Tag Archives: Uutela
Christmas Path in Uutela
We spent a lovely afternoon on the Christmas path in the Uutela outdoor area. There were a couple of options for paths in Helsinki but the choice was made by good friends already going to the one in the far east of Helsinki and us tagging along. Maybe next year we’ll try the medieval one […]
Celebrating End of the Summer
Officially Venetsialaiset, the end of the Boat and Cottage Season – the Night of the Ancient Lights in the archipelago – are celebrated the last Saturday of August. In the archipelago there are big fires by the water at dusk, which looks amazingly beautiful. This was the first time I celebrated the city version of […]
Vuosaari – Beaches, Play and Outdoor Activities
Vuosaari, the most eastern corner of Helsinki, is a beautiful suburb and has in my opinion a fair amount to offer for families, even though the movie Vuosaari (2011) apparently shows the suburb from quite a different point of view. It is easily reached by metro (subway) in 25 minutes from the city centre for a […]
Free But Fun 