A real gem in the heart of Helsinki, located between two busy streets, the Esplanade Park (locally known as Espa) is one of the city’s most popular green spaces thanks to its lush surroundings, magnificent historical monuments and public sculptures, exciting shows and live music performances. Elegant cafés, restaurants and shops line the busy streets, so the park is a great place to relax after shopping, people watch or just soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Soap bubbles fill the air in the park and kids run around happily letting off steam and doing their best to catch the bubbles. The park is definitely a must for anyone visiting the Finnish capital!