Spring is in the air, though there is still a long way to go. The bronze statue looking towards Vantaankoski Falls depicts Queen Catherine of Saxony (1513-35), first wife of Gustav Vasa, king of the Swedish Finnish empire. The sculptor is Hannu Tapani Konttinen, 2014. She looks quite touching to me.

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Vanhakaupunki district at the mouth of River Vantaa in Helsinki. The rapids are surrounded by snow and frost.

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A walk by the sea at Lauttasaari island and getting some light therapy until sunset.

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Arctech #HelsinkiShipyard was a Finnish #shipbuilding company that focused primarily on #icebreakers and other icegoing vessels for arctic conditions. Between 2011 and 2019, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard built a total of 10 icebreaking vessels (yard numbers 506 through 515) at the #HietalahtiShipyard in #HelsinkiFinland. Due to the #economicSanctions against its Russian owner, the company was forced to transfer its shipbuilding business in Finland to a successor company, Helsinki Shipyard.
SABATON Unveils Final Museum Lineup For Global Premiere Of "The War To End All Wars - The Movie"

Swedish heavy metal band, Sabaton, and 119 museums around the world have joined hands for the most anticipated museum event of the year – the global premiere of "The War To End All Wars - The Movie", which kicks off this week. This unprecedented global premiere falls under Sabaton’s “History Rocks” charity...

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You might find different bubble warps, air bags, or paper in our package because we try to reuse packing materials we have in the studio. However, we always make sure candles are placed safely. #helsinki #helsinkifinland #candles #candleseason #kynttilät #suomi #local #scandinavianhome #nordichome #nordicliving #nordicliving #christmas #soy #soywax