Guidebook for Helsinki
Everything Else
Hietaranta Beach
HiekkarannantiePublic beach. Popular if the weather is nice.
One of the most beautiful spots in Helsinki. A park surrounding a pond with areas for picnic, jogging and some cafés.
Hakasalmenpuisto
One of the most beautiful spots in Helsinki. A park surrounding a pond with areas for picnic, jogging and some cafés.
Rautatieasema station
Where the buses from the airport arrive.
Sightseeing
A monument of the world-famous composer. Popular with tourists.
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Sibelius minnisvarðið
MechelininkatuA monument of the world-famous composer. Popular with tourists.
Helsinki Ólympíustöðin
1 Paavo Nurmen tieLocation of the 1952 Summer Olympics.
A church carved into a rock. One of Helsinki's foremost tourist attractions.
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Temppeliaukio kirkja
3 LutherinkatuA church carved into a rock. One of Helsinki's foremost tourist attractions.
Arts & Culture
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaAmusement park with free entry.
Park with an eclectic mix of free concerts on the weekends. Check http://www.alppipuistonkesa.info/2014/ for program.
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Alppipuisto
ViipurinkatuPark with an eclectic mix of free concerts on the weekends. Check http://www.alppipuistonkesa.info/2014/ for program.
Kiasma samtímalistamuseum
2 MannerheiminaukioMuseum of Modern Art
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuFinland's main museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
Runeberginkatu 28
28 RuneberginkatuBollywood-themed bar. Get there relatively early to avoid the crowds.
Rhum bar with the theme of an American 1950's Navy Hangout.
http://navyjerrys.fi/
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Sanduddsgatan 2
2 HietaniemenkatuRhum bar with the theme of an American 1950's Navy Hangout.
http://navyjerrys.fi/
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21
Rock bar.
http://www.bakkari.fi/
The area surrounding Helsinginkatu and Vaasankatu are home to many bars with cheap beer. My recommendations: Pacifico, Helsinginkatu 15, Kalliohovi, Vaasankatu 17, Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13.
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Helsinginkatu
HelsinginkatuThe area surrounding Helsinginkatu and Vaasankatu are home to many bars with cheap beer. My recommendations: Pacifico, Helsinginkatu 15, Kalliohovi, Vaasankatu 17, Kuudes Linja, Hämeentie 13.
Food Scene
Upscale restaurant with terrace, famous for its paintings by Finnish artists who couldn't pay the bill.
http://www.elite.fi/en
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Elite
22 Eteläinen HesperiankatuUpscale restaurant with terrace, famous for its paintings by Finnish artists who couldn't pay the bill.
http://www.elite.fi/en