At first glance, the centre of Helsinki can seem almost too composed: granite facades, polished windows, the brisk hush of people going somewhere definite. But linger a little, and the surface begins to loosen. Beneath the station squares and shopfronts are older routes, buried workings, private longings, and public performances still echoing through the streets. This is a city that has never quite stopped arriving.
As you walk, your audio will begin automatically when you reach each place, though you can always press play yourself if you prefer. If you lose your way, the map in the app will quietly guide you back on course, and at any stop you can send a question in the chat. Do take care with tram tracks, cyclists, and crossings around the busier streets; Helsinki moves elegantly, but it does keep moving.
Now, listen for the rhythm under your feet, and make your way to Elielinaukio.
