Guidebook for Helsinki
Entertainment & Activities
A public sauna that dates back to 1928. Only tradiotional public sauna in Helsinki that has a wood heated stove. A must see for anyone who wants to experience something truly Finnish.
151 locals recommend
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 Harjutorinkatu A public sauna that dates back to 1928. Only tradiotional public sauna in Helsinki that has a wood heated stove. A must see for anyone who wants to experience something truly Finnish.
For most of your indoor sports needs. 25m swimming pool with public saunas, gym, courts for badminton etc. Bowling alley attached but a separate business.
8 locals recommend
Urheiluhallit Kallio
25 HelsinginkatuFor most of your indoor sports needs. 25m swimming pool with public saunas, gym, courts for badminton etc. Bowling alley attached but a separate business.
Fun Bowling
25 HelsinginkatuIf you'd rather be bowling..
Food Scene
A nice little cafe run a by a lovely lady. A good place for breakfast, afternoon coffee or lunch.
8 locals recommend
Cafe Brahe
6 Läntinen BrahenkatuA nice little cafe run a by a lovely lady. A good place for breakfast, afternoon coffee or lunch.
Best hamburgers in town, a small high-quality burger joint hidden inside an old and weary office building in Vallila.
11 locals recommend
Bites Burgers Vallila
2-4 NokiantieBest hamburgers in town, a small high-quality burger joint hidden inside an old and weary office building in Vallila.
culinary and urban culture centre Teurastamo (The Abattoir) always presents the latest food culture in Helsinki.
Food plays a key role in everything that happens at the Abattoir. Of course, you can always come and relax in the hammocks and on the terraces without having to eat, but be prepared in case you get tempted by the aromas wafting from the public grill! Even if you don’t have your own grilling supplies with, the Abattoir guarantees you will always find great food at its restaurants and also from the special food stands during events.
Established on the grounds of the Helsinki Wholesale Mark
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/stay-and-enjoy/eat/teurastamo-lively-centre-for-food-culture
92 locals recommend
Teurastamo
2 Työpajankatuculinary and urban culture centre Teurastamo (The Abattoir) always presents the latest food culture in Helsinki.
Food plays a key role in everything that happens at the Abattoir. Of course, you can always come and relax in the hammocks and on the terraces without having to eat, but be prepared in case you get tempted by the aromas wafting from the public grill! Even if you don’t have your own grilling supplies with, the Abattoir guarantees you will always find great food at its restaurants and also from the special food stands during events.
Established on the grounds of the Helsinki Wholesale Mark
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/stay-and-enjoy/eat/teurastamo-lively-centre-for-food-culture
Classic Finnish restaurant with a relatively good beer selection. Time seems to have stopped here.
53 locals recommend
Cella
15 FleminginkatuClassic Finnish restaurant with a relatively good beer selection. Time seems to have stopped here.
Drinks & Nightlife
A craft beer bar run by local Stadin Panimo. Good selection of beers on tap and in bottles, located in Suvilahti area.
20 locals recommend
Stadin Panimo
1 KaasutehtaankatuA craft beer bar run by local Stadin Panimo. Good selection of beers on tap and in bottles, located in Suvilahti area.
A legendary rock-club in downtown Helsinki. Live music on most nights.
http://www.tavastiaklubi.fi/en_GB/
48 locals recommend
Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuA legendary rock-club in downtown Helsinki. Live music on most nights.
http://www.tavastiaklubi.fi/en_GB/
Another craft brewery located in the heart of downtown Helsinki. Also good quality restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Bryggeri Helsinki
2 SofiankatuAnother craft brewery located in the heart of downtown Helsinki. Also good quality restaurant.
Ohrana Krouvi Panimo
27 KorkeavuorenkatuA cosy bar and a brewery in Punavuori / Eira region.
Brewery and a nice restaurant in the middle of Punavuori hipster neighbourhood.
6 locals recommend
Il Birrificio
22 FredrikinkatuBrewery and a nice restaurant in the middle of Punavuori hipster neighbourhood.
Essentials
Supermarket providing good selection of food and other necessary supplies.
65 locals recommend
S-market Vallila
11 Aleksis Kiven katuSupermarket providing good selection of food and other necessary supplies.
24 h open laundromat service near the apartment.
http://www.24pesula.fi/en
8 locals recommend
24 Pesula
11 Aleksis Kiven katu24 h open laundromat service near the apartment.
http://www.24pesula.fi/en
A 24 / 7 private medical center that can treat all sorts of cases.
In an emergency call 112 instead of a private medical center.
Other medical centers, especially for children, can be found behind these links:
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats-on/for-families/good-to-know-medical-centres#hus
https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/health/emergency
6 locals recommend
Terveystalo Helsinki Kamppi
3 JaakonkatuA 24 / 7 private medical center that can treat all sorts of cases.
In an emergency call 112 instead of a private medical center.
Other medical centers, especially for children, can be found behind these links:
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats-on/for-families/good-to-know-medical-centres#hus
https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/health/emergency
Sightseeing
Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of islands belonging to the district of Helsinki. The work was supervised by the Swedish Admiral Augustin Eherensvärd (1710-1772), who adapted Vauban’s theories to the very special geographical features of the region. The landscape and the architecture of the fortress have been shaped by several historic events. It has served to defend three different sovereign states over the years: the Kingdom of Sweden, the Russian Empire and most recently the Republic of Finland.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of islands belonging to the district of Helsinki. The work was supervised by the Swedish Admiral Augustin Eherensvärd (1710-1772), who adapted Vauban’s theories to the very special geographical features of the region. The landscape and the architecture of the fortress have been shaped by several historic events. It has served to defend three different sovereign states over the years: the Kingdom of Sweden, the Russian Empire and most recently the Republic of Finland.
Vaasankatu is in the heart of working class Helsinki, also nicknamed as knife boulevard. Bars, restaurants, thai massage parlors and vegan fast food. Hipsters, junkies, alcoholics and working class people provide and interesting mix.
33 locals recommend
Vaasankatu
VaasankatuVaasankatu is in the heart of working class Helsinki, also nicknamed as knife boulevard. Bars, restaurants, thai massage parlors and vegan fast food. Hipsters, junkies, alcoholics and working class people provide and interesting mix.
Arts & Culture
National Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistoric times to the 19th century. The museum's unique exhibits tells of the life from a period of over 10 000 years.
31 locals recommend
Kansallismuseo station
National Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistoric times to the 19th century. The museum's unique exhibits tells of the life from a period of over 10 000 years.
Parks & Nature
A gateway to Nuuksio National park. Nature center, exhibition and a good restaurant. A good place to start exploring Nuuksio.
https://www.haltia.com/en/
http://www.nationalparks.fi/nuuksionp
29 locals recommend
Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
84 NuuksiontieA gateway to Nuuksio National park. Nature center, exhibition and a good restaurant. A good place to start exploring Nuuksio.
https://www.haltia.com/en/
http://www.nationalparks.fi/nuuksionp
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands.
189 locals recommend
Kaivopuisto
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands.
Esplanade
PohjoisesplanadiA nice park in the middle of Helsinki, next to main shopping streets.