ONE of the world’s most beautiful stations has been described as looking like something from a comic book.
Helsinki Central Train Station in Finland has been named one of the most stunning train stations by both Lonely Planet and BBC.
Helsinki Central Train Station has been named one of the world’s most beautiful[/caption]
Some have said it looks like Batman’s Gotham City[/caption]
It dates back as far as the 1860s which is when the railway tracks were first laid, although the main building opened in 1919.
The Art Nouveau station also has a huge glass roof inside that was added in 2001.
The main features outside are the two statues, called the Lyhdynkantajat (Lantern Bearers) on either side of the entrance, as well as the huge clock tower.
One tourist wrote online: “The central station wouldn’t look out of place in Gotham City with the characters built into either side of the main entrance.”
Another agreed: “One of the most Impressive buildings in Helsinki. To me looks Like from Gotham city in the Batman movies.”
Around 240,000 people use the station per day, as it is used as a transport hub for both commuters and long-haul travellers.
Yet only half of those people are actually using the station for transport purposes, with the other half visiting it as a tourist attraction.
It is so popular, it is is actually the most visited building in all of Finland.
Along with 19 platforms, there are 15 cafes and restaurants including everything from juice bars and sandwich delis to fancier wine bars and beer stops.
And the station is currently undergoing a huge renovation with improvements to the platform waiting area.
The two statues outside are a famous feature[/caption]
As well as the addition of more seating, digital displays and automatic doors, a new brewery, restaurant and food court are also being added.
Passengers are warned of temporary restrictions because of this until spring 2026.
The Burger King in Helsinki’s Central Station is even praised for being on of the most beautiful in the world.
Tourists enter through a glass archway and are met by a huge chandelier hanging outside.
Inside are more than 15cafes, bars and restaurants[/caption]
One Youtuber said: “Absolutely the fanciest Burger King in the world, it’s got to be.”
Visit in the winter months as you will also post a huge outdoor ice skating rink outside the station as well.
Here’s what it is like to go on a European train holiday, including a stop at the train station.
For other beautiful train stations, Schafbergbahn Station in St. Wolfgang, Austria was named the most beautiful by architecture and design award Prix Versailles.
Milan’s main train station as well as Liege-Guillemins railway station in Belgium have also been praised.
And we’ve rounded up the prettiest ones in the UK.
The train station renovations are set to be complete by 2026[/caption]
