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Where to live in Helsinki with family?

Where to live in Helsinki with family?

Some of my favourite affordable areas for a family with children are Roihuvuori , Puotila and Herttoniemi in eastern Helsinki, and Oulunkylä and the older parts of Maunula in northern Helsinki. In the west, Pajamäki and Munkkivuori are very nice and peaceful areas, but prices there tend to be a little higher.

Where should I stay in Helsinki in winter?

Where to Stay in Helsinki in Winter

  • Klaus K – design hotel inspired by the Finnish epic Kalevala.
  • Hotel F6 – a boutique hotel perfect to experience hygge when visiting Helsinki during December, January and February!
  • GLO Hotel Art – for design lovers, located in an Art Nouveau castle within Helsinki’s design district.
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Why do people move to Helsinki?

With an increasing number of expats, a hot startup scene, and easy-to use social services, it’s the perfect city to relocate to. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, settle down with your family, or find the perfect work life balance, Helsinki is well worth considering.

Can you see Northern Lights in Helsinki?

On the coast of the Arctic Ocean in North Norway (e.g. in Tromsö) one can see Northern lights almost every night. Even in South Finland, say Helsinki, one can see them but much more seldom; in Helsinki only one night out of 20.

What time does it get dark in Helsinki in winter?

Helsinki, Finland — Sunrise, Sunset, and Daylength, December 2021

Current Time: Dec 13, 2021 at 2:39:39 am
Sun Distance: 91.513 million mi
Next Solstice: Dec 21, 2021 5:59 pm (Winter)
Sunrise Today: 9:16 am↑ 140° Southeast
Sunset Today: 3:11 pm↑ 220° Southwest
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Is Helsinki a good place to raise a family?

From the study, Helsinki ranked first as the healthiest city to raise a family when combining metrics on happiness, quality of life, crime rate, pollution and the cost of childcare per month….Share This.

Capital Helsinki
Quality of life index 178.02
Crime rate index 22.53
Pollution index (out of 100) 15.49

Where are the coolest places to live in Helsinki?

Helsinki’s coolest district to live in has got to be Kallio. This is where it’s at for cool kids in the city; not only is it more laid-back than the city centre, it’s cheaper too. Living here means being close to public transport, coffee shops, flea markets and nightlife.

Is it safe to live in Finland?

Thankfully for you, Finland is actually a pretty safe country to live in. Nature can have a way of being dangerous in Finland. Winters are seriously cold with temperatures plummeting well below zero. The further north you go, the colder (and darker) it gets in winter.

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What is Helsinki famous for?

The capital of Finland, Helsinki is the centre of everything – even though it’s on the southern coast. By far the biggest metropolitan area in Finland, Helsinki boasts an intriguing mix of Art Nouveau, Modernist and Scandinavian architecture combined with some utilitarian brutalism. In short: it’s an interesting-looking city.

Where to live in Tallinn?

For a place to live in this northern outpost, Raksila is a nice residential area to the west of the city centre: a mix of traditional wooden townhouses and high-rises. Pikisaari, on the other hand, is a historic district that’s now known as a place that’s popular with artists.