Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Kabuki
12 LapinlahdenkatuGreat Japanese restaurant!
Souvenirs, food stalls, harbor (e.g. boats to Suomenlinna - the fortress of Helsinki).
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Kauppatori
EtelärantaSouvenirs, food stalls, harbor (e.g. boats to Suomenlinna - the fortress of Helsinki).
Coffee, traditional Finnish cinnamon buns (korvapuusti) and a beautiful view of the sea.
225 Einheimische empfehlen
Regatta
8 MerikannontieCoffee, traditional Finnish cinnamon buns (korvapuusti) and a beautiful view of the sea.
New Bamboo Center
Best Chinese in town!
Fleuriste
13 UudenmaankatuCoffee, cake and flowers. Lovely local café. Also for dog lovers!
Helkatti Cat Cafe
55 FredrikinkatuCat café.
Antiokia Atabar
44 EerikinkatuGreat Turkish restaurant.
Mechelingatan 8
8 MechelininkatuEthiopian restaurant.
Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuGreat and affordable breakfast spot.
Exhibitionists
28 MuseokatuHipster café
Cafetoria Café & Shop
31 RuneberginkatuGreat roast
Shopping
Kamppi Shopping Centre
1 Urho Kekkosen katuShopping mall: supermarkets, clothing stores, etc.
Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuShopping street.
Esplanadi
PohjoisesplanadiHigh-street shopping and atmospheric but touristy cafés.
Large tech department store. Check out the "Naughty peeing boy" in front!
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Verkkokauppa.com
11 TyynenmerenkatuLarge tech department store. Check out the "Naughty peeing boy" in front!
Sightseeing
Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuChurch built inside a rock!
Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuBiggest Lutheran cathedral.
Monument to the great Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius.
166 Einheimische empfehlen
The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuMonument to the great Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius.
Uspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneOrthodox Cathedral.
Ruttopuisto or "Plague park" is a popular spot to hang out with friends on a sunny day.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Old Church Park
BulevardiRuttopuisto or "Plague park" is a popular spot to hang out with friends on a sunny day.
Getting Around
Baana
BaanaCycling and walking highway! Great street art!
Rautatieasema station
Central Railway Station
Arts & Culture
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuNational Museum of Art
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioBest museum in Helsinki!
Kaisa Library
30 FabianinkatuPoint of interest for architecture buffs. Newest public library.
Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuIntimate and famous concert venue.
Parks & Nature
Töölönlahden puisto
A great walk around the Töölö bay.
Great park and view over the archipelago, park and the most popular area for drinking on the 1st of May celebrations.
189 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaivopuisto
Great park and view over the archipelago, park and the most popular area for drinking on the 1st of May celebrations.
Everything Else
Hietaranta Beach
HiekkarannantieBeach area and nice park.