The most prosperous and prestigious areas to live in Helsinki are Kulosaari, Tammisalo, Marjaniemi, Joll as, part of Laajasalo. They are located on the coastline and are environmentally friendly, there is no industry, through traffic flow, etc.
The most "elite" and correspondingly expensive in terms of cost of living is the Helsinki - Karhusaari district. This is a picturesque island with an area of 1.5 km2, located east of Helsinki, which is connected by road to the coast. Musicians, bankers and big businessmen live there. The districts of Westend, Nuottaniemi, Kirkonummi are located in the west of the city. Westend is called the "millionaires' district". An elite village is currently being built in Kirkonummi.
Despite the fact that it is one of the northernmost capitals of the world, the climate here is much milder than that to which residents of central Russia are accustomed. In summer, the temperature in Helsinki can rise above 30 C, and in winter it rarely falls below -15 C.
To Helsinki from Russia
Helsinki is one of the most accessible foreign capitals in the world for Russians. In addition, thanks to convenient air and sea connections, Helsinki is considered the gateway to Europe and other countries of the world.
You can easily get to the Finnish capital by car. It is especially easy for residents of St. Petersburg to do this, since the distance between the cities is less than 400 km – one and a half times less than to Moscow. The road to Helsinki leads along the E-18 highway, along the coast of the Gulf of Finland, past the cities of Hamina, Kotka, Porvoo.
Planes from Moscow and St. Petersburg operate regular flights to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport, located 19 kilometers from the city center. The Leo Tolstoy train departs daily from Moscow to Helsinki, and the Allegro high-speed train departs from St. Petersburg, covering the distance in 3.5 hours.
There are regular bus routes from St. Petersburg to Helsinki and a year-round ferry service.
In the city itself, it is better to travel by public transport. Trams, buses, subways, commuter trains, local ferries - everything is at the service of citizens and guests of the capital.
The city's bus station is located on the underground floors of the Kamppi Shopping center. It is a 5-10-minute walk from the central railway station.
You can get to Helsinki Central Railway Station if you get off at the Rautatientori metro station and then go through the Asematunneli shopping center, located in the underpass (it is also the ground floor of the railway station).
Infrastructure
Helsinki is a modern city with a lot of interesting and attractive places for recreation and entertainment. The city itself is a dynamically developing European metropolis with museums, parks, good hotels, shops and developed infrastructure.
In 2011, the British magazine Monocle recognized Helsinki as the best city in the world to live in, with the Finnish capital ahead of cities such as Zurich, Copenhagen and Munich in the ranking. The main criteria in the ranking were water quality, the number of green spaces, crime rate, educational opportunities, economic stability, environmental friendliness of transport, etc.
Education, healthcare
Finland occupies one of the first places in the world not only in terms of living standards, but also in terms of the quality of education. Since 1968, a single 9-year (basic) school has been introduced here. Primary secondary education is provided by 190 schools, of which 22 are private. Full secondary education is provided by the senior classes of the lyceum, which are called gymnasiums. The higher school is considered one of the most developed in Europe.
The largest universities are located in Helsinki. The most famous scientific center in Finland is the University of Helsinki. His library contains all the publications of scientists of this country. There is also an International School (International School of Helsinki), which is accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). Higher education in Helsinki can also be obtained at the University of Helsinki, the School of Trade and Management and the Helsinki University of Technology. In order to enter these institutions, you must pass an exam in the Finnish language. All universities are state-owned, there are no tuition fees.
The quality of medical care in Helsinki and its suburban areas is at a high level.
Sights of Helsinki
Today Helsinki is a modern city with a vibrant business and cultural life, which attracts many visitors from all over the world. It houses 70 museums, a large number of art galleries, concert venues, the National Opera and Ballet, 3 symphony orchestras, and 8 theaters.
The most interesting and visited place in Helsinki is its historical center - Senate Square, the Cathedral, the monument to the Russian Emperor Alexander II, the Orthodox Assumption Cathedral, as well as the Temppeliaukio Church built inside the rock and the Suomenlinna sea fortress (located on the UNESCO World Treasures list).
On April 8, 2012, Helsinki celebrated its 200-year status as a capital city within the Russian Empire. In 2000, it was declared one of the nine cultural capitals of Europe.
Real estate market
The capital of Finland has the highest real estate prices in the country. The price dynamics in Helsinki coincides with the dynamics in the whole country. Since 2005, prices have been steadily rising, in the crisis years of 2008-2009 they decreased slightly, since 2010 price growth will resume and by 2012 the value of real estate in Helsinki is at a high level than in the pre-crisis period.
In the third quarter of 2012, according to official statistics, the average price per square meter in the secondary market in Greater Helsinki was 3466 euros, while in Finland the average price was significantly lower, only 2232 euros. Prices for new buildings are 4608 euros per square meter, while the national average is 3375 euros.
The market situation in the capital of Finland is favorable for investment. Real estate investments can bring good income to both short-term and long-term investors.
There is also a high demand for rental housing in Helsinki, for example, tenants pay from 500 to 1000 euros per month for a one-room apartment. The prices for living space in the satellite cities of Espoo and Vantaa are slightly lower. The average income for luxury apartments is about 3.9% per year.
Evgenia Lisina
HomesOverseas.ru
Portal HomesOverseas.ru Thanks Snezhana Lakhdensova from DOMFINLAND OY LKV for her help in preparing the material.
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