Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki showcases both the traditional with the modern, in every sense. The city’s architecture features stunning Art Nouveau buildings and sleek modern structures including the Sibelius Monument, while you explore the country’s rich heritage at the Suomenlinna Fortress or the Seurasaari open-air museum. Unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna, an integral part of Finnish culture, and take part in the city’s food culture, where beetroot salad and lohikeitto (salmon soup) are staples in its cozy cafés.