Guidebook for Helsinki
Food Scene
Fafa's Ooppera
1c RuusulankatuBest falafel in town!
Authentic Italian, our favorite in town - go for the pastas and pizzas, the meat and fish dishes are mediocre.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Villetta
8 RuusulankatuAuthentic Italian, our favorite in town - go for the pastas and pizzas, the meat and fish dishes are mediocre.
Bit fancy, still relaxed place. All kinds of food but mostly Italian. Good for romantic dinner.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Mamma Rosa
55 RuneberginkatuBit fancy, still relaxed place. All kinds of food but mostly Italian. Good for romantic dinner.
Sushibar + Wine
42 FredrikinkatuMany think this is the best sushi in Helsinki.
Tin Tin Tango is a classic! Go for breakfast and enjoy the Töölö atmosphere.
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Tin Tin Tango
7 TöölöntorinkatuTin Tin Tango is a classic! Go for breakfast and enjoy the Töölö atmosphere.
Ravintola Hook, Helsinki
17 MannerheimintieChicken wings!
Finnish pizza chain. Try "Berlusconi" with reindeer meat and chantarelles!
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Kotipizza
21 TopeliuksenkatuFinnish pizza chain. Try "Berlusconi" with reindeer meat and chantarelles!
Subway
11 TyynenmerenkatuWe all know Subway... Only few minutes walk from our home.
Extremely small but authentic Thai restaurant in Kallio neighborhood.
90 Einheimische empfehlen
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaExtremely small but authentic Thai restaurant in Kallio neighborhood.
Lie Mi Kamppi
1 Urho Kekkosen katuHipster Vietnamese in Kallio.
The BEST Thai restaurant in town! Papaya salad is amazing but so is everything else.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Pinto B'Staurant
3 VilhonvuorenkatuThe BEST Thai restaurant in town! Papaya salad is amazing but so is everything else.
Lovely small lunch place in Ullanlinna. Their lasagne is a classic. Also, the salads are delicious.
Four Seasons Salads & Delicatesses
Lovely small lunch place in Ullanlinna. Their lasagne is a classic. Also, the salads are delicious.
The hipster place to eat brunch or dinner! It's North Africa style food and it's so good. Good cocktails also.
165 Einheimische empfehlen
Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaThe hipster place to eat brunch or dinner! It's North Africa style food and it's so good. Good cocktails also.
The Cock
17 FabianinkatuDelicious cocktails and nice atmosphere. Try the wings!
Parks & Nature
Toloviken
Such a beautiful park close to our home. Perfect for jogging!
Spot the weird Sibelius monument. Sibelius was a world famous Finnish composer.
Sibeliusparken station
Spot the weird Sibelius monument. Sibelius was a world famous Finnish composer.
Most expensive are in town to live in, Kaivopuisto is the name of the area but also the park. Go for picnic, jogging, sun bathing or just to see the spectacular view from the hill.
189 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaivopuisto
Most expensive are in town to live in, Kaivopuisto is the name of the area but also the park. Go for picnic, jogging, sun bathing or just to see the spectacular view from the hill.
Fårholmen
Beautiful place for walking, relaxing and bird watching.
Beautiful island to take a walk, swim in the summer and see squirrels and swans. Very popular to spend time outdoors.
174 Einheimische empfehlen
Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieBeautiful island to take a walk, swim in the summer and see squirrels and swans. Very popular to spend time outdoors.
Sightseeing
Dom von Helsinki
29 UnioninkatuMagnificent white church.
Felsenkirche
3 LutherinkatuGo wander the streets of Ullanlinna, the most beautiful neighborhood in Helsinki. Colorful jugend style houses, Kaivopuisto Park and seaside cafes are what make this area unique.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Ullanlinna
Go wander the streets of Ullanlinna, the most beautiful neighborhood in Helsinki. Colorful jugend style houses, Kaivopuisto Park and seaside cafes are what make this area unique.
Old fortress island. Best to visit in summer. Entrance is free. People live on the island so there is a small supermarket to buy food and drinks. Take the public transport boat to save money!
430 Einheimische empfehlen
Suomenlinna
Old fortress island. Best to visit in summer. Entrance is free. People live on the island so there is a small supermarket to buy food and drinks. Take the public transport boat to save money!
Shopping
Relove Töölöntori
6 SandelsinkatuSecond hand & Coffee shop.
Forum
14–20 Mannerheimintie Shopping mall.
Kamppi
Shopping mall & bus terminal.
Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuShopping street.
Quiet mall in the city center. For sport stuff go to XXL. Some good restaurants inside (Pizzarium, Ahorita, Armas).
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Kluuvi Shopping Centre
9 AleksanterinkatuQuiet mall in the city center. For sport stuff go to XXL. Some good restaurants inside (Pizzarium, Ahorita, Armas).
Essentials
Alepa Runeberginkatu
58 RuneberginkatuGrocery store.
Everything Else
Haartman Hospital
4 HaartmaninkatuHospital for emergencies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Known as one of the best clubs in Europe. Your choice for nightlife if you prefer techno and dancing until dawn.
140 Einheimische empfehlen
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuKnown as one of the best clubs in Europe. Your choice for nightlife if you prefer techno and dancing until dawn.