In the first half of August, about 40 thousand people in the world, in love with music, pack their bags and go to Europe's largest music festival Flow. It has been held in Helsinki for several days and has been a local landmark for 10 years.
Traditionally, the Flow Festival, its main part, is held in the areas of the former Suvilahti power station. This is practically the center of the city. The territory is ideal for installation of large-scale scenes and for installations and exhibitions, because the festival is so wonderful that it combines music with visual arts.
The Finnish scrupulous organization played a big role in the popularity of Flow. The organizers of the festival even care about what their guests are eating. During a musical marathon, cafe and restaurants treat tourists with dishes made from organic products, as well as a kitchen of 20 nations of the world.
As for the main thing, why tourists go to the Flow Festival, the music in the walls of the former The power station sounds the most different genre - from rock to electronic. Particularly welcome at the festival of indie performers. The organizers are chasing a large number of stars, so you can hear Icelandic singer Bjork or American rapper Kanye West.
Since the Flow Festival is held on indoor grounds, camping sites are not provided. And the hotels are reserved by fans of the festival long before August. Consider this if you are going to this spectacular and driving event.