Helsinki is the capital of Finland and is the largest city in the country. Like many Finnish coastal towns, it is built on many islands and the memory that most people take home after a Helsinki city centre (center) apartment break is a lot of water. Some of the islands are just an ordinary part of the cityscape, but others have special attractions which make them well worth a visit when you stay in an Helsinki serviced residence.

One of these is Korkeasaari, which houses the zoo. The zoo is a popular place to visit for both tourists staying in Helsinki holiday rentals and locals and it is unusual in that it has no large animal which could not cope with the climate, so most animals are seen in a fairly natural habitat all year round and are not cooped up indoors. If you can arrange this when staying in a Helsinki aparthotel or holiday accommodation, the zoo offers night walks several times in the summer when you can see the nocturnal hunters and their behaviour. Prepare to be surprised!

Helsinki is not just about water; it has a lot of forest, some of it dividing the suburbs from each other. Apart from this, a great place to visit and get a glimpse of wild Finland while you are staying in your Helsinki short stay apartment would be the Central Park, which though narrow reaches for over six miles through the heart of the city. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Helsinki is not as cold as many other Finnish holiday venues, but even so winter temperatures are still mostly at or just below zero. The reason that you should think it over before booking a Helsinki holiday let in the winter is that the days are very short. On the other side of that argument you have the fabulous Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, although of course they are never a guarantee.

Summer temperatures are rarely baking hot, so if you like to sightsee, you will find that it is very pleasant. One place not to miss a visit to when you are holidaying in a Helsinki serviced apartment is the cathedral, and as it is probably the most noticeable building in the entire city, you will find no problem in getting to the right spot.  The green-domed towers are a landmark in the city and you could use them as a marker to make sure you don’t get lost when out walking from your Helsinki holiday let.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Helsinki city centre.

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