As the nightless summer nights arrive to the streets of Helsinki, the city’s past whispers tales of intrigue and daring escapades. Among these stories, one figure stands out — a man of cunning and stealth. This is the tale of Kutoja-Yrjö, the notorious serial thief who defied the authorities and captured the imagination of many.
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We’re now approaching the darkest time of year here in Finland, and as I’ve always been interested in my home town’s dark history, what could be more intriguing than its cruelest practices: executions.
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It’s time for my traditional “Halloween in Helsinki” -post! Lately, I’ve been trying to come up with ways and reasonings for this blog to continue, and this post just makes it through every year with relative ease.
This year Halloween sits awkwardly on a Thursday night, which leads to activities on two different weekends: the one prior and the one after it. Therefore, this year there’s tons of Halloween themed club nights and events arranged around the Finnish capital. Here’s my attempt to pick the more elaborate and adventurous ones – enjoy!
Buckle up folks, because Helsinki’s screens are about to get a wild makeover from April 16th to 21st, 2024, as the Republic’s most agile film festival, Night Visions, storms into town with a lineup that’ll make your head spin faster than a Hollywood plot twist!
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Helsinki City Museum organises three different ghost walks around the Finnish capital. I checked the Promenade Ghost Walk which focuses on the hauntings at the very centre of Helsinki.
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Finally, I had the chance to check out one of the coolest tours in town: Helsinki Horror Walk. The 2-hour-long walk took us from the Katajanokka Prison Hotel to the very center of the city. On the way we got to hear intriguing ghost stories, urban legends and local mysteries.
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