Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Torkkelinkatu 2
2 TorkkelinkatuProbably the best pizza in Helsinki. Eat in or take out for €7-10.
A bit out of the way, but a classic among the art & culture crew of the city. Also one of the few restaurants serving genuine Finnish dishes.
Södra Hesperiagatan 22
22 Eteläinen HesperiankatuA bit out of the way, but a classic among the art & culture crew of the city. Also one of the few restaurants serving genuine Finnish dishes.
The generous portions of Finnish food at Salve take you to a time when ships were made of wood and men were made of steel. Seriously, go and try the little fried fish. Take #6 tram from outside flat.
Sandvikskajen 11
11 HietalahdenrantaThe generous portions of Finnish food at Salve take you to a time when ships were made of wood and men were made of steel. Seriously, go and try the little fried fish. Take #6 tram from outside flat.
Essentials
Need food, a toothbrush or batteries at 3AM?
One of only a handful grocery stores that is open around the clock, Alepa (look for yellow window stickers) is just a block up from the apartment.
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Hämeentie 25
25 HämeentieNeed food, a toothbrush or batteries at 3AM?
One of only a handful grocery stores that is open around the clock, Alepa (look for yellow window stickers) is just a block up from the apartment.
Everything Else
Gourmet delicacies direct from the producers. Wild mushrooms picked in Finland, good coffee, preserves to bring back home and more.
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Hakaniemi Market Hall
1 HämeentieGourmet delicacies direct from the producers. Wild mushrooms picked in Finland, good coffee, preserves to bring back home and more.
Hangover prevention food at 3AM. While rumored to serve vegetarian options, the time to head here is when you need grease immersed in ketchup.
One of the best rated in it's kind in Helsinki.
Vilhonvuorenkatu 1
1 VilhonvuorenkatuHangover prevention food at 3AM. While rumored to serve vegetarian options, the time to head here is when you need grease immersed in ketchup.
One of the best rated in it's kind in Helsinki.
Flea & fishmarket. Worth checking out during the summer.
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Kauppatori station
Flea & fishmarket. Worth checking out during the summer.
Helsinki Airport
1 LentoasemantieAirport.
Direct connection from/to here by bus #615
Sightseeing
The botanical gardens for those with an interest in plants and their ilk. Kaisaniemi park also works as a pleasant shortcut when you decide to take a walk to the city center.
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Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
2 KaisaniemenrantaThe botanical gardens for those with an interest in plants and their ilk. Kaisaniemi park also works as a pleasant shortcut when you decide to take a walk to the city center.
That one building that's on all the postcards - you'll also find some of the most charming parts of old Helsinki here.
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Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuThat one building that's on all the postcards - you'll also find some of the most charming parts of old Helsinki here.
Houses lots of arctic animals you won't see in Madrid or Bronx.
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Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuHouses lots of arctic animals you won't see in Madrid or Bronx.
The other famous cathedral in Helsinki that clearly illustrates Finland's place between Europe and Russia. Also check out awesome russian restaurants nearby.
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Uspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneThe other famous cathedral in Helsinki that clearly illustrates Finland's place between Europe and Russia. Also check out awesome russian restaurants nearby.
The Swedes and built a big white cathedral with a copper roof, then came the Russians and made a red one with a gold roof.
When the Finns finally got their own say, they made theirs underground....
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Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuThe Swedes and built a big white cathedral with a copper roof, then came the Russians and made a red one with a gold roof.
When the Finns finally got their own say, they made theirs underground....
Arts & Culture
While certainly not the only museum in the city, the National Museum exhibits offer the most comprehensive glimpse to Finnish art and culture.
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The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieWhile certainly not the only museum in the city, the National Museum exhibits offer the most comprehensive glimpse to Finnish art and culture.
Contemporary art. Google "Kiasma" online to check what's currently on display.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioContemporary art. Google "Kiasma" online to check what's currently on display.
One of the Museums of the Finnish Art Gallery, Ateneum exhibits Finnish works from the 1700's onwards as well as international pieces.
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Ateneum
2 KaivokatuOne of the Museums of the Finnish Art Gallery, Ateneum exhibits Finnish works from the 1700's onwards as well as international pieces.
The name should say it all - if you are into bones, stuffed wildlife or core samples from Finnish bedrock, you now know where to go.
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Finnish Museum of Natural History
13 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuThe name should say it all - if you are into bones, stuffed wildlife or core samples from Finnish bedrock, you now know where to go.
HAM - Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuMovie theatre.
Movie theatre. Tram #6 or subway takes you here in a few minutes.
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Finnkino Kinopalatsi Helsinki
2 KaisaniemenkatuMovie theatre. Tram #6 or subway takes you here in a few minutes.
Shopping
Museum & Finnish design outlet stores all in the same place. Go for great finds on Finnish design (mainly glass and woodwear)
Tram #6 from street outside apartment takes you straight there.
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Designmuseo Arabia
Museum & Finnish design outlet stores all in the same place. Go for great finds on Finnish design (mainly glass and woodwear)
Tram #6 from street outside apartment takes you straight there.
Entertainment & Activities
Heureka science discovery park.
Great for smart kids and not bad for adults either.
Take a train from railway station to Tikkurila to get here.
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Heureka
1 TiedepuistoHeureka science discovery park.
Great for smart kids and not bad for adults either.
Take a train from railway station to Tikkurila to get here.