Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
Finlandia - Talo
13 E MannerheimintieExcellent Finnish architecture
The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieGet to know Finnish history
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioModern Art
Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuChurch inside a rock. It's absolutely unique.
Food Scene
It's unique, super interesting, has a fire place outdoors, beautiful views and I work there :)
225 Einheimische empfehlen
Regatta
8 MerikannontieIt's unique, super interesting, has a fire place outdoors, beautiful views and I work there :)
Delicious Finnish food and great pizzas, average service open Mon-Sat 'til 4 am
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Ravintola Manala
2 DagmarinkatuDelicious Finnish food and great pizzas, average service open Mon-Sat 'til 4 am
Kaffecentralen
59 FredrikinkatuExcellent espresso and coffee supplies just a block away
Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieGreat views over Töölönlahti
Best (gluten free) lunch in town mon-fri 11 am-15 pm, modern Mexican food + cocktails.
Shanghai Cowboy
4 MikonkatuBest (gluten free) lunch in town mon-fri 11 am-15 pm, modern Mexican food + cocktails.
La Torrefazione
50 AleksanterinkatuBest espresso based coffees in the centre
Greek cafe in Helsinki. Excellent espresso and good salads and great sandwiches
33 Einheimische empfehlen
Gran Delicato, Kalevankatu
31 AlbertinkatuGreek cafe in Helsinki. Excellent espresso and good salads and great sandwiches
Vietnamese food and lounge feeling by day, good music and party by night
119 Einheimische empfehlen
Onda
13 b HämeentieVietnamese food and lounge feeling by day, good music and party by night
Piece of NYC in Helsinki City. Good coffee and home made bagels
42 Einheimische empfehlen
Brooklyn Cafe
25 FredrikinkatuPiece of NYC in Helsinki City. Good coffee and home made bagels
Cafe Carusel
10 MerisatamanrantaSlightly overpriced seaside cafe; nice views
Café Ursula
3 EhrenströmintieAnother not-so-slightly overpriced seaside cafe; nice views
The 'brother' of La Torrefazione; great coffee, good sandwiches, salads and smoothies
Fratello Torrefazione
6 YliopistonkatuThe 'brother' of La Torrefazione; great coffee, good sandwiches, salads and smoothies
Drinks & Nightlife
Beautiful views over Helsinki. Check out the toilet with Panorama views!
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
26 YrjönkatuBeautiful views over Helsinki. Check out the toilet with Panorama views!
Navy Jerry's
2 HietaniemenkatuGood cocktails every day 'til 4 am
Arts & Culture
Kunsthalle Helsinki
3 NervanderinkatuAmazing art installations at your doorstep
Gigs, art exhibitions, theater, also has nice bar and restaurant.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo
51 B TöölönkatuGigs, art exhibitions, theater, also has nice bar and restaurant.
Shopping
Arkadia International Bookshop
11 NervanderinkatuCool independent bookshop with exhibitions and various events
Ruohonjuuri Kamppi
5 SalomonkatuOrganic food store, great selection of health foods
Everything Else
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieGreat music venue, good party (come here after Siltanen)
Alternative music venue, electronic house, techno. Underground feeling.
68 Einheimische empfehlen
Ääniwalli
13 PälkäneentieAlternative music venue, electronic house, techno. Underground feeling.
Fresh Finnish foods; berries, veggies, fruit, fish as well as souvenirs
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Kauppatori
EtelärantaFresh Finnish foods; berries, veggies, fruit, fish as well as souvenirs
Esplanadi
PohjoisesplanadiNice park avenue in the centre; great for people watching
You'll find everything you need and / or don't need at this mall
213 Einheimische empfehlen
Kamppi Shopping Centre
1 Urho Kekkosen katuYou'll find everything you need and / or don't need at this mall
Marocco
7 MuseokatuOld-school Kaurismäki-ish Finnish atmosphere
Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuLegendary breakfast place in Töölö
Kaapelitehdas
3 TallberginkatuAll kinds of art and cultural events as well as exhibitions