Vappu – A celebration of the coming of spring Walpurgis Night or Vappu in Finnish (Vappen in Finland-Swedish) is one of the biggest holidays in Finland. It’s a celebration of the coming on spring with a carnival-like outdoor picnics across the country and large crowds of people usually gathering in the […]
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Helsinki is a very child and family friendly city. Accessibility with prams, strollers and wheel chairs is in general very good compared to many European cities. From the free playgrounds with guided activities to the generous amount of childcare rooms available in almost every shopping mall, having children, even small […]
Linja Playground / Leikkipuisto Linja Toinen Linja 6 / Castréninkatu, Helsinki [google_maps id=”3527″] Linja Playground in the heart of Kallio has recently been completely refurbished. The designer of the outdoor section of the park has done well in taking children of all ages into account by dividing the park into […]
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