Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Friendly atmosphere, lots of choice to eat lunch or have coffee
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Museokatu 7
7 MuseokatuFriendly atmosphere, lots of choice to eat lunch or have coffee
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Beside the sea cafe open every day around the year, from early morning until late night!
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 MerikannontieBeside the sea cafe open every day around the year, from early morning until late night!
Café & Eepos Oy
29 RuneberginkatuSimple food like sandwiches and quiches as well as pastries, cakes and coffee.
Ravintola Manala
2 DagmarinkatuMarocco
7 MuseokatuCafe and bakery shop with cakes, pizzas, salads, sandwiches etc.
An interesting café & bar with art displays that serves breakfast, lunch and in the evening turns into a cozy bar, while also equipped with a self-service laundromat. Fresh buns from their own bakery available also as takeaway.
51 locals recommend
Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuAn interesting café & bar with art displays that serves breakfast, lunch and in the evening turns into a cozy bar, while also equipped with a self-service laundromat. Fresh buns from their own bakery available also as takeaway.
Café Carusel is a cozy, elegant sea side restaurant with relaxed atmosphere.
71 locals recommend
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaCafé Carusel is a cozy, elegant sea side restaurant with relaxed atmosphere.
Essentials
Alepa Caloniusgatan
28 RuneberginkatuNearest food shop
http://www.antonanton.fi/en
Anton & Anton is a full-service food market. Fresh, seasonal meat, fish, bread, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, and a hand-picked selection of artisanal goodies.
17 locals recommend
Anton & Anton Töölö
19 Museokatuhttp://www.antonanton.fi/en
Anton & Anton is a full-service food market. Fresh, seasonal meat, fish, bread, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, and a hand-picked selection of artisanal goodies.
Alepa Hesperiagatan
5 Pohjoinen HesperiankatuAlepa Runeberginkatu
58 RuneberginkatuArts & Culture
Each year, the Kunsthalle Helsinki hosts 6-7 major exhibitions, in addition to special events and a cross-disciplinary programme. The focus of the exhibitions is on contemporary art.
41 locals recommend
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuEach year, the Kunsthalle Helsinki hosts 6-7 major exhibitions, in addition to special events and a cross-disciplinary programme. The focus of the exhibitions is on contemporary art.
The Helsinki Music Centre is a concert venue and meeting place open to all. The concert calendar has something for everybody: classical, folk, jazz, and pop music.
38 locals recommend
Musiikkitalo
TöölönlahdenkatuThe Helsinki Music Centre is a concert venue and meeting place open to all. The concert calendar has something for everybody: classical, folk, jazz, and pop music.
CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE CENTRE OF HELSINKI
Number one contemporary art museum in Finland, part of the Finnish National Gallery.
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioCONTEMPORARY ART IN THE CENTRE OF HELSINKI
Number one contemporary art museum in Finland, part of the Finnish National Gallery.
The collections of the Sinebrychoff Art Museum include some of the most valuable and internationally important paintings by old European masters to be found in Finland. The collections have mainly been made up of donations. The unique house museum of Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff, a permanent exhibition on the 2nd floor makes up the core of the museum. The art collection of the Sinebrychoffs, including furniture and other artefacts was left to the Finnish government as a bequest in 1921.
29 locals recommend
Sinebrychoff Art Museum
The collections of the Sinebrychoff Art Museum include some of the most valuable and internationally important paintings by old European masters to be found in Finland. The collections have mainly been made up of donations. The unique house museum of Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff, a permanent exhibition on the 2nd floor makes up the core of the museum. The art collection of the Sinebrychoffs, including furniture and other artefacts was left to the Finnish government as a bequest in 1921.
Korjaamo Culture Factory is one of the largest independent arts centres in the Nordic countries. Korjaamo was founded in an old tram depot in Töölö in 2004, and now hosts three concert/theatre venues as well as six smaller creative spaces for meetings and seminars. The Vaunuhalli building is also home to Helsinki City Museum’s Tram Museum. You can also find two Escape Rooms at Korjaamo.
The latest renovation creating a large lounge and cafe area as well as the creative work spaces and a larger gallery space was completed in 2012. The project entitled Third Space, reflecting its role as a space between work and leisure, was designed by Berlin architect Florian Koehl and was part of the World Design Capital programme in Helsinki.
Korjaamo produces arts events across various fields including music, theatre and fine arts. Every August, Korjaamo hosts Stage Theatre Festival, which showcases a selection of Finnish and international performances. Korjaamo’s own gallery, Korjaamo Galleria, produces approximately 20 exhibitions a year. Restaurant(s) and bar as wel as private and corporate events are also important parts of Korjaamo's operations.
41 locals recommend
Korjaamo Culture Factory
51 B TöölönkatuKorjaamo Culture Factory is one of the largest independent arts centres in the Nordic countries. Korjaamo was founded in an old tram depot in Töölö in 2004, and now hosts three concert/theatre venues as well as six smaller creative spaces for meetings and seminars. The Vaunuhalli building is also home to Helsinki City Museum’s Tram Museum. You can also find two Escape Rooms at Korjaamo.
The latest renovation creating a large lounge and cafe area as well as the creative work spaces and a larger gallery space was completed in 2012. The project entitled Third Space, reflecting its role as a space between work and leisure, was designed by Berlin architect Florian Koehl and was part of the World Design Capital programme in Helsinki.
Korjaamo produces arts events across various fields including music, theatre and fine arts. Every August, Korjaamo hosts Stage Theatre Festival, which showcases a selection of Finnish and international performances. Korjaamo’s own gallery, Korjaamo Galleria, produces approximately 20 exhibitions a year. Restaurant(s) and bar as wel as private and corporate events are also important parts of Korjaamo's operations.
Sightseeing
National Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present. Major archaeological finds. Temporary exhibitions. Embark a time-trip through the history of Finland.
107 locals recommend
The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieNational Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present. Major archaeological finds. Temporary exhibitions. Embark a time-trip through the history of Finland.
The villa was once the private home of Aurora Karamzin (1808-1902), the benefactress and founder of the Helsinki Deaconess Institute who once served in the Russian royal court.
10 locals recommend
Hakasalmi Villa
13 B MannerheimintieThe villa was once the private home of Aurora Karamzin (1808-1902), the benefactress and founder of the Helsinki Deaconess Institute who once served in the Russian royal court.
The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuThe Uspenski Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Katajanokka peninsula in Helsinki. It is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe.
93 locals recommend
Uspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneThe Uspenski Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Katajanokka peninsula in Helsinki. It is the largest Orthodox church in western Europe.
The Senate Square is one of the main tourist attractions of Helsinki. Various art happenings, ranging from concerts to snow buildings to controversial snow board happenings, have been set up on the Senate Square. Several buildings near the Senate Square are managed by the government real estate provider, Senate Properties.
56 locals recommend
Senate Square
The Senate Square is one of the main tourist attractions of Helsinki. Various art happenings, ranging from concerts to snow buildings to controversial snow board happenings, have been set up on the Senate Square. Several buildings near the Senate Square are managed by the government real estate provider, Senate Properties.
Suomenlinna is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki as well as a popular picnicking spot for the city's inhabitants. A number of museums exist on the island, as well as the last surviving Finnish submarine, Vesikko.
Suomenlinna, päälaituri
Suomenlinna is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki as well as a popular picnicking spot for the city's inhabitants. A number of museums exist on the island, as well as the last surviving Finnish submarine, Vesikko.
Everything Else
Finlandia Hall is one of the most iconic buildings designed by world-renowned Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto, and was planned from the ground up for visitors and a wide range of events.
56 locals recommend
Finlandia Hall
13 E MannerheimintieFinlandia Hall is one of the most iconic buildings designed by world-renowned Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto, and was planned from the ground up for visitors and a wide range of events.
Töölöntori
During summertime Töölöntori works as a street market with sellers and street cafes.
The Helsinki Tourist Information offers free information about the city and its sights, events and services. Pick up brochures and maps, and get the tips and advice for making the most of your holiday.
Tourist Information
Pohjoisesplanadi 19
Location on the map
Street View in front of Tourist Information
Telephone +358 (0)9 3101 3300
fax: +358 (0)9 310 13301
e-mail:tourist.info(at)hel.fi
8 locals recommend
Helsingin kaupungin matkailu- ja kongressitoimisto
The Helsinki Tourist Information offers free information about the city and its sights, events and services. Pick up brochures and maps, and get the tips and advice for making the most of your holiday.
Tourist Information
Pohjoisesplanadi 19
Location on the map
Street View in front of Tourist Information
Telephone +358 (0)9 3101 3300
fax: +358 (0)9 310 13301
e-mail:tourist.info(at)hel.fi
Shopping
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThe oldest warehouse in Helsinki.
Great selection of second hand clothes and also new stuff + a cafe.
24 locals recommend
Relove Töölöntori
6 SandelsinkatuGreat selection of second hand clothes and also new stuff + a cafe.
Parks & Nature
Toloviken
Seurasaari is a museum island, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island. The Open-Air Museum was founded in 1909. All the different provinces of Finland are represented in the well preserved old buildings and they give an overall view of Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century. At present, there are 87 separate buildings at Seurasaari Museum.
Seurasaari has also a variety of wildlife, especially birds, but also red squirrels and hares. It’s very popular place for citizens who want enjoy the peaceful outdoor atmosphere.
38 locals recommend
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Seurasaari is a museum island, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island. The Open-Air Museum was founded in 1909. All the different provinces of Finland are represented in the well preserved old buildings and they give an overall view of Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century. At present, there are 87 separate buildings at Seurasaari Museum.
Seurasaari has also a variety of wildlife, especially birds, but also red squirrels and hares. It’s very popular place for citizens who want enjoy the peaceful outdoor atmosphere.