Helsinki with the Little
I’m working on a story on visiting Finnish Lapland for Christian Living in the Mature Years Magazine . Before heading to the great white north, we spent a few days acclimating in Helsinki. Our restless Little was with us, and we had no trouble keeping her entertained. Helsinki (and the whole of Finland, really) is a fantastic place for children. Playgrounds are everywhere, it’s clean, it’s walkable. We were there for two days and one night before hopping an overnight train north. Here’s what we did. In the Sky After arriving in the morning on the first day, we were tired and jet lagged. We decided to take it easy and not book any tours. After freshening up at the hotel, we walked around Esplanade Park to get our bearings. We walked along the waterfront, marveling at the architecture. From the dock, we bought tickets for the Helsinki Skywheel , a large Ferris wheel with enclosed cars. The Little loved it! We took in views of the city and its stunning architecture as the sun sunk lower