Helsinki has several well-maintained public indoor pools, and popular outdoor pools open in the summer months. Most pools have one or more saunas, and many also have professional massage therapists in the premises for sports massages. Entrance fees are generally around 3 to 4 Euros. Here are some of the best swimming pools in Helsinki.

Paul, the octopus that has been predicting results for Germany’s football team (and never made a mistake) has been kindly asked by Spain’s prime minister, Zapatero, to predict the winner from Sunday’s World Cup Final – Holland vs. Spain. Apparently Paul has chosen the Iberian side, much to Dutch despair. read full article
By Grace A.
Situated in the beautiful Inn Valley and surrounded by mountains on all sides the location alone makes Innsbruck a year round holiday destination.

On its north end is the Karwendel range with Nordkette raising its jagged head. Its south is ringed in by the Saile and Serles group… read full article