Guidebook for Helsinki
Essentials
Nice small shopping center, built in an old icecream factory.
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Arabia Shopping Centre
111 HämeentieNice small shopping center, built in an old icecream factory.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place for a walk and a piknik, rapids and waterfall, old power plant buildings, firhermen and nice bridges. Museum of technology and museum of power plant. Naturetrail with geocaches.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Tekniikan museo
1 ViikintieBeautiful place for a walk and a piknik, rapids and waterfall, old power plant buildings, firhermen and nice bridges. Museum of technology and museum of power plant. Naturetrail with geocaches.
This is where the sportsmen and -women lived during the 1952 olympic games, for example Emil Zatopek.
Olympiakylä
This is where the sportsmen and -women lived during the 1952 olympic games, for example Emil Zatopek.
The city centre, full of sights, life, restaurants, shops and bars.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Bahnhofsplatz
RautatientoriThe city centre, full of sights, life, restaurants, shops and bars.
The stadium of 1952 Summer olympics, hosts concerts and sport events. You can get to the tower of the stadium with an elevator, so great sights are button-press away.
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Olympiastadion Helsinki
1 Paavo Nurmen tieThe stadium of 1952 Summer olympics, hosts concerts and sport events. You can get to the tower of the stadium with an elevator, so great sights are button-press away.
A Unesco World Heritage sight. Lovely islands with amazing fortresses, caves and caverns. Hosts Ryhmäteatteri summer theater. Restaurants and cafes are open round the year.
430 Einheimische empfehlen
Suomenlinna
A Unesco World Heritage sight. Lovely islands with amazing fortresses, caves and caverns. Hosts Ryhmäteatteri summer theater. Restaurants and cafes are open round the year.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice, clean public pool with playgrounds and jump towers. Only 4€ for adults, 2€ for kids.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Kumpula Outdoor Swimming Pool
1 AllastieNice, clean public pool with playgrounds and jump towers. Only 4€ for adults, 2€ for kids.
Lovely public beach with jump towers on a rock cliff.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Lillforsens Schwimmbadstrand
23 PikkukoskentieLovely public beach with jump towers on a rock cliff.
Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli
49 MäkelänkatuGreat swimming centre with gym
Fun science centre with changing exhibitions and 360degree cinema. Hands-on approach to science, which is excellent for kids of all ages.
88 Einheimische empfehlen
Heureka
1 TiedepuistoFun science centre with changing exhibitions and 360degree cinema. Hands-on approach to science, which is excellent for kids of all ages.
Everything Else
UniSport Kumpula
11 Väinö Auerin katuSports center with climbing walls, play fields, gym...
The fair and exhibition centre of Helsinki, full of changing exhibitions ranging from food and cars to travel and literature. The centre also host dog and cat competions and horse shows.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Helsinki Fair Centre
1 MessuaukioThe fair and exhibition centre of Helsinki, full of changing exhibitions ranging from food and cars to travel and literature. The centre also host dog and cat competions and horse shows.
The Airport, it's far, so you cannot walk to the centre from here. The taxi will cost a bit, so cheaper way is taking a bus 615 for 5€. Keep the ticket, you can change to another bus within 1,5hours.
64 Einheimische empfehlen
Helsinki Airport
1 LentoasemantieThe Airport, it's far, so you cannot walk to the centre from here. The taxi will cost a bit, so cheaper way is taking a bus 615 for 5€. Keep the ticket, you can change to another bus within 1,5hours.
Drinks & Nightlife
Legendary Kallio area is filled with the full spectrum of life; bars, shops, culture and bohemians.
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Kallio
Legendary Kallio area is filled with the full spectrum of life; bars, shops, culture and bohemians.
Oljenkorsi
18 IntiankatuClosest bar. Good selection of beers.
Arts & Culture
My favorite is the original wooden rollercoaster from year 1951, but there are many more...
220 Einheimische empfehlen
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaMy favorite is the original wooden rollercoaster from year 1951, but there are many more...
Shopping
The factory and shop of famous Finnish design china labelled "Arabia" - the whole neighbourhood was named after the factory. Muumimuki, a mug with moomin characters on it, can be found in every home.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Arabia
The factory and shop of famous Finnish design china labelled "Arabia" - the whole neighbourhood was named after the factory. Muumimuki, a mug with moomin characters on it, can be found in every home.
Kiosk, where you can buy bus tickets, groceries, beer, magazines, coffee, cigarettes, stamps...
63 Einheimische empfehlen
R-kioski
22 Munkkiniemen puistotieKiosk, where you can buy bus tickets, groceries, beer, magazines, coffee, cigarettes, stamps...
Kampin keskus
1 Urho Kekkosen katuShopping Centre and the Central Bus Station (downstairs).