A new report claims that Finland is world’s happiest country. Helsinki is the capital of independent Finland, since 1917. Before it was under the Swedish and Russian rule. I went to visit Helsinki on the coldest day of the year!

A Cold and Magical Trip to Helsinki

A Cold and Magical Trip to Helsinki

When I arrived in Helsinki, the winter air was freezing, but the city looked beautiful under the snow. I walked through Senate Square, where the big white cathedral stood tall. The streets were quiet, except for the market stalls selling warm drinks and tasty treats.

At the waterfront, the frozen Baltic Sea stretched out before me, covered in ice. The city felt peaceful, wrapped in winter’s embrace.

Later, I visited Löyly sauna, escaping the cold in the warmth of the steam. Then came the most exciting part—the ice plunge! I stepped into the freezing water, and for a moment, I felt shocked, but soon, I was smiling, refreshed and full of energy.

To end the day, I enjoyed a bowl of hot salmon soup in a cozy restaurant. The warmth of the food and the soft glow of candlelight made Helsinki feel even more special.