Elizabeth from the Tourist Centre, my favourite person in Finland, recommended that I spend time at Seurasaaren. It's a little island about 20 mins from the Helsinki centre by bus that has an open air museum that showcases the old way of living in Finland. It cost 6 euros which gives you entry into all the buildings on the island & a free english tour which lasts about an hour. There's an old church as well as a variety of old barns, farmhouses & saunas to view. And the nature on the island...just gorgeous! Cool fresh air, various types of vibrant green trees, a strong earthy smell, & little squirrels running up to you looking out for a snack. And there weren't too many people about either, most of them locals.
