Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
Suomenlinna (Finnish) or Sveaborg (Swedish), until 1918 Viapori (Finnish), is an inhabited sea fortress built on six islands (Kustaanmiekka, Susisaari, Iso-Mustasaari, Pikku-Mustasaari, Länsi-Mustasaari and Långören) and which now forms part of the city of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular with tourists and locals, who enjoy it as a picturesque picnic site. Originally named Sveaborg (Fortress of Svea), or Viapori as called by Finnish-speaking Finns, it was renamed Suomenlinna (Castle of Finland) in 1918 for patriotic and nationalistic reasons, though it is sometimes known by its original name.
http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/
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Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna (Finnish) or Sveaborg (Swedish), until 1918 Viapori (Finnish), is an inhabited sea fortress built on six islands (Kustaanmiekka, Susisaari, Iso-Mustasaari, Pikku-Mustasaari, Länsi-Mustasaari and Långören) and which now forms part of the city of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and popular with tourists and locals, who enjoy it as a picturesque picnic site. Originally named Sveaborg (Fortress of Svea), or Viapori as called by Finnish-speaking Finns, it was renamed Suomenlinna (Castle of Finland) in 1918 for patriotic and nationalistic reasons, though it is sometimes known by its original name.
http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/
The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful green island just a few kilometres from the heart of Helsinki. The island is a tranquil oasis in the midst of the city and at the museum the traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland.
http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/seurasaari-openairmuseum
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Seurasaari station
The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful green island just a few kilometres from the heart of Helsinki. The island is a tranquil oasis in the midst of the city and at the museum the traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland.
http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/seurasaari-openairmuseum
Drinks & Nightlife
Trillby & Chadwick
KatariinankatuSpeakeasy with good cocktails.
Ateljee Bar
26 YrjönkatuNice view over the city.
Nice outdoor hang out place which turns into night club later in the night. Different food stalls.
http://www.hernesaarenranta.fi/en/
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Hernesaaren Ranta
6 HernesaarenrantaNice outdoor hang out place which turns into night club later in the night. Different food stalls.
http://www.hernesaarenranta.fi/en/
Good party terrace, but also bars, night club and restaurant in the same city block.
https://www.raflaamo.fi/en/helsinki/raffaellon-terassi
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Raffaello
46 AleksanterinkatuGood party terrace, but also bars, night club and restaurant in the same city block.
https://www.raflaamo.fi/en/helsinki/raffaellon-terassi
Parks & Nature
Kasinonranta
Beach and park with summer cafeteria.
Hietaranta Beach
HiekkarannantieThe beach in Helsinki.
Shopping
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuDepartment store.
Kamppi Shopping Centre
1 Urho Kekkosen katuShopping center
Market square in the heart of the city. Stalls open:
Mon - Sat 8.00 (am.) -16.00 (4 pm.)
Summer sundays also 10.00 (am.) - 17.00 (5 pm.)
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Kauppatori
EtelärantaMarket square in the heart of the city. Stalls open:
Mon - Sat 8.00 (am.) -16.00 (4 pm.)
Summer sundays also 10.00 (am.) - 17.00 (5 pm.)
At Hietalahti market square you'll find a popular (especially in summertime) outdoor flea market. The market is open all year when the weather permits. The Hietalahti Market Hall is situated next to the square.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8–18, Sat 8–16 and on Sundays in summer
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/see-and-experience/shopping/hietalahti-market-square
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Hietalahti Market
34 LönnrotinkatuAt Hietalahti market square you'll find a popular (especially in summertime) outdoor flea market. The market is open all year when the weather permits. The Hietalahti Market Hall is situated next to the square.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8–18, Sat 8–16 and on Sundays in summer
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/see-and-experience/shopping/hietalahti-market-square
The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee and tea.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 8-18, Sun closed.
http://vanhakauppahalli.fi/en/
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/see-and-experience/shopping/old-market-hall
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Covered Market
The Old Market Hall in Helsinki has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell everything from cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee and tea.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 8-18, Sun closed.
http://vanhakauppahalli.fi/en/
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/see-and-experience/shopping/old-market-hall
Hakaniemi Market Hall has approx. 70 shops in two floors. The shops on the 1st floor sell foodstuffs and the 2nd floor shops eg. souvenirs and handicrafts. The Market Hall, designed by Karl Hård af Segerstad, was opened in 1914.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8-18, Sat 8-16
http://www.hakaniemenkauppahalli.fi/halli/
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Il-Ħanut tal-Market tal-Hakaniemi
1 HämeentieHakaniemi Market Hall has approx. 70 shops in two floors. The shops on the 1st floor sell foodstuffs and the 2nd floor shops eg. souvenirs and handicrafts. The Market Hall, designed by Karl Hård af Segerstad, was opened in 1914.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8-18, Sat 8-16
http://www.hakaniemenkauppahalli.fi/halli/
Essentials
K-Supermarket Lauttasaari
2 KiviaidankatuGood grocery store
Lidl Lauttasaari
4 HeikkiläntieLess expensive grocery store
Siwa Lauttasaari
9 IsokaariClosest grocery store. Quite small.
S-market Itälahdenkatu
27 ItälahdenkatuFood Scene
On an island, really nice view over the sea.
http://ravintolaboathouse.fi/en/
Ravintola Boathouse HSS
On an island, really nice view over the sea.
http://ravintolaboathouse.fi/en/
On an island in the old fortress. Quite pricy.
http://www.ravintolasarkanlinna.fi/en/
Ravintola Särkänlinna
SärkkäOn an island in the old fortress. Quite pricy.
http://www.ravintolasarkanlinna.fi/en/
Simple restaurant in a neighborhood. Basic, good food. Not too expensive.
http://www.ravintolacasamare.com/?lang=en
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Casa Mare
6 GyldenintieSimple restaurant in a neighborhood. Basic, good food. Not too expensive.
http://www.ravintolacasamare.com/?lang=en
Demo
9-11 UudenmaankatuGood food and service.
http://emo-ravintola.fi/en/news/
Olo
5 PohjoisesplanadiTrue fine dining.
http://olo-ravintola.fi/en/dinner/
Many people recommend.
Rather new.
http://www.ravintolavinkkeli.fi/en/
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Ravintola Vinkkeli
8 Pieni RoobertinkatuMany people recommend.
Rather new.
http://www.ravintolavinkkeli.fi/en/
Traditional Finnish Cuisine so to say.
http://seahorse.fi/page9/page9.html
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Sea Horse
11 KapteeninkatuTraditional Finnish Cuisine so to say.
http://seahorse.fi/page9/page9.html
Villa Angelica
3 TamminiementieOld wooden house and good cakes.
http://www.villaangelica.fi
Nice, fresh cafeteria in an interesting city part.
http://ipikulmakuppila.fi/en/
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Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 PorthaninkatuNice, fresh cafeteria in an interesting city part.
http://ipikulmakuppila.fi/en/
Piece of Finnish countryside in a city. Cute wooden cottage.
https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Regatta-official-125305227553336/
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Regatta
8 MerikannontiePiece of Finnish countryside in a city. Cute wooden cottage.
https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Regatta-official-125305227553336/
Good products, nice area by the sea.
http://carusel.fi/en/
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Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaGood products, nice area by the sea.
http://carusel.fi/en/
Stylish summer cafeteria by the sea.
http://www.birgittahernesaari.com
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Birgitta
2 HernesaarenrantaStylish summer cafeteria by the sea.
http://www.birgittahernesaari.com
Different restaurants, events....can be very quiet or really busy. Check for event calendar.
http://teurastamo.com
https://www.facebook.com/teurastamohelsinki
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Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuDifferent restaurants, events....can be very quiet or really busy. Check for event calendar.
http://teurastamo.com
https://www.facebook.com/teurastamohelsinki
Entertainment & Activities
Possibility test Finnish sauna, also nice terrace and simple restaurant.
You need to have swimming suit/shorts with in order to go sauna. Towels are included in the price of 19 €.
http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/saunas/
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaPossibility test Finnish sauna, also nice terrace and simple restaurant.
You need to have swimming suit/shorts with in order to go sauna. Towels are included in the price of 19 €.
http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/saunas/
Very old fashioned city sauna.
http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi
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Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuVery old fashioned city sauna.
http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi
Sport center with several possibilities; indoor climbing, gym, indoor beach volley, ice hockey, indoor city war -game etc.
http://salmisaarenliikuntakeskus.fi/yhteystiedot/
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Salmisaaren Liikuntakeskus
3 EnergiakatuSport center with several possibilities; indoor climbing, gym, indoor beach volley, ice hockey, indoor city war -game etc.
http://salmisaarenliikuntakeskus.fi/yhteystiedot/
Amusement park - also place to just hang out. Free entrance.
http://www.linnanmaki.fi/en
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Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaAmusement park - also place to just hang out. Free entrance.
http://www.linnanmaki.fi/en