Is Helsinki Railway Station World’s Most Beautiful?
Never in my wildest dreams did I expect a Railway Station to leave such an indelible impression on me with its magnificent 19th-century grandeur. When I first saw it from afar, Helsinki Railway Station made a debonair statement with its cast-off green copper turrets. However, it wasn’t until I came closer that I noticed the artwork around the entrance archway. The granite clock tower and two enormous statues parked at the entryway are hard to miss.
Eliel Saarinen created this art deco masterpiece, ensuring that the station is more than just a commuter stop. If you chance to take a train from here, you’ll understand why the BBC named Helsinki Central Railway Station one of the most beautiful in the world. Helsinki Railway Station is fairly crowded in the mornings and nights since it is a nexus of many activities. Every day, about 400K passengers pass through this Railway Station, making it Finland’s most visited structure. Surprisingly, practically every other visitor I saw was photographing the station in their own jest.
I was here during the day, on a bright and sunny day that was ideal for taking photographs. The dimly illuminated interiors, on the other hand, recreate the feeling of entering a cave. After a few steps, a whole new world of art and shopping choices will open up in front of your eyes. The bright light will entice you to admire the designs of Finnish retail businesses, which are lined up one after another, offering a variety of services. These stores’ designs go well beyond the typical Finnish model. The modern layouts you see here, in my opinion, are even too futuristic for the twenty-first century!
Whether you’re looking for a train to another city or just want to take a picture, Helsinki Railway Station provides something for everyone. In terms of technical specifications, the Helsinki Railway Station, also known as Helsingin-Paarautatieasema-Helsingfors, has 19 platforms. To get to Helsinki Airport, use the number 30 Airport Bus. A bus runs every 15 minutes from here and will take you to the airport in 30 minutes from the time it departs. Finally, both the station and the subsequent journey are cost-effective and entertaining!
