Thinking about planning a sweet romantic getaway with someone special, but worried about the budget? Worry no more! As we have the perfect romantic spot for you which offers a large number of romantic activities that will virtually cost you nothing. So don’t waste your time in daydreaming and book cheap flights to Helsinki now. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, situated at an arm’s length from the Baltic Sea; this doesn’t directly translate into the perfect couples retreat but you will be surprised! Helsinki can easily be called the new Paris; with so much to do and so little time. Of course, not everyone can afford the most luxurious hotels but Helsinki’s Hotels offer you rooms with a wide variety of price ranges. So you don’t have to feel left out and you can take your pick to the price you please. The top recommendation is the Hotel Kamp due to the fact that it is only 12 miles from the airport and only a walking distance away from the harbor. Also, another cheap option is the Hostel Kongressikoti.
Once you’ve settled into your hotel now the question arises as to what to do next? There is a wide variety of choices to choose from. You can either visit the Vuosaari Paddling Center and take your sweetie out on the jetty in your own rented private canoe on a self-guided adventure; or visit the Fortress of Suomenlinna, a sea fortress with a beautifully romantic castle like structure; take a trip to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum with its striking scenic route even under the night sky is bound to swoon any couple. The choices are limitless and you can even visit the Rock Church and be amazed at its beauty or take a walk on the Esplanade trail, you can even rent out the bikes, free of charge. But on our list of top five free things to do with your loved one include;
1) Plan ahead as on certain days of the week most museums are free to visitors. For example every Friday you can get in for free at the Meilahti Art Museum, the Tennis Palace Art Museum, Museum of Finnish Architecture. Also the Museum of Cultures and National Museum of Finland, both are free after 5pm every Tuesday.
2) Visit the magnificent and historic churches of Helsinki for free! Visiting a church conveys a lot of cultural history and as a traveller you get the chance to see detailed architecture up-close. You can visit the Temppeliaukion Church at Lutherinkatu 3 or the famous Lutheran Cathedral on Senate Square.
3) Spend a romantic day swimming and picnicking on the gorgeous sandy beaches of Helsinki. Hietaniemi Beach is considered the best spot for couples. Especially in the summer and on weekends.
4) Go tandem biking with your loved one in the streets or the park. The most recommended parks are Alppi Park and Espalandi Park which are a hit on sunny days. During summer there are a large number of outdoor events and concerts held in the parks which you can enjoy for free. If you are not into biking then you can purchase the Helsinki Card which allows you free public transportation and free admission in to 50+ attractions.
5) Try and plan your holiday around Helsinki’s free annual events which allow you free admission along with other free or bargained prices for a large number of items due to these annual events. Some of the best events are: The Finland Lantern festival which is celebrated with the Chinese New Year, next is Christmas time which offers many extreme sales and amazing Christmas Markets spring up all over the city, Independence Day in Finland which comes in December and also provides great discounts and free admissions in most joints and last but not the least is the Helsinki Pride Week which is celebrated in June and you get to participate in most events for free and get good food at reduced rates. So forget Paris, grab your love and come on down to Helsinki and enjoy a most romantic getaway at reduced rates.
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