Discovering Helsinki

Helsinki and indeed Finland might not be high on the list of places that people might be planning to visit, but this Northern European capital offers plenty of attractions, parks, islands and a relaxed atmosphere in a compact space that can be easily covered over a long weekend.One of the best ways to get around is by boarding one of the trams; the lines 3T and 3B pass all the most important sights in Helsinki and a very useful map can be obtained from the Visitors’ Centre pointing out…