Helsinki a green Capital of Finland

Compared to major metropolises, the beat of Helsinki is laidback and relaxed. Most of the city s tourist attractions and hot spots lie within walking distance from each other. The public transport system is comfortable and reliable, and has been ranked among the best in Europe. Influences from both the East and the West are present in the everyday of Helsinki; architecture, cuisine, design, customs and even local street slang all bare evidence of a past under Russian and Swedish