Guidebook for Helsinki

Tessa
Guidebook for Helsinki

Food Scene

Pizza by Linko in a relaxed setting. Live gigs during the week and sometimes during the weekend. Great for an easy night out or a cherry on top of your pizza. Website: http://www.ravintolatenho.fi/
85 yerel halk öneriyor
Tenho Restobar
15 Helsinginkatu
85 yerel halk öneriyor
Pizza by Linko in a relaxed setting. Live gigs during the week and sometimes during the weekend. Great for an easy night out or a cherry on top of your pizza. Website: http://www.ravintolatenho.fi/
Restaurant known for it's Liuskas (basically an oval pizza). Nice vibe in the new Kallio location. However, for the authentic experience, I recommend visiting their original location on an island called Liuskaluoto. Menu: http://skiffer.fi/
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Skiffer Kallio
8 Fleminginkatu
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant known for it's Liuskas (basically an oval pizza). Nice vibe in the new Kallio location. However, for the authentic experience, I recommend visiting their original location on an island called Liuskaluoto. Menu: http://skiffer.fi/
Have a Liuska on Liuskaluoto. It's worth it. Menu: http://skiffer.fi/
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Ravintola Skiffer Liuskaluoto
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Have a Liuska on Liuskaluoto. It's worth it. Menu: http://skiffer.fi/
These are the people who started the Brunch craze in Helsinki. North African / Persian flavours in a quaint setting. Brunch is slightly pricy, yet popular for a reason. They also have another location in the Kamppi shopping centre. Website: http://www.sandro.fi/en/home/
165 yerel halk öneriyor
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linja
165 yerel halk öneriyor
These are the people who started the Brunch craze in Helsinki. North African / Persian flavours in a quaint setting. Brunch is slightly pricy, yet popular for a reason. They also have another location in the Kamppi shopping centre. Website: http://www.sandro.fi/en/home/
A nice restaurant inside the old market hall at Kauppatori. Interior designed by famous Finnish Interior Architect Joanna Laajisto. https://www.restaurantstory.fi/
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant Story
Eteläranta
41 yerel halk öneriyor
A nice restaurant inside the old market hall at Kauppatori. Interior designed by famous Finnish Interior Architect Joanna Laajisto. https://www.restaurantstory.fi/
Small and very hipster. The vegetarian or vegan döner (seitan) is preeetty good. Take the plate, who cares about the bun? I recommend trying the apple chili sauce. Also meat option! But I wouldn't know about the taste. http://donerharju.fi/
118 yerel halk öneriyor
Döner Harju
23 Fleminginkatu
118 yerel halk öneriyor
Small and very hipster. The vegetarian or vegan döner (seitan) is preeetty good. Take the plate, who cares about the bun? I recommend trying the apple chili sauce. Also meat option! But I wouldn't know about the taste. http://donerharju.fi/
One of my favourite cafe's in the area (perhaps because it's so close and has cheaper coffee than most cafes in the area). This place offers a good value for money -brunch, doubles as an art gallery and triples as a vintage furniture store. They offer mainly breakfast and brunch and home made delicious raw cakes. https://rupla.fi/
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Rupla
16 Helsinginkatu
40 yerel halk öneriyor
One of my favourite cafe's in the area (perhaps because it's so close and has cheaper coffee than most cafes in the area). This place offers a good value for money -brunch, doubles as an art gallery and triples as a vintage furniture store. They offer mainly breakfast and brunch and home made delicious raw cakes. https://rupla.fi/
Nice cafe on the side of Karhupuisto. Brunch, breakfast, lunch or just for a cup of something warm. http://bergga.fi/
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Bergga
14 Viides linja
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice cafe on the side of Karhupuisto. Brunch, breakfast, lunch or just for a cup of something warm. http://bergga.fi/
The name tells it all. Named after the cat of the famous finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi. The pizza aint bad either. http://puttes.fi/
71 yerel halk öneriyor
Putte's Bar and Pizza
6 Kalevankatu
71 yerel halk öneriyor
The name tells it all. Named after the cat of the famous finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi. The pizza aint bad either. http://puttes.fi/
Pizza slices and bars.. it seems many places in Helsinki noticing the perks of this concept, this is one of the newer of those. Located in the once famous Iso-Robertinkatu which used to be the night-life centre, but that's so ten years ago.. http://jackie.fi/
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Jackie Bar
21 Iso Roobertinkatu
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Pizza slices and bars.. it seems many places in Helsinki noticing the perks of this concept, this is one of the newer of those. Located in the once famous Iso-Robertinkatu which used to be the night-life centre, but that's so ten years ago.. http://jackie.fi/
Cafe that supports the cause of the disabled. The interior is to die for and if you feel dead, just visit the toilets and you'll feel alive again. http://ipikulmakuppila.fi/
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 Porthaninkatu
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe that supports the cause of the disabled. The interior is to die for and if you feel dead, just visit the toilets and you'll feel alive again. http://ipikulmakuppila.fi/
Pizzeria/Bar, good flavours. Same brains behind the pizza as with Tenho Restobar. http://www.linkopizzabar.fi/
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Linko PizzaBar
5 Ruusulankatu
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Pizzeria/Bar, good flavours. Same brains behind the pizza as with Tenho Restobar. http://www.linkopizzabar.fi/
Very popular cafe that offers an assortment of healthy snacks and just very tasty snacks too. It also hosts a small coffee roastery. Interior designed by Bond (that's where I work). https://www.paulig.fi/kulma
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Paulig Kulma
9 Aleksanterinkatu
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Very popular cafe that offers an assortment of healthy snacks and just very tasty snacks too. It also hosts a small coffee roastery. Interior designed by Bond (that's where I work). https://www.paulig.fi/kulma
yes.. Again. A pizzabar. This one I haven't personally been to, but I've heard a lot of good things said about it. https://www.daddygreens.fi/
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Daddy Greens Pizzabar Töölö
3 Humalistonkatu
18 yerel halk öneriyor
yes.. Again. A pizzabar. This one I haven't personally been to, but I've heard a lot of good things said about it. https://www.daddygreens.fi/
Cafe with food!! Vegan food!! Food that makes you feel healthy. Doubles as a yoga studio (so hipster) but no worries, the stretching happens in a separate room. Nice and quaint atmosphere. https://www.rootshelsinki.fi/
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Roots Helsinki Vallila
8-10 Eurantie
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe with food!! Vegan food!! Food that makes you feel healthy. Doubles as a yoga studio (so hipster) but no worries, the stretching happens in a separate room. Nice and quaint atmosphere. https://www.rootshelsinki.fi/
This place is the cutest ever. A small cabin by the ocean smelling all kinds of wonderful. Rain or shine, this place is worth a visit just for its vibe. http://caferegatta.fi/
225 yerel halk öneriyor
Regatta
8 Merikannontie
225 yerel halk öneriyor
This place is the cutest ever. A small cabin by the ocean smelling all kinds of wonderful. Rain or shine, this place is worth a visit just for its vibe. http://caferegatta.fi/
Small restaurant with Balinese flavours. I like both of the vegetarian options. They are generous, yet leave you feeling light and healthy.
Bali Brunch
5 Hermannin rantatie
Small restaurant with Balinese flavours. I like both of the vegetarian options. They are generous, yet leave you feeling light and healthy.
Small japanese-ish restaurant. Open at least during lunch time. A bit on the pricy side of lunch, but somehow, with all it's quirks, this is one of the go-to places for my luncheoning.
Norilla sushi kahvila Kruununhaka
18 Tunturikatu
Small japanese-ish restaurant. Open at least during lunch time. A bit on the pricy side of lunch, but somehow, with all it's quirks, this is one of the go-to places for my luncheoning.
Famous sushi place in Helsinki. Good stuff. Might need a reservation. http://www.kabuki.fi/
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Kabuki
12 Lapinlahdenkatu
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Famous sushi place in Helsinki. Good stuff. Might need a reservation. http://www.kabuki.fi/
Expensive, but tasty. This is more of a Wine & Dine if you have some Dime. https://juuri.fi/
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Ravintola Juuri
27 Korkeavuorenkatu
80 yerel halk öneriyor
Expensive, but tasty. This is more of a Wine & Dine if you have some Dime. https://juuri.fi/
Same owner as with Latva. Also pricey but tasty. Here you can also just have a drink. https://latva.fi/
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Latva
9 Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Same owner as with Latva. Also pricey but tasty. Here you can also just have a drink. https://latva.fi/
Authentic pizza Napoletana close to Kauppatori. http://viatribunali.com/menu/
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Pizzeria Via Tribunali
4 Sofiankatu
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Authentic pizza Napoletana close to Kauppatori. http://viatribunali.com/menu/
Burgers.. with smoooke. Seriously.. They make these in a smoke grill, so unless you want to wear burger as a cologne I suggest take away. Try Greenwich, the vegetarian option, with fries if you're hungry. Don't know what to say about the meaty options except that the meaty part seems like a very large part. https://www.burgerjoint.fi/
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Social Burgerjoint
4 Kulmavuorenkatu
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Burgers.. with smoooke. Seriously.. They make these in a smoke grill, so unless you want to wear burger as a cologne I suggest take away. Try Greenwich, the vegetarian option, with fries if you're hungry. Don't know what to say about the meaty options except that the meaty part seems like a very large part. https://www.burgerjoint.fi/
Small Restaurant / Winebar specialised in... you know it, Wine! There was something special about the special wine, but I can't remember what it was, perhaps you can go and ask them what's so special about their wines. Having walked by it on a daily basis I'd say about 80% of the clientele is on a Tinder date. http://www.wino.fi/
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Wino
11 Fleminginkatu
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Small Restaurant / Winebar specialised in... you know it, Wine! There was something special about the special wine, but I can't remember what it was, perhaps you can go and ask them what's so special about their wines. Having walked by it on a daily basis I'd say about 80% of the clientele is on a Tinder date. http://www.wino.fi/
Cafe, Restaurant, Sauna, A place to show you're a part of the it-crowd. Not the IT Crowd, they're way too cool for this school. Expensive, in a very nice setting, building is interesting architecturally and Interior -wise. Good place to share a glass of fizzy and end your walk through the seafront. Sauna and tables for restaurant hours should be reserved beforehand. http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/fi/etusivu/
322 yerel halk öneriyor
Löyly Helsinki
4 Hernesaarenranta
322 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe, Restaurant, Sauna, A place to show you're a part of the it-crowd. Not the IT Crowd, they're way too cool for this school. Expensive, in a very nice setting, building is interesting architecturally and Interior -wise. Good place to share a glass of fizzy and end your walk through the seafront. Sauna and tables for restaurant hours should be reserved beforehand. http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/fi/etusivu/
Cafe / Brunch / Bar right next to Hämeentie. An option to consider when no option seems like too many options.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe Talo
2 B Hämeentie
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafe / Brunch / Bar right next to Hämeentie. An option to consider when no option seems like too many options.
Very tasty Syrian food in a nice small setup, all things fresh and garlic. They also have a location on Bulevardi.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Levant Kallio
25 Vaasankatu
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Very tasty Syrian food in a nice small setup, all things fresh and garlic. They also have a location on Bulevardi.
Funky and trendy vegetarian restaurant. I've never personally bee, but I've heard good things about it and the interior is lovely. https://www.yesyesyes.fi/
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Yes Yes Yes
1 Iso Roobertinkatu
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Funky and trendy vegetarian restaurant. I've never personally bee, but I've heard good things about it and the interior is lovely. https://www.yesyesyes.fi/
Tiny and cute Madridian cafe that will soon also start serving tapas. Only eight seats + 4 seat terrace, so be early or be lucky.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Cafelito
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Tiny and cute Madridian cafe that will soon also start serving tapas. Only eight seats + 4 seat terrace, so be early or be lucky.
In all honesty, I can't afford to eat here on most occasions, but it sure has quite the setting.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Kappeli
1 Eteläesplanadi
27 yerel halk öneriyor
In all honesty, I can't afford to eat here on most occasions, but it sure has quite the setting.
Nice restaurant housed in an old butchers.
Kellohalli
2 Työpajankatu
Nice restaurant housed in an old butchers.
Old Butchery area with lots of restaurants and other stuff going on.
92 yerel halk öneriyor
Teurastamo
2 Työpajankatu
92 yerel halk öneriyor
Old Butchery area with lots of restaurants and other stuff going on.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is where most of the clubbing goes down. Mostly Techno, House.. Queues on weekends tend to stretch quite a bit, so arrive before 11 if you want to have easy access. Ticket to Kaiku also includes ticket to Kuudes Linja (other club in the same ''Complex''). The two clubs are joined by a terrace. Kuudes linja has more of a hiphop/rap/trap scene, but can also be something completely different. https://clubkaiku.fi/
140 yerel halk öneriyor
Kaiku
4 Kaikukatu
140 yerel halk öneriyor
This is where most of the clubbing goes down. Mostly Techno, House.. Queues on weekends tend to stretch quite a bit, so arrive before 11 if you want to have easy access. Ticket to Kaiku also includes ticket to Kuudes Linja (other club in the same ''Complex''). The two clubs are joined by a terrace. Kuudes linja has more of a hiphop/rap/trap scene, but can also be something completely different. https://clubkaiku.fi/
The older sister of Kaiku. It hosts all kinds of night-time madness. Note that ticket to Kuudes Linja does not get you inside Kaiku, but a ticket to Kaiku gets you into Kuudes Linja also. https://kuudeslinja.com/
128 yerel halk öneriyor
Kuudes linja
13 B Hämeentie
128 yerel halk öneriyor
The older sister of Kaiku. It hosts all kinds of night-time madness. Note that ticket to Kuudes Linja does not get you inside Kaiku, but a ticket to Kaiku gets you into Kuudes Linja also. https://kuudeslinja.com/
Same owner as with Kaiku and Kuudes Linja. Same type of scene, but a bit more out of town (only a bit).
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Ääniwalli
13 Pälkäneentie
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Same owner as with Kaiku and Kuudes Linja. Same type of scene, but a bit more out of town (only a bit).
Beer bar. Beer bar. Lots of beer in a bar. Other drinks too.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Solmu Pub
8 Vaasankatu
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Beer bar. Beer bar. Lots of beer in a bar. Other drinks too.
Tiny. Close and with an aviation -theme. Look for the pan-am -style sign. Owned by the heathermill group, who own quite a few quirky and quaint bars in Helsinki worth visiting. http://heathermill.fi/portfolio/pulmu-baari/
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Pulmu-baari
13 Fleminginkatu
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Tiny. Close and with an aviation -theme. Look for the pan-am -style sign. Owned by the heathermill group, who own quite a few quirky and quaint bars in Helsinki worth visiting. http://heathermill.fi/portfolio/pulmu-baari/
Legendary bar and billiard hall.
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Corona bar & billiard
3 Traverssikuja
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Legendary bar and billiard hall.
Aki Kaurismäki vibes.
Kafe Moskova
17 Aleksis Kiven katu
Aki Kaurismäki vibes.
Tiny and weird. If it fits, it sits.
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Bar Molotow
29 Vaasankatu
66 yerel halk öneriyor
Tiny and weird. If it fits, it sits.
Navy themed bar by heathermill. http://navyjerrys.fi/
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Navy Jerry's
2 Hietaniemenkatu
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Navy themed bar by heathermill. http://navyjerrys.fi/
I haven't been here, but I'm still planning to go. It looks worth the visit. http://favela.fi/
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Favela
13 Mechelininkatu
33 yerel halk öneriyor
I haven't been here, but I'm still planning to go. It looks worth the visit. http://favela.fi/
Bar / Bowling. The oldest bowling hall in Finland that's still in business.
Ruusula Bowling
5 Ruusulankatu
Bar / Bowling. The oldest bowling hall in Finland that's still in business.
Very authentic Kallio bar. No special tricks with the drink. Go to place for cheap reindeerpiss, Jallu, or something called wine.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Ravintola Iltakoulu
5 Vaasankatu
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Very authentic Kallio bar. No special tricks with the drink. Go to place for cheap reindeerpiss, Jallu, or something called wine.
Legendary Bar in Kallio. There are no special tricks here either. Clientele is also very authentic Kallio. DJ sets on most nights. the owner is a clubbing enthusiast.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Om'pu
15 Siltasaarenkatu
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Legendary Bar in Kallio. There are no special tricks here either. Clientele is also very authentic Kallio. DJ sets on most nights. the owner is a clubbing enthusiast.
Perhaps the tiniest bar in Helsinki. Squeeze in with the rest of the clientele or pop a coin into the jukebox and set your tunes for the night. Worth a visit for sure.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Pub Sirdie
21 Kolmas linja
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Perhaps the tiniest bar in Helsinki. Squeeze in with the rest of the clientele or pop a coin into the jukebox and set your tunes for the night. Worth a visit for sure.
This is a quaint little bar that might have a dj set going on every now and then. Especially nice in the summer, when the terrace is open. There's also a communal grill in the courtyard.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
B-Side Bar
2 Työpajankatu
12 yerel halk öneriyor
This is a quaint little bar that might have a dj set going on every now and then. Especially nice in the summer, when the terrace is open. There's also a communal grill in the courtyard.

Arts & Culture

Quite self explanatory.
149 yerel halk öneriyor
Tasarım Müzesi Helsinki
23 Korkeavuorenkatu
149 yerel halk öneriyor
Quite self explanatory.
Modern art. yay yay yay. https://www.hamhelsinki.fi/
135 yerel halk öneriyor
HAM - Helsinki Sanat Müzesi
8 Eteläinen Rautatiekatu
135 yerel halk öneriyor
Modern art. yay yay yay. https://www.hamhelsinki.fi/
Modern art. Famous building. Famous museum. www.kiasma.fi
384 yerel halk öneriyor
Kiasma Çağdaş Sanat Müzesi
2 Mannerheiminaukio
384 yerel halk öneriyor
Modern art. Famous building. Famous museum. www.kiasma.fi
Changing exhibitions. Interesting building. http://taidehalli.fi/
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 Nervanderinkatu
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Changing exhibitions. Interesting building. http://taidehalli.fi/
Helsinki city museum. Changing and permanent exhibitions. http://www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi/
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Helsinki Şehir Müzesi
16-18 Aleksanterinkatu
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Helsinki city museum. Changing and permanent exhibitions. http://www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi/

Parks & Nature

Cute little island to walk around. Has a sandy beach too and an action park during the summer season.
86 yerel halk öneriyor
Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 Mustikkamaanpolku
86 yerel halk öneriyor
Cute little island to walk around. Has a sandy beach too and an action park during the summer season.
Another little island good for a stroll and befriending squirrels. It's also a museum.
174 yerel halk öneriyor
Seurasaari
15 Seurasaarentie
174 yerel halk öneriyor
Another little island good for a stroll and befriending squirrels. It's also a museum.
I'm not sure where, but somewhere here there's a very nice duckboard trail through the reeds.
Laajalahti
I'm not sure where, but somewhere here there's a very nice duckboard trail through the reeds.
Small beach on the river, with a jumping tower. Close to the highway, but up up up you go on the cliffs and it's a nice place for a picnic.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Lillforsens simstrand
23 Pikkukoskentie
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Small beach on the river, with a jumping tower. Close to the highway, but up up up you go on the cliffs and it's a nice place for a picnic.
I recommend taking walks in this area. It is beautiful and if you walk down from Munkkiniemi to Hietaniemi, you get a nice stretch of coast and architecture from different eras. One of my favourite areas for a stroll in Helsinki.
Meilahti
I recommend taking walks in this area. It is beautiful and if you walk down from Munkkiniemi to Hietaniemi, you get a nice stretch of coast and architecture from different eras. One of my favourite areas for a stroll in Helsinki.
Kaivopuisto is one of the most famous parks in Helsinki, but not that there's anything too special about it. Like most parks of Helsinki, it offers grass, trees and cliffs. What's special about this park however, is that it's a nice place to either start or end a walk that explores the peninsula of central Helsinki.
189 yerel halk öneriyor
Kaivopuisto
189 yerel halk öneriyor
Kaivopuisto is one of the most famous parks in Helsinki, but not that there's anything too special about it. Like most parks of Helsinki, it offers grass, trees and cliffs. What's special about this park however, is that it's a nice place to either start or end a walk that explores the peninsula of central Helsinki.
Finnish urban areas often have these garden patch -areas, where individuals rent a patch and take care of it, grow their own produce for their own use. This one has cute little garden houses to go with the patches, and is a nice place for a stroll.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Kumpula Botanic Garden
1a Kalervonkatu
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Finnish urban areas often have these garden patch -areas, where individuals rent a patch and take care of it, grow their own produce for their own use. This one has cute little garden houses to go with the patches, and is a nice place for a stroll.

Entertainment & Activities

Old swimming hall in the center of Helsinki. Men and women go on separate days. Get the ticket for the second floor, which includes all saunas, swimming and your own booth for changing, towels, bathrobe and your own little table under an arch for ordering snacks and beverages. Quite the experience.
69 yerel halk öneriyor
Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
21 B Yrjönkatu
69 yerel halk öneriyor
Old swimming hall in the center of Helsinki. Men and women go on separate days. Get the ticket for the second floor, which includes all saunas, swimming and your own booth for changing, towels, bathrobe and your own little table under an arch for ordering snacks and beverages. Quite the experience.
Indoor bouldering in an old train yard building. https://www.boulderkeskus.com/fi/sivu/hallit/pasila/
Boulder Center Pasila
4 Veturitallinkuja
Indoor bouldering in an old train yard building. https://www.boulderkeskus.com/fi/sivu/hallit/pasila/
My favourite movie theater / drink bar. Most showings get sold out, so try to book in advance. Enjoy a tapas plate and a glass of wine in comfort while snuggling up to a movie with your companion. https://www.rivierakallio.fi/
88 yerel halk öneriyor
RIVIERA
2 Harjukatu
88 yerel halk öneriyor
My favourite movie theater / drink bar. Most showings get sold out, so try to book in advance. Enjoy a tapas plate and a glass of wine in comfort while snuggling up to a movie with your companion. https://www.rivierakallio.fi/
Old movie theater showing mostly old stuff and indie. https://kavi.fi/fi/ohjelmisto
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Orion
15 Eerikinkatu
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Old movie theater showing mostly old stuff and indie. https://kavi.fi/fi/ohjelmisto
Small movie theater showing mostly old flicks, classics and indie. http://www.teatteriunion.fi/
WHS Teatteri Union
18 Siltavuorenranta
Small movie theater showing mostly old flicks, classics and indie. http://www.teatteriunion.fi/

Everything Else

Recognisable by the large group of half naked people hanging around, or by the red neon letters spelling SAUNA. This place is a relic and an icon of the neighbourhood and it's oh so close!!
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 Harjutorinkatu
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Recognisable by the large group of half naked people hanging around, or by the red neon letters spelling SAUNA. This place is a relic and an icon of the neighbourhood and it's oh so close!!
It might not look like much from the outside, but inside is a totally different scene. If you are a design enthusiast, this would be the sauna of your choice.
113 yerel halk öneriyor
Kulttuurisauna
17 Hakaniemenranta
113 yerel halk öneriyor
It might not look like much from the outside, but inside is a totally different scene. If you are a design enthusiast, this would be the sauna of your choice.
I thought hard about keeping this spot a secret. It is not for everyone, but for those that understand its beauty, it is the bomb. If you end up going there (and find it up and running), bring a towel and swimming suit, be respectful of others, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS close the door when leaving the sauna (quickly) and NEVER EVER EVER litter, or behave disrespectfully towards the other people. If you're not into it, you don't have to be there.
69 yerel halk öneriyor
Sompasauna
6 Verkkosaarenkuja
69 yerel halk öneriyor
I thought hard about keeping this spot a secret. It is not for everyone, but for those that understand its beauty, it is the bomb. If you end up going there (and find it up and running), bring a towel and swimming suit, be respectful of others, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS close the door when leaving the sauna (quickly) and NEVER EVER EVER litter, or behave disrespectfully towards the other people. If you're not into it, you don't have to be there.
The old loon house grounds are located in a picturesque area. There's a good secret picnic spot right at the end, behind the building where they used to have a beach for girls suffering from eating disorders.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Lapinlahden hastanesi
8 Lapinlahdenpolku
14 yerel halk öneriyor
The old loon house grounds are located in a picturesque area. There's a good secret picnic spot right at the end, behind the building where they used to have a beach for girls suffering from eating disorders.

Sightseeing

Just a nice neighbourhood with wooden buildings.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Käpylä
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Just a nice neighbourhood with wooden buildings.
Here lies the Sibelius monument. It's ok, but I prefer just taking walks in the area around it. If you want to see the monument, I recommend you also take a around to dog-isle. It's for dogs to run wild on, but offers nice views of the surrounding area too.
166 yerel halk öneriyor
Sibelius Anıtı
Mechelininkatu
166 yerel halk öneriyor
Here lies the Sibelius monument. It's ok, but I prefer just taking walks in the area around it. If you want to see the monument, I recommend you also take a around to dog-isle. It's for dogs to run wild on, but offers nice views of the surrounding area too.
When you live in a city all your life, it's sometimes hard to appreciate the obvious touristy parts of it. Suomenlinna is touristy, but at the same time it is one of a kind. There's no other place in Helsinki quite like it. It's worth a picnic on a sunny day. Just beware of the seagulls.
430 yerel halk öneriyor
Suomenlinna
430 yerel halk öneriyor
When you live in a city all your life, it's sometimes hard to appreciate the obvious touristy parts of it. Suomenlinna is touristy, but at the same time it is one of a kind. There's no other place in Helsinki quite like it. It's worth a picnic on a sunny day. Just beware of the seagulls.
The old loon house grounds are located in a picturesque area. There's a good secret picnic spot right at the end, behind the building where they used to have a beach for girls suffering from eating disorders.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Lapinlahden hastanesi
8 Lapinlahdenpolku
14 yerel halk öneriyor
The old loon house grounds are located in a picturesque area. There's a good secret picnic spot right at the end, behind the building where they used to have a beach for girls suffering from eating disorders.
Fancy Schmanzy neighbourhood in Helsinki. These apartments cost a fortune.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Eira
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Fancy Schmanzy neighbourhood in Helsinki. These apartments cost a fortune.
Finlandia house by Alvar Aalto, finished in 1971. Originally only one part of a larger scheme of cultural buildings that Aalto had designed to be built on the western shore of Töölönlahti. However, the rest never got built.
56 yerel halk öneriyor
Finlandia - Talo
13 E Mannerheimintie
56 yerel halk öneriyor
Finlandia house by Alvar Aalto, finished in 1971. Originally only one part of a larger scheme of cultural buildings that Aalto had designed to be built on the western shore of Töölönlahti. However, the rest never got built.
Olympic stadium used in the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics. The Stadium was built in 1938 for the 1940 Olympic games that got cancelled due to the second world war. The building is an example of functionalist architecture. Architects: Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti
75 yerel halk öneriyor
Helsinki Olimpiyat Stadyumu
1 Paavo Nurmen tie
75 yerel halk öneriyor
Olympic stadium used in the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics. The Stadium was built in 1938 for the 1940 Olympic games that got cancelled due to the second world war. The building is an example of functionalist architecture. Architects: Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti
The new university library. A point of interest for all students, especially if they're architecture and design lovers, and a chance to study in some of the most iconic design chairs.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Helsingin yliopiston pääkirjasto, Kaisa-talo
30 Fabianinkatu
12 yerel halk öneriyor
The new university library. A point of interest for all students, especially if they're architecture and design lovers, and a chance to study in some of the most iconic design chairs.
Functionalist building by Viljo Revell, Heimo Riihimäki and Niilo Kokko, finished in 1936. It's one of the most iconic functionalist buildings in Helsinki alongside the Olympic stadium. The inner courtyard is currently under renovation, a new art gallery/museum will open there soon, located under the crust.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Lasipalatsi
22-24 Mannerheimintie
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Functionalist building by Viljo Revell, Heimo Riihimäki and Niilo Kokko, finished in 1936. It's one of the most iconic functionalist buildings in Helsinki alongside the Olympic stadium. The inner courtyard is currently under renovation, a new art gallery/museum will open there soon, located under the crust.
Helsinki is a city of sturdy granite cliffs and rock, so it is only fair that we would build a church inside this wonderful material.
258 yerel halk öneriyor
Temppeliaukio Kilisesi
3 Lutherinkatu
258 yerel halk öneriyor
Helsinki is a city of sturdy granite cliffs and rock, so it is only fair that we would build a church inside this wonderful material.
Small chapel for calming down in the midst of the busiest part of Helsinki.
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Kamppi Şapeli
7 Simonkatu
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Small chapel for calming down in the midst of the busiest part of Helsinki.
The music house. Perhaps not so pretty on the outside, but I hear the acoustics are pretty good on the inside. Houses my favourite Finnish classical orchestra RSO.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Musiikkitalo
Töölönlahdenkatu
29 yerel halk öneriyor
The music house. Perhaps not so pretty on the outside, but I hear the acoustics are pretty good on the inside. Houses my favourite Finnish classical orchestra RSO.
The National library is a hidden gem.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The National Library of Finland
36 Unioninkatu
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The National library is a hidden gem.
Nestled next to the Uspenski Cathedral, this Stora Enso headquarter was designed by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. If you don't find it impressive, don't worry, just look at the Cathedral instead.
Stora Enso Oyj
2 Kanavaranta
Nestled next to the Uspenski Cathedral, this Stora Enso headquarter was designed by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. If you don't find it impressive, don't worry, just look at the Cathedral instead.
The culture house designed by Alvar Aalto. Not the prettiest of his designs if you ask me.
Helsinki Hall of Culture
4 Sturenkatu
The culture house designed by Alvar Aalto. Not the prettiest of his designs if you ask me.
This old industrial area is now a cultural hub and the setting for Flow Festival. It's also the home of the modern cirkus Cirko. There's often something going on in the area during weekends.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Suvilahti
1 Kaasutehtaankatu
27 yerel halk öneriyor
This old industrial area is now a cultural hub and the setting for Flow Festival. It's also the home of the modern cirkus Cirko. There's often something going on in the area during weekends.