Halloween in Helsinki, Finland
Finland can sometimes be overlooked by its Nordic neighbors, though its 41 national parks, sauna culture (named to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List), adventure activities, and Helsinki’s evolution into being a city of the people, have quickly made the country a favorite for some including LGBTQ+ travelers. Same-sex marriage, adoption, and surgery to change your gender are all legal in progressive Finland.
So, it’s cool if you want to be your authentic self and experience Halloween and the fall season, too! Most visitors get a thrill from jumping into freezing waters before promptly running to a Finnish sauna, but now, there are even more adrenaline-pumping activities for visitors and locals to enjoy this Halloween and beyond. And even if you don’t make it to Helsinki to frolic during the spooky season, you can still add these fun things to do to your travel bucket list for next year.
Haunting Halloween Party at Hotel Lilla Roberts
The place to be seen on Halloween is Hotel Lilla Roberts which hosts an annual Halloween-themed extravaganza. If you enjoy a playful Colour Chaos-themed party, you should venture to Hotel Lilla Roberts on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28 for themed cocktails and dinners, DJ performances, and costume awards. Come dressed to impress at Bar Lilla and restaurant Krog Roba as the hotel staff chooses the best and most colorful costumes both nights and you may end up walking away with a prize!
On Friday, revelers can expect Nyx Cosmetics on hand to enhance their colorful-themed look, and the Vimma couture on display to inspire guests. Cool handcrafted cocktails will be served while DJ Fiona Timantti will keep the party going, but on Saturday, DJ SLOW will step into the DJ’s booth. Come with a friend and dress in the best colorful outfit you have in your closet. Table reservations are recommended (not required) for guests who want a delicious Halloween-theme dining experience at 5 p.m. and after at Restaurant Krog Roba. Click here to make table reservations.
In case you didn’t know, Hotel Lilla Roberts is considered one of Helsinki’s trendiest hotels due to its interior Art Deco design and local fashion designer partnerships. It’s a welcome fixture in the city’s Design District. The 130-room boutique hotel is currently offering a Halloween room and dinner package. For more information about the Hotel Lilla Roberts Accommodation Package, Colour Chaos-themed party, and the Halloween-themed themed menu, visit https://www.lillaroberts.com/en/specials/lillan-halloween.
Helsinki Halloween Fun Run
Don your favorite costume on Saturday, October 28, and sign up for a 5k, 10k or kids run to get your blood pumping. The Helsinki Halloween Run has a flat course, along the water. The registration fee starts at $35 and the kick-off time for the 5k and 10k is 5:30 pm.
Light a Candle on All Saints’ Day
Though traditions may vary, many countries like Finland observe All Saints’ Day. In Helsinki, many locals show great respect for this day and the remembrance of those who have passed. This year it will take place on Saturday, November 4. It’s not uncommon to pass a cemetery with thousands of burning candles, which is a vision to behold, especially after sunset.
Add the Hietaniemi Cemetery to your list of places to explore. Visitors can also go to the Church of Suomenlinna which houses a crypt in the basement. On All Saints’ Day, the Church of Suomenlinna is open and invites visitors to light a candle to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones.
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