Sanna & Toni's Guide to Helsinki
Nähtävyydet
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a must see for anyone who visits Helsinki. Skip the costly tourist boats and use the HSL (Helsinki public transport) boat instead. You can buy tickets at the dock. It departs from Kauppatori, close to the Allas Sea Pool.
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Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a must see for anyone who visits Helsinki. Skip the costly tourist boats and use the HSL (Helsinki public transport) boat instead. You can buy tickets at the dock. It departs from Kauppatori, close to the Allas Sea Pool.
The Linnanmäki amusement park was opened in 1950. It is a must see for families, but also for thrill seekers and those looking for that old time's carnival feel. Linnanmäki is open in the Summer, but you should check their website for any events they may have in the Winter season.
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Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaThe Linnanmäki amusement park was opened in 1950. It is a must see for families, but also for thrill seekers and those looking for that old time's carnival feel. Linnanmäki is open in the Summer, but you should check their website for any events they may have in the Winter season.
Allas Sea Pool was opened in 2016. It has three outdoor pools (children's pool, warmed pool and sea water pool), saunas and a cafe/restaurant.
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Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriAllas Sea Pool was opened in 2016. It has three outdoor pools (children's pool, warmed pool and sea water pool), saunas and a cafe/restaurant.
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuHome to many Finnish and exotic animals.
The new central library Oodi is located in the very center. It is much more than just a library, and the arcitechture is a must see too. There is a play area for children and two cafes.
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I-Central Library ye-Oodi
4 TöölönlahdenkatuThe new central library Oodi is located in the very center. It is much more than just a library, and the arcitechture is a must see too. There is a play area for children and two cafes.
Löyly is an architecturally stunning public sauna and also a restaurant by the sea shore. You can also go swimming straight from the sauna.
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaLöyly is an architecturally stunning public sauna and also a restaurant by the sea shore. You can also go swimming straight from the sauna.
Ravintolatarjonta
Finnjävel Salonki
3 AinonkatuThis fine dining restaurant offers traditional Finnish food with a twist.
Traditional Finnish (Karelian to be exact) cuisine served in buffet style.
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Konstan Möljä
14 HietalahdenkatuTraditional Finnish (Karelian to be exact) cuisine served in buffet style.
Famous vegetarian/vegan buffet style restaurant in Kallio. We could eat here every day!
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Silvoplee
3 Toinen linjaFamous vegetarian/vegan buffet style restaurant in Kallio. We could eat here every day!
The Hietalahti Market Hall is over a hundred years old, and nowadays it hosts several different restaurants and cafes. Especially perfect for lunch.
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I-Hietalahti Market Hall
34 LönnrotinkatuThe Hietalahti Market Hall is over a hundred years old, and nowadays it hosts several different restaurants and cafes. Especially perfect for lunch.
Churches
The famous landmark of Helsinki. We have a special liking for it because we got married in its chapel :)
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I-Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuThe famous landmark of Helsinki. We have a special liking for it because we got married in its chapel :)
In this case, rock refers to stone, not music. The Rock Church (Temppeliaukion kirkko in Finnish) was excavated directly into solid rock in 1969.
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IChayifani ye-Temppeliaukion
3 LutherinkatuIn this case, rock refers to stone, not music. The Rock Church (Temppeliaukion kirkko in Finnish) was excavated directly into solid rock in 1969.
The Kamppi chapel ("Kampin kappeli") is located just outside the Kamppi Center. It hosts many worship services and concerts, but is also open for tourists to view the exceptional architecture.
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I-Kamppi Chapel
7 SimonkatuThe Kamppi chapel ("Kampin kappeli") is located just outside the Kamppi Center. It hosts many worship services and concerts, but is also open for tourists to view the exceptional architecture.
Nature
The Nuuksio national park is located in Espoo and can be reached from central Helsinki by train and bus. It is very popular among locals and tourists. The park has marked trails at different lengths and you can also set up a tent and spend the night there.
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Nuuksio National Park
84 NuuksiontieThe Nuuksio national park is located in Espoo and can be reached from central Helsinki by train and bus. It is very popular among locals and tourists. The park has marked trails at different lengths and you can also set up a tent and spend the night there.
Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids is where the Vantaa river flows into the sea. There are many trails and paths and also beautiful old buildings, as well as the Museum of Technology and restaurant Koskenranta.
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Vanhankaupunginkoski
9 Katariina Saksilaisen katuVanhankaupunginkoski rapids is where the Vantaa river flows into the sea. There are many trails and paths and also beautiful old buildings, as well as the Museum of Technology and restaurant Koskenranta.
Lammassaari is a recreational island close to Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids. It is a perfect place for nature hikes and bird watching. Accessible duckboards (a path made of wooden planks) begin from Pornaistenniemi. Please notice that there are private cottages in the area and walking in the area should be on marked paths only.
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Fårholmen
Lammassaari is a recreational island close to Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids. It is a perfect place for nature hikes and bird watching. Accessible duckboards (a path made of wooden planks) begin from Pornaistenniemi. Please notice that there are private cottages in the area and walking in the area should be on marked paths only.
Vallisaari island is just a 15 min boat trip from Kauppatori. It used to be a military installation that was closed to the public. This allowed the nature on the island to thrive.
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Vallisaari
Vallisaari island is just a 15 min boat trip from Kauppatori. It used to be a military installation that was closed to the public. This allowed the nature on the island to thrive.
Museums
Ateneum hosts both permanent and changing exhibitions of classical art by different artists.
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Ateneum
2 KaivokatuAteneum hosts both permanent and changing exhibitions of classical art by different artists.
Kiasma museum of modern art hosts changing exhibitions by different artists. The arcitechture of the museum itself is also definitely worth seeing.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioKiasma museum of modern art hosts changing exhibitions by different artists. The arcitechture of the museum itself is also definitely worth seeing.
Amos Rex is a museum that was opened in 2018 close to the Kamppi Center. It hosts changing exhibitions.
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Amos Rex
22-24 MannerheimintieAmos Rex is a museum that was opened in 2018 close to the Kamppi Center. It hosts changing exhibitions.
The National Museum of Finland shows Finnish history from the prehistoric times to modern days.
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The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieThe National Museum of Finland shows Finnish history from the prehistoric times to modern days.
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Use Google Maps or HSL for public transport
Google Maps or HSL's (Helsinki Public Transport) route planner Reittiopas show public transport connections very well. Just type where you're leaving from and where you're headed, and you will see which connections to take.
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Public transport tickets
The Helsinki area is divided into zones A, B and C. Usually an AB ticket is sufficient as it covers all of central Helsinki and also many surrounding areas. Usually the best choice for a tourist is a day ticket, which you can purchase for 1-7 days. Read more here: https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets/day-tickets
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Purchasing a public transport ticket
You cannot buy tickets on trains, trams or the underground. You can buy a single ticket on the bus from the driver. Single tickets are always cheapest to buy beforehand at a machine, on the HSL mobile app or at an R Kioski.
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Children on public transport
If your child is 0-6 years old and you have a pram/stroller, the child and the adult can travel for free on all public transport.
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On the town with kids
Most shopping centers have a space where you can change diapers or have your kid go potty. Many places also have kids' play areas. There are also public outdoor playgrounds all over Helsinki.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Bottles are recyclable!
Don't throw away bottles and cans, and don't crush them. They can be returned to any store at a bottle returns machine and you will get a small deposit back for each bottle and can. If you can't be bothered, just leave the bottles at the apartment and we'll return them to the store after your stay.
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You can drink tap water
Tap water is totally drinkable in Finland.