Introducing HELSINKI | One Day in FINLAND’S Capital

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  • @MattWhitingsEurope
    @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for watching! If you'd like to support my channel please consider subscribing - it's very much appreciated! --> bit.ly/2RyPwto
    See more of my FINLAND videos here → bit.ly/mwt_finland | Connect on INSTAGRAM here → bit.ly/mwt_instagram

  • @janir8486
    @janir8486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That castle like building in the railway square is the finnish national theatre and the palace looking is called "Ateneum", an art gallery.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the information, Jani! Always good to learn some more about the places I visit. 👍

  • @Tommyworldwalker
    @Tommyworldwalker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is short but good enough for the introduction. It is also informative. Much love from Newport Beach small ocean town in the West Coast of the USA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks, much appreciated. Hope all is well in Newport Beach, just looked it up on your channel and it looks like a lovely place. Thanks for watching.

  • @Cikeb
    @Cikeb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fun video Matt, but the "bell tower" you pointed out was actually the National library. The real bell tower was one of the twin buildings you probably saw at each end of the upper plateu, close to the cathedral.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the information, Crispy. Yes a few people have mentioned that, I think I must have misheard or misunderstood the tour guide. Thanks for watching, hope the rest of it was correct. Interesting city that's for sure.

  • @WhenAdventureKnox
    @WhenAdventureKnox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really like your transitions at the beginning, I picked up on those last episode too! Very interesting to hear about wanting the competition to Tallinn. Pre-Covid, I had expected (this summer) to do a trip through the Baltics and realised how easy it is to take a ferry over to Helsinki for a day so it makes sense. I expect that trip will be put on the backburner for a while until border crossings become a bit easier. I expect trips for the next couple of years will probably focus on just 1 country. I've heard about that sweet - well done you for persevering for a good few minutes! Despite you being quite far away, you captured the look of slight pain on that gentleman who was swimming in the sea water perfectly! The maps showing how every year the ice freezing is different was fascinating - I had no idea... yet it makes perfect sense! Thoroughly enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing! 🙏

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I tend not to include too many transitions these days but I like to throw a few in when they fit (or so I think). Shame you can't make it over to the Baltics at the moment, still, it will give you plenty of planning time. Probably sensible to minimise the border crossing as well like you say. It's sounding like lateral flow tests may replace PCR tests when returning to the UK soon, that's great news I'd say. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Yes that poor guy whoever he is, I did wonder if I should have included the clip but then I figured there's no shame to it - I probably wouldn't of got as far as he did! It kinda summed up my explanation perfectly I thought. Thanks for sticking with me, glad you enjoyed my day in Helsinki!

  • @barbaram5214
    @barbaram5214 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m enjoying your Finland videos. I hope to visit there next year. I just subscribed to your channel to see your other travels.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you're enjoying the Finland videos and thanks for subscribing! I really enjoyed my travels there and hopefully the videos will help you with a bit of your planning.

  • @PostcardAndAPint
    @PostcardAndAPint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for a wonderful tour. I’ve not been for years and only ever visited from a ship. This brought back some lovely memories. X

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it. It was nice to walk around and see the sights!

  • @vicky-louh.8117
    @vicky-louh.8117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for that video! It's very informative and inspirational for my trip to Helsiniki I'm currently planning. :)

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Vicky-Lou, really pleased that my video helped to inspire you. Have a wonderful time in Finland!

  • @CloverSkyblue
    @CloverSkyblue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The place so beautiful, so relaxing in your country.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a really nice city Casey Michelle, great to walk around and see the various landmarks. All those things I'd seen in pictures but not in real life.

  • @JuhaVnt
    @JuhaVnt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a nice video. Our capital is the perfect size of a city. Welcome back :)

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks very much! Yes it is, I just wish I had got to explore a bit more of it. Maybe next time! Thanks for watching.

  • @daffi4139
    @daffi4139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    5:34 Hi, a small correction. It's a Greek orthodox church, not Russian!

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the information, Daffi. Always happy to learn a bit more about the places I visit.

  • @AnthonyJosh
    @AnthonyJosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I visited Helsinki a couple of months ago and I loved it, my favorite was the Cathedrals.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I definitely agree that Helsinki is a wonderful city with lots to see and do. I'm glad I was able to visit even though it felt like I hadn't had quite enough time there as I needed. The cathedrals were stunning!!

    • @AnthonyJosh
      @AnthonyJosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope yes I agree

    • @AnthonyJosh
      @AnthonyJosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any travel plans for the winter?

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did You Visit The Temppeliaukion Chuch ? Inside a rock build !

    • @AnthonyJosh
      @AnthonyJosh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@holoholopainen1627 no I didn’t get a chance to, I had a flight to Bucharest right after Helsinki

  • @bambit08
    @bambit08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Finland. Thanks Matt another lovely video of Finland ... but Finnish independence was in 1917 not 1919 (2:01) 🇫🇮💙🇫🇮

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the info, I just looked into it. Perhaps I got the date from when the UK recognised an independent Finland which was 1919, however I can see that independence was declared on 6 December 1917 so thank you for pointing that out. 👍 Thanks for watching the video and I'm glad you enjoyed it - was a really interesting city!

  • @mariamm9460
    @mariamm9460 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful video, that Orthodox Church "Uspenski Cathedral " /The cathedral designed by the Russian architect Aleksey Gornostayev (1808-1862). The cathedral was built after his death in 1862-1868 and the work was led by architect Ivan Varnek. "/Vikipedia info.
    Hi Matt😊, great video again, thank you and wish you a happy Sunday /happy every day 😃❤🇫🇮

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the additional information, very interesting to read - always good to learn more about the places I visit.

    • @mariamm9460
      @mariamm9460 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MattWhitingsEurope you are Welcome and you are amazing ❤

  • @marsukarhu9477
    @marsukarhu9477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's not the bell tower, the bell tower is in the corner. That is the old University Library, it has amazingly beautiful interior, so next time you should visit it :)

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll certainly try if I make it back again. A few other people have mentioned about the library building, I must have misheard the tour guide. Thanks for pointing that out, very helpful. 😀

  • @walkonheaven8203
    @walkonheaven8203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent videography . Lucky to meet u. Bright Future

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🙂. Looking forward to checking out your channel.

  • @lassemanninen4750
    @lassemanninen4750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My good man.
    Building was not the belltower. It is library of University of Helsinki.
    Belltower is smaller white building next to the stairs. Another of thou, on other side is originaly home of caretaker of catethral.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the information Lasse, I must of misheard what the tour guide said. Is it the white building to the left of the shot? If so I know which one you mean.

    • @shake544
      @shake544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yep, the belltower is the building next to the stairs in 1:39 onwards

  • @sleepybubbi9638
    @sleepybubbi9638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had a peek at your channel Matt and you have so many travel videos- its very impressive 😄 I've added about ten to my watch later list 😊 I'm going to Helsinki this month so I am watching this video for some ideas on where to go!! Is there anywhere in particular you'd reccomend in Helsinki?

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great, glad you've found some more videos of interest - I always hope there's something for everyone on my channel 😃. Enjoyed travelling in Finland, I was in Helsinki for a day and a half if memory serves me right. Hopefully the video will give you some ideas, the Cathedral, Senate Square and the market area close to the Allas Sea Pool were all worth a stop. Helsinki wasn't one of my favourite cities to be honest but if you're there long enough I would recommend a day trip to either Porvoo (closer) or Loviisa (further away) if you feel inclined. There's also the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress which is accessible by a 20 minute boat ride from the harbour in Helsinki. I hope you have a cool trip.

    • @sleepybubbi9638
      @sleepybubbi9638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope Thank you, that is really interesting to know! I will bear those things in mind for my trip ☺ I was looking at the sea fortress, which looked really nice to see. I'm excited to get into some cold weather, too (It has been so hot in England the last few months! I'm praising the dropping temperatures!)

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a great time and let me know how you get on!

  • @lambertwalks5929
    @lambertwalks5929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video great work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it! It was great to take a stroll around such a cool city.

  • @KATHYSLUITER
    @KATHYSLUITER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful city, thanks for sharing. When baths were invented in Greece, they were basically pools. Each pool was a little warmer than the other. After you reached your last hot pool, you would jump into the cold 🥶 pool at the end. Research has shown its very good for you. You should try the cold water, it's a shock to the nervous system

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome, Kathy. Yes I know exactly what you mean. In fact I tried one once at Centre Parcs (a mostly indoor holiday resort in the UK). It is a crazy sensation to go from a heated pool to ice water (or close to it), it's incredible what it does to the body! Not sure I would do it again ha.

    • @KATHYSLUITER
      @KATHYSLUITER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope I try to turn my shower to cold and in the winter once a month take a cold shower. 🥶 burr. I do feel rejuvenated afterwards

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good choice of words there 😄. Yes I've heard that it's good under the right circumstances, I just can't bring myself to turn that temperature all the way down like that! Makes me cold just thinking about it! 😰

    • @KATHYSLUITER
      @KATHYSLUITER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope it's a test of your discipline.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very true, not sure what that says about me ha. I'm going to have to give it a go now! Perhaps tomorrow....

  • @WITYTRAVELS
    @WITYTRAVELS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's the Minnesota of Europe. Did that taste like other liquorice candy you have had? We didn't know Finland wasn't apart of Scandinavia! Usually the ice breaker is in the beginning 😏

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It tasted like a Liquorice but far more salty and tangy. I'm not a fan of Liquorice so I was onto a loser from the start! Ha, very good with the ice breaker. Would have used it in the video if I'd have thought of it! 😂

    • @WITYTRAVELS
      @WITYTRAVELS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope licorice is definitely an acquired taste. You can use the joke next time! 😂

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha I have made a note of it! Yes Liquorice is one of those things you either love or hate, there doesn't seem to be much middle ground!

    • @blackcoffeebeans6100
      @blackcoffeebeans6100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Finland is a Nordic country and a member of Nordic council.
      Nordic countries are:
      Finland🇫🇮 Sweden 🇸🇪 Norway 🇸🇯 Denmark 🇩🇰 and Iceland 🇮🇸.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting stuff, thanks for the information!

  • @X-HyperlapseTravelChanne-tk2ju
    @X-HyperlapseTravelChanne-tk2ju 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so aweseom!! new fan here!! 👍👍

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much, I look forward to checking out some of your content over the coming days. Kind regards!

  • @cinderellaandstepsisters
    @cinderellaandstepsisters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Finland achived it's independency 1917.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the information, much appreciated. 👍

  • @eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong
    @eavxphilgrlifeinhongkong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwww beautiful place love it..

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for visiting. It was a really enjoyable day, except for when it rained! 😂

  • @jukkakopol7355
    @jukkakopol7355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That ortodox cathetral is build from bricks of destroyed russian fortress in Bomarsund in Ahvenanmaa. Destroyed by Royal navy with french infantry. And that island fortress is build by swedes with french money against Imperial Russia and russians captured it as favor to french during Napoleonic wars.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the information, Jukka. That's amazing - I had no idea! Just looked it up on a map and looks like an interesting place to visit some day. Thanks again!

  • @diabetesvictor
    @diabetesvictor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video, nice to connect with you.🤝🤝💥💥💥

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and welcome! Always good to connect with other channels.

  • @Scramasax
    @Scramasax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was about to say that you ABSOLUTELY need to visit Suomenlinna, as it is the SECOND most awesome place in the whole country! I'm glad you will check that box too!

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Scramasax, is that the sea fortress? I really enjoyed my time in Helsinki and managed to take a boat over to the island on my last day in the city. I was very impressed. Thanks for watching!

    • @Scramasax
      @Scramasax 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MattWhitingsEurope Yep the fortress. I just noticed you already had a video about that too. Pitty you didn't have more time exploring there! We were 3 days there last summer and sailed with a feeling that we still did not see everything! ;-)

  • @bakasyontv5942
    @bakasyontv5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good place idol visit me in my adventure in philippines

  • @TheAlex29494
    @TheAlex29494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "katajonika" I think that's how you pronounce it"
    so sorry, not even close 😂 it's Katajannokka "kuh tuh yan nock kuh"

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      "I'm probably butchering it!"
      Confirmation that I WAS butchering it!
      Thanks for including the correct pronunciation, very helpful. I'll work on it! 😂