Helsinki's uniquely beautiful winter soul

Photo: Niklas Sjöblom/taivasalla.net A winter sunset fills the sky and the sea with shades of orange on the island of Uunisaari at the southern end of Helsinki.

The seasons of the year all contribute to the soul of the Finnish people, and winter occupies a special place. In the middle of winter the days are short – in northern Finland the sun doesn’t even rise above the horizon for weeks on end.

Helsinki provides uniquely beautiful winter views that combine snow, ice, sky and ocean – all within a few steps of the city centre.

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