Guidebook for Helsinki
Getting Around
Tram 9 arrives to this stop (closest to home) from the Central Railway Station and continues to the West Terminal (Tallinn boats) and again returns from harbour via this stop towards railway station.
Gräsviksgatan 16
16 RuoholahdenkatuTram 9 arrives to this stop (closest to home) from the Central Railway Station and continues to the West Terminal (Tallinn boats) and again returns from harbour via this stop towards railway station.
Tram 6/6T arrives to this stop (closest to home) from the Central Railway Station. Notice the tram doesn't return the same way, but it returns towards railway station a few blocks down on Bulevardi.
Sandviksgatan 1
1 HietalahdenkatuTram 6/6T arrives to this stop (closest to home) from the Central Railway Station. Notice the tram doesn't return the same way, but it returns towards railway station a few blocks down on Bulevardi.
Shopping
Market Hall offers cafes, culinary experiences and quality groceries. Maybe the best burger in town alongside other treats! Also check out the fleamarket outside in the summertime.
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Hietalahti markaður
34 LönnrotinkatuMarket Hall offers cafes, culinary experiences and quality groceries. Maybe the best burger in town alongside other treats! Also check out the fleamarket outside in the summertime.
Lokal is a gallery and concept store, home to independent Finnish art, design and craft. Very nice monthly changing exhibitions well worth checking out!
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Lokal
9 AnnankatuLokal is a gallery and concept store, home to independent Finnish art, design and craft. Very nice monthly changing exhibitions well worth checking out!
Entertainment & Activities
Through autumn-winter-spring, this is the place to go relax in sauna and pool. Choose 2nd floor ticket when entering to enjoy the excellent service of Cafe Yrjö.
Yrjönkatu 21
21 YrjönkatuThrough autumn-winter-spring, this is the place to go relax in sauna and pool. Choose 2nd floor ticket when entering to enjoy the excellent service of Cafe Yrjö.
Finnish/Japanese style minimalist sauna by the sea, for good bath and zen feeling.
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Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaFinnish/Japanese style minimalist sauna by the sea, for good bath and zen feeling.
Swimming stadium; open-air public swimming pool with sauna (summer months only)
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Kumpula Outdoor Swimming Pool
1 AllastieSwimming stadium; open-air public swimming pool with sauna (summer months only)
Movie theater which only plays classic films. Check out the program here: kavi.fi/en/cinematheque
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Orion
15 EerikinkatuMovie theater which only plays classic films. Check out the program here: kavi.fi/en/cinematheque
Maybe the most original public sauna from the old days in Helsinki. Relaxed and very down to earth atmosphere.
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Sauna Arla
15 KaarlenkatuMaybe the most original public sauna from the old days in Helsinki. Relaxed and very down to earth atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Corona Bar is a living legend in Helsinki night life. Originally founded by the Kaurismäki brothers, this laid-back, New York-styled streetbar offers genuine pub feeling and heated pool games.
Eriksgatan 11
11 EerikinkatuCorona Bar is a living legend in Helsinki night life. Originally founded by the Kaurismäki brothers, this laid-back, New York-styled streetbar offers genuine pub feeling and heated pool games.
Nice spot to enjoy a glass of sparkling out in sunshine!
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Kaivopuiston Mattolaituri Oy
3 A EhrenströmintieNice spot to enjoy a glass of sparkling out in sunshine!
Musta Kissa Bar
15 Toinen linjaSmall but fun bar with a well mixed clientele
Parks & Nature
For beautiful walks by the sea and the old cemetery, and in summer obviously for swimming!
Hiekkarannantie
HiekkarannantieFor beautiful walks by the sea and the old cemetery, and in summer obviously for swimming!
Eiranranta 3
3 EiranrantaOn a hot summerday, take a dip in urban setting!
Kaivopuisto
Another large park to explore and spend a beautiful day in.
Food Scene
Stop by for coffee, or perhaps a grilled sausage finnish style, in this quirky little cafe by the sea.
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieStop by for coffee, or perhaps a grilled sausage finnish style, in this quirky little cafe by the sea.
Great espressos/lattes etc and delicious italian/greek style sandwiches.
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Gran Delicato, Kalevankatu
31 AlbertinkatuGreat espressos/lattes etc and delicious italian/greek style sandwiches.
Small open air cafe serving home made delicacies in a calm spot with an amazing view! Open from April to September, depending on the weather.
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Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieSmall open air cafe serving home made delicacies in a calm spot with an amazing view! Open from April to September, depending on the weather.
The hip place to be in Kallio; north african cuisine, nice drinks and laid back atmosphere
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Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaThe hip place to be in Kallio; north african cuisine, nice drinks and laid back atmosphere
Small and cosy restaurant serves fresh finnish cuisine at moderate price and relaxed style. www.kuurna.fi
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Kuurna
6 MeritullinkatuSmall and cosy restaurant serves fresh finnish cuisine at moderate price and relaxed style. www.kuurna.fi
Nice cafe/restaurant with excellent views right by the sea. Little space inside, lots more out on the terrace.
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Birgitta
2 HernesaarenrantaNice cafe/restaurant with excellent views right by the sea. Little space inside, lots more out on the terrace.
Cargo Coffee + Vegetarian food
Coffee, vegetarian food and a nice terrace nearby.