Don’t even try to keep up with the dizzying speed at which Helsinki is transforming itself. Love or hate the seismic shift in identity and appearance, it is undeniable that wherever you go, the Finnish capital is getting a fundamental facelift. Adhering to the old adage that change is always fashionably late, it often...
The Northern light that doesn’t go out
“It gets so hard, just to be okay/ Sometimes being happy, baby/ Is what I’m most afraid of” Bikini Kill *** Is it really so difficult to smile? Unless you’re in, say, Milan, where the law makes it illegal not to walk around in public grinning like a Cheshire Cat, most of us would certainly rather be beaming than...
Tivol’s tower of thrills
Tivoli has unveiled the first images of its new three-in-one tower ride opening in April 2016. The new Fatamorgana ride is based on the HUSS factory’s Condor 2G. Tivoli’s in-house designers have added on a kiddie ride at the base of Fatamorgana in the shape of mini bumper cars. Older children and adults ascend the...
Eurovision goes sky-high
An 81-metre tower will be placed in Eurovision Village in Kungsträdgården as part of Stockholm’s Eurovision celebrations. Starting 29 April, visitors can visit the City Skyliner attraction for a different view of the inner city. “We are proud to offer a spectacular family attraction with 360-degree panoramic views...
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