There is more to Helsinki than it's gorgeous emerald-domed cathedral. This Scandinavia capital is replete with a ton of fantastic cafes that give great views of the capital countryside. The fortress of Suomenlinna is also just a ferry ride away and its solitude and quietness stands in great contrast to the city sounds just across the water. For more information on what to see in Helsinki as well as other Nordic capitals, check out my blog posts below, broken down by city: Helsinki, Finland - http://www.ecksplorer.com/blog/welcome-to-helsinki-a-guide-to-exploring-the-finnish-capital Copenhagen, Denmark - http://www.ecksplorer.com/blog/the-perfect-guide-to-exploring-copenhagen Tórshavn, Faroe Islands - http://www.ecksplorer.com/blog/a-journey-to-the-faroese-capital-of-torshavn Stockholm, Sweden - https://www.ecksplorer.com/blog/why-stockholm-is-the-best-scandinavian-capital Suomenlinna (Helsinki Star Fort) - http://www.ecksplorer.com/blog/a-guide-to-suomenlinna Also, don't miss the drone footage I was able to capture of some of these places as well! Helsinki, Finland - https://youtu.be/epcnoY4JL1Q Helsinki, Finland (Extended Cut) - https://youtu.be/YURojF7lK7E Suomenlinna - https://youtu.be/Rg8Do6bZeZs Stockholm, Sweden - https://youtu.be/dV2-aYPftF8 Stockholm, Sweden (Extended Cut) - https://youtu.be/fS5yq8Kyins Copenhagen, Denmark - https://youtu.be/W4ENYsezj3M Tórshavn, Faroe Islands - https://youtu.be/ch4PkSzH3rE Check out my social media channels and travel blog for more travel inspiration: My Blog: http://www.ecksplorer.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ecksplore Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/cktheexplorer Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ck_the_explorer X/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ecksplorer1 Kit: DJI Mavic Air 2 Program: Final Cut Pro If you would like to purchase any of my photos as prints (poster, metal or wooden frame, canvas), feel free to check out my Etsy store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/eCKsplorerLandscapes