Helsinki (Helsingfors)

Helsinki is the Capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland, with a major port and commercial and cultural centre.  The biggest historical museum in Helsinki is the National Museum of Finland, which displays a vast historical collection from prehistoric times to the 21st century. The museum building itself, a national romantic style neo-medieval castle, is a tourist attraction.  Another must for tourist is the Hietaniemi beach (colloquially Hietsu), which is a popular sand beach in central Helsinki.  It is located in the Töölö district, next to the Hietaniemi Cemetery. The beach is the most popular beach in central Helsinki.

Exchange rate:  $1,35 (USD) / £0,90 GBP / €1,00 EURO = Currency EURO

At a restaurant:
The price of a bottle of house wine (0.75L) => €39,00
The price of a lightly smoked reindeer fillet and jänisviillokkia => €32,50
The price of a Traditional tattariblini, vendace roe, onion and sour cream – €19,50  

 Typical food => Lammasvorschmack – €17,50  / Larnaka (Halloumi cheese, marinated vegetables and lettuce with herb-vinaigrette) – €9,50

At a bar:
The price of a bottle of beer (0.33Litre) => €5
The price of a cocktail => €6,30

At the local supermarket:
The price of a bottle of water (1.5L)=> €1,32
The price of a can of Coca Cola (1Litre) => €1,60
The price of a can of beer (0.5Litre) €1,60

Rent a small car (Hyundai Atos or similar):
(All car rental prices were based on vehicle being collected from local airport and delivered back to local airport)

Rent of car for 1 day => €182,40 to €488,56
Rent of car for 3 days => €335,22 to €1341,56
Rent of car for 7 days => €509,91 to €2205,24

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