Despite this beautiful spot of weather we’re having right now, it’s actually the start of Autumn. A beautiful time of year and normally a great opportunity to get away when other people might not think to book a break away. Helsinki’s one city that’s always fantastic in the later months of the year, so here’s a look at some of the best things happening in the Finnish capital over the next three months.
Helsinki Design Week: Until 14th September
Already in full swing now, Helsinki Design Week is celebrating its tenth year anniversary this year. It’s an essential visit for anyone with an interest in design and you can find more details about the ten day long event here. If you’ve missed the chance to catch the event, not to worry, book yourself onto a Helsinki Design Tour to see all of the design sights of the city.
Hotel Manta: Until 12th October
A curious art piece from Japanese installation artist Tatzu Nishi, building a hotel room aorund one of the city’s most iconic statues – the Havis Amanda. The exhibition is aimed at making people see their local surroundings in a whole new way it’s currently running and will continue until the 12th October. Entry is charged at €3 or children can enter for free.
MTV Push Helsinki: 10th – 12th September
A festival of 72 hours of music in Helsinki, celebrating some of the hottest new local and international talent. Featuring live performances and DJ sets in venues dotted around the whole city. Accompanying the music will be alternative entertainment events including skateboarding, graffiti art and city gardening. Read all about the whole festival here.
Autumn Harvest : September – October
One of the more traditional events in Helsinki in the Autumn is the harvest, come and celebrate at the Nokka restaurant where head chef, Ari Ruoho will be curating ingredients to give guests a true taste of Finland. For more information about the Autumn harvest, take a look here.
Love and Anarchy Film Festival 18th – 28th September
Get the opportunity to see some new, alternative films at this film festival. Featuring some features you wouldn’t normally be able to see at cinemas, this non-competitive event highlights the work of up and coming directors, along with well established names. Read more about the event here.
If you’re planning on visiting Helsinki this Autumn , 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 any time soon why don’t you download one of our other fantastic guides like Trippa Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Cardiff, London, Marseille, Oslo, Palma, Reykjavik, San Sebastian, Seville or Stockholm
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