Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
Temppeliaukio kirkja
3 LutherinkatuAn unbelievable architectural experience.
Finlandia-Talo
13 E MannerheimintieAlvar Aaltos masterpiece of architecture from 1970 ´s.
Talvisodan kansallinen muistomerkki
KasarmitoriNew impressive monument to the memory of the winter-war 1939.
Shopping
Kamppi verslunarmiðstöð
1 Urho Kekkosen katuBig shopping center with Metro- and bus-station inside.
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuOld and fashionable shopping in a beautiful building
Kauppakeskus Ruoholahti
21 ItämerenkatuBig shopping center near the city (only 5 min with metro).
Arts & Culture
Helsinki Listasafn
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuMost interesting contemporary art Museum in Finland.
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuNice art hall in a beautiful old building.
Kiasma samtímalistamuseum
2 MannerheiminaukioThe central museum of modern art in Helsinki.
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuThe best and biggest historical art museum in town. Impressive building.
Parks & Nature
Nuuksio þjóðgarður
84 Nuuksiontiebeautiful finnish nature
Amazing old fortress outside Helsinki harbour. Easy to go with ferry from the market place. Just a bus-ticket is enough.
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Suomenlinna
Amazing old fortress outside Helsinki harbour. Easy to go with ferry from the market place. Just a bus-ticket is enough.
Miðbaugsrætt
A big park in natural condition almost in the heart of Helsinki.
Entertainment & Activities
Finnlenska þjóðóperan
58 HelsinginkatuThe Opera house number one in Finland.
Wonderfully beautiful swimming pool from the 1920`s. Unique atmosphere. Swimming without bathing suite permitted (most), Different days for men and women.
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Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
21 B YrjönkatuWonderfully beautiful swimming pool from the 1920`s. Unique atmosphere. Swimming without bathing suite permitted (most), Different days for men and women.
Food Scene
Strindberg
33 PohjoisesplanadiGreat cafe in front of the Esplanad-park
Kosmos
3 KalevankatuLegendary artist restaurant in the heart of the city.