"Esplanadi is Helsinki’s most famous park. Running east from the central district, Centre, the long, narrow park leads through tranquil gardens to the harbour. During the summer months, Esplanadi is always packed. Live music performances and street theatre make it reliably lively, and when there are no events, you’ll find students sunbathing under centuries-old trees and families pausing their games for picnics in the sun." - The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Editorial Team