What the FAQ: Helsinki
HOW MANY INHABITANTS DOES IT HAVE?
In Helsinki 635,181 inhabitants live. It is the capital of Finland , with a population of 5.5 million. 500 people lived in the city when it was founded in 1550 by King Gustaf Vasa of Sweden.
WHAT IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE?
Two official languages are spoken: Finnish 90.4% and the Swedish 5.4%.
HOW'S THE WEATHER?
Its average temperature is 80-90º, although many reach 100º. The coldest month is January, with an average of -10.4°. The warmest, June, with 21.7°.
WHAT IS THE TERRITORY LIKE?
The city has 315 islands and 123 kilometers of coastline. Having a boat is not a luxury : the price of the mooring is the cheapest in Europe. However, parking your car costs between €4-8 per hour.
The warmest month is June with 21.7°
WHAT SURFACE BELONGS TO GREEN AREAS?
Parks and green areas mean 1/3 of the urban area , 1,200 kilometers belong to bike lanes.
DO YOU HAVE BIRDS?
164 species of birds nest in the city.
WHICH IS THE MOST TOURIST ISLAND?
The island of Suomelinna It is the most touristic place, with 800,000 annual visitors.
HOW MANY CRUISE SHIPS ARRIVE?
Every summer 260 cruise ships arrive, around 420,000 cruise passengers.
Parks and green areas account for a third of the urban area
NUMBER OF HOTELS?
61 hotels; the oldest is the Seurahuone , which has been welcoming guests since 1833. Next year, the long-awaited Art Hotel Helsinki will finally open.
HOW MANY SAUNAS ARE THERE?
There are more than 3.3 million in the country. in Helsinki all apartment buildings have their own sauna , but there are also more than 25 for public use. The oldest is Kotiharju, in Kallio, in operation since 1928. The last to open is on the island of Lonna.
HOW MANY SPANIARDS VISIT IT?
Last year, 49,241 Spaniards visited the country.
HOW IS THE CULTURAL OFFER?
There are 80 museums, 70 art galleries , 14 cinemas and 40 ice cream parlors.
HOW MANY STORES IS THE DESIGN DISTRICT MADE UP OF?
There you can find more than 200 stores.
Every summer 420,000 cruise passengers arrive
THE MOST FAMOUS CATHEDRAL?
the cathedral of Uspensky , built in 1868, is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe.
HOW MEASURE IS THE ROUND THE WORLD?
40 meters measures the Finnair Wheel, the largest Ferris wheel in the country.
HOW INTERNATIONAL IS THE AIRPORT?
From Helsinki airport you can fly to 124 destinations international.
ARE THE POLICE EFFECTIVE?
5 minutes is the average time it takes for the police to respond to your call.
Uspensky Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE MOBILE?
There are 173 mobiles for every 100 inhabitants.
DO YOU HAVE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT?
There is more of 500 startups ; It is the European capital with the largest number of entrepreneurs.
DO YOU DRINK A LOT OF COFFEE?
Finns are the early consumers of coffee in the world: 12 kilos per person. The first koffehaus opened in 1750. The first liquor store, in 1932 And in 1827 the first restaurant: Kaisaniemi.
WHEN DID THEY GET THE FIRST MICHELIN STAR?
In 1987, a restaurant in Helsinki received its first Michelin star.
DO YOU HAVE MANY EVENTS?
are celebrated 3,000 events per year ; one of the most important is the Day of Restaurants.
One of the most important events is the Day of Restaurants
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