Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaBig tasty lunches for a reasonable price.
Great coffee, friendly service and bright atmosphere, especially in the winter time.
31 locals recommend
Bear Park Cafe
13 AgricolankatuGreat coffee, friendly service and bright atmosphere, especially in the winter time.
Local recycled art and design, and the owner regularly participates in and organises different local events like second hand markets. Pop in to find out what's the buzz.
16 locals recommend
Made in Kallio
14 VaasankatuLocal recycled art and design, and the owner regularly participates in and organises different local events like second hand markets. Pop in to find out what's the buzz.
Amazing breakfasts, salads and soups at a reasonable price. And the cakes and pastries are some of the best in town. It can get really busy around lunch time around 11-13.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Cardemumma
15 LH 99 KaarlenkatuAmazing breakfasts, salads and soups at a reasonable price. And the cakes and pastries are some of the best in town. It can get really busy around lunch time around 11-13.
Lovely spot to spend a sunny afternoon trying some home made pie or cake.
73 locals recommend
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieLovely spot to spend a sunny afternoon trying some home made pie or cake.
Lovely little place with stories of Kalevala on the wall. Takes you a time of myth and stories with delicious pastries and warm coffee.
Hopia
9 Pohjoinen HesperiankatuLovely little place with stories of Kalevala on the wall. Takes you a time of myth and stories with delicious pastries and warm coffee.
Shopping
Good Life Coffee Oy
17 Kolmas linjaNice quiet spot to read the paper.
A lovely second-hand and vintage boutique. Maria and Saara sell clothes and beautiful things for the home.
31 locals recommend
Frida marina
10 KaarlenkatuA lovely second-hand and vintage boutique. Maria and Saara sell clothes and beautiful things for the home.
A gateway to some unique experiences in Helsinki, including a human design shop, a cafe and restaurant.
Urbanstory Govinius Osuuskunta
A gateway to some unique experiences in Helsinki, including a human design shop, a cafe and restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Liberté Live Music Club
Live gigs, pool tables and O.K. beer prices. Jam sessions on Sunday nights.
Entertainment & Activities
For kids of ALL ages. This amusement park is filled with rides to suit all sorts, including a Haunted House, roller coasters and a Ferris wheel. My favourite is the Vuoristorata!
220 locals recommend
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaFor kids of ALL ages. This amusement park is filled with rides to suit all sorts, including a Haunted House, roller coasters and a Ferris wheel. My favourite is the Vuoristorata!
Everything Else
Sauna Arla
15 KaarlenkatuI've heard only good things about this public sauna.
25m indoor public swimming pool with sauna. Gym facilities are also available. Staff are friendly and most speak English.
24 locals recommend
Urheilutalo station
25m indoor public swimming pool with sauna. Gym facilities are also available. Staff are friendly and most speak English.
Part of a growing eco supermarket chain. Wide selection of ecological products and fresh produce, are also generous with tasters and discounted products.
11 locals recommend
Ruohonjuuri
5 Sörnäisten rantatiePart of a growing eco supermarket chain. Wide selection of ecological products and fresh produce, are also generous with tasters and discounted products.
Museums, art, theatre, pottery, offices...everything. Lunch is great at the end of the passage.
24 locals recommend
Kaapelitehdas
3 TallberginkatuMuseums, art, theatre, pottery, offices...everything. Lunch is great at the end of the passage.
Essentials
Shop is actually located at Toinen linja 5. Broad selection of ecological products, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.
12 locals recommend
Ekokauppa Ekolo
2 LämmittäjänkatuShop is actually located at Toinen linja 5. Broad selection of ecological products, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.