Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Faro is a local restaurant and bar serving mainly hand made classic bistro food
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Faro Channelside Bar & Restaurant
2 Kellosaarenranta Faro is a local restaurant and bar serving mainly hand made classic bistro food
NYC
21 Itämerenkatu "Built your own" hamburger restaurant, eat-in or take away.
Burger King
21 Itämerenkatu Hamburger restaurant, eat-in or take away.
Local restaurant with bar, Indian cuisine with choice of pizzas, beef, chicken and vegetarian.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Poiju
5 Jaalaranta Local restaurant with bar, Indian cuisine with choice of pizzas, beef, chicken and vegetarian.
Meritähti
14 Itämerenkatu Local restaurant and bar, pizzas, pasta, beef, pork, salads, burgers
McDonald's
6 Satamaradankatu Hamburger restaurant, eat-in or take away.
Cozy maritime restaurant with fresh fish and seafood dishes.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Merimakasiini
14 Hietalahdenranta Cozy maritime restaurant with fresh fish and seafood dishes.
Salve
5 C Hietalahdenranta Traditional Finnish restaurant, delicious Baltic herrings.
Hesburger Helsinki Jätkäsaari
14 ItämerenkatuFinnish hamburger restaurant, salads, take away
Subway
11 Tyynenmerenkatu Salads and sandwiches
Subway
11 Tyynenmerenkatu Salads and sandwiches
Kotipizza
21 Topeliuksenkatu Pizzeria, take-away, online orders, phone orders and delivery
Pizzataxi Ruoholahti
12 Itämerenkatu Pizzeria, take-away, online orders. phone orders and delivery
Ravintola Kannas
43 Eerikinkatu Traditional Finnish Cuisine open after renovation 4.7.2016
Mount Everest Kamppi
15 Lapinlahdenkatu Nepalese restaurant
Singapore
Chinese restaurant.
Zio Pepe
25 Lapinlahdenkatu Italian Cuisine, on holiday to 1st August.
Ravintola Halikarnas
18 Ruoholahdenkatu Traditional Turkish Restaurant.
Kabuki
12 Lapinlahdenkatu Traditional Japanese Cuisine and Sushi.
Konstan Möljä
14 Hietalahdenkatu Traditional Finnish Cuisine with maritime atmosphere.
Chico's Bulevardi
5 C Hietalahdenranta Tex-Mex and American style food.
Hietalahti Market Hall, enjoy lunch or dinner at the popular restaurants and cafes. Mon-Tue 08:00-18:00, Wed-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Hietalahti Market Hall
34 LönnrotinkatuHietalahti Market Hall, enjoy lunch or dinner at the popular restaurants and cafes. Mon-Tue 08:00-18:00, Wed-Sat 08:00-22:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Founded 1852 Cafe Ekberg serves flavors, style and unique atmosphere to every one with an appetite for the sweet things in life.
70 Einheimische empfehlen
Ekberg 1852 Ltd
9 BulevardiFounded 1852 Cafe Ekberg serves flavors, style and unique atmosphere to every one with an appetite for the sweet things in life.
Elegant, busy seaside cafe and restaurant with a beautiful sea view.
56 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Ursula
3 EhrenströmintieElegant, busy seaside cafe and restaurant with a beautiful sea view.
Very popular mixed bar, restaurant and later on disco music with classic Finnish tunes fill the dance floor until the small hours.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Zetor
3-5 MannerheimintieVery popular mixed bar, restaurant and later on disco music with classic Finnish tunes fill the dance floor until the small hours.
Saslik, the most legendary restaurant in Finland, has honourably cherished the food tradition and the atmosphere of the Czarist era since 1972. In over 40 years Saslik has grown from a restaurant to a landmark.
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Saslik
12 NeitsytpolkuSaslik, the most legendary restaurant in Finland, has honourably cherished the food tradition and the atmosphere of the Czarist era since 1972. In over 40 years Saslik has grown from a restaurant to a landmark.
Traditional Finnish Restaurant. "Our strongest value is the atmosphere, and equality, no matter of nationality, social status, genaration or gender. It`s been said, that we can fill a small town under our roof in one day. Respecting Finnish values and cultur."
97 Einheimische empfehlen
Sea Horse
11 KapteeninkatuTraditional Finnish Restaurant. "Our strongest value is the atmosphere, and equality, no matter of nationality, social status, genaration or gender. It`s been said, that we can fill a small town under our roof in one day. Respecting Finnish values and cultur."
Very nice lunch restaurant with big outdoor terrace. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 - 15:00, kitchen Mon-Sun 11:00 - 19:00.
46 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Tori
2 PunavuorenkatuVery nice lunch restaurant with big outdoor terrace. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 - 15:00, kitchen Mon-Sun 11:00 - 19:00.
Established 1971, Amigo is remembered one of the first Spanish restaurants serving delicious steaks in Helsinki.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Amigo
15 AleksanterinkatuEstablished 1971, Amigo is remembered one of the first Spanish restaurants serving delicious steaks in Helsinki.
Santa Fe is like a small Mexican village in the middle of Helsinki city center. Texmex, Cajun and international cuisine.
Santa Fé Restaurant
15 AleksanterinkatuSanta Fe is like a small Mexican village in the middle of Helsinki city center. Texmex, Cajun and international cuisine.
Located at Boulevard, slightly outside the city center this Italian restaurant presents and prepare great pizzas ans pastas, decently priced.
Ristorante Pizzeria Dennis Bulevardi
32 BulevardiLocated at Boulevard, slightly outside the city center this Italian restaurant presents and prepare great pizzas ans pastas, decently priced.
"Big and Generous – American Style!
MorriSon’s Grill & Green offers indulgence on Ateneuminkuja in the centre of Helsinki. The relaxed atmosphere and big portions have fast become a hit in the city!
MorriSon’s serves lunch Monday to Friday 11.00-15.00. Our huge meals will definitely give you energy for the rest of the day.
One might want to leave room for dessert for example our delicious Ben & Jerry’s ice creams!"
MorriSon's
1 Ateneuminkuja
"Big and Generous – American Style!
MorriSon’s Grill & Green offers indulgence on Ateneuminkuja in the centre of Helsinki. The relaxed atmosphere and big portions have fast become a hit in the city!
MorriSon’s serves lunch Monday to Friday 11.00-15.00. Our huge meals will definitely give you energy for the rest of the day.
One might want to leave room for dessert for example our delicious Ben & Jerry’s ice creams!"
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent beer collection, nice outdoor terrace next to the channel.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
One Pint Pub
2 SinikaislankujaExcellent beer collection, nice outdoor terrace next to the channel.
Very good beer selection, good house wines, big outdoor terrace, next to Metro Station Ruoholahti
Amsterdam
1 c ItämerenkujaVery good beer selection, good house wines, big outdoor terrace, next to Metro Station Ruoholahti
Löyly - an Urban Oasis with huge terrace next to the open sea. The public saunas are open daily, reservations recommended.
"A Must" to visit!
322 Einheimische empfehlen
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaLöyly - an Urban Oasis with huge terrace next to the open sea. The public saunas are open daily, reservations recommended.
"A Must" to visit!
Hard Rock Cafe
21 AleksanterinkatuBar and Restaurant in the heart of Helsinki
First Tiki restaurant in Finland. Mixed cocktail bar, restaurant and Night Club.
Kokomo Tikibar & Nightclub & Karaoke
16-20 UudenmaankatuFirst Tiki restaurant in Finland. Mixed cocktail bar, restaurant and Night Club.
Mixed bar and restaurant with influences from the Middle East and Asia
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo
51 B TöölönkatuMixed bar and restaurant with influences from the Middle East and Asia
A cozy, elegant sea side restaurant with relaxed atmosphere and great sea view. Special events throughout the year, incl. music,art exhibitions, BBQ and outdoor events. Mon-Sat 09-22, Sun 10-21
71 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaA cozy, elegant sea side restaurant with relaxed atmosphere and great sea view. Special events throughout the year, incl. music,art exhibitions, BBQ and outdoor events. Mon-Sat 09-22, Sun 10-21
The Ateljee Bar with its famous outdoor terrace on the 14th floor is having a unique view over the Helsinki skyline. A great view over Helsinki can be seen from the Ladie's and Gentlemen's rest rooms.
40 Einheimische empfehlen
Ateljee Bar
26 YrjönkatuThe Ateljee Bar with its famous outdoor terrace on the 14th floor is having a unique view over the Helsinki skyline. A great view over Helsinki can be seen from the Ladie's and Gentlemen's rest rooms.
Brand new hotel just 2 blocks away. Very nice view around Helsinki and surroundings from the top floor Bar.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
2 TyynenmerenkatuBrand new hotel just 2 blocks away. Very nice view around Helsinki and surroundings from the top floor Bar.
"Baarikärpänen, opened in 2001, is one of the classics of Helsinki nightlife. Evenings at the club, drinking games, and theme parties—at Baarikärpänen every night is special."
Baarikärpänen
8 Keskuskatu"Baarikärpänen, opened in 2001, is one of the classics of Helsinki nightlife. Evenings at the club, drinking games, and theme parties—at Baarikärpänen every night is special."
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Art Museum. Exhibitions: 'til 18.9.2016 Choi Jeong Hwa, 'til 4.9.2016 Ernesto Neto, 'til 4.9.2016 Jani Ruscica.
384 Einheimische empfehlen
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 Mannerheiminaukio Contemporary Art Museum. Exhibitions: 'til 18.9.2016 Choi Jeong Hwa, 'til 4.9.2016 Ernesto Neto, 'til 4.9.2016 Jani Ruscica.
The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieAteneum
2 KaivokatuNational Museum of Art
The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful island only 3 kms from the city center and it's a museum of the traditional Finnish way of life.
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Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful island only 3 kms from the city center and it's a museum of the traditional Finnish way of life.
Helsinki Contemporary
10 BulevardiExhibition gallery
Amos Anderson Art Museum
22-24 MannerheimintieAn Art Museum
The Helsinki art museum ( looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki incl. 9000 individual works of art)
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HAM - Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuThe Helsinki art museum ( looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki incl. 9000 individual works of art)
The home of the former president in Finland. Authentically preserved the way it was in the 70's.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Urho Kekkonen Museum
15 SeurasaarentieThe home of the former president in Finland. Authentically preserved the way it was in the 70's.
Sightseeing
Finlandia - Talo
13 E MannerheimintieFinlandia Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto and built in 1971.
In the Sibelius Park is the world famous composer Jean Sibelius' monument by Eila Hiltunen.
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The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuIn the Sibelius Park is the world famous composer Jean Sibelius' monument by Eila Hiltunen.
An Evangelic Lutheran Church designed by Carl Ludwig Engel, a part of the Empire-style downtown Helsinki area.
210 Einheimische empfehlen
Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuAn Evangelic Lutheran Church designed by Carl Ludwig Engel, a part of the Empire-style downtown Helsinki area.
Suomenlinna is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world founded in 1748. "A Must" to visit in a beautiful summer day. Ferries to the island are leaving from the Market Square.
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Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world founded in 1748. "A Must" to visit in a beautiful summer day. Ferries to the island are leaving from the Market Square.
Temppeliaukio Church (The Rock Church) has interior walls created naturally by the rock. A must to visit!
258 Einheimische empfehlen
Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuTemppeliaukio Church (The Rock Church) has interior walls created naturally by the rock. A must to visit!
Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, completed in 1868 is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
93 Einheimische empfehlen
Uspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneUspenski Orthodox Cathedral, completed in 1868 is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
The studio home of Gesellius, Lindgren and Saarinen and it's decor, furniture and textiles form a unique work of art.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Hvitträsk
166 HvitträskintieThe studio home of Gesellius, Lindgren and Saarinen and it's decor, furniture and textiles form a unique work of art.
This 1h 30 min cruise takes you to the most beautiful shorelines in Helsinki. Departs from Marker Square from 10:30-18:30 hourly. Cafeteria on board. Please check other cruise packages!
Strömma Finland
1 KaivokatuThis 1h 30 min cruise takes you to the most beautiful shorelines in Helsinki. Departs from Marker Square from 10:30-18:30 hourly. Cafeteria on board. Please check other cruise packages!
Parks & Nature
The Esplanade Park is situated in the heart of Helsinki with restaurants and terraces, live music.
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Esplanadi
PohjoisesplanadiThe Esplanade Park is situated in the heart of Helsinki with restaurants and terraces, live music.
Central Park
Sinebrychoffin puisto
SinebrychoffinkatuBeautiful park for a picnic in a beautiful day
Beautiful island located 3 kms from city center, with beaches and lots of open sea. A ferry to Pihlajasaari from Ruoholahti and Merisatama.
49 Einheimische empfehlen
Pihlajasaari
Beautiful island located 3 kms from city center, with beaches and lots of open sea. A ferry to Pihlajasaari from Ruoholahti and Merisatama.
Entertainment & Activities
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuHelsinki Zoo
Linnanmaki
1 Tivolikuja Amusement park.
Helsinki Swimming Stadium
5 HammarskjöldintieOpen air swimming stadion
SEA LIFE Helsinki
10 TivolitieSea life is the amazing underwater world in Helsinki!
Shopping
Kauppatori
EtelärantaMost international and famous market next to Esplanade park.
The hall has served customers since 1889, located next to the Market Square.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
Covered Market
The hall has served customers since 1889, located next to the Market Square.
The biggest department store in Nordic countries.
256 Einheimische empfehlen
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 Aleksanterinkatu The biggest department store in Nordic countries.
Sokos Department store, Helsinki
9 MannerheimintieBig department store
Forum
14–20 MannerheimintieShopping mall
Kamppi
Shopping mall
Kluuvi
Shopping mall
Hietalahti Flea Market open Mon-Sat 8:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-16:00
57 Einheimische empfehlen
Hietalahti Market
34 LönnrotinkatuHietalahti Flea Market open Mon-Sat 8:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-16:00