It was a fun snowy day in Helsinki and an evening walk was all it takes to fully enjoy it. The Old Church Park (Vanha kirkkopuisto) is one of the best places to enjoy the scenic snow in the Helsinki centre. The tree silhouettes against the snow covered ground felt so magical as the old lamps glow their golden lights. The beautiful old buildings surrounding this park add to its elegance. The Old Church Park was a cemetery. There are 48 gravestones visible in the park dating back from 1790–1829.



Walking further is the beautiful Espanade Park which leads to the Senate Square. The snow covered steps of the Helsinki Cathedral was a fun place to just enjoy the scenery and take in the cold, fresh air. But in fact, it was not cold at all. At 0 degrees celsius, my coat felt like a warm sleeping bag.



All photos by Ari Vitikainen @ arivitikainenphotography.com
Lovely photos. Would you believe that I’ve spent more time in Finland than any other country outside the U.K., I love it so much. Takes care, Marion
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Really? Please let me know the next time you visit, when all this COVID craziness ends. 🙂 Take care to you too. Stay safe!
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Will do, we can look forward to enjoying a coffee and a pulla bun together. I’ve written lots about Finland in my blog so whenever you’re bored you can dip in and take a look. M
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I sure will. Looking forward to have you visit!
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