Finland appeals to people with a sense for nature, who love the wide expanses, often snow-covered, that form this country. It is a country that is sparsely inhabited, so people opting for a true getaway that at the same time poses a challenge feel attracted by this slightly melancholic country. Those who go there usually spend some days in the capital, Helsinki. This is a chance to take a break from "snow and more snow" for Helsinki is a true metropolis that offers shops, restaurants, bars, places to have fun - the Finnish way.

To go to Helsinki might be great if one stays with a private host who knows the town inside out. This is possible if one rents a private guestroom in Helsinki of which there is quite a choice on our website. You’ll find a number of interesting places to stay. Here, the traveler can mix with the locals, exchange views and chat, usually in excellent English. The Fins, although situated a bit further away from the centre of Europe, are keen on getting news and information from the rest of Europe, and so the tourist finds open arms and a true sense of hospitality.

From the guestroom in Helsinki the most exciting trips can be taken: Power-shopping is waiting at the Aleksanterinkatu or the Esplanadi. These are impressive boulevards that show that there is more to Finland than snow, ice, the tundra. An impressive fortress can be visited, the Suomenlinna, which was declared part of the UNESCO world heritage in 1991. Going back "home" after this or any other exciting trip is pleasant. Whether one stays at a private guestroom or at an apartment in Helsinki, one will sense the Finnish spirit. www.citybed.de