Tammisalo guide
Area
This guide is focused on Tammisalo and the surrounding areas on walking distance. Please see www.myhelsinki.fi for general guide to Helsinki.
Roihuvuori Sports Park
4 SatumaanpolkuA free outdoor gym at short walking distance
Walk through the beautiful historic garden and eat or have drinks at the Wanha Mylly restaurant.
Museum of Herttoniemi Manor
12 LinnanrakentajantieWalk through the beautiful historic garden and eat or have drinks at the Wanha Mylly restaurant.
Tullisaaren puisto
Take a walk through the historic garden, villa area and recreation island.
A japanese garden built by the local expats. The venue for the annual hanami celebrations.
Roihuvuoren japanilaistyylinen puutarha
10 RoihuvuorentieA japanese garden built by the local expats. The venue for the annual hanami celebrations.
Take a walk around the island of Tammisalo along the channel used already by the Vikings.
Tammisalo Channel
Take a walk around the island of Tammisalo along the channel used already by the Vikings.
Follow boats passing through the channel between islands of Tammisalo and Laajasalo. The channel shores are also one of the most popular fishing spots in the area. The channel can be seen from the villa.
Laajasalo Channel
Follow boats passing through the channel between islands of Tammisalo and Laajasalo. The channel shores are also one of the most popular fishing spots in the area. The channel can be seen from the villa.
A beach, an icecream kiosk and a playground for kids at short walking or paddling distance.
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Tuorinniemi beach
A beach, an icecream kiosk and a playground for kids at short walking or paddling distance.
A local beach with a small kiosk selling cafe, icecream and hotdogs. On the winter you may find a popup cafe on the ice selling salmon soup and pancakes.
Laajasalon uimaranta
A local beach with a small kiosk selling cafe, icecream and hotdogs. On the winter you may find a popup cafe on the ice selling salmon soup and pancakes.
The smallest and closest beach. Great for families with small children.
Ruonasalmenpuiston uimapaikka
15-17 MäntypaadentieThe smallest and closest beach. Great for families with small children.
An old summer villa island next to Tammisalo. The nature trail around the island has been once awarded the best in Finland. You can access the island by non-stop ferry for 2,5 € per person (see aurinkolautta.fi). The ferry stop is in Laajasalo on 2 km walking distance from the Villa (address Reposalmentie 2, Helsinki).
More information:
www.vartiosaari.fi
www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/islands/vartiosaari
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Vartiosaari
An old summer villa island next to Tammisalo. The nature trail around the island has been once awarded the best in Finland. You can access the island by non-stop ferry for 2,5 € per person (see aurinkolautta.fi). The ferry stop is in Laajasalo on 2 km walking distance from the Villa (address Reposalmentie 2, Helsinki).
More information:
www.vartiosaari.fi
www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/islands/vartiosaari
The closes metro station 1,5 km walking distance from the villa and also accesible by the bus 83 stopping 50 metres from the villa.
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Herttoniemi station
17 HiihtomäentieThe closes metro station 1,5 km walking distance from the villa and also accesible by the bus 83 stopping 50 metres from the villa.
Food
I'm listing here the best local restaurants at walking distance. You can also use Wolt or Foodora applications to order food home from most of the restaurants. The best fine dining restaurants are located in the city center and are rated in the Michelin guide: guide.michelin.com/en/fi/uusimaa
Traditional Finnish food at short walking distance from the apartment. The restaurant is located in the middle of the historic manor park.
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Ravintola Wanha Mylly
Traditional Finnish food at short walking distance from the apartment. The restaurant is located in the middle of the historic manor park.
Ravintola Bella Marina
3 ReginankujaThe best local burger restaurant also accessible by boat.
One of the best sushi bars in Helsinki. Takeaway or order recommended (only few seats inside).
Zheng Sushi Bar
1 KasbergsvägenOne of the best sushi bars in Helsinki. Takeaway or order recommended (only few seats inside).
A local gastro pub and night club next to the Herttoniemi metro station.
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Treffipub
14 HiihtomäentieA local gastro pub and night club next to the Herttoniemi metro station.
A local spanish restaurant. A terrace with sea views. A nice place to have a bottle of wine with tapas on an evening walk.
Del Mar
1 BenktankujaA local spanish restaurant. A terrace with sea views. A nice place to have a bottle of wine with tapas on an evening walk.
A local thai restaurant next to the Roihuvuori hardrock house pub and music club.
Ravintola Thai Aroy
1 RoihuvuorentieA local thai restaurant next to the Roihuvuori hardrock house pub and music club.
Trattoria il Faro
24 SuolakivenkatuA local italian restaurant in Herttoniemi marina.
A local himalayan restaurant with decent quality and low prices. A nice terrace with marina views.
Mantra
42 LaivalahdenkaariA local himalayan restaurant with decent quality and low prices. A nice terrace with marina views.
A classic bistro located in a middle of the old (50's) Herttoniemi residential area. Highly rated by the locals.
Ravintola Pikku Hukka
3 KettutieA classic bistro located in a middle of the old (50's) Herttoniemi residential area. Highly rated by the locals.
A local mediterranean restaurant located in a middle of the newer side of Herttoniemi residential area.
Ristorante La Locanda Herttoniemi
1 LaivalahdenkaariA local mediterranean restaurant located in a middle of the newer side of Herttoniemi residential area.
Foxy Bear
The best local pizzeria. Free delivery.
Drinks
The best local cafes and pubs at walking distance (less than 2 km)
A small culture cafe. Live music performances and art exchibitions. Serving lunch from Wed to Fri and fantastic all day breakfast on weekends.
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Kahvila Roihuvuoren Rio
9 RoihuvuorentieA small culture cafe. Live music performances and art exchibitions. Serving lunch from Wed to Fri and fantastic all day breakfast on weekends.
The local live music club playing everything from jazz and blues to metal and punk. A free to use pool table and nice terrace.
Hard Rock House
1 RoihuvuorentieThe local live music club playing everything from jazz and blues to metal and punk. A free to use pool table and nice terrace.
The best local pub in the marina. A huge selection of local and international craft beers. Also accessible by boat.
Sailor's
29 LaivalahdenkaariThe best local pub in the marina. A huge selection of local and international craft beers. Also accessible by boat.
Kampi Coffee
A local cafeteria by the sea. Known by the locals for its own pastries.
A local cafeteria also renting kayaks and paddle boards. Live dj on summer saturdays from 15.30 to 19.30.
Laivalahden Poiju
5 B SimppukarinkatuA local cafeteria also renting kayaks and paddle boards. Live dj on summer saturdays from 15.30 to 19.30.
A classic summer restaurant opened to serve the international participants of the 1952 Helsinki Olympic sailing competitions. The coolest local terrace to have drinks at sunset.
Ravintola Pyysaari
A classic summer restaurant opened to serve the international participants of the 1952 Helsinki Olympic sailing competitions. The coolest local terrace to have drinks at sunset.
A classy local brewery and gastro pub with sunny rooftop terrace located in the new Hertsi shopping centre.
Ravintola Fat Lizard Herttoniemi
2 LinnanrakentajantieA classy local brewery and gastro pub with sunny rooftop terrace located in the new Hertsi shopping centre.
One of the most popular nightclubs in Helsinki 10 minutes taxi drive away from the villa.
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Kaiku
4 KaikukatuOne of the most popular nightclubs in Helsinki 10 minutes taxi drive away from the villa.
Shopping
Prisma Herttoniemi
4 LinnanrakentajantieThe biggest local grocery store located in the new Hertsi shopping centre.
Hertsi
2 InsinöörinkatuA local pharmacy in the Hertsi shopping centre
K-Supermarket Hertta
2 HiihtäjäntieA high quality supermarket with Alko spirits store in the same building.
In Finland wines and other stronger alcoholic drinks are only sold in Alko (state monopoly) stores. The closest Alko is located next to the Herttoniemi metro station in the same building with K-supermarket.
Alko Helsinki Herttoniemi Hertta
2 HiihtäjäntieIn Finland wines and other stronger alcoholic drinks are only sold in Alko (state monopoly) stores. The closest Alko is located next to the Herttoniemi metro station in the same building with K-supermarket.
Lidl Herttoniemi
4 LinnanrakentajantieThe closest grocery store.
S-market Hitsaajankatu
16 HitsaajankatuA local 24 h grocery store
Outlet store of the internationally best known Finnish designer offering colorful apparel & home decor in bold patterns.
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Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuOutlet store of the internationally best known Finnish designer offering colorful apparel & home decor in bold patterns.
Halti Outlet Herttoniemi
14 HitsaajankatuAn outlet store of the premium Nordic outdoor clothing and gear brand.
A local bakery serving handmade high quality cakes and pastries as well as other tasty treats such as cookies and meringues.
Kakkugalleria Oy
4 MekaanikonkatuA local bakery serving handmade high quality cakes and pastries as well as other tasty treats such as cookies and meringues.
PuutarhaNikkarit
3 Abraham Wetterin tieThe local florist and garden shop.
Solu Afro Asian Market
14 C HiihtomäentieA small exotic food market next to Herttoniemi metro station
The biggest shopping centre in Finland about 3 km away with more than 200 shops and services including a movie theater.
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Itis
1-7 ItäkatuThe biggest shopping centre in Finland about 3 km away with more than 200 shops and services including a movie theater.
Sightseeing
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuLinnanmaki
1 TivolikujaSuomenlinna
Nationalpark Nuuksio
84 Nuuksiontie