Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
This cafe is popular among tourists and locals alike. Regatta is a little, cozy sea cottage cafe that serves mainly coffee, cakes, and cinnamon buns. Regatta has a colorful exterior, but the inside of cafe looks more rustic and interesting, with quirky touches to its decor. This place is perfect to have a late, laid-back breakfast.
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieThis cafe is popular among tourists and locals alike. Regatta is a little, cozy sea cottage cafe that serves mainly coffee, cakes, and cinnamon buns. Regatta has a colorful exterior, but the inside of cafe looks more rustic and interesting, with quirky touches to its decor. This place is perfect to have a late, laid-back breakfast.
If you need a place to relaxe, enjoy a good cup of coffee, select this café. It is situated near the waterfront in, but not crowded by tourists, and has an exellent friendly atmosphere
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Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
KanavarantaIf you need a place to relaxe, enjoy a good cup of coffee, select this café. It is situated near the waterfront in, but not crowded by tourists, and has an exellent friendly atmosphere
This restaurant is very popular and its usually fully loaded. I recommend to make a reservation. The food is organic, wholesome, unique, beautifully presented and delicious and the wait staff warm and down to earth. Try the sapas and one of their wonderful deserts. Eating out in Helsinki is not cheap and this restaurant is no exception.
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Ravintola Juuri
27 KorkeavuorenkatuThis restaurant is very popular and its usually fully loaded. I recommend to make a reservation. The food is organic, wholesome, unique, beautifully presented and delicious and the wait staff warm and down to earth. Try the sapas and one of their wonderful deserts. Eating out in Helsinki is not cheap and this restaurant is no exception.
Place is usually quite packed so be patient, it's worth it! I don't have words to describe it. I haven't had a better sushi combination in Helsinki. Well prepared, just the right temperature and fresh sushi.
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Sushibar + Wine
42 FredrikinkatuPlace is usually quite packed so be patient, it's worth it! I don't have words to describe it. I haven't had a better sushi combination in Helsinki. Well prepared, just the right temperature and fresh sushi.
A must for chocolate addicts. Excellent place serving delicious locally made chocolates at the heart of one of Helsinki's oldest districts. Friendly service. Heavenly hot chocolate.
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Chjoko
9 LiisankatuA must for chocolate addicts. Excellent place serving delicious locally made chocolates at the heart of one of Helsinki's oldest districts. Friendly service. Heavenly hot chocolate.
Food is extremely good and service is friendly. Unless a typical Nordic design restaurant, the decor is a bit industrial. It's relaxed atmosphere with fine food, suitable for groups as well. I like the interesting mix! You can also go upstairs bar and order a few cocktails!
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Shelter
7 KanavarantaFood is extremely good and service is friendly. Unless a typical Nordic design restaurant, the decor is a bit industrial. It's relaxed atmosphere with fine food, suitable for groups as well. I like the interesting mix! You can also go upstairs bar and order a few cocktails!
Anton & Anton Ullanlinna
52-54 KapteeninkatuOrganic and local food market.
Very popular pizzeria with locals, students, etc. Authentic Sicilian style pizza in a modern but funky setting. This is one of the better places to grab a pizza and a beer. Hip surrounding.
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Putte's Bar and Pizza
6 KalevankatuVery popular pizzeria with locals, students, etc. Authentic Sicilian style pizza in a modern but funky setting. This is one of the better places to grab a pizza and a beer. Hip surrounding.
Kuuma is a trendy cafeteria with high-quality coffee and pastries. The most important thing, however, is the relaxed atmosphere and superfriendly service.
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Kuuma
54 JollaksentieKuuma is a trendy cafeteria with high-quality coffee and pastries. The most important thing, however, is the relaxed atmosphere and superfriendly service.
A beautiful little coffee shop where they roast their own coffee and it's delicious. Definitely not a place you'd stumble upon by accident, which is part of the magic. As this small cafe is actually just a side business of the Kaffa Roastery itself, you're sure to get the freshest coffee beans of the highest standard freshly ground into a tasty beverage of your choice!
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Kaffa Roastery
29 PursimiehenkatuA beautiful little coffee shop where they roast their own coffee and it's delicious. Definitely not a place you'd stumble upon by accident, which is part of the magic. As this small cafe is actually just a side business of the Kaffa Roastery itself, you're sure to get the freshest coffee beans of the highest standard freshly ground into a tasty beverage of your choice!
From the gluten free wraps to the soup and salad. You will love this cafe if you appreciate style and vintage mood. It is a really quiet place and after a cup of perfect latte you can enjoy interior decor and awesome journals.
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Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 PerämiehenkatuFrom the gluten free wraps to the soup and salad. You will love this cafe if you appreciate style and vintage mood. It is a really quiet place and after a cup of perfect latte you can enjoy interior decor and awesome journals.
Buffet lunch/ Sunday brunch: A sumptuous spread If you love mediterranian cuisine, this is the place for it! Affordable lunch buffet, Sandro offers a wide selection of mains (e.g., bbq meatloaf, grilled fish, deep fried patties made out of cou cous, juicy and tender grilled chicken) and salad. Soup and fresh bread, coffee and mint tea are part of the deal.
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Sandro Eira
34 D TehtaankatuBuffet lunch/ Sunday brunch: A sumptuous spread If you love mediterranian cuisine, this is the place for it! Affordable lunch buffet, Sandro offers a wide selection of mains (e.g., bbq meatloaf, grilled fish, deep fried patties made out of cou cous, juicy and tender grilled chicken) and salad. Soup and fresh bread, coffee and mint tea are part of the deal.
CANDY HEAVEN. This is an old fashioned candy shop with a vintage vibe with hundreds of different varieties in see-through jars where you can pick and mix your favourite blend with your own spoon. Coming to this store reminds me of how it might felt going to the candy store as a kid in the 70ies - a must see for anyone with a sweet tooth. They offer everything from fruit candies to liquorice to chocolates, not to mention a nice offering of international candies not normally found in Helsinki stores.
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Roobertin Herkku
19 FredrikinkatuCANDY HEAVEN. This is an old fashioned candy shop with a vintage vibe with hundreds of different varieties in see-through jars where you can pick and mix your favourite blend with your own spoon. Coming to this store reminds me of how it might felt going to the candy store as a kid in the 70ies - a must see for anyone with a sweet tooth. They offer everything from fruit candies to liquorice to chocolates, not to mention a nice offering of international candies not normally found in Helsinki stores.
Parks & Nature
Absolutely worth walking or running through if the weather allows such pleasure. Relaxing atmosphere in downtown
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Toloviken
Absolutely worth walking or running through if the weather allows such pleasure. Relaxing atmosphere in downtown
Absolutely worth walking or running through if the weather allows such pleasure. Relaxing atmosphere in downtown
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Töölönlahden puisto
Absolutely worth walking or running through if the weather allows such pleasure. Relaxing atmosphere in downtown
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best cocktail bars in Helsinki. The bartenders definitely know what their doing. Please, take into account that the bar is quite small so during rush hour (Sat 10pm), the bar may be crowded. Also, the window and door are covered with black curtains so it may look as though the bar is closed. However, try the door and go inside!
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Liberty or Death
5 ErottajankatuOne of the best cocktail bars in Helsinki. The bartenders definitely know what their doing. Please, take into account that the bar is quite small so during rush hour (Sat 10pm), the bar may be crowded. Also, the window and door are covered with black curtains so it may look as though the bar is closed. However, try the door and go inside!
World standard UG club. Funktion One soundsystem means that the sound quality is close to the best possible. Same brand of loudspeakers is used in Berghain, Berlin. It will get LOUD sooner or later during the night so if you are worried about your hearing, then the earplugs are recommended.
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Ääniwalli
13 PälkäneentieWorld standard UG club. Funktion One soundsystem means that the sound quality is close to the best possible. Same brand of loudspeakers is used in Berghain, Berlin. It will get LOUD sooner or later during the night so if you are worried about your hearing, then the earplugs are recommended.
A hidden gem in the club scene of Europe powered by one of the most delicate sound systems dedicated to electronic music. Its rare to see Rane mixers as native equipment of a club, but they have it. Pro-level stuff and friendly atmosphere.
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Kaiku
4 KaikukatuA hidden gem in the club scene of Europe powered by one of the most delicate sound systems dedicated to electronic music. Its rare to see Rane mixers as native equipment of a club, but they have it. Pro-level stuff and friendly atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Just a 15-minute ferry ride from the Kauppatori (market square), a visit to Suomenlinna, the ‘fortress of Finland’, is a Helsinki must-do. Set on a tight cluster of islands connected by bridges, the UNESCO World Heritage site was originally built by the Swedes as Sveaborg in the mid-18th century.
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Suomenlinna
Just a 15-minute ferry ride from the Kauppatori (market square), a visit to Suomenlinna, the ‘fortress of Finland’, is a Helsinki must-do. Set on a tight cluster of islands connected by bridges, the UNESCO World Heritage site was originally built by the Swedes as Sveaborg in the mid-18th century.
Arts & Culture
I regularly visit this excellent art gallery. Galerie Forsblom is the leading art gallery in Helsinki.
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Galerie Forsblom
22 YrjönkatuI regularly visit this excellent art gallery. Galerie Forsblom is the leading art gallery in Helsinki.
Shopping
Nice brands, good location and always a lovely staff. Brands: GOSHA RUBCHINSKIY COMME DES GARCONS ACNE STUDIOS Y-3 ALEXANDER WANG T MARIMEKKO ETC.
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beam.
15 ErottajankatuNice brands, good location and always a lovely staff. Brands: GOSHA RUBCHINSKIY COMME DES GARCONS ACNE STUDIOS Y-3 ALEXANDER WANG T MARIMEKKO ETC.
SAMUJI HOUSE Erottajankatu 9 B (courtyard) Samuji is a creative studio and design house based in Helsinki, Finland. The first Samuji womenswear collection was launched in spring 2011. Today we present four ready-to-wear collections annually, and our homeware line Samuji Koti was introduced in fall 2014. The word Koti means home in Finnish.
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Samuji House
17 LiisankatuSAMUJI HOUSE Erottajankatu 9 B (courtyard) Samuji is a creative studio and design house based in Helsinki, Finland. The first Samuji womenswear collection was launched in spring 2011. Today we present four ready-to-wear collections annually, and our homeware line Samuji Koti was introduced in fall 2014. The word Koti means home in Finnish.
FINNISH DESIGN: Products that reflect the company’s values: good design, quality, aesthetics, sustainable development, and transparency. The diverse selection of products will include all kinds of lifestyle products, from fashion to furniture. In addition to offering Finnish design, international brands are included in the selection of products.
World of TRE
6 MikonkatuFINNISH DESIGN: Products that reflect the company’s values: good design, quality, aesthetics, sustainable development, and transparency. The diverse selection of products will include all kinds of lifestyle products, from fashion to furniture. In addition to offering Finnish design, international brands are included in the selection of products.
The outlet has many good deals and offers, particularly compared with flagship stores in more tourist-oriented areas. With metro for the short ride to Herttoniemi. From there it's a short walk (just follow the steady trail of Japanese ladies laden down with Marimekko produce). The building is Marimekko HQ and also has a Marimekko cafe.
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Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuThe outlet has many good deals and offers, particularly compared with flagship stores in more tourist-oriented areas. With metro for the short ride to Herttoniemi. From there it's a short walk (just follow the steady trail of Japanese ladies laden down with Marimekko produce). The building is Marimekko HQ and also has a Marimekko cafe.
Friends of ecological products will love Ruohonjuuri Ekomarket. No matter if it is superfood, rawfood, fair trade or organic products you will find it all here. They have an amazingly big assortment of almost everything you would need for your everyday life.
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Ruohonjuuri Kamppi
5 SalomonkatuFriends of ecological products will love Ruohonjuuri Ekomarket. No matter if it is superfood, rawfood, fair trade or organic products you will find it all here. They have an amazingly big assortment of almost everything you would need for your everyday life.
Women's designer fashion store carrying brands like Acne Studios, Kenzo, Stella McCartney, Carven, MSGM, Alexander Wang, Theory, Vince, Zadig & Voltaire, Rag & Bone, Adidas by Stella McCartney, Faliero Sart
My o My
33 PohjoisesplanadiWomen's designer fashion store carrying brands like Acne Studios, Kenzo, Stella McCartney, Carven, MSGM, Alexander Wang, Theory, Vince, Zadig & Voltaire, Rag & Bone, Adidas by Stella McCartney, Faliero Sart
The Minna Parikka brand was born the day that 15-year-old Minna decided shoes were her life’s true calling. Since then, the Helsinki-based designer’s creations have graced the feet and physiques of adventurous women around the globe, including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Paloma Faith and Beth Ditto. Minna's concept boutique on Aleksanterinkatu offers shoes (and Bunny Sneakers) and accessories from her collections in playful settings.
Minna Parikka Universum
The Minna Parikka brand was born the day that 15-year-old Minna decided shoes were her life’s true calling. Since then, the Helsinki-based designer’s creations have graced the feet and physiques of adventurous women around the globe, including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Paloma Faith and Beth Ditto. Minna's concept boutique on Aleksanterinkatu offers shoes (and Bunny Sneakers) and accessories from her collections in playful settings.
Centimeter Helsinki is a high-end fashion boutique. They represent brands such as Maison Margiela, 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi, Buscemi, Giuzeppe Zanotti, Kenzo, Marcelo Burlon, Moschino, Neil Barrett, Off White, Raf Simons, Rick Owens & Y-3 and feature more than 30 world known brands.
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44 KasarmikatuCentimeter Helsinki is a high-end fashion boutique. They represent brands such as Maison Margiela, 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi, Buscemi, Giuzeppe Zanotti, Kenzo, Marcelo Burlon, Moschino, Neil Barrett, Off White, Raf Simons, Rick Owens & Y-3 and feature more than 30 world known brands.
You could find a lot of great furniture design from Finland and abroad. Not only furniture, but also small articles for daily life. There is Japanese staff too. A great store in the heart of Helsinki that sells all of the Artek product range along with other designer furniture and accessories. You can also create a customised Aalto stool in the store while you wait.
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Artek Helsinki
1 B KeskuskatuYou could find a lot of great furniture design from Finland and abroad. Not only furniture, but also small articles for daily life. There is Japanese staff too. A great store in the heart of Helsinki that sells all of the Artek product range along with other designer furniture and accessories. You can also create a customised Aalto stool in the store while you wait.
Entertainment & Activities
Escape Room Helsinki offers real life room escape adventures right in the centre of Helsinki. You are locked into a room together with your team and you have 60 minutes to get out. To succeed, you need to solve riddles, puzzles and mysteries, working together as a team. Everybody can do it! No physical force is needed, just creative thinking!
Escape Room Helsinki
23 FabianinkatuEscape Room Helsinki offers real life room escape adventures right in the centre of Helsinki. You are locked into a room together with your team and you have 60 minutes to get out. To succeed, you need to solve riddles, puzzles and mysteries, working together as a team. Everybody can do it! No physical force is needed, just creative thinking!
This public sauna opened recently. The name "Löyly" is the Finnish word for the steam spirit of the sauna. This is truly a unique sauna experience. Super architecture. There is both an electric sauna and also a smoke sauna. You can refresh between saunas: walk out to the deck and take a dip in the Baltic! Be brave, try it!
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaThis public sauna opened recently. The name "Löyly" is the Finnish word for the steam spirit of the sauna. This is truly a unique sauna experience. Super architecture. There is both an electric sauna and also a smoke sauna. You can refresh between saunas: walk out to the deck and take a dip in the Baltic! Be brave, try it!