Places to visit in Helsinki and Lauttasaari
Coffee and breakfast
Locals favourite Boutique Cafe, also one of the oldest still running Cafes in Helsinki.
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Cafe Mutteri
2 LauttasaarentieLocals favourite Boutique Cafe, also one of the oldest still running Cafes in Helsinki.
Delicious vegetarian breakfast in a personal shipping container - one of my favourites!
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Cargo Coffee + Vegetarian food
Delicious vegetarian breakfast in a personal shipping container - one of my favourites!
Espresso House is the largest coffeehouse chain in Nordic Countries. They have several locations and are always around the corner everywhere in Helsinki.
Espresso House
28 LauttasaarentieEspresso House is the largest coffeehouse chain in Nordic Countries. They have several locations and are always around the corner everywhere in Helsinki.
Adorable place by the sea with countryside wibes, stop by for a coffee or a snack. You can hardly notice at all that you are in the capital city. During weekends prepare to wait in line, this place might get crowded. Open daily: 8am-10pm @caferegatta
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieAdorable place by the sea with countryside wibes, stop by for a coffee or a snack. You can hardly notice at all that you are in the capital city. During weekends prepare to wait in line, this place might get crowded. Open daily: 8am-10pm @caferegatta
A secret gem right in the heart of Helsinki! Cafe is open every day 10-17, and lunch is served mon-fri 11-14. I sincerely recommend everything they make, especially their sour gough bread and the salmon soup which they serve every wednesday at lunch.
Cafe Villa (Huvila)
13 MannerheimintieA secret gem right in the heart of Helsinki! Cafe is open every day 10-17, and lunch is served mon-fri 11-14. I sincerely recommend everything they make, especially their sour gough bread and the salmon soup which they serve every wednesday at lunch.
Food and Drinks
Restaurants I recommend to visit in Helsinki.
Kaunis Kampela (”the Beautiful Flatfish”) is a great place to have a craft beer or two with some food and friends.
@kauniskampela
Kaunis Kampela
10 LauttasaarentieKaunis Kampela (”the Beautiful Flatfish”) is a great place to have a craft beer or two with some food and friends.
@kauniskampela
Pizza Maestro Luca cooks you the best pizzas ever (no joke!) in his authentic pizza oven from Napoli. @pizzeria_luca en.pizzerialuca.fi
Pizzeria Lumi
7 HämeentiePizza Maestro Luca cooks you the best pizzas ever (no joke!) in his authentic pizza oven from Napoli. @pizzeria_luca en.pizzerialuca.fi
Charming place to stop for a coffee or a quick meal. You’ll find outdoor jogging routes close by which leads you walking around the beautiful cape. @paseo_lauttasaari
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Paseo Cafe & Grill
1a ItälahdenkatuCharming place to stop for a coffee or a quick meal. You’ll find outdoor jogging routes close by which leads you walking around the beautiful cape. @paseo_lauttasaari
Delicious Moroccon food and one of my favourite restaurants in Helsinki. Amazing brunch buffet on sat 11-16 and lunch buffet mon-fri 11-16. @sandrorestaurant www.sandro.fi
Sandro Kortteli
1 Urho Kekkosen katuDelicious Moroccon food and one of my favourite restaurants in Helsinki. Amazing brunch buffet on sat 11-16 and lunch buffet mon-fri 11-16. @sandrorestaurant www.sandro.fi
Charasteristic place by the sea, at the old harbour. Delicious tasting menus and wine and also very Instagrammable! @shelterhki www.shelter.fi/menu
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Shelter
7 KanavarantaCharasteristic place by the sea, at the old harbour. Delicious tasting menus and wine and also very Instagrammable! @shelterhki www.shelter.fi/menu
Bar, kitchen & sunny terrace on the exotic island of Katajanokka, also at the old harbour area.
@holidaybarhelsinki holiday-bar.fi
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Holiday Bar
7 KanavarantaBar, kitchen & sunny terrace on the exotic island of Katajanokka, also at the old harbour area.
@holidaybarhelsinki holiday-bar.fi
Modern European tasting menus and delicious wines in the center of Helsinki, between Esplanadi Park and the Shopping street Aleksanterinkatu. @restaurantemo emo-ravintola.fi/en/
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Demo
9-11 UudenmaankatuModern European tasting menus and delicious wines in the center of Helsinki, between Esplanadi Park and the Shopping street Aleksanterinkatu. @restaurantemo emo-ravintola.fi/en/
Great cocktails and delicious food, right next to Esplanadi Park. @restaurantbronda www.ravintolabronda.fi/en/
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Bronda
20 EteläesplanadiGreat cocktails and delicious food, right next to Esplanadi Park. @restaurantbronda www.ravintolabronda.fi/en/
Traditional Finnish delicates and atmosphere from the old Helsinki. Sea Horse has served the same menu for as long as 80 years and kept the interior the same. The famous dishes of crispy fried herrings and a Sea Horse special onion stake (beef) have also had international recommendations.
www.seahorse.fi
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Sea Horse
11 KapteeninkatuTraditional Finnish delicates and atmosphere from the old Helsinki. Sea Horse has served the same menu for as long as 80 years and kept the interior the same. The famous dishes of crispy fried herrings and a Sea Horse special onion stake (beef) have also had international recommendations.
www.seahorse.fi
The European style bistro is a charismatic place to eat or have a glass of wine with friends. They like to do things their own way, and they make cocktails that need a note for. The downstairs located cozy old wine cellar is also a good place for a bigger party. @thecockhelsinki thecock.fi
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The Cock
17 FabianinkatuThe European style bistro is a charismatic place to eat or have a glass of wine with friends. They like to do things their own way, and they make cocktails that need a note for. The downstairs located cozy old wine cellar is also a good place for a bigger party. @thecockhelsinki thecock.fi
Sports and outdoor
The shouthern tip of Lauttasaari has beautiful outdoor routes. These are popular among locals and they are easy to walk and enjoy Finnish nature in Helsinki.
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Särkiniemen puisto
ItälahdenkatuThe shouthern tip of Lauttasaari has beautiful outdoor routes. These are popular among locals and they are easy to walk and enjoy Finnish nature in Helsinki.
Floating water park and water sport acrivities such as SUP renting, kayaking and wake boarding, only 10 mins away from the flat.
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Laguuni
8 KeilalahdentieFloating water park and water sport acrivities such as SUP renting, kayaking and wake boarding, only 10 mins away from the flat.
Outdoor pools right in the center of Helsinki. Events and live music during the summer.
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Allas Meerpool
2a KatajanokanlaituriOutdoor pools right in the center of Helsinki. Events and live music during the summer.
Unique place with sauna, terrace and restaurant with the chance to drop in the ocean - all year round. Accessable by city bikes, bus line and scooters.
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaUnique place with sauna, terrace and restaurant with the chance to drop in the ocean - all year round. Accessable by city bikes, bus line and scooters.
Nähtävyydet
The fortress of Suomenlinna is a UNESCO's
World Heritage Site and located on a group of islands in Helsinki. Take the ferry from Kauppatori and enjoy the beautiful historical fortress and walk around the islands stone pavements which take you back in time. Have a nice picnic on the grassy shire-like hills on the southern side of the island or have a lunch or refreshing beverage in one of the local restaurants.
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Suomenlinna
The fortress of Suomenlinna is a UNESCO's
World Heritage Site and located on a group of islands in Helsinki. Take the ferry from Kauppatori and enjoy the beautiful historical fortress and walk around the islands stone pavements which take you back in time. Have a nice picnic on the grassy shire-like hills on the southern side of the island or have a lunch or refreshing beverage in one of the local restaurants.
The Market Square is the most popular and international marketplace in Helsinki, located at the South Harbour. Taste some Finnish treats or just look around and enjoy the buzz, open all year round, but specially popular during the summer.
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Kauppatori
EtelärantaThe Market Square is the most popular and international marketplace in Helsinki, located at the South Harbour. Taste some Finnish treats or just look around and enjoy the buzz, open all year round, but specially popular during the summer.
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands. - visithelsinki.fi
Kaivopuisto observatory
1 EhrenströmintieHelsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands. - visithelsinki.fi
Beautiful Park in the center of Helsinki. You can find local people and visitors walking along the area and at times events take place in Esplanadi Park.
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Esplanade
PohjoisesplanadiBeautiful Park in the center of Helsinki. You can find local people and visitors walking along the area and at times events take place in Esplanadi Park.
The beautiful Cathedral of Helsinki and the Senate Square are charasteristic sights of Helsinki.
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Dom von Helsinki
29 UnioninkatuThe beautiful Cathedral of Helsinki and the Senate Square are charasteristic sights of Helsinki.
View Helsinki from a different point of view, from A big SkyWheel in the heart of Helsinki, one of the gondola cabins also have a sauna in it! See opening hours and tickets: http://skywheel.fi/fi
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SkyWheel Helsinki
2 KatajanokanlaituriView Helsinki from a different point of view, from A big SkyWheel in the heart of Helsinki, one of the gondola cabins also have a sauna in it! See opening hours and tickets: http://skywheel.fi/fi
2019 World’s Public Library of the Year and one of the most beautiful buildings I know, Oodi is a library of today. It’s interesting to look at from every angle, and the roof looks like it’s fading to the clouds when it’s grey and foggy weather. In addition to the architectural uniqueness outside, a visit inside on the top floor is also highly recommend.
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Oodi Central Library
4 Töölönlahdenkatu2019 World’s Public Library of the Year and one of the most beautiful buildings I know, Oodi is a library of today. It’s interesting to look at from every angle, and the roof looks like it’s fading to the clouds when it’s grey and foggy weather. In addition to the architectural uniqueness outside, a visit inside on the top floor is also highly recommend.
Wine & Liquer Stores (Alko)
Alko is the Finns wine & liquer store, where you can find alcohol beverages and good service.
(open mon-fri 9-21 and sat 9-18)
Alko Helsinki Lauttasaari
28 LauttasaarentieClosest wine & liquer store from my place
Alko Ruoholahti
21 ItämerenkatuSecond closest wine & liquer store from my place
Groceries
My most usual grocery store, here I find everything in one place. Good selection of vegan food and ice cream!
K-Supermarket West-best
28 LauttasaarentieMy most usual grocery store, here I find everything in one place. Good selection of vegan food and ice cream!
Large supermarket, open 24/7, also one of the best ice cream selections!
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K-Citymarket Ruoholahti
21 ItämerenkatuLarge supermarket, open 24/7, also one of the best ice cream selections!
S-market Lauttasaari
28-30 LauttasaarentieWide selection of groceries located in Lauttis.
Lidl Lauttasaari
4 HeikkiläntieLess expensive grocery store also good quality!
K-Supermarket Lauttasaari
2 KiviaidankatuReally good grocery store, one of my favourites!
Pharmacy
Lauttis
28 Lauttasaarentie24h pharmacy, open for you every day. Just order a taxi or uber for a quick visit anytime you want.
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Yliopiston Apteekki
96 Mannerheimintie24h pharmacy, open for you every day. Just order a taxi or uber for a quick visit anytime you want.