Lomography

Very close to the Kamppi centre in the western part of the Helsinki city centre, the Hietaniemi Cemetery houses old tombstones and statues, a park-like atmosphere and a lot of red squirrels. Next to it, there is also a Russian-orthodox graveyard.

Im Innenstadtgebiet von Helsinki gelegen ist der Botanische Garten der Uni mit seinen nostalgischen Palmhäusern eine kleine Oase.

Do something good for your health, have a walk in the fresh air and feed your hungry cameras with architecture motifs! Helsinki is full of Art Nouveau architecture. Okay, you have to keep your eyes open. But probably the collection with the highest density of this very appealing style of architecture can be found on the peninsula Katajanokka.

The main hub for Helsinki inhabitants and visitors in the city is the central railway station. Its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and the bustling atmosphere of people changing directions and ways represent the character of this huge building.

Small alleys, old and thick walls, tons of history, cosy places, friendly hosts and a lot of tourists: that’s Tallinn’s Old Town.

Seurasaari is a small island next to the Helsinki city centre where visitors can experience Finland and is traditional colorful wooden houses at an open-air museum. But probably the thing you will remember most clearly is the encounter with a lot of crazy red squirrels.

Mitä kuluu? Familiäre Atmosphäre in der Markthalle, die im nördlichen Zentrum Helsinkis am Verkehrsknotenpunkt Hakaniemi liegt.

Wanted! Antique cameras were seen when they were escaping through the medieval streets and alleys of Tallinn. Should be brought back to the Museum of Photography!

Finnlands Natur auf komprimiertem Raum in der Hauptstadt Helsinki

The Baltic Herring Market is a one-week-event at the market square of Helsinki in the early October. At this time, fishermen from outside Helsinki sell their products before the fishing season for herring is over.

The Old Market Hall is situated right at the port in the centre of Helsinki. Finnish food and some souvenirs attract a lot of foreign visitors.

Ein Denkmal zu Ehren eines Komponisten, das mal nicht dem typischen Gestaltungsdiktat folgt.

Was wollen Finnen los werden, das sie nicht mehr brauchen? Die Antwort kann man auf dem Open - Air Flohmarkt im Helsinkier Stadtteil Hietalahti finden.

Eesti Kunstimuuseum, wie der gemeine Este zu sagen pflegt, oder einfach Kumu Art Museum. Außerhalb der Innenstadt gelegen bietet der moderne Bau einen Kontrast zum mittelalterlichen Tallinn.

The colourful church known as Church on Split Blood seems to be the only building in St. Petersburg which looks like the Russian stereotype. The rest of the historic city is dominated by the baroque, classicism and historic styles.

Café Majurska: a place which I didn’t want to leave. Old furniture, many handicrafts and yummy cakes and pastries make you feel like visiting your grandma.

Well, I told every one of my friends and family that I would spend a couple of months in Finland. But honestly, I sent a little friend as a substitute.

Kiasma is the name of Helsinki’s museum for contemporary arts. Outside, skaters spend their days in front of the building and inside permanent and temporary exhibitions entertain and educate visitors. There are lot of Finnish art works, but also international art.

Dessau represents one part of the history of the Bauhaus art besides Weimar and Berlin. There are still a lot of buildings designed and built by famous artists, such as Walter Gropius. The Bauhaus Building (the one with the Bauhaus letters on it) is probably the most known Bauhaus construction.

Am Kauppatori in Helsinki gibt’s in den warmen Jahreszeiten einen wunderschönen Markt zum Schlendern und jede Menge Gelegenheiten für Food-Fotografen mit Ausblick auf eine der vielen Hafenbuchten oben drauf. Die Präsidentin wohnt auch noch gleich nebenan.