18 August, 2026

Features

St. George Journal is an online newspaper about Helsinki, wellbeing, art and design, good food, literature, current events and life at Hotel St. George.

If you go down to the woods today – The 6 best nature destinations around Helsinki




Finland is the most forested country in Europe, meaning that you don’t need to venture far from central Helsinki to go down to the woods. Here are six places within easy reach of the capital where you can experience the Finnish forest at its peaceful best.

In Pornaistenniemi on the western shore of the bay, you can explore a black alder forest, and duckboards through the reeds take you from Arabia to the idyllic island of Lammassaari.

How long do you want to live well?




"Lifespan is how long you live. Healthspan is how long you live well — healthy, with a sharp mind", says Hintsa Performance COO Nora Rosendahl. The Healthspan Stay, a new and unique collaborative experience from St. George & Hintsa, provides answers when you want to live your best life in the decades ahead.

Iittala at Wintergarden – timeless design finds a new context

Classic and elegant Finlandia Suite in Hotel St. George

Micro-moments of recharge: A tech founder’s 24 hours of calm

Living Like a Traveler, Traveling While Living: Tips for Travelers and Locals by Yumi Matsumoto

Give yourself permission to rest

Klaus Haapaniemi’s exhibition dives into the ocean depths

St. George invites guests to a unique scent experience in partnership with MALIA Company

Coolcation Inspiration: Helsinki’s Hotel St. George sets the standard

St. George Bakery takes Finnish cinnamon buns to Japan – featured in a prestigious Christmas market

Experiencing art befits the new age of luxury

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