473]

Very entertaining and informative video. You are spreading smiles and happiness arond the world. I like your video. Thank you.

[@TonyWOtt-xm2rz]

Excellent presentation of Helsinki. I know, I spent lots of time there.

[@raquel9468]

Wow! I just found your channel and this video is giving me good ideas on what to do in Helsinki (since I'll be there by april). Thanks for that!! I was there by paril 2017 as well, and I did visit most of the points, so I did a nice job researching by myself back then ... Greetings from Mexico :)

[@EileenAldis]

Hola Raquel and greetings to you in beautiful Mexico! Which part are you from? We love Mexico and have made so many videos there :) I'm glad you found our channel - welcome! I hope you have an amazing time in Helsinki. We have another video coming soon about things/places to eat there too ❤️

[@raquel9468]

I’m from a small town named Lagos de Moreno, 2 hours away from the beautiful Guadalajara :) If you wanna know something about Mx culture, food or any, I’ll be glad to help!! Pls make a video of delicious and cheap restaurants, ghat would be super helpful

[@evak7371]

This is so great Eileen. BRAVO I need to go back and get to some of the places I missed. I was in that rock church shortly after it was built!!

[@EileenAldis]

I’m so happy you enjoyed this one, Eva! Hope you liked the drone shots of Sibelius ;) So lovely to have bumped in to you that day!

[@jacobsinger97]

Omgg Eilen! 😍🥰 thats the best video of your country review ever! I would like to spend a week there or longer! 😋😋 but i hope i'll get a date like you.

[@NafeesAhmad-tx8dr]

I've been in Finland for 5 years and you brought great new stuff about Helsinki for me, kiitos paljon :) Former prison hotel and calm co-working place have been best. Oodi could also be in the list might be ;)

[@atakassab8231]

I’m in very big love with this beautiful city ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@EileenAldis]

I can see why!

[@PollyIsADog]

Great video! You guys always find the coolest places to go. Looks like I will have to add Helsinki to my bucket list. Looking forward to what's next!

[@EileenAldis]

We had a lot of fun doing and seeing a bunch of different things around the city to make this round up! Helsinki is a great place to visit. I'd love to return in the summer too :)

[@gennieapulova8017]

if you do.. go to Savonlinna and visit a concert at the castle :)

[@gennieapulova8017]

@@EileenAldis go to Lapland and battle the makkarainens! lol

[@dbg8885]

I am going to Finland in June. I can not wait. 🥰🥰🥰

[@EileenAldis]

That's wonderful! Will it be your first time in Finland? Here's a link to the other videos we made in Finland if you're interested to see more before your trip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZofThIZ3rN6AhrM Hope you have an amazing time. Please have some delicious food for me ❤️

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Rewatching all these planning a Sweden 🇸🇪/ Finland 🇫🇮 adventures. I miss you both, I hope you will once again make more travel vlogs … 💭 thought of you as I’ve just booked Iceland 🇮🇸 💙 (my Happy Place🥰😇) for May 22 I’m soooo excited Take care hope all is good on your side 😘😘 Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@lalitalune]

Eileen in slo-mo makes me so happy! I love Marimekko!

[@EileenAldis]

Aww haha you’re the best, Liz! Thankful for your wonderful support and comments ❤️❤️

[@angelahorton5745]

Wonderful video, so helpful. We're stopping in Helsinki for a day on our cruise and you've given me lots of ideas of what to do and see in the 8 hrs we'll be there. Definitely looks like we'll have to do a longer visit at some stage. Thank you!

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Angela! So glad to hear that and how exciting you're going on a cruise. We made other videos around the Baltic countries if you're making other stops around there too :) Hope you have an amazing time enjoying Helsinki!

[@beazerofighterfilm507]

I love Finland!

[@EileenAldis]

Me too!

[@niklas8086]

I live there. AND I LOVE IT!!!! 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍

[@dreamy129]

Really well edited and helpful videos. Thank you!

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying them :)

[@seppok2258]

I'm from Finland. Many times visited our capitol. And never heard about that hotel Rantapuisto. Incredible. Thank you Eileen!

[@EileenAldis]

I’m glad to hear it’s on your radar now! :) We loved staying there. Which part of Finland are you from?

[@seppok2258]

@@EileenAldis I'm from Jyvaskyla, Central Finland.

[@kelvinsherathiya8755]

Helsinki is amazing..added to my list

[@EileenAldis]

Awesome! It’s a great place to visit :)

[@0Flow0]

Best places near and in Helsinki: Yrjönkatu swimming hall; Flamingo spa; Nuuksio natural park; Lapinlahti; Relandersgrund ship; Käpylä, Vallila and Kumpula neighbourhoods

[@TheAngryFinnishPerson]

Some of those places I've never even heard of and I've lived in Finland my whole life... Hell, I've even lived in Helsinki for one summer. This is pretty fascinating stuff.

[@HereBeBarr]

Damn .. Helsinki has moved up on my list now ;)

[@EileenAldis]

Yay! Happy to hear that! Highly recommend going up further north to Lapland while you're at it 😉❤️

[@rkjelseth]

That's great to hear!!

[@hilohattie3681]

Our daughter is visiting Helsinki at the present moment. Delighted she’s in such a pleasant place! Aloha nui from Hilo.

[@EileenAldis]

Hello to you in Hilo! That's wonderful your daughter is visiting Helsinki. I hope she has a fantastic time :)

[@eversunnyguy]

Helsinki is beautiful little place. Loved the trams there and the ocean front.

[@EileenAldis]

Yes, we loved it it too. Curious how long were you there for? If you had any other highlights I'd love to hear :)

[@eversunnyguy]

@@EileenAldis It is bit strange to tell...we were there for about 20 hrs or so.I was on my way to Amsterdam from United states by Finair. We got like a 23 hrs layover at the Helinski airport. Didn't want to stay at hotel doing nothing. So we took entered the shenghen area and took train/trams to see the city. Mainly roamed around the downtown. mall of Tripla, Cruise to Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki Cathedral, Street concerts around the Espa Stage ? and it was time to get back :-). I heard Northern Finland has beautiful nature. Hopefully will visit someday!

[@arilaine6113]

Have you ever thought about working in tourism marketing? ;) Very nice video of Helsinki with a great and joyful attitude :)

[@EileenAldis]

Hey, I love that idea! ;) Thanks, Ari! This was good fun to put together. I'd love to see Helsinki in the summer too.

[@evak7371]

@@EileenAldis The market place in the summer is amazing

[@EileenAldis]

You mean the market square? It must be bustling with all the cruise ships in summer, eh?

[@yelenazasha4697]

Hey laine

[@alvinbustamante2384]

lodi shararawt 🤣🤣🎉🎉🎉 more power and godbless us all 🙏🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@akirytkonen2380]

Did you know that Alvar Aalto designed the "kidney" shaped swimming pool? So in doing so, he had a big influence in the skateboarding scene. One of his friends from the U.S. wanted one and then the design spread across California. I believe it was in the late 70's when California had a drought and the swimming pools were emptied, skaters occupied them and experienced something that would change the scene forever.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! I don't think I've heard this before (and if I have I must've forgotten!). Thank you for sharing it. Marc grew up skateboarding so maybe he knows better than me :) It's fascinating that Aalto had such an impact on the culture of skateboarding and California. Wide influence.

[@jarnokurki]

Delighted to see you make it all the way to Rantapuisto in Vuosaari 😇👌🏻 The nature is so rich here, yet even the majority of helsinkians are missing out on all of it. Appreciate the effort! Ps. hit me up if you ever need more tips on the nature in the east!

[@touchdown_travel]

Thanks for the travel ideas!

[@EileenAldis]

Hope they’re helpful! Helsinki is awesome 🇫🇮

[@kadirimusah233]

So so beautiful city Helsinki 💙💙🙏

[@EileenAldis]

It’s a wonderful city ❤️

[@maricelnene9490]

Salamat po sa pag share ng video 😊 Finland is my dream 😊 more power and GOD bless 🙏❤😘

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you :)

[@niklas8086]

I LIVE I. FINLAND AND I FU*KING LOVE IT 😍

[@markmccurdy8001]

Helsinki is NOT just cold and grey….It is clean...green..and VIBRANT! I wonder what it would be like covered in snow? WAY nice I’ll bet! Buildings seem to have windows everywhere, to bring outside….IN! …Even the featured hotel.... (a prison!).... has clean lines and nature all around…..The city has an outdoor sea pool! I loved the aerial ride tour of Helsinki! PLUS…..I was charmed by the ‘Local” vibe you presented! COULD OSLO EVER BE THIS COOL??

[@EileenAldis]

haha I've never been to Oslo! And least not yet! ;) Yes, Helsinki is wonderful and there's a lot to enjoy. It has a lovely vibe and super nice people!

[@frankzimmermann3114]

thanks for all ya insights

[@EileenAldis]

Hope the video is helpful :)

[@SheahenExplorations]

Great shots, better facts. I enjoyed the video work, what did you use? The rock church is the most intriguing. I'm interested in how the acoustics sound for my own ears. I think I'll pass on the prison hotel. What a combination of Elvis songs 🤣🤣

[@GoYvon]

Wow, so many cool things to do and see there that are new since I was there. The hotels look great, especially the older one that looked like the 50's. Like the various food markets as well. Not sure about the salmon roll though...

[@walkwithflorafauna3022]

Thanks for your nice and informative video. I would like to see something about city of Tampare as because my son is studying masters in information technology, Tampare University. Pl keep in mind.

[@AnowarHossain-cy8tx]

Amazing

[@EileenAldis]

❤️

[@mindlk4987]

Thanks for sharing ur experience with us. 💖 I'm from srilanka 🙂👋

[@EileenAldis]

Hello! Thanks for your lovely comment! Hello back from Canada :)

[@hoderharris]

Ok, great video.. When I clicked it on I thought this was going to be yet another video of a spoiled American millennial telling us how great their life is while filming at the “best” coffee shop in the world that also happened to sell the “best” cinnamon buns in the world. Instead , you put together a smart, classy travel video that made exploring Helsinki something to look forward to doing. Hats off to you and keep up the good work, I am now a new subscriber to your channel..

[@markusautio5159]

I live here In Finland and learned so much from you. I will absolutely go and visit some of the place's you shown here. By the way you guys are the best.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Markus! Your comment makes my day - thank you! Which part of Finland do you live in? I don’t know if you’ve seen our videos from Lapland but it’s gorgeous and an amazing place to visit if you haven’t been already :)

[@markusautio5159]

@@EileenAldis Hi Eileen! I live in Tampere. It is 3rd biggest city in Finland ca 200 km to north from Helsinki. Lapland is really nice in autumn. Seen your videos and I really like them all.

[@EileenAldis]

I’d love to visit Tampere someday! So much of Finland to explore. If you have any tips on your home city I’d love to hear :)

[@markusautio5159]

@@EileenAldis of course. Tammerkoski its a rapid in the middle of the city. Of course Pyynikki, between two big lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi. In summer you can see beautiful sunset oh dear. And take a boattrip in both of the lakes if you want to. Näsineula it a big high building you can see long and our city from top of the Näsineula. Its located near Särkäniemi amusemant park. Near city is of course public sauna where you can swim after bath and enjoy the cool water other public sauna is in Pispala district oldest public sauna in Finland. Of course food vaakonnakki and mustamakkara. I like mustamakkara. ❤️❤️. Hope to see you here someday.

[@EileenAldis]

Wow, thanks for all these great suggestions! I appreciate it! :)

[@getfitmalaysiamrijam325]

Хорошее видео, спасибо, что поделились

[@EileenAldis]

Спасибо! :)

[@poetamarcioribeiro2491]

AMIGA QUE LINDO ESTE LUGAR DEI O LIKE

[@sydneydaramy5453]

That was nice it was beautiful the music was nice

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it (and the music) :)

[@hurri7720]

People often ask what is the best time of the year to visit Helsinki and I suppose it's during the summer, but on the other hand Helsinki is rather empty then as Finns tend to leave for their summer cottages then. This vid is in the early autumn and it's good too and at times quite warm too, and busy.

[@EileenAldis]

We loved visiting at this time of year but I'd also like to return in summer to experience Helsinki then.

[@maxamudabokor4033]

I would like to love in finland

[@jormatevajarvi4190]

ThAnks! ❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! I'm happy you enjoyed it ❤️

[@shar1ngthemusic]

Great documentary 😄😊🙏

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! We loved Helsinki and making this video ❤️

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Another great video Eileen.

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! We loved visiting Finland and making this video series. :)

[@GreatCityAttractions]

yes - keep up the great content. @@EileenAldis

[@EileenAldis]

@@GreatCityAttractions Thank you - just posted a new video about Taiwan and lots more new content on the way!

[@shuikicheung9956]

Increase knowledge of Finland as well as Helsinki ! Probably love travel love Scandinavia!

[@yunfeixue5661]

I miss Finland so much

[@EileenAldis]

Me too ❤️

[@ainationaldiscovery]

nice video 💐💐.beautiful

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! :)

[@tylsimys67]

I have lived all my life in Helsinki near the downtown (Kallio district) and yes, it's one of the most coziest places to be. Two warnings though: 1) it's not cost-friendly 2) weather is shit every other day.

[@cultureatz]

I don't know much about Helsinki so this is a really great intro for me. I could do lots of saunas, test them all out lol. I so want to go to marimako. I am not a shopper but looks fun to explore. Lots of nature and attractions to see. The 'prison' hotel is so cool.

[@EileenAldis]

I'm glad it's a good intro for you! haha I think to try all the saunas you'd have to move to Finland and live a few more lifetimes or so ;)

[@cultureatz]

@@EileenAldis challenge accepted, I did 3 in Budapest in 3 days lol.

[@EileenAldis]

@@cultureatz haha Budapest is a great place to do that. We made a video on the baths there (here, if you're interested: bit.ly/2LoN8QT). Did you have a favourite?

[@exploreworld4956]

Super

[@animals-videos2023]

Enjoy......

[@sissy9393]

Ville Valo 🖤🖤

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, que tal?, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por tus vídeos..

[@betsyfreeman6637]

I'm loving your travels through Scandinavia!! The Rock Church is gorgeous!! I always look forward to your videos!

[@justskip4595]

Speaking of Finland as Scandinavian is like speaking of Spain as African. It may be next to it.

[@madsbuhris]

@@justskip4595 C'mon! Only difference between Finns and other Nordic countries is that there are more blonds and blue eyed people in Finland!

[@justskip4595]

@@madsbuhris Only difference? How about language, culture, genetics, history and such?

[@betsyfreeman6637]

@@justskip4595 My apologies and thanks for giving me some education.

[@blackcoffeebeans6100]

@@justskip4595 Wrong. Finland is a Nordic country like other scandinavian countries are. Not much differences. Finland was a part of Sweden over 600 years and got most of it's culture and sivilization through that. The Nordic countries are: Finland 🇫🇮 Sweden 🇸🇪 Norway 🇸🇯 Denmark 🇩🇰 and Iceland 🇮🇸 All of them are members of Nordic council and cooperating with each others. Finland particularly with Sweden. The only difference is the language.

[@flaviolima6565]

Good video. Greetings from Brazil

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks! Hello to you in Brazil! Really want to visit there :)

[@user-fk8jv4lu2b]

super

[@Yousefyousef-oh4br]

Nice 😍

[@mbhchayvgkaem6138]

😍😍😍

[@karirouvladimir9033]

Its a sweet video really nice job I'm wondering if I have possibly to have a work permit there or a permit for seasonal worker . thanks for help . Good luck 🤞

[@dobspatto4830]

Good video. I have just subscribed to your channel. Dobspato England.

[@EileenAldis]

Hello and welcome to our channel! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. Helsinki is wonderful :)

[@CitySwimmah]

No bars at hotel rooms is most likely due to fire safety regulations. Great video, even for a Helsinki native. I need to take a tourist weekend to my home city, it seems :D

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! We loved visiting Helsinki ❤️ Always fun to play tourist in your home city :)

[@torpmorp1324]

Lauri K there are

[@clopec]

10:37: ackshually, the prison was founded during the Swedish era, in 1749, but the oldest parts of the remaining buildings are from 1837. :)

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

Great video

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! :)

[@lamppilaine3155]

Congratulations, you have done your research and lessons extremely good before the video! Great video👍

[@EileenAldis]

haha thank you! We work very hard and are happy you enjoyed it! Is there one spot that stands out to you?

[@lamppilaine3155]

You pointed out sights which are not in "every" video, like all the hotels with their specialities, icebreakers, Marimekko outlet, Alvar Aalto homemuseum etc. You pronounce Finnish quite good but I give you a tip, do not hurry when you say Finnish words and say it exactly it's written, letter by letter. That is the Finnish way. But you have to excuse my english🥴. Keep up good work!

[@EileenAldis]

@@lamppilaine3155 Thanks! I appreciate your feedback :) Your English is great by the way!

[@Mazintravels]

Hi Eileen, great video, and I'm looking forward to visit this lovely city. I just have one question regarding the colour profile of your camera, do you shoot in VLOG? if not, care to share your settings? Thanks a lot!

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! Have you visited Helsinki yet? We made a whole series in Finland which is here: bit.ly/finlandplaylist This video was shot in V-Log on the Panasonic GH5.

[@Mazintravels]

@@EileenAldis i did, and we’ve had such an amazing travel experience there! Lots and lots of coffee! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@EileenAldis]

@@Mazintravels So glad to hear that! We're coffee lovers too 😊

[@AfricanAndy1]

I stayed at the eurohostel on Katajanokka island many times in the late 1990s and in the year 2000

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Andrew! Sounds like you must have enjoyed it if you went many times :)

[@period.channel]

Really wish I had seen this earlier

[@EileenAldis]

Ah sorry to hear you didn't see our video earlier! We actually made multiple videos about Helsinki if you'd like to see more - they're in this Finland playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZofThIZ3rN6AhrM Hope you have/had a great time :)

[@juxtaposition6892]

Cool video... 👍

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you!

[@juxtaposition6892]

@@EileenAldis 😀

[@timomastosalo]

The Rock Church open rock face has also theological dimensions. It shows an imperphect surface like we people are inperfect also, and often hard to soften to a more life supporting path. And, the Church is carved into rock. Jesus is described in the Bible as the Foundation Rock, the solid rock on which the Church of Christ on this Earth rests. Then it also links to the Old Testament. Like Psalms etc. where it's says, you're my hiding place, Oh Lord, my Rock of Salvation, my castle (in the mountains). New Testament speaks of this as the dimension as the Christians are hidden in Christ, are part of Christ. In this Church the person is inside Jesus, inside the rock, inside the hiding place - like inside the body of Christ.

[@Aquelll]

The Rock Church had a lot of opposition against it because it was such an expensive project for both the city and the congregation. 10 years after it opened it had made back it's building cost in post card sales alone.

[@EileenAldis]

Wow, that's interesting to hear. I'm sure it was a huge expense and risk at the time. Glad they went for it and happy it literally paid off for them.

[@shabirshah3242]

Nice

[@imangienation]

Hi, sorry, one question, is the coffee brand Tom of Finland a thing? I came to Finland and I can't find it anywhere! Thanks!

[@LanHoliday]

Great video like a lot :)

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@0Flow0]

Ive never been to the rock church and Ive lived in Helsinki for over 10 years.

[@atakassab8231]

0Flow0 me either !!

[@julianbarazzutti7960]

This woman is so cherful, I wonder if the one filming is so funny, or what is going on. Perhaps she's just giggly. This is my first time in this channel, nice video.

[@mikrokupu]

Cool video.. But you missed the new favourite place in Helsinki: The Oodi central library, great modern architecture. It has become a new 'living room' for the locals.

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! We visited Oodi in our last video about Helsinki (you can find it here if you're interested: bit.ly/helsinkiperfectday). It's such an amazing space - we love it! Great place to hang out in Helsinki and I love the way you described it.