Location: Helsinki

Uusimaa, Finland

Country: Finland

Region: Uusimaa

Sub-region: Greater Helsinki

Charter: 1550

Capital city: 1812

Government

• Mayor: Jan Vapaavuori

Area (2018-01-01)

• City: 715.48 km (276.25 sq mi)

• Land: 213.75 km (82.53 sq mi)

• Water: 501.74 km (193.72 sq mi)

• Urban: 672.08 km (259.49 sq mi)

• Metro: 3,697.52 km (1,427.62 sq mi)

Area rank: 258th largest in Finland

Population (2017-08-31)

• City: 642,045

• Rank: Largest in Finland

• Density: 3,003.72/km (7,779.6/sq mi)

• Urban: 1,231,595

• Urban density: 1,800/km (4,700/sq mi)

• Metro: 1,470,552

• Metro density: 397.7/km (1,030/sq mi)

Demonym(s): helsinkiläinen (Finnish) helsingforsare (Swedish) Helsinkian (English)

Population by native language

• Finnish: 7,001,843,000,000,000,000♠84.3% (official)

• Swedish: 7,000,610,000,000,000,000♠6.1% (official)

• Others: 7,000,960,000,000,000,000♠9.6%

Population by age

• 0 to 14: 7,001,137,000,000,000,000♠13.7%

• 15 to 64: 7,001,720,000,000,000,000♠72%

• 65 or older: 7,001,143,000,000,000,000♠14.3%

Time zone: EET (UTC+2)

• Summer (DST): EEST (UTC+3)

Area code(s): +358-9

Municipal tax rate: 18.5%

Climate: Dfb

Website: www.hel.fi

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What to do and see in Helsinki, Uusimaa: The Best Paint & Pottery Studios

August 9, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech achievements and contemporary trends. Walking tours of the city center show layers of history, while modern architecture and cutting-edge style stake the city's claim to the future. Choose Helsinki during its endless summer days or get adventurous on crisp, snowy winter nights.
Restaurants in Helsinki

1. Udumbara Studio & Gallery

Kaarlenkatu 15 We welcome visitors to our Studio & Gallery by an appointment, no specific opening hours., Helsinki 00530 Finland +358 50 5249192 [email protected] http://udumbara.fi/

We welcome visitors to our studio in Kallio; please make an appointment fist from our website. Earth-friendly pottery (est. 1994), Ecological luxury, Tea art, sculptures, and flowerpots. Ceramic artist Eva Spoof. Creating sustainable wild-clay, eco-energy powered ceramics. Udumbara flowerpots and sculptures are also available at Garden - Kamp Galleria in Helsinki. Airbnb pottery experience host.

2. SoundByNature

Immerse in the beautiful Northern nature. Discover your voice in the forest, take a dip in a wild lake or find your song at the Rock Church in the heart of Helsinki. SoundByNature brings you to forest to sing. Singing with nature can help us to relax and relieve stress. But singing can also unlock your individual voice, open your heart, and help you restore the vital way of being in the moment.

3. Professional photographer Erika Lind

Hi I'm Erika, a professional photographer based in Finland (previously having lived in Canada + Holland). My super power is: I can make ANYONE feel relaxed in front of the camera (for I specialize in photographing women who don't believe they're photogenic). Send me a message and let's get planning your personalized photoshoot for your visit to Helsinki! So that once you're home you can print these photos for your walls and not only have beautiful art but incredible memories to last a life-time.

4. Jenni Vanhanen

Helsinki Finland https://www.iltamaa.fi

Jenni Vanhanen, textile artisan, teacher and motivator. Join me and learn how to create a piece of textile art with Finnish materials and tradition.

5. Paint&Party Helsinki, Finland

Paint&Party is an unique way to experience painting combined with a laid back atmosphere, and - well, drinks. No previous experience from arts needed. Drinks are charged separately. Perfect for a fun night out with friends or family, but you can attend solo as well!