Helsinki: Man vs Nature

On my sixth day in Helsinki, I visited a combination of 6 total man-made and natural attractions: the Kamppi Chapel of Silence, Finland National Opera Building, Helsinki Winter Garden, Olympic Stadium & Tower, Helsinki Central Park and the Hietaniemi Beach & Cemetery. I only explored the Winter Garden in depth so that's what I'll cover below. Despite the equal combination of man-made vs natural attractions of today's visit, it is becoming quickly apparent to me that Helsinki is a nature lover's city. It is called 'the land of the thousand lakes' after all, with lakes, parks and forests frequently dominating the landscape.

Attraction details:

Name: Helsinki Winter Garden
Directions: A short walk from the city along the Mannerheime Road.
Admission fee: Free
Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Founded in 1893, the Garden contains over 200 species of plants. A rose garden outside leads you into a conservatory of different themed rooms of plants, including palms and cactii. The plants are beautiful and obviously lovingly cared for, with many different species growing side by side. There is enough here to occupy you for around 2 hours. The location of the Garden is ideal, with the Olympic Stadium & Tower and the gigantic Helsinki Central Park within walking distance.


The Helsinki Winter Garden