Helsinki: The rising trend metropolis for culture lovers in 2025!

Helsinki: The rising trend metropolis for culture lovers in 2025!

Helsinki has become one of the most exciting capitals in Europe in recent years, attracting more and more travelers. The city not only impresses with its unique cultural scene, but also with a rich culinary offering and impressive design. This was particularly evident at the Flow Festival, which took place this year at the disused Suvilahti power plant and attracted over 90,000 visitors. The author of a local publication praises the city for its community focus and exciting new additions to the bar scene, as well as the opening of Michelin-starred restaurants. These trends show that Helsinki is constantly evolving while the traditions and culture remain strong.

This year Jukka Eskola and the Five Corners Quintet also performed at the festival. The band is known for their ability to reinvigorate jazz and create a danceable experience, which they began doing in the early 2000s. With their debut album “Chasin’ The Jazz Gone By” from 2005, they gained international recognition and conquered the jazz scene not only in Europe, but also in the USA and Japan. At the festival they thrilled the audience and brought back nostalgic memories.

The Flow Festival and its headliners

Flow Festival, which launched 20 years ago, featured a number of notable headliners this year including FKA Twigs, Charlie XCX, Burna Boy and Kneecap. This event is an integral part of the Finnish cultural calendar and attracts numerous music lovers and festival-goers every year. The variety of music genres and the breathtaking location make the festival an unforgettable experience.

In addition to the musical performances, Helsinki offers a wide range of leisure activities. The city is known for its 300 archipelago islands, including the historic fortress island of Suomenlinna. In addition, the island of Kivisaari, which houses a villa by the famous architect Eliel Saarinen, was opened in 2022. Kiosks from the 1952 Summer Olympics are being restored by young entrepreneurs as vibrant community centers that are open from May to September and have become popular meeting places.

Innovations and social initiatives

Behind the vibrant life in Helsinki there are also many innovative companies and social initiatives. Elina Siira founded the company AIDA, which employs mothers from different cultural backgrounds to promote their integration. In addition, Noora Hautakangas opened the successful thrift store Relove, which specializes in designer clothing, and recently opened a Parisian-style restaurant selling handbags.

Helsinki's cultural landscape and community focus make the city a hotspot for travelers, especially in times of climate change. More and more people are looking for sustainable and culturally rich travel destinations, and Helsinki offers exactly that - a harmonious mix of tradition and modernity in a dynamic city.