Guidebook for Helsinki
Essentials
Alepa
19B KoskelantieGood grocery store nearby
Shopping
Kauppatori station
Helsinki central market place
Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuThe main shopping street of Helsinki
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThe biggest and best department store in Helsinki
Sightseeing
Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuBeautiful white church
Uspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneThe biggest Orthodox Church in Northern Europe
Vedkajen
HalkolaituriHarbour for beautiful old wooden ships
Suomenlinna, the biggest sea fortress in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fabulous place for picnic or just to walk around.
61 locals recommend
Sveaborg
Suomenlinna, the biggest sea fortress in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fabulous place for picnic or just to walk around.
This is where the president of Finland hangs out
The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
2 MariankatuThis is where the president of Finland hangs out
Food Scene
Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
KanavarantaThe best coffee in town
One of the most beautiful restaurants in Helsinki with a fabulous terrace in the middle of Esplanadi Park.
27 locals recommend
Kappeli
1 EteläesplanadiOne of the most beautiful restaurants in Helsinki with a fabulous terrace in the middle of Esplanadi Park.
Café Esplanad
37 PohjoisesplanadiPopular French style café and the biggest cinnamon rolls in town.
Kuja Bar and Bistro
7 HakaniemenkatuOur favorite hamburgers with sweet potato chips
Ravintola Kannas
43 EerikinkatuGood old fashioned Finnish food, Kimmo's favourite restaurant
Nice cute coffee place, where you can feel like being in the countryside. Huge terrace and even a bonfire to grill sausages.
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 MerikannontieNice cute coffee place, where you can feel like being in the countryside. Huge terrace and even a bonfire to grill sausages.
Entertainment & Activities
Helsinki Zoo, a fantastic place to walk around. Best way to get here is by a boat from Kauppatori (market square)
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuHelsinki Zoo, a fantastic place to walk around. Best way to get here is by a boat from Kauppatori (market square)
The oldest public wood-fired sauna in Helsinki is already itself an experience that should not be missed
151 locals recommend
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuThe oldest public wood-fired sauna in Helsinki is already itself an experience that should not be missed
A modern sauna complex complete with smoke sauna and a deck for taking dip in the sea. The building itself is already worth a visit thanks to its beautiful wooden design. Decent restaurant and popular terrace with DJ's during summer. Book ahead if you want to go to sauna.
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaA modern sauna complex complete with smoke sauna and a deck for taking dip in the sea. The building itself is already worth a visit thanks to its beautiful wooden design. Decent restaurant and popular terrace with DJ's during summer. Book ahead if you want to go to sauna.
Everything Else
The most central park in Helsinki. Nice place for strolling and sightseeing and also a popular picnic place during summer.
103 locals recommend
Esplanade
PohjoisesplanadiThe most central park in Helsinki. Nice place for strolling and sightseeing and also a popular picnic place during summer.
Getting Around
Merikasarminkatu
MerikasarminkatuNearest tram stop