Helsinki sightseeing
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Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuTemppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuUspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneSt. John's Church
12 KorkeavuorenkatuActivities
Töölö bay
2,5km around the bay. Stop for coffee at art café.
Hietaranta Beach
HiekkarannantieA nice beach during the summertime
Theme park, free entrance when open. During the autumn there is also a light show. Take the tram 8 or 1 or walk from the apartment (1 km).
220 locals recommend
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaTheme park, free entrance when open. During the autumn there is also a light show. Take the tram 8 or 1 or walk from the apartment (1 km).
Eiranranta, 00150 Helsinki, Finland
Beautiful neighbourhood
Warmed outdoor swimming pool year-round, also a cold sea water pool. Sauna and terrace bar.
218 locals recommend
Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriWarmed outdoor swimming pool year-round, also a cold sea water pool. Sauna and terrace bar.
Public swimming pool open during the summer, more affordable compared to Allas Sea Pool. Also has a 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 meter platform to jump from.
62 locals recommend
Helsinki Swimming Stadium
5 HammarskjöldintiePublic swimming pool open during the summer, more affordable compared to Allas Sea Pool. Also has a 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10 meter platform to jump from.
Korkeasaari zoo on an island. Take the ferry from Market Square (Kauppatori) or walk from Kalasatama, there is a bridge to the island.
70 locals recommend
Korkeasaari
Korkeasaari zoo on an island. Take the ferry from Market Square (Kauppatori) or walk from Kalasatama, there is a bridge to the island.
Haaga Rhododendron Park
37 LaajasuontieThe first swimming hall to open its doors in Finland has retained its original appearance to this day. Yrjönkatu swimming hall is also unique in the respect that skinny-dipping is allowed: the swimming hall has separate opening hours for men and women.
69 locals recommend
Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
21 B YrjönkatuThe first swimming hall to open its doors in Finland has retained its original appearance to this day. Yrjönkatu swimming hall is also unique in the respect that skinny-dipping is allowed: the swimming hall has separate opening hours for men and women.
Go islabd hopping and Take a ferry to small island Lonna. There is a sauna and opportunities for swimming.
Lonna, Helsinki, Finland
Go islabd hopping and Take a ferry to small island Lonna. There is a sauna and opportunities for swimming.
Ravintolatarjonta
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
2 TyynenmerenkatuCheck their roof top bar
Trendy sauna and terrace. They also serve lunch and dinner. Try their salmon soup.
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaTrendy sauna and terrace. They also serve lunch and dinner. Try their salmon soup.
Regatta
8 MerikannontieA very cute cafe. Try their cinnamon roll (korvapuusti) or pulla.
Nähtävyydet
The Sibelius Monument
MechelininkatuEsplanadi
PohjoisesplanadiKauppatori
EtelärantaSuomenlinna
The pride of Helsinki - public Library with a lot of cool services. Also the architecture is fascinating. You can get a stunning view from the sun deck to the House of Parliament.
93 locals recommend
Oodi Central Library
4 TöölönlahdenkatuThe pride of Helsinki - public Library with a lot of cool services. Also the architecture is fascinating. You can get a stunning view from the sun deck to the House of Parliament.
The university of Helsinki’s library. Take the elevator to the top floor, great view of Helsinki Cathedral.
Also the stairway in the middle is very cool.
Tip: free luggage storage, 3rd floor near Fabianinkatu exit’s restrooms. Works with 2 euro coin but you get the coin back.
12 locals recommend
Helsingin yliopiston pääkirjasto, Kaisa-talo
30 FabianinkatuThe university of Helsinki’s library. Take the elevator to the top floor, great view of Helsinki Cathedral.
Also the stairway in the middle is very cool.
Tip: free luggage storage, 3rd floor near Fabianinkatu exit’s restrooms. Works with 2 euro coin but you get the coin back.
The Parliament House
30 MannerheimintieKaisaniemi Botanic Garden
2 KaisaniemenrantaTähtitorninvuoren puisto
Kaivopuisto
Shops
Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuMarimekko outlet in Herttoniemi (take the metro)
Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuShopping street
Museums and art galleries
The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieAteneum
2 KaivokatuFinnish Museum of Natural History
13 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuMuseum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioAmos Rex
22-24 MannerheimintieHelsinki Biennial
Heureka
1 TiedepuistoSeurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieSinebrychoff Art Museum
Design Museum Helsinki
23 KorkeavuorenkatuHAM - Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuCity advice
Getting around
Public transport
Use journey planner: https://www.hsl.fi/en
Getting around
City bikes
City bikes are a fun, easy and affordable way to explore the city. From 1 April to 31 October. https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes
Ways to save
Restaurant food on a budget
Download ResQ app to find affordable restaurant and cafe food that would otherwise be thrown out. take away only. https://www.resq-club.com