Guidebook for Helsinki
Shopping
Little Copenhagen Oy
8 TöölönkatuGreat store for kids clothes! Also 2nd hand.
Kamppi
Big shopping center.
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuFinland's version of Harrods.
Sokos Department store, Helsinki
9 MannerheimintieBig department store.
Forum
14–20 MannerheimintieBig shopping center.
Most of the city center shopping can be found around this street.
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Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuMost of the city center shopping can be found around this street.
Europe's largest electronics store! Sells also home appliances, hifi, baby stuff, toys, candy etc. There is also free Computer & Game Console Museum and sightseeing terrace with MiG-21BIS fighter plane.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Verkkokauppa.com
11 TyynenmerenkatuEurope's largest electronics store! Sells also home appliances, hifi, baby stuff, toys, candy etc. There is also free Computer & Game Console Museum and sightseeing terrace with MiG-21BIS fighter plane.
Recycle - Life style - Cafe. A really cool 2nd hand shop. It sells also new items for home and hosts a nice cafeteria.
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Relove Töölöntori
6 SandelsinkatuRecycle - Life style - Cafe. A really cool 2nd hand shop. It sells also new items for home and hosts a nice cafeteria.
Marimekko outlet. Good deals! Really popular among tourists from Asia. Metro takes you quickly there.
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Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuMarimekko outlet. Good deals! Really popular among tourists from Asia. Metro takes you quickly there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vastarannan Kiiski
26 RuneberginkatuNice local pub.
Favela
13 MechelininkatuNice bar with lovely snacks.
Hernesaaren Ranta
6 HernesaarenrantaSummertime oasis. Food, drinks and party mood!
Navy Jerry's
2 HietaniemenkatuBar with a Caribbean Sea twist.
Essentials
Alepa Caloniusgatan
28 RuneberginkatuLocal grocery store. Open until 23PM!
Erikoishammaslääkäriklinikka Fredent
Good dentist, just in case.
Terveystalo Helsinki Kamppi
3 JaakonkatuDoctor 24/7. Private clinic.
Bigger grocery store. There is also small cafeteria on a daytime.
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K-Supermarket Kamppi
1 Urho Kekkosen katuBigger grocery store. There is also small cafeteria on a daytime.
K-Market Runski
32 RuneberginkatuSmall grocey store. Good opening hours.
K-Market Lapuankatu
4 LapuankatuMedium sized grocery store
Small convenience store, "kioski". It is your place for public transportation tickets, stamps, sim cards, magazines etc.
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R-kioski
22 Munkkiniemen puistotieSmall convenience store, "kioski". It is your place for public transportation tickets, stamps, sim cards, magazines etc.
Runebergin Apteekki
32 RuneberginkatuNearby pharmacy. Open during daytime.
Yliopiston Apteekki
96 MannerheimintiePharmacy that is open 24 hours.
Töölön apteekki
2 KampinkujaPharmacy in Kamppi. Open during daytime.
Small convenience store, "kioski" at Kamppi metro station. It is your place for public transportation tickets, stamps, sim cards, magazines etc.
63 Einheimische empfehlen
R-kioski
22 Munkkiniemen puistotieSmall convenience store, "kioski" at Kamppi metro station. It is your place for public transportation tickets, stamps, sim cards, magazines etc.
Main post office of Helsinki. Here you can send you parcels or buy for example an envelope with special stamps.
Posti Postitalo
2 ElielinaukioMain post office of Helsinki. Here you can send you parcels or buy for example an envelope with special stamps.
Sightseeing
Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuOne of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions
The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuOne of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions.
Old sea fortress. Ferries leave from Kauppatori, ride costs a normal HSL ticket.
430 Einheimische empfehlen
Suomenlinna
Old sea fortress. Ferries leave from Kauppatori, ride costs a normal HSL ticket.
Small island connected with a bridge. Open air museum which represents old Finnish houses and lifestyle.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Seurasaari station
Small island connected with a bridge. Open air museum which represents old Finnish houses and lifestyle.
The Senate Square is the oldest part of central Helsinki. Architecture by Carl Ludvig Engel.
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Senate Square
The Senate Square is the oldest part of central Helsinki. Architecture by Carl Ludvig Engel.
Parks & Nature
Sammonpuistikko
SammonkatuPark and playground
Hietaranta Beach
HiekkarannantieMain beach of Helsinki
National park. The park can be reached by public transportation from Helsinki and Espoo.
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Nuuksio National Park
84 NuuksiontieNational park. The park can be reached by public transportation from Helsinki and Espoo.
Take a walk on this urban beach. There are some cafés, ice cream shops and really nice views! You can take a walk also to nearby islands (bridge during winter, ferry during summer).
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Kaivopuisto
Take a walk on this urban beach. There are some cafés, ice cream shops and really nice views! You can take a walk also to nearby islands (bridge during winter, ferry during summer).
Havsstranden
MerisatamanrantaNice park to spend a sunny day. Buy an ice cream or bring your picnick delicacies!
Food Scene
Regatta
8 MerikannontieReally nice coffee house! Open every day.
Ravintola KuuKuu
17 MuseokatuGreat restaurant!
Farang
6 ArkadiankatuRestaurant which offers great modern Asian food.
Ravintola Manala
2 DagmarinkatuQuote: "When hungry as the devil or thirsty as hell"
"Super Breakfast" / brunch at 21€ per person. No need to make a reservation
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Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Helsinki
2 Runeberginkatu"Super Breakfast" / brunch at 21€ per person. No need to make a reservation
Cafetoria Café & Shop
31 RuneberginkatuCafetoria cafe & roastery
Trattoria Sogno
60 RuneberginkatuGreat Italian food! Good also just for drinks.
Ravintola Konnichiwa
21 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuPopular sushi-buffet
Kakkugalleria
41 FredrikinkatuCake buffet! Eat as much cakes as you like.
My favourite. Really nice cafe with lovely sea views. Also some food served and sometimes also music.
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Café Ursula
3 EhrenströmintieMy favourite. Really nice cafe with lovely sea views. Also some food served and sometimes also music.
Cafe with serves also breakfast all day long! They also serve
self-service laundry!
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Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuCafe with serves also breakfast all day long! They also serve
self-service laundry!
Birgitta
2 HernesaarenrantaGood but relaxed restaurant with a sea view!
"A small lunch café that serves Finnish homecooking style lunch. The Kahvila Suomi café became popular after being in the Japanese film Kamome Shokudo."
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Ravintola Amigo
15 Aleksanterinkatu"A small lunch café that serves Finnish homecooking style lunch. The Kahvila Suomi café became popular after being in the Japanese film Kamome Shokudo."
Fafa's Kamppi
21 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuFresh falafels, pitas and more with affordable prices
Restaurant Kuu, or "the Moon" in english, was founded in 1966. Continental bistro style Kuu offers a range of Finnish classics and Scandinavian dishes with a modern touch.
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Restaurant Kuu
27 TöölönkatuRestaurant Kuu, or "the Moon" in english, was founded in 1966. Continental bistro style Kuu offers a range of Finnish classics and Scandinavian dishes with a modern touch.
One of the best coffee shops in Helsinki! Huge variety of coffees.
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Kahvi Charlotta
5b RuneberginkatuOne of the best coffee shops in Helsinki! Huge variety of coffees.
Italo
Nice relaxed Italian restaurant in Forum shopping mall. Often good deals on wine bottles also.
Arts & Culture
Natural History Museum, great also for kids.
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Finnish Museum of Natural History
13 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuNatural History Museum, great also for kids.
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuBiggest collections of classical art in Finland.
National museum of Finland presents the history of Finland from stone age to present days.
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The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieNational museum of Finland presents the history of Finland from stone age to present days.
Aalto University School of Business
1 EkonominaukioAalto University School of Business
HAM, officially the Helsinki Art Museum, looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, which includes over 9,000 individual works of art.
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HAM - Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuHAM, officially the Helsinki Art Museum, looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, which includes over 9,000 individual works of art.