Guidebook for Helsinki
Parks & Nature
Majstads strandpark
4 Toini Muonan pihaNice park next to the sea! Lot of people jogging here :)
Agrosbacken
Small quiet park next to my house with nice view over the city
Kumpula botanic gardens with lovely cafe opens in May. Even if it is close there is big public park around it.
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Kumpula Botanic Garden
1a KalervonkatuKumpula botanic gardens with lovely cafe opens in May. Even if it is close there is big public park around it.
Shopping
Big second hand market with everything from clothes to electronics
Pääkaupunkiseudun Kierrätyskeskus Oy / Kyläsaaren kauppa
8 KyläsaarenkatuBig second hand market with everything from clothes to electronics
Nearest shopping center with two big supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, pharmacy, Alko (alcohol store), H&M and Tokmanni (local "Wallmart")
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Arabia Shopping Centre
111 HämeentieNearest shopping center with two big supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, pharmacy, Alko (alcohol store), H&M and Tokmanni (local "Wallmart")
Entertainment & Activities
Small independent movie theather, cheaper than the ones in the center www.kinosheryl.fi
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Kino Sheryl
135 HämeentieSmall independent movie theather, cheaper than the ones in the center www.kinosheryl.fi
One of the many public saunas in Helsinki! This one close to my home is more traditional. You can also google Kulttuurisauna and Löyly which are both quite new and you can swim in the sea as well!
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Sauna Hermanni
63 HämeentieOne of the many public saunas in Helsinki! This one close to my home is more traditional. You can also google Kulttuurisauna and Löyly which are both quite new and you can swim in the sea as well!
Lovely big summer cottage island in middle of Helsinki! Very relaxing place especially during the summer as you can swim in the sea. Access only via duckboards.
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Fårholmen
Lovely big summer cottage island in middle of Helsinki! Very relaxing place especially during the summer as you can swim in the sea. Access only via duckboards.
Essentials
Lidl Tukkutori
12 Vanha talvitieBig and cheap food store on the way to the metro station
Vegekauppa
16 HelsinginkatuOne of the best food stores for vegans or vegetarians
Getting Around
Kalasatama metro station 6 min from the center. Metros go every 2,5 minutes during rush hour.
Kalasatama(M)
Kalasatama metro station 6 min from the center. Metros go every 2,5 minutes during rush hour.
The closest city bike station is located a bit left from Haukilahdenkuja 6. You will see it easily next to the street. More info about the bicycles and prices here: https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes
Gäddviksgatan 6
6 HaukilahdenkatuThe closest city bike station is located a bit left from Haukilahdenkuja 6. You will see it easily next to the street. More info about the bicycles and prices here: https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite bars in the bohemian Kallio district. This area is full of different bars and restaurants.
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Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuOne of my favorite bars in the bohemian Kallio district. This area is full of different bars and restaurants.