Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
One of the most interesting and famous sights in Helsinki. Unique Church in the Rock.
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Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuOne of the most interesting and famous sights in Helsinki. Unique Church in the Rock.
Töölöntori
Market operating in the summer offers fresh local produce.
The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuArts & Culture
This hall is very popular for organising massive events such as conferences, concerts, galas and other gatherings.
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Finlandia - Talo
13 E MannerheimintieThis hall is very popular for organising massive events such as conferences, concerts, galas and other gatherings.
New addition to Helsinki's cultural scene. Check out for musical events, concerts or just visit and explore.
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Musiikkitalo
TöölönlahdenkatuNew addition to Helsinki's cultural scene. Check out for musical events, concerts or just visit and explore.
The national opera offers regular classical opera and ballet performances.
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Ooppera station
The national opera offers regular classical opera and ballet performances.
Kansallismuseo station
National museum just next door..
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioFinnish Museum of Natural History
13 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuKunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuAteneum
2 KaivokatuNational Art Gallery, also very nice café inside
Getting Around
Central train station (short- and long-distance trains, including airport train)
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Rautatieasema station
Central train station (short- and long-distance trains, including airport train)
Kamppi station
Metro to the east and west, buses to other parts of Finland
Essentials
The nearest health station, telephone 010 41400, open Mon-Fri 8-21, Sat-Sun 9-21
Mehiläinen Helsinki Töölö
17 C Pohjoinen HesperiankatuThe nearest health station, telephone 010 41400, open Mon-Fri 8-21, Sat-Sun 9-21
Alepa Hesperiagatan
5 Pohjoinen HesperiankatuThe closest grocery store: Open Mon-Sat 7-23, Sun 9-23
Organic food and super good bread. Also ready meals. Open Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-18, Sun closed
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Anton & Anton Töölö
19 MuseokatuOrganic food and super good bread. Also ready meals. Open Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-18, Sun closed
Drinks & Nightlife
Storyville
8 MuseokatuJazz club with live music entertainment and a nice restaurant
Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuRavintola St. Urho's Pub
10 MuseokatuFood Scene
Best cinnamon buns in the city! Open Mon-Fri 6.30-18, Sat 9-15.
Great place for lunch as well: salads, soups, sandwiches, pies and cakes and excellent coffee.
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Marocco
7 MuseokatuBest cinnamon buns in the city! Open Mon-Fri 6.30-18, Sat 9-15.
Great place for lunch as well: salads, soups, sandwiches, pies and cakes and excellent coffee.
Lovely place just up the hill overlooking the Töölö bay. It's a nice spot to read a book and have a coffee. There are two cafes, one outside the Blue Villa and one in the lakeside.
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Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieLovely place just up the hill overlooking the Töölö bay. It's a nice spot to read a book and have a coffee. There are two cafes, one outside the Blue Villa and one in the lakeside.
Famous café Regatta is definitely worth a visit with many many funny details of Finnish culture. Magnificent views by the sea and located close to the Sibelius monument.
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieFamous café Regatta is definitely worth a visit with many many funny details of Finnish culture. Magnificent views by the sea and located close to the Sibelius monument.
Finnish cuisine. Open Mon-Thur 11:30-23, Fri 11:30-24, Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22
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Ravintola KuuKuu
17 MuseokatuFinnish cuisine. Open Mon-Thur 11:30-23, Fri 11:30-24, Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22
Nice small Finnish restaurant, the food here is made with love.
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Restaurant Kuu
27 TöölönkatuNice small Finnish restaurant, the food here is made with love.
Sushi restaurant. Usually quite busy as sushi here taste great and cost less than in the central restaurants.
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Umeshu
15 Pohjoinen HesperiankatuSushi restaurant. Usually quite busy as sushi here taste great and cost less than in the central restaurants.
Botta Oy Ab
10 TöölönkatuRavintola Coma
18 Museokatu Italian food
Mamma Rosa
55 Runeberginkatu Great variety from pizza, salads and steaks
Restaurant Kuu
27 Töölönkatu Delicious food in nice ambient
Ravintola Amigo
15 Aleksanterinkatu Excellent Finnish food
Ravintola Tokyo 55
55 Runeberginkatu Sushi...
The ultimate BEST coffee in town. A bit difficult get to though...
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Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo
29 PäijänteentieThe ultimate BEST coffee in town. A bit difficult get to though...
DATE + KALE
1 Urho Kekkosen katuVery nice vegetarian/vegan/raw food
Nice café with great breakfast served all day! Especially on Sundays very popular. Here you can also find a washing machine!
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Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuNice café with great breakfast served all day! Especially on Sundays very popular. Here you can also find a washing machine!
Parks & Nature
Toloviken
Sandudd
Seurasaari
15 Seurasaarentie