Guidebook for Helsinki

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Guidebook for Helsinki

Parks & Nature

Beach
86 locals recommend
Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 Mustikkamaanpolku
86 locals recommend
Mustikkamaa Beach Toilet, showers, volleyball ground and weightlifting area. On the way to Korkeasaari zoo island, you will pass Mustikkamaa, a mainly recreational island with tennis courts and all that, but the beach there is nice as well. BBQing is allowed and you can play volleyball there very close to the city. http://www.hel.fi/www/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/outdoor-swimming/mustikkamaa-beach
86 locals recommend
Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 Mustikkamaanpolku
86 locals recommend
Mustikkamaa Beach Toilet, showers, volleyball ground and weightlifting area. On the way to Korkeasaari zoo island, you will pass Mustikkamaa, a mainly recreational island with tennis courts and all that, but the beach there is nice as well. BBQing is allowed and you can play volleyball there very close to the city. http://www.hel.fi/www/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/outdoor-swimming/mustikkamaa-beach
Hietaranta Beach Hietaranta offers a shallow and safe swimming area and is very popular on hot summer days. You can also enjoy beach volleyball and basketball. Children have their own play area. There is also a café. Nearby you will find minigolf and the Taivallahti Tennis Centre. Address: Hiekkarannantie 11, Helsinki http://www.hel.fi/www/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/outdoor-swimming/hietaranta-beach
153 locals recommend
Hietaranta Beach
Hiekkarannantie
153 locals recommend
Hietaranta Beach Hietaranta offers a shallow and safe swimming area and is very popular on hot summer days. You can also enjoy beach volleyball and basketball. Children have their own play area. There is also a café. Nearby you will find minigolf and the Taivallahti Tennis Centre. Address: Hiekkarannantie 11, Helsinki http://www.hel.fi/www/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/outdoor-swimming/hietaranta-beach
Recreational island Vallisaari With lots of unspoilt nature, the island is the perfect destination for an outing. Formerly used by the Finnish Defence Forces, the island offers visitors the chance to enjoy its diverse flora and spectacular views, as well as its well preserved historic fortifications. Vallisaari can be explored along marked trails, and guided tours will also be available. A ferry connection from the Market Square will take you to Vallisaari just in about 20 minutes. The ferry connection will run until the end of September only during weekends and start again daily in May 2017. http://www.nationalparks.fi/en/vallisaari
39 locals recommend
Vallisaari
39 locals recommend
Recreational island Vallisaari With lots of unspoilt nature, the island is the perfect destination for an outing. Formerly used by the Finnish Defence Forces, the island offers visitors the chance to enjoy its diverse flora and spectacular views, as well as its well preserved historic fortifications. Vallisaari can be explored along marked trails, and guided tours will also be available. A ferry connection from the Market Square will take you to Vallisaari just in about 20 minutes. The ferry connection will run until the end of September only during weekends and start again daily in May 2017. http://www.nationalparks.fi/en/vallisaari
There are very good hiking options available in Nuuksio National Park. Nuuksio National Park is located about 35km from the apartment and can be reached by public transportation (travel time about 1h 20min). You can check this also with Google Maps (bus stop to get off is at the address "Nuuksionpää, Espoo"). There is no entrance fee to the National Park. More information is also available on the following website: http://www.nationalparks.fi/nuuksionp/directionsandmaps
Nuuksionpää
There are very good hiking options available in Nuuksio National Park. Nuuksio National Park is located about 35km from the apartment and can be reached by public transportation (travel time about 1h 20min). You can check this also with Google Maps (bus stop to get off is at the address "Nuuksionpää, Espoo"). There is no entrance fee to the National Park. More information is also available on the following website: http://www.nationalparks.fi/nuuksionp/directionsandmaps

Getting Around

The closest Metro Station from the apartment (about 5min by foot).
55 locals recommend
Sörnäinen metro station
1 Helsinginkatu
55 locals recommend
The closest Metro Station from the apartment (about 5min by foot).
Central railway station
98 locals recommend
Rautatieasema station
98 locals recommend
Central railway station
Helsinki international airport
64 locals recommend
Helsinki Airport
1 Lentoasemantie
64 locals recommend
Helsinki international airport
Terminal for ferries to Stockholm. Tallink Silja uses this harbour.
7 locals recommend
Olympia Terminal
7 locals recommend
Terminal for ferries to Stockholm. Tallink Silja uses this harbour.
Terminal for ferries to Tallinn and St. Petersburg. Tallink Silja and Eckerö Line use this harbour.
7 locals recommend
Länsiterminaali T1
8 Tyynenmerenkatu
7 locals recommend
Terminal for ferries to Tallinn and St. Petersburg. Tallink Silja and Eckerö Line use this harbour.
Terminal for ferries to Tallinn and Stockholm. Viking line uses this harbour.
13 locals recommend
Katajanokan terminaali - Katajanokka Terminal
13 locals recommend
Terminal for ferries to Tallinn and Stockholm. Viking line uses this harbour.

Entertainment & Activities

Kotiharjun Sauna is the last genuine wood-heated public sauna in Helsinki and has welcomed sauna-goers since 1928. Hardy washing ladies are still on hand to scrub the living daylights out of you, should you wish, and massages and other treatments are also available. Prices: http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/hinnasto/
151 locals recommend
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 Harjutorinkatu
151 locals recommend
Kotiharjun Sauna is the last genuine wood-heated public sauna in Helsinki and has welcomed sauna-goers since 1928. Hardy washing ladies are still on hand to scrub the living daylights out of you, should you wish, and massages and other treatments are also available. Prices: http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/hinnasto/
Allas Sea Pool, located a stone’s throw away from the Helsinki marketplace, proudly stands in one of the best locations in the city. This sea pool boasts saunas, swimming pools and restaurant. Allas also offers music, events, and wellness services including yoga, pilates, and water aerobics.
218 locals recommend
Allas Sea Pool
2a Katajanokanlaituri
218 locals recommend
Allas Sea Pool, located a stone’s throw away from the Helsinki marketplace, proudly stands in one of the best locations in the city. This sea pool boasts saunas, swimming pools and restaurant. Allas also offers music, events, and wellness services including yoga, pilates, and water aerobics.
Stadin Panimo is an innovative craft brewery located in Suvilahti, Helsinki. Stadin Panimo was founded in 1998. During the years we have made over 500 different beers and we are constantly testing different hops, malts, yeasts and beer styles. You can try latest beers by visiting the small beerhouse which is located right next to the brewery. For brewery tours, call at +358 45 112 9766 or send an email at myynti@stadinpanimo.fi Address: Kaasutehtaankatu 1 (building 6), Helsinki http://www.stadinpanimo.fi/craft-beer-in-helsinki/
20 locals recommend
Stadin Panimo
1 Kaasutehtaankatu
20 locals recommend
Stadin Panimo is an innovative craft brewery located in Suvilahti, Helsinki. Stadin Panimo was founded in 1998. During the years we have made over 500 different beers and we are constantly testing different hops, malts, yeasts and beer styles. You can try latest beers by visiting the small beerhouse which is located right next to the brewery. For brewery tours, call at +358 45 112 9766 or send an email at myynti@stadinpanimo.fi Address: Kaasutehtaankatu 1 (building 6), Helsinki http://www.stadinpanimo.fi/craft-beer-in-helsinki/
Helsinki Zoo Korkeasaari is one of the oldest zoos in the world (established already in 1889). In Helsinki Zoo you'll meet animals from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest. Approximately 200 different animal species reside in the Zoo, and there are almost a 1000 different plant species. Protecting endangered species is a heartfelt matter for the zoo. The zoos in Europe form a network which works to preserve a number of species. Zoos are often the last refuge for many endangered species. Opening hours: Jan-Mar 10-16 Apr 10-18 May-Aug 10-20 Sep 10-18 Oct-Dec 10-16 http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/
70 locals recommend
Korkeasaari
70 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo Korkeasaari is one of the oldest zoos in the world (established already in 1889). In Helsinki Zoo you'll meet animals from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest. Approximately 200 different animal species reside in the Zoo, and there are almost a 1000 different plant species. Protecting endangered species is a heartfelt matter for the zoo. The zoos in Europe form a network which works to preserve a number of species. Zoos are often the last refuge for many endangered species. Opening hours: Jan-Mar 10-16 Apr 10-18 May-Aug 10-20 Sep 10-18 Oct-Dec 10-16 http://www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo/
Korkee is a tree top park located in the island of Mustikkamaa right next to the Helsinki Zoo less than 5 km from the main railway station. Korkee offers 9 different adventure trails both for adults and for small children. Trails range from easy (green trails) to the most challenging (black trail). Opening hours: 01.05. - 31.05. Wed-Fri 14-20 Sat-Sun 10-18 01.06. - 12.08.Mon-Fri 10-20 Sat-Sun 10-18 13.08. - 31.10. Wed-Fri 14-20 Sat-Sun 10-18 http://korkee.fi/wordpress/in-english/
11 locals recommend
Seikkailupuisto Korkee
8 Mustikkamaanpolku
11 locals recommend
Korkee is a tree top park located in the island of Mustikkamaa right next to the Helsinki Zoo less than 5 km from the main railway station. Korkee offers 9 different adventure trails both for adults and for small children. Trails range from easy (green trails) to the most challenging (black trail). Opening hours: 01.05. - 31.05. Wed-Fri 14-20 Sat-Sun 10-18 01.06. - 12.08.Mon-Fri 10-20 Sat-Sun 10-18 13.08. - 31.10. Wed-Fri 14-20 Sat-Sun 10-18 http://korkee.fi/wordpress/in-english/
Kulttuurisauna Architect Tuomas Toivonen´s and Nene Tsuboi´s ecological design -sauna in the shadow of sculptural Merihaka district. Wood pellet heated saunas for men and women. Seat covers included in admission, towels can be rented. Open all year round, ice swimming in winter. Opening hours: Wed-Sun 16-21 (last entry at 20:00) Address: Hakaniemenranta 17, helsinki http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/
113 locals recommend
Kulttuurisauna
17 Hakaniemenranta
113 locals recommend
Kulttuurisauna Architect Tuomas Toivonen´s and Nene Tsuboi´s ecological design -sauna in the shadow of sculptural Merihaka district. Wood pellet heated saunas for men and women. Seat covers included in admission, towels can be rented. Open all year round, ice swimming in winter. Opening hours: Wed-Sun 16-21 (last entry at 20:00) Address: Hakaniemenranta 17, helsinki http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/
Kuusijärvi is a popular all-season outdoor recreational center. By summertime a large sandy beach and by wintertime the beautiful cross-country skiing landscape with the invigorating ice swimming possibilities, are the foundations for Kuusijärvi’s popularity. Kuusijärvi has the only public smoke saunas in the city of Vantaa and is a must-do for all visitors in Finland. Restaurant Cafe Kuusijärvi provides hot food, salads, snacks and refreshing beverages throughout the year. Lunch is served on weekdays and soup lunch on weekends. Restaurant open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Lunch on weekdays 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Smoke Sauna daily from 3 pm to 8 pm. http://www.cafekuusijarvi.fi/english/
14 locals recommend
Cafe Kuusijärvi
3 Kuusijärventie
14 locals recommend
Kuusijärvi is a popular all-season outdoor recreational center. By summertime a large sandy beach and by wintertime the beautiful cross-country skiing landscape with the invigorating ice swimming possibilities, are the foundations for Kuusijärvi’s popularity. Kuusijärvi has the only public smoke saunas in the city of Vantaa and is a must-do for all visitors in Finland. Restaurant Cafe Kuusijärvi provides hot food, salads, snacks and refreshing beverages throughout the year. Lunch is served on weekdays and soup lunch on weekends. Restaurant open daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Lunch on weekdays 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Smoke Sauna daily from 3 pm to 8 pm. http://www.cafekuusijarvi.fi/english/
Helsingin Kartingrata
32 Tattarisuontie
Carting

Arts & Culture

National opera
39 locals recommend
Finnish National Opera
58 Helsinginkatu
39 locals recommend
National opera

Sightseeing

Underground church
258 locals recommend
Temppeliaukion Church
3 Lutherinkatu
258 locals recommend
Underground church
The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful green island. Traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland. Closed for winter and will be open again on May 15th 2017.
174 locals recommend
Seurasaari
15 Seurasaarentie
174 locals recommend
The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful green island. Traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland. Closed for winter and will be open again on May 15th 2017.
Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, founded in 1748. Suomenlinna remains as one of the most popular attractions in Finland. An important part of any visit to Suomenlinna is a good meal or a refreshing break at one of its cafés. The fortress has a selection of restaurants and charming cafés.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, founded in 1748. Suomenlinna remains as one of the most popular attractions in Finland. An important part of any visit to Suomenlinna is a good meal or a refreshing break at one of its cafés. The fortress has a selection of restaurants and charming cafés.
Porvoo is a scenic small town 50 kilometers east of Helsinki, Finland. One of the most popular day trips from Helsinki, its picturesque city center of wooden houses is a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
50 locals recommend
Porvoo
50 locals recommend
Porvoo is a scenic small town 50 kilometers east of Helsinki, Finland. One of the most popular day trips from Helsinki, its picturesque city center of wooden houses is a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kruunuvuori wooden villas Another nice place to do a an excursion would be Kruunuvuori. Iti is an area about 40mins East of the city centre. It is a beautiful forest site by the water with some ghostly abandoned wooden villas. There is no entrance fee. See more information on the following website: http://blog.visithelsinki.fi/en/kruunuvuori-a-visit-to-helsinkis-ghost-town/
Kronberget
Kruunuvuori wooden villas Another nice place to do a an excursion would be Kruunuvuori. Iti is an area about 40mins East of the city centre. It is a beautiful forest site by the water with some ghostly abandoned wooden villas. There is no entrance fee. See more information on the following website: http://blog.visithelsinki.fi/en/kruunuvuori-a-visit-to-helsinkis-ghost-town/

Shopping

The largest department store in the Nordic countries in terms of area and total sales. Stockmann's enjoys a reputation as the primary high-end department store in Finland. "Stockmannin Herkku", the food and beverage department located at the basement level, is renowned for the quality and choice of its foodstuffs.
256 locals recommend
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 Aleksanterinkatu
256 locals recommend
The largest department store in the Nordic countries in terms of area and total sales. Stockmann's enjoys a reputation as the primary high-end department store in Finland. "Stockmannin Herkku", the food and beverage department located at the basement level, is renowned for the quality and choice of its foodstuffs.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nightclub in a former church. Attracts hard-partying thirtysomething crowd.
15 locals recommend
Ravintola Kaarle XII
40 Kasarmikatu
15 locals recommend
Nightclub in a former church. Attracts hard-partying thirtysomething crowd.
This is a karaoke bar and small dance floor, usually gets full by midnight.
16 locals recommend
Karaokebar Erottaja
15-17 Erottajankatu
16 locals recommend
This is a karaoke bar and small dance floor, usually gets full by midnight.