It’s the Easter holiday weekend coming up, normally a good indicator that spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. Generally people will try and get away for a few days or do those few unfinished jobs around the house or get started on a new project. If you’re planning on the (much more fun) getting away option and haven’t booked anything yet, why not take a look at Helsinki.
Starting on April 18th at 9pm watch a procession which begins in Kaisaniemi Park and culminates on the steps of Helsinki Cathedral.
The following day at Seurasaari Island holds the lighting of Easter Bonfires. These bonfires are traditionally lit to ward off bad spirits. Children dress up as trolls with teapots and brooms and there is a whole spectacle taking place. The programme for the evening starts at 18:00 and the bonfires will be lit at 18:30. For more information take a look at the full programme here.
If you’re with the Kids and they want to see something extra special, go to Helsinki Zoo to see all the newborn animals that bring in the new season. The kids (or the adults, depending on how you’re feeling) will also get the chance to feed the animals at Helsinki Zoo Theatre. The zoo is open for most of the weekend, but take a look at the website here for more information about the programme over the weekend.
If you’re not with the kids and fancy something a bit more refined, head to UMO Jazz Orchestra’s Silent Music Easter concert. Legendary saxophonist Jukka Perko features as soloist and the night is sure to be one to remember. It will be held at Mikael Agricola Church on April 18 at 18:00. Information on how to get tickets and a preview of what you can expect can be found here
So those are our tips for an Easter Weekend to remember in Helsinki. Make sure you download the Trippa Helsinki guide before you go to get all the essential information on the best places to stay, eat, drink, see and shop. If you’re not going to Helsinki soon why don’t you download one of our other fantastic guides like Trippa Athens,Barcelona, Berlin, Cardiff,London, Marseille, Oslo, Palma, Seville or Stockholm
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