Helsinki design park & archipelago
Helsinki offers a lot when it comes to architecture, design and art. You probably recognize some of Finlands most famous designers such as Marimekko and Littala, here in Helsinki they both have their own designer stores that you can check out. If you want to continue the track of fashion you can head to the Designer Park, a quarter with inspiring shops that are selling unique products and craftwork. Head over to the Architecture Museum which will take you through the history of Finnish and international architecture, and make sure to make some time for the Design Museum where you can find various design objects.
Take a break from the city life and take a nice daytrip out to the archipelago. Here you can visit the small islands just a short boat journey away from Helsinki. The old sea fortress: Suomenlinna or Sveaborg as it is called in Swedish, is built on eight islands and is today listed as an UNESCO world heritage and is definitely worth a visit! For those of you who are interested in nice nature you can visit the island Stora Räntan which invites to various nature and a big number of different plant species considering the size of the island.