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Sauna Arla, founded in 1929, has a long tradition in public saunas in Helsinki. One of the three remaining public saunas in Helsinki the sauna is heated by natural gas and wood.
9 locals recommend
Karlsgatan 15
15 Kaarlenkatu
9 locals recommend
Sauna Arla, founded in 1929, has a long tradition in public saunas in Helsinki. One of the three remaining public saunas in Helsinki the sauna is heated by natural gas and wood.
Airport bus stop 615 www.hsl.fi/en
Hämeentie 31
31 Hämeentie
Airport bus stop 615 www.hsl.fi/en
Near by also stop for Trams 6,8,9 (blue tram sign)
55 locals recommend
Sörnäinen metro station
1 Helsinginkatu
55 locals recommend
Near by also stop for Trams 6,8,9 (blue tram sign)
Helsinki Central railway station! Take Metro --> Sörnäinen (3rd stop) or Tram number 9 (stop Flemmingin katu) Tram number 6 (stop Hämeentie)
Kaivokatu 1
1 Kaivokatu
Helsinki Central railway station! Take Metro --> Sörnäinen (3rd stop) or Tram number 9 (stop Flemmingin katu) Tram number 6 (stop Hämeentie)
Another harbor in Helsinki, from where Silja line boats are operating to Stockholm (Swe)
6 locals recommend
South Harbour
6 locals recommend
Another harbor in Helsinki, from where Silja line boats are operating to Stockholm (Swe)
Eckerö and Tallink boats are operating from here to Tallinn (Est) Tram numeber 9 takes you from here very close to apartment. The stop there is named Fleminginkatu.
36 locals recommend
West Harbour
36 locals recommend
Eckerö and Tallink boats are operating from here to Tallinn (Est) Tram numeber 9 takes you from here very close to apartment. The stop there is named Fleminginkatu.
There are several big fairs around a year.
Finland
1 Messuaukio
There are several big fairs around a year.

Entertainment & Activities

Linnanmäki is an amusement park and was opened on May 27, 1950 and is owned by non-profit Lasten Päivän Säätiö. Linnanmäki has 43 different rides of different sizes. www.linnanmaki.fi/en/node/263
Borgbackens utsiktstorn
1 Tivolikuja
Linnanmäki is an amusement park and was opened on May 27, 1950 and is owned by non-profit Lasten Päivän Säätiö. Linnanmäki has 43 different rides of different sizes. www.linnanmaki.fi/en/node/263
Open year around! Busline 16 closest stop on Sörnäisten rantatie (Suvilahti)
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 Mustikkamaanpolku
108 locals recommend
Open year around! Busline 16 closest stop on Sörnäisten rantatie (Suvilahti)
SEA LIFE Helsinki transports you into the amazing underwater world. Be wowed by beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep sea and prepare for astonishingly close views. www.visitsealife.com/hel
Tivolitie 10
10 Tivolitie
SEA LIFE Helsinki transports you into the amazing underwater world. Be wowed by beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep sea and prepare for astonishingly close views. www.visitsealife.com/hel
Swimming pools are in summertime.
Hammarskjöldintie 1
Swimming pools are in summertime.

Shopping

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 Se
10 locals recommend
Hämeentie 1
1 Hämeentie
10 locals recommend
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 Se
Alppilan Apteekki/Pharmacy opening hours: Mon-Fri 08.30-18.00 Sat: 09.00-15.00 Sun: closed
Helsinginkatu 24
24 Helsinginkatu
Alppilan Apteekki/Pharmacy opening hours: Mon-Fri 08.30-18.00 Sat: 09.00-15.00 Sun: closed
ALKO It is only store chain where you can buy wine or other stronger alcohol in Finland. 250m away from the apartment. (2 blocks)
11 locals recommend
Helsinginkatu 15
15 Helsinginkatu
11 locals recommend
ALKO It is only store chain where you can buy wine or other stronger alcohol in Finland. 250m away from the apartment. (2 blocks)
The mos well known, stylish department store in Finland. It is located in central Helsinki, close to main railway station!
Aleksanterinkatu 52
52 Aleksanterinkatu
The mos well known, stylish department store in Finland. It is located in central Helsinki, close to main railway station!

Arts & Culture

http://www.suvilahti.fi/en/info
Sörnäisten rantatie 22
http://www.suvilahti.fi/en/info
Ryhmäteatteri on Suomen vanhin ns. vapaa teatteriryhmä. Meillä on 380-paikkainen näyttämö Helsinginkadulla Kallion sydämessä
7 locals recommend
Helsinginkatu 25
25 Helsinginkatu
7 locals recommend
Ryhmäteatteri on Suomen vanhin ns. vapaa teatteriryhmä. Meillä on 380-paikkainen näyttämö Helsinginkadulla Kallion sydämessä
Finlandia Hall is creation of architect Mr. Alvar aalto
56 locals recommend
Finlandia Hall
13 E Mannerheimintie
56 locals recommend
Finlandia Hall is creation of architect Mr. Alvar aalto
Museum where you can find most famous paintings and art in Finland.
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 Kaivokatu
253 locals recommend
Museum where you can find most famous paintings and art in Finland.
Address Harjukatu 2 (Åsgatan2 ) Movie theater showing classic films as well new ones. Great atmosphere!
88 locals recommend
RIVIERA
2 Harjukatu
88 locals recommend
Address Harjukatu 2 (Åsgatan2 ) Movie theater showing classic films as well new ones. Great atmosphere!

Essentials

Alepa open 24/7
14 locals recommend
Hämeentie 25
25 Hämeentie
14 locals recommend
Alepa open 24/7
Lidl chain, 400m from apartment.
Hämeentie 33
33 Hämeentie
Lidl chain, 400m from apartment.

Food Scene

The view over the bay of Töölö is very beautiful. And from there you can also see Finlandia and operahouse. The staff is very nice and their homemade cakes and pies are delicious.
8 locals recommend
Linnunlauluntie 11
11 Linnunlauluntie
8 locals recommend
The view over the bay of Töölö is very beautiful. And from there you can also see Finlandia and operahouse. The staff is very nice and their homemade cakes and pies are delicious.
Vegetarian restaurant
Vaasankatu 15
15 Vaasankatu
Vegetarian restaurant
It is well known restaurant in Helsinki with quite long history. http://www.kolmekruunua.fi/en/index.php?sivu=home
Liisankatu 5
5 Liisankatu
It is well known restaurant in Helsinki with quite long history. http://www.kolmekruunua.fi/en/index.php?sivu=home
5 restaurants, countless stories – all under one roof. Note: Located on Säästöpankinrantastreet!! http://www.graniittiravintolat.fi/en/
Djurgårdsviken
5 restaurants, countless stories – all under one roof. Note: Located on Säästöpankinrantastreet!! http://www.graniittiravintolat.fi/en/
Nepalese restaurant Nilgiri! Great food, reasonable price, cozy atmosphere with excellent service. Highly recommended!
Dindayal Oy
4 Kulmavuorenkatu
Nepalese restaurant Nilgiri! Great food, reasonable price, cozy atmosphere with excellent service. Highly recommended!

Sightseeing

In summertime, great place for swimming and playing ( June-August). Other times nice relaxing place for jogging, walking. It is also on the way to Korkeasaari Zoo. (bus 16)
12 locals recommend
Mustikkamaa station
12 locals recommend
In summertime, great place for swimming and playing ( June-August). Other times nice relaxing place for jogging, walking. It is also on the way to Korkeasaari Zoo. (bus 16)
The atmospheric Worker Housing Museum and its little "stove rooms" tell a fascinating story about Finnish everyday life in the past. The museum shop offers nostalgic products for yourself or to give.
6 locals recommend
Kirstinkuja 4
4 Kirstinkuja
6 locals recommend
The atmospheric Worker Housing Museum and its little "stove rooms" tell a fascinating story about Finnish everyday life in the past. The museum shop offers nostalgic products for yourself or to give.
Host 1952 Olympic games. Concerts, sport events
Paavo Nurmen tie 1
1 Paavo Nurmen tie
Host 1952 Olympic games. Concerts, sport events
The Viking line company operates from here to Tallinn (Est) and to Stockholm (Swe) Tram number 5 operates from there. to the center (central Railway station). To get to the apartment change to number 7 at Senate square, stop on the right hand side towards-> Pasila.
13 locals recommend
Katajanokan terminaali - Katajanokka Terminal
8 Katajanokanlaituri
13 locals recommend
The Viking line company operates from here to Tallinn (Est) and to Stockholm (Swe) Tram number 5 operates from there. to the center (central Railway station). To get to the apartment change to number 7 at Senate square, stop on the right hand side towards-> Pasila.
Senate Square and its surroundings make up the oldest part of central Helsinki. You can find here, The Helsinki Cathedral, Government Palace and many other beautiful buildings.
56 locals recommend
Senate Square
56 locals recommend
Senate Square and its surroundings make up the oldest part of central Helsinki. You can find here, The Helsinki Cathedral, Government Palace and many other beautiful buildings.
The outdoor garden, covering approximately four hectares, attracts the visitor to experience the world of plants.
Kaisaniemenranta 2
2 Kaisaniemenranta
The outdoor garden, covering approximately four hectares, attracts the visitor to experience the world of plants.