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Helsinki

Helsinki, the modern and cosmopolitan capital of Finland situated on the Baltic Sea, is a city with over half a million residents. Helsinki offers lots to see, do and experience year round. Discover the maritime appeal, unique design and architecture attractions, exciting food culture, great shopping opportunities and over 3,000 lively events held each year. Feel the cultural influences from both the East and West, meet the friendly locals and enjoy the slow rhythm of urban Helsinki. Explore and be inspired: www.myhelsinki.fi

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The City

Helsinki is unique among Northern European cities. The lifestyle in the second-most northern capital city in the world is full of contrasts and activities in the form of hundreds of events and friendly people. Helsinki’s identity has been formed by cultural influences from both the East and West. The archipelago that surrounds Helsinki with hundreds of tiny islands creates an idyllic environment for cruises, for example. Over 450 years of history, several architectural layers and the impact of different periods can be clearly seen in Helsinki. Finnish design has also made the country’s capital city world famous. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly together with high-tech achievements, while old traditions mix with the latest contemporary trends. The city centre has many beautiful parks, and the nearby forests offer an ideal setting for peaceful and quiet walks. Helsinki’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs. Everything is nearby – Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis that is ideal for visitors!

Tours & Activities

Accommodation

Helsinki offers plenty of choices for accommodation, from inexpensive hostels to luxury hotels. For a full list of accommodation outlets, please see www.myhelsinki.fi

Events

Helsinki is a lively and dynamic city with a fantastic selection of over 3,000 events held each year. The streets, parks and boutiques of Finland’s capital are filled with lively events throughout the frosty winter, the fresh spring, the easygoing summer and the cosy autumn – all the way through to the next New Year. Find out what’s on – something is sure to be happening in Helsinki all through the year!

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Do & See

Helsinki is a great city to wander around in, and many attractions are located within walking distance from the town centre. But, if you need to rest your legs or maybe don’t have much time, the tram is an excellent option! It will take you around the city in an effective way and you will be able to see many interesting things along your journey.

Amos Rex

Amos Rex is an art museum where the past, present and future meet. The iconic Functionalist Lasipalatsi (glass palace) and the new gallery spaces under its undulating square provide 10 000 m2 for unique experiences both under- and aboveground and on the silver screen of Bio Rex. Generation 2020, on view 12 Feb – …

Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral is one of ten cathedral churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It is the main church of the Diocese of Helsinki and the Helsinki Cathedral Parish, but for many people it is also a symbol of all Helsinki. The Cathedral is a place of silence, a church where people come …

Suomen valokuvataiteen museo K1 / The Finnish Museum of Photography K1

K1 – the world through photography. The Finnish Museum of Photography’s new exhibition space K1 opens on August 20th 2020. K1 is located in the lowest floor of Kämp Galleria. In its exhibitions K1 presents the work of the most interesting international artists and the most thought provoking Finnish artists. K1 caters not only …

Villa Hakasalmi

Villa Hakasalmi is located between Finlandia Hall and the Helsinki Music Centre, near Töölönlahti Bay. The elegant building is a fine example of a Neoclassical villa. The best-known resident of Villa Hakasalmi was Aurora Karamzin (1808–1902). Today, Villa Hakasalmi is a part of Helsinki City Museum and houses temporary …

Worker Housing Museum

The nine small stove rooms of the Worker Housing Museum provide a glimpse into the history of everyday life in Helsinki. Stove ovens, wash tables and pull-out beds illustrate the life of working families during different phases of the 1900s. The museum is located in a wooden house built in 1909 with traditional decorative …

Tram museum

At the Tram Museum, you can take a seat in an old tram that instantly transports you to the Helsinki of yesteryear. Let your imagination wander in the tram hall built in 1900! Sit on the driver’s bench, watch old films and study tram tickets. The Tram Museum is located in Töölö, at Korjaamo …

Burgher’s House

Slip in through the yellow gate and get acquainted with the life of the middle-class in the 1860s Helsinki. The Burgher’s House was completed in 1818. It is the oldest remaining wooden house in central Helsinki. Head Fireman Alexander Wickholm bought the house in 1859 as his home with his wife Erika and their …

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

Suomenlinna is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland and a fascinating destination to explore. There are 6 kilometers of wall, over 100 cannons, exciting tunnels, museums, guided tours, cafés and restaurants. The ferry ride itself is a fun experience, allowing you to see and photograph Helsinki from the sea. Suomenlinna attracts …

Ateneum Art Museum

ATENEUM PRESENTS CLASSICS WITH A TWIST Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art. The well-loved works in Ateneum's collection cover the period from the 19th century to Modernism. The museum's hugely popular special exhibitions of Finnish and international art open up new perspectives into the past and the present. Reconnect …

Temppeliaukio Church

Excavated directly into solid rock, Temppeliaukio Church is situated in the heart of Helsinki. Because of its architecture it's one of the main attractions in Helsinki. The rock walls, copper dome and skylight windows create a unique atmosphere inside the church hall. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for …

The National Museum of Finland

Housed in a magnificent Jugend building, the museum presents the largest permanent exhibition of archaeology in the country and introduces visitors to Finnish life before …

Uspenski Cathedral

Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, Uspenski Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in Western …

Tori Quarters

Visit Tori Quarters in the historical centre of Helsinki to discover the heart of the old town meeting the new buzz of the city. The historical buildings of Tori Quarters, used for administration offices for over 40 years, are now being renovated, opening up new spaces for new businesses and Helsinki-dwellers and travellers alike. …

Linnanmäki Amusement Park

Linnanmäki is the most popular amusement park in Finland and has the biggest selection of rides in Northern Europe. Come and experience the world-attraction Taiga, a double-launch coaster which will take you upside down four times per ride! The entrance to the park is …

Allas Sea Pool

Allas Sea Pool, located a stone’s throw away from the Helsinki market square, proudly stands in one of the best locations in the city. Open every day of the week all year round, Allas offers traditional Finnish saunas, a heated pool (+27°C/ 80,5°F), a sea water pool reflecting the temperature of the Baltic sea …

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Seurasaari is a popular museum island that shows how Finns lived from the 1600s to the 1900s. The beautiful walking paths around the island are popular all year …

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Kiasma is closed due to renovation and will reopen in spring 2022. Kiasma breaks the barriers of traditional art museums with exhibitions that provoke and invite debate. The building itself is a work of …

Helsinki City Museum

The Helsinki City Museum is the world’s only museum focusing on Helsinki. Personal experiences and everyday life of people in Helsinki are highlighted and reflected in the museum’s items and photographs. A candy wrapper, a squeaky steel spring bed and a photo of a suburb home are precious treasures in the museum. The City …

Didrichsen Art Museum

The Didrichsen Art Museum, situated on Kuusisaari island on the western side of Helsinki, is a place where art and architecture meet with nature. The modernist building, designed by architect Viljo Revell, used to be the home of art collectors Marie-Louise and Gunnar Didrichsen. Changing exhibitions varying from Finnish to international art, a unique …

Löyly

Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, offers a warm welcome and many delights for locals and visitors alike. On a beautiful summer’s day, the sunny terrace is the place to be. Restaurant and saunas are open daily throughout the …

Kunsthalle Helsinki

Kunsthalle Helsinki is a non-profit exhibition space founded in 1928 and a beautiful example of 1920’s classicism. Presenting annually 5–7 major exhibitions and special events, the main focus of the exhibition programme lies in contemporary art. Restaurant Finnjävel is located in the south western wing of the Kunsthalle. Focusing on Finnish ingredients and Finnish cooking …

Helsinki City Theatre

The City Theatre’s extensive repertoire includes domestic and foreign dramas; comedies; musicals; productions by its own dance group, the Helsinki Dance Company; children’s plays and plays in Swedish on the stage of the bilingual theatre, Lilla …

Seurasaari Island

Seurasaari Island, which was established as a folk park over 120 years ago, is one of the cultural attractions that the City of Helsinki offers for tourists. The park also features an open-air museum with 87 historical wooden buildings from different parts of Finland. Seurasaari form a splendid natural venue for organising traditional festivals …

Espoo’s islands and archipelago

Espoo’s lovely islands are within easy reach from Helsinki. In summer, a ferry service will take you to outdoor recreation islands such as Iso Vasikkasaari with an island restaurant. In the mainland, enjoy Espoo’s 40 km long Waterfront Walkway. There are places to stop for a bite to eat and drink, and you …

The Finnish Aviation Museum

The Finnish Aviation Museum is an exciting visiting destination for the whole family, located in the heart of the Aviapolis area in Vantaa. Our collections include dozens of aircraft related to the history of Finnish aviation. We are a treasure chest of aeronautical information, offering something new for everyone, whether you’re a devoted airplane …

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Vantaa City Museum

Vantaa City Museum's temporary exhibitions present the versatile history of the area. The museum is situated along excellent means of communication, in Tikkurila station area, in the old railway station. Admission …

Vallisaari

Vallisaari island can be reached from the Helsinki Market Square from May until September. In addition to its' beautiful scenery and fascinating history, Vallisaari offers a range of services for tourists: guided tours, a restaurant, cafés, exhibitions and events. Vallisaari is a true nature destination, so equipping with good shoes is necessary. Waterbus schedule: …

Finlandia Hall

Finlandia Hall is one of the most iconic buildings designed by world-renowned Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto, and was planned from the ground up for visitors and a wide range of events. In addition to his overall vision for the building, Aalto designed many of its details, such as the lights and door handles, creating …

Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius

Welcome to Ainola! Here you can learn about the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and his family in the setting of his home and garden. Ainola is located close to Lake Tuusula in Järvenpää. The villa was designed by architect Lars Sonck and it was the home of Jean Sibelius from 1904. The composer …

Helsinki Art Museum HAM

HAM, officially the Helsinki Art Museum, looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, which includes over 9,000 individual works of art. HAM maintains and accrues this art collection, which also includes the city’s public artworks. In its domestic and international exhibitions held at Tennis Palace, HAM showcases modern and …

Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksio National Park is wild woods and lakes on Helsinki's doorstep, 40 minutes from the city centre. Escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish scenery, with lovely lakes, forests and crags. Visitors can feed reindeer in Finland’s southernmost reindeer park, spend a night in a Tentsile tree tent, go hiking or …

Porvoo

Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland from 14th century and it is located only 50km east of Helsinki. The city has over 50,000 inhabitants and about one third speak Swedish as their mother tongue. Porvoo is the most popular day trip destination in Finland. Over 1,6 million visitors come every year to …

Military Museum´s Manege and Artillery Manege

The exhibition at the Military Museum’s Manege Finnish Defence Forces 100 Years at War and Peace portrays the wars Finland has fought during its independence: the Civil War in 1918, the Winter War in 1939–40, the Continuation War in 1941–44 and the Lapland War in 1944–45. The exhibition continues in the adjacent building, Artillery …

Haltia The Finnish Nature Centre

The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is an ecologically designed nature center on the fringes of Nuuksio National park 40 kilometers from Helsinki. The exhibition space features Finland’s most spectacular natural attractions. Haltia is a great starting point for any outdoor excursion in Finland. Other services include a lakeview terrace, daily lunch at Haltia …

Suomenlinna Museum

The main museum of the fortress is located in the Suomenlinna Centre and is open throughout the year. During the summer season (2 May-30 September) the museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm, and during the winter season (1 October-30 April) from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. The permanent exhibition showcases the …

Ehrensvärd Museum

The Ehrensvärd Museum is located on the original central courtyard of the fortress in the Commander’s House. The first occupant of the building was Augustin Ehrensvärd (1710-1772), the founder of the Suomenlinna fortress. The Ehrensvärd Museum’s collection includes paintings, furniture, weapons and ship …

Artsi - Vantaa City artmuseum

Artsi is punk. Artsi is rock. Artsi is polyphonic. Artsi specialises in graffiti, street art and performance. Artsi is a precursor, paving the way for fresh contemporary art – with an international outlook – in order to avoid boredom. Artsi remembers, records and looks to the future. Free entrance! Always! Artsi – an …

Korjaamo Culture Factory

Korjaamo Culture Factory is a hub for living urban culture located in an old tram depot unit in Töölö. Korjaamo hosts events across various fields, including music, stand up, films and markets. Two restaurants, Korjaamo Bar & Kitchen and Sushibar + Wine, serve delicious food and drinks all year long. Korjaamo Kino, a small …

Lake Tuusula

Lake Tuusula is located 15 min from the airport and 30 min from Helsinki. The lakeside is attractive and tranquil and it is difficult to believe you are not far from Helsinki. Historical artists’ villas such as Jean Sibelius’ Ainola, log-built wilderness studio Halosenniemi and many others are open for public and tell …

Helsinki Archipelago

Enjoy summer time in Helsinki and take a trip to the islands. Helsinki has around 300 islands, with destinations suit everyone. Many of the islands have their own restaurant or campfire locations. You can also fish and enjoy the beautiful nature of the islands in other ways. You can get to the islands using …

Theatre Museum

The Theatre Museum offers information, insights, joy and entertainment. Liveliness, interactivity and easy access to information are brought to the fore in the exhibitions. Theatre Museum introduces visitors to the art of theatre by and large, to the act of performing, and to the different eras of theatre in Finland. In the exhibitions there …

The Finnish Museum of Photography

The Finnish Museum of Photography presents exhibitions by Finnish and international photographers, by both established and emerging talents. The museum opened its doors in Helsinki in 1969 and is one of the oldest photography museums in …

Tamminiemi

Big decisions have been made in these rooms. The official residence of our presidents is a must-see location that sheds light on what goes on behind the scenes of power and politics. Join a guided tour where you will learn about the presidential terms of Ryti, Mannerheim and Kekkonen, and Finland’s history after the …

Music Museum Fame - Finnish Music Hall of Fame

The Music Museum Fame is a completely new, innovative museum that presents Finnish music all the way from the 1890s until today- including all music genres. The visitor has access to virtual spaces and situations that have never been possible until now. In the Music Museum you can admire, play, sing and dance – …

Galleria Mafka&Alakoski

Galleria Mafka&Alakoski is a gallery & shop focusing on new Finnish glass. The gallery has changing glass art exhibitions and the shop offers a selection of mouthblown glass art and design made in Finland. The gallery is located in a heart of Punavuori area, within a walking distance of city centre and is a …

Exhibition Centre WeeGee

WeeGee is a museum, exhibition and event hub in Espoo. It houses four museums: EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, KAMU – Espoo City Museum, the Finnish Toy Museum Hevosenkenkä and the Finnish Museum of Horology. WeeGee also houses the EMMA shop and a café and restaurant Lumière WeeGee. In the yard is …

Helsinki Central Library Oodi

Oodi is Helsinki’s new Central Library and a living meeting place. Its wide range of services and facilities are available to everybody seven days a week, from early in the morning till late in the evening. Oodi functions as a living room for residents, located right at the heart of …

Hotel and Restaurant Museum

Hotel and Restaurant Museum is specialised in the history of hotels, restaurants, cafés, tourism and Finnish culinary culture. The permanent exhibition covers the history of catering and also the history of alcoholic beverages and sales of alcohol in Finland. Guidance by …

Cirko – Center for New Circus

Since 2002, Cirko – Center for New Circus has been working to promote and develop contemporary Finnish circus. In 2011 the Cirko circus building opened in Helsinki’s Suvilahti – 1,400 square metres of office and performance space, custom made for contemporary circus. Cirko offers the public high quality and interesting contemporary circus and provides …

Design District Helsinki

Design District Helsinki is an area full of design and antique shops, fashion stores, museums, art galleries, restaurants and showrooms. Here you can find the most interesting up-and-coming brands, local labels, classics, trend-setters and so much more. The Design District Helsinki plays a large role in boosting Helsinki’s reputation as a city of …

Lahti Sports Centre

Lahti Sports Centre located within walking distance from the Lahti city centre offers a perfect setting for cross-country skiing in the winter with its illuminated tracks. In the summer, you can explore nature along running tracks and dip in the swimming pool under the massive ski jumping hill! Lahti sports centre has hosted various …

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art

EMMA is located at the Exhibition Centre WeeGee, a landmark of Finnish Modernism and a former printing house in Helsinki metropolitan area. The clean-lined architecture enhances the experiential presentation of EMMA’s exhibition program and two collection exhibitions permanently on display: A curated pick from Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection and Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation Collection, …

Museum Card

Gain new experiences and become inspired by museums in Helsinki! The Finnish Museum Card (Museokortti) is a common entrance ticket to over 40 museums in the Helsinki metropolitan area! With the card you can also visit over 200 other museums all around Finland. The price of the card is 64,90 € and it can be …

Helsinki Zoo

Helsinki Zoo is one of the few zoos in the world located on an island. A 20 minute ferry (summer) or bus ride from the city centre will take you to a zoo where you can travel from cold mountain regions to dry steppes and from northern coniferous forests to the tropical rainforest. Helsinki …

Natural History Museum

The History of Life exhibition presents the development of living organisms from the Big Bang to dinosaurs and from giant mammals to the Ice Age. The interactive exhibits invite visitors to discover the astonishing diversity of …

Hartwall Arena

Hartwall Arena is one of the liveliest centers of entertainment in Europe that hosts the most impressive events in Helsinki: concerts, operas, dance performances, top ice-hockey and other sporting …

Dining

The vibrant food culture and the diverse food-related events make Helsinki a fascinating culinary destination. Whether you're interested in fine dining or street food Helsinki is a city for your taste. Try local specialties such as salmon soup with rye bread, Karelia pies or cinnamon buns, enjoy maritime cuisine in idyllic island restaurants in the summer and stop for seasonal delicacies at the traditional market halls and market places.

Restaurant Bassi

Lobster, mussels, shrimp, oysters and other seafood - plus fresh fish and tasty meat and veggie dishes. Restaurant Bassi Helsinki is the newest addition to fish and seafood restaurants in the heart of the city. Bassi's line is fun dining - meaning joyful, social eating and good customer service. The star of the menu …

Ultima

Ultima is a sustainable and experimental restaurant. Ingredients are Finnish and sourced as locally as possible - some of them are grown hyperlocally at the restaurant. Ultima aims for sustainable hedoism and is using most innovative food and farming …

Ravintola Teatteri

Here, in the vibrant heart of Helsinki at the head of Esplanadi Park, you can watch the world go by from your morning cup of coffee until your nightcap at the end of the evening. Teatteri is a unique restaurant complex, including the Teatteri Grilli restaurant, the Teatteribaari lounge and cocktail bar, the Klubi …

The TRAY

The TRAY – Chill and Share The restaurant combines the best of cross kitchen and street food and takes its guests on an irresistible journey of flavours to the markets and alleys of the world. The city’s most popular lunch and a guaranteed good atmosphere from morning to …

Muru

Small cosy bistro is located in the heart of Helsinki. Food philosophy is simple: Muru serves fresh, well made food from the best ingredients available daily. Kitchen is based in French cuisine with some Italian twist. That explains the importance of wines aswell: Muru is a wine restaurant with great selection of wines and …

Kultá Kitchen & Bar

At the core of Kultá Kitchen & Bar, you can find the majestic and beautiful north at its best. The restaurant values their northern roots so much that they have brought with them from the north the purest ingredients such as game, reindeer, mushrooms, lichen and birch leaves. The main stars of our dishes …

Finnjävel Salonki

Finnjävel Salonki creates unique fine dining experiences. Kitchen uses Finnish ingredients and cooking methods from the years gone by and at the same time creates the future of Finnish cuisine. Also modern Finnish design plays a significant …

Finnjävel Sali

Finnjävel Sali is a tribute to traditional Finnish cuisine. Old tradional portions get a new outfit at the restaurant. Sali serves casual, yet elegant Finnish food in beautiful and cheerful …

The Cock

The Cock is a lively eatery, neighbourhood bar and extraordinary event space where everyone is welcome. The Cock offers brasserie style menus from New York or Paris with modern classics in a bustling …

Restaurant Elite

Live like an artist in Töölö! Elite is a rare example of a Finnish restaurant widely favoured by the country’s cultural and artistic circles – it has been a stage of life and a living room of the artists since 1932. The atmospheric dining room and the restaurant’s traditional bar invite you to stop …

Holiday Bar

Holiday is a lively bar, restaurant and terrace with exciting cocktails and live dj’s. Los Angeles inspired menu with an asian twist. Expect freshest veggies and approachable seafood served by a vibrant and happy …

Salutorget

The stunningly beautiful Salutorget restaurant in the heart of historic Helsinki offers the perfect setting for a lovely lunch or wonderful dining experience. Set in a former 1910´s Art Noveau | Jugend bank building, Salutorget comprises a dining room known for its pared-down elegance, a stylish bar and a cosy outdoor terrace with views …

Restaurant Nokka

The gastronomic flagship establishment of the Finnish food and drink scene is located in Helsinki’s Katajanokka neighbourhood. Ably led by our head chef Ari Ruoho, we are the only restaurant in Finland with personal, first-hand knowledge of the production methods and conditions used by our VIPs – Very Important Producers. We are committed to …

Tapahtumatalo Bank

Looking for something spacious, something urban, something unique? How about a 1950s bank in the middle of Helsinki? Bank transforms itself for many kinds of needs. Buffet lunch is served at Lunch Club on weekdays 11.00-14.00, there are 4 lunch options to choose from each day. Meeting point and Celebration are open on …

Ravintola Töölönranta

Our light-filled dining room and cosy lounge with a fire offer wonderful, expansive views of Hesperia Park and Töölönlahti Bay. Our kitchen serves up modern Scandinavian cuisine with European …

Pastis

Pastis – a little piece of France in the heart of Helsinki. Restaurant offers classic French delicacies which are simply hand made, fresh and tasty. Atmosphere in this sweet little bystro is warm and authentic. Quality wines are in important role when experiencing the real taste of …

Kitchen & Table Helsinki

Kitchen & Table Helsinki is located by the sea in the urban Jätkäsaari district, only 1,5 km away from the city centre. The restaurant, where Harlem high fives Helsinki, is located within an iconic warehouse building in, next to Clarion Hotel Helsinki. The menu offers the taste of Manhattan with Nordic twist and local …

Restaurant Savotta

Tasty and hearty Finnish food by the Senate Square. Nostalgic atmosphere dating back to to Finnish homes and logging sites from the old days. Savotta's kitchen cherishes the Finnish food traditions and uses only Finnish ingredients from pristine forests and lakes. Menu in 7 languages; Finnish, English, Swedish, German, Russian, Japanese and Chinese. 70 …

Restaurant Saaga

A meal at the Lappish Restaurant Saaga is an enjoyable combination of tastes, tales and sensations. Saaga’s original Lappish wooden boat is filled with ice chips and on top of them is gathered a real fisherman’s catch. In addition to fish delicacies Saaga offers rare bear meat and reindeer on the menu (available in …

Restaurant Saslik

Saslik, the most legendary Russian restaurant in Finland, has honourably cherished the Russian food tradition and the uniquely decorated atmosphere of the Czarist era for years already. For the menu we have chosen the most beloved Šašlik’s classics of yesteryears, not forgetting the well-known exotic bear dishes and blinis, which are served the year …

PurPur – Georgian Cuisine

Purpur Georgian Cuisine by Ville Haapasalo: “On my travels, I’ve heard that people eat to stay alive, but in Georgia, people live to eat. I’ve had this Georgian restaurant in planning for the last 15 years. This may be a small step for the humankind, but it is many steps for me – and not …

Restaurant Savu

Are you looking for a cosy hideout, relaxed atmosphere with good food? That is what Finnish cottage, "mökki", is all about! On average every fifth household in Finland has some kind of a cottage and now you have a chance the experience Finnish ”mökki” right here in the capital of Finland in the red …

Stefan's Steakhouse

A DELIGHTFUL STEAKHOUSE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY! The best steaks in the Helsinki area are served on Korkeavuorenkatu, right next to Esplanade Park. The restaurant gets its name from Stefan Richter, familiar from the Top Chef TV show among other things. It serves dazzling world-class dishes. Stefan's Steakhouse is meant for lovers of …

SMAKU Porvoo

Come and enjoy the best dishes from local ingredients in August! Smaku Porvoo is an event for food lovers where a wide range of restaurants in Porvoo create beautiful and delicious small dishes to enjoy. Visit Smaku restaurants in the heart of Porvoo during the two week period or taste them all in the …

Krog Roba

Welcome to restaurant Krog Roba, neighbourhoods own living room! The former police station is now a relaxed restaurant which roots are in Nordic countries. You can pop in just for burger or lunch, or spend the whole evening in our company. Come and see what Nordic Madness feels and tastes …

Bastion Bistro

Bastion Bistro operates in wooden infantry barracks built in 1892, within a short walk from Suomenlinna’s main quay. In connection with the elegant restaurant, there are also rentable facilities: a banquet room (75 persons), suitable for group meals, festivities and meetings, as well as two separate meeting rooms (12 persons each) and sauna facilities …

Sue Ellen

Sue Ellen is located in a former colonial merchant’s house by the sea, opposite the Market hall in Eteläranta. Sue Ellen is full of relaxed Southern athmosphere. The Southern coast of North America with its colourful cities full of history have inspired Sue Ellen to bring new exiting flavors and most of all, the …

Restaurant Savoy

Savoy – a living restaurant legend This place has seen marriage proposals. Breakups. Celebrations. Starting of companies.Wartime scheming. Savoy has been making culinary history for 80 years. Looking over the Helsinki rooftops you can see the Esplanadi park and be one with the stream of timelessness. The minimal style is the hallmark of master Alvar Aalto …

Korjaamo Culture Factory

Goodwin The Steak House Helsinki

The GOODWIN Steak House is the only classic American steakhouse in the Baltics and Scandinavia. A team of professionals used steakhouse traditions and their own first-hand experience to create the first restaurant of its kind in Finland. GOODWIN is a place for those who like beef. It is a place of interest for those who …

Restaurant Toscanini

Toscanini serves authentic Tuscan food in a relaxed atmosphere. We use high quality fresh ingredients to make delicious, straight-forward and abundant dishes for you to enjoy. Restaurant Toscanini is also open on …

Summer Restaurant Saari

Saari provides the best Finnish delicacies, genuine maritime atmosphere and the most stunning sea views on the Sirpalesaari Island, just a stone's throw from Helsinki centre. Restaurant has a 200-seat dining room, 22-seat Belvedere balcony, 12-seat captain's cabin Sampo and a sunny outdoor terrace. A boat serves the island every 20 min from the …

Summer Restaurant Saaristo

Scandinavian tastes and magnificent sea views. Saaristo’s white Art Nouveau style villa, built in 1898, is one of Helsinki’s most imposing and traditional restaurants. Located on the Klippan island, just 100 m off the city coastline, restaurant offers splendid views of both the open sea and the city centre. Restaurant has seats for 400 …

Restaurant NJK

The villa-type restaurant, located on the small island of Valkosaari, was built in 1900. It is one of the best locations for festivities during the summer season, the most popular crayfish restaurant in town – and a wonderful setting for a tasty meal. The tall, spacious Middle room is surrounded by a bright covered …

Ravintola Särkänlinna

Welcome to Restaurant Särkänlinna on the historic fortress island of Särkkä constructed in 1748. The restaurant on the third floor of the fortress offers magnificent views of the summery Kaivopuisto park and the open sea. Särkänlinna is one of Helsinki’s most beloved summer restaurants as well as venue for weddings and private parties. The …

Restaurant Sipuli

Housed in a historic red brick warehouse, Sipuli is an exceptional and versatile restaurant and events venue. Sipuli features seafaring-inspired private dining rooms, a banquet room, the so-called Kanavasali and the Winter Garden suitable for large-scale functions and events.Versatile and adaptable, our facilities can be tailored to the needs of each individual client, making …

Kulosaaren Casino

Built in 1915, the Kulosaaren Casino is a traditional, high standard restaurant with the a beautiful sea view. Acclaimed for its cuisine and unique atmosphere, it is one of the city’s most popular places for festive occasions – for groups both large and small. The spacious dining room offers a splendid view of the …

Team Kitchen

Team Kitchen is as the name suggests a kitchen for team cooking. We welcome everyone who wants to spend a nice evening cooking, learning and enjoying good company. Our wine and food professionals guide and teach with decades of experience and burning passion for taste sensations. Both beginners and masters succeed in our classes, in the end …

Restaurant Kuninkaan Lohet/Kuninkaan Kartano and Vanha Viilatehdas

Would it be a time for a lunch? Welcome to enjoy our delicious lunch to the lovely surroundings of River Vantaa. You can relax and have lunch under the chandeliers in Kuninkaan Kartano or on the fabulous summer terrace. After the lunch go and take a walk next to the River Vantaa and enjoy …

Restaurant Scandic Meilahti

Our laid-back and modern, no-frills restaurant invites you to feel at home and feast from lunch to dinner. Located in Meilahti, Helsinki, this restaurant is easily accessible with both private vehicle and public …

Cafes

Enjoy your cup of coffee in classic cafés in the heart of the city or taste the latest coffee trends in hip neighbourhoods. Choose your own favourite from the diverse cosy cafés that can be found all around Helsinki.

Finlandia Café, Finlandia Hall

Finlandia Café is a fantastic place to sit down for lunch, a cup of coffee or after work relaxation. A variety of sweet and savoury treats are served throughout the day. Our menu showcases the Finlandia Hall food philosophy – we make quality food in our own kitchen, relying on small producers and organic …

Ekberg Café

Ekberg was founded in 1852 by Fredrik Edvard Ekberg in Helsinki, and is the oldest still operating bakery in Scandinavia. Ekberg Café serves a delicious breakfast, lunch, all day à la carte, pastries and weekend brunch. Only high-quality ingredients are used, and our masterpieces are a result of genuine handicraft. At Ekberg Shop next …

Café Piper

For almost eighty years the visitors and residents of the Suomenlinna fortress have been able to enjoy a cup of coffee with pastries in the beautiful Piper’s Café. Customers can choose of traditional salty snacks such as salmon sandwiches and delicious cakes or ice creams. On weekdays a soup lunch is also on offer. …

Café Strindberg

Welcome to Strindberg! In addition to delicious Scandinavian delicacies the distinctive view from the restaurant is something Strindberg is known of. In the cafeteria you can also feel the European …

Cafe Regatta

Outdoor café by the sea in Töölö district with funky vintage interior and decoration. Remember to try the best cinnamon buns in …

Café Esplanad

Café Esplanad is well known for its Central European atmosphere and style and especially for its huge cinnamon rolls (a Finnish sweet pastry called korvapuusti) that are baked in the café’s own bakery. On the outdoor terrace one can also enjoy the sun. Restaurant Bistro in the back of the café offers inexpensive …

Café Carusel

Cafe Carusel offers a modern yet cosy atmosphere by the sea. A café with a big living room (170 seats), a glas verandah (80 seats) and a terrace (450 …

La Torrefazione

Coffee shops and roastery in the city center, focussing on different roasts as well as different types of coffee and tea. La Torrefazione serves great breakfasts every …

Karl Fazer Café

Karl Fazer’s French-Russian café & cake shop was opened in Kluuvikatu 17.9.1891. As years have passed by the building, designed by Juslen, has been renovated and the interior of the café has been changed many times. A part of the café&cake shops goodies are still made in Kluuvikatu, and it is possible to see …

Sis. Deli

Sis. Deli serves food made from local ingredients, delicious and healthy meals, also take-away. No artificial ingredients …

Café Ursula

Café Ursula was founded in 1952 in the Kaivopuisto park. Café Ursula has grown from a small café kiosk to a café-restaurant. Lovely view to the sea and Suomenlinna …

Kahvila Sävy

Kahvila Sävy in Kallio district offers high quality coffee produced by small …

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Bars & Nightlife

A wide range of clubs and bars in Helsinki offers something for everyone in terms of clientele, atmosphere and price. Find the most popular, trendiest and cosiest bars and nightclubs in the city centre as well as in the districts of Kamppi, Punavuori and Kallio.

Sky Room Helsinki

Skyroom Helsinki boasts classy design with plenty of cool details. So, regardless of whether you are a hotel guest, tourist or city dweller, come up and enjoy delicious bar snacks and drinks, while marveling at the magnificent views over Helsinki! The age limit for Sky Room is 18 years after …

Nightclub Skohan

SKOHAN HELSINKI IS OPEN WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY BETWEEN 10PM TO 04AM. AGE LIMITS | WED-FRI 22 | SAT …

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Brasserie Kämp

Brasserie Kämp has served for more than 100 years with the same admiration towards quality service. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or brunch, Brasserie Kämp will welcome you to enjoy its prestigious and historic atmosphere. Brasserie Kämp is part of Kämp Collection Hotels, a collection of Helsinki’s most reputable luxury and lifestyle …

Klaus K Bar & Lounge

Klaus K Bar & Lounge is a charming and relaxing getaway with creative touches. Great cocktails, Italian wines and bar snacks are served to you by the most attentive personnel. Make yourself at home at Klaus K Bar & …

Teatteri

Location: City Center Restaurant-club-café. An interesting restaurant complex, including a 22-metre-long bar. Age limit: …

Casino Helsinki

Location: City Center The international Casino Helsinki is the city’s number one gaming and entertainment venue. The casino is open nearly every day. Free entrance. Fennia Salon: Casino’s show restaurant, Fennia Bar, Fills Kitchen & Bar: a la carte restaurant, Bar All In, Casino Piazza, Summer …

Kuudes linja

Location: Kallio District An underground live club with cult …

Siltanen

Location: Kallio District The trendiest hipster-filled restaurant in the Kallio district. On weekends you can enjoy brunch - meat-eaters select the Berlin breakfast tray, while vegetarians choose the Buddha. In summertime you may eat outside on the sunny terrace away from the traffic. The restaurant plays club music every evening, plus live gigs on …

Ateljee Bar

Location: City Center The Ateljee Bar with its famous terrace is situated at Sokos Hotel Torni, on the 14th floor. The unique view over the Helsinki skyline can also be seen from the Ladies and Gentlemen’s rooms. The artistic bar, opened as early as 1951, also works as an art gallery with monthly …

Botta/Manala

Location: Töölö District Restaurant, disco and bar popular among eg. students. Finnish home cooking style food until closing time. On Fridays and Saturdays it is party time: four floors, five bars and two dance floors. St.Urho’s Pub is an oasis for beerlovers. Under renovation. Will open in the beginning of August …

Storyville

Location: Töölö District Happy Jazz Club Storyville, situated behind the Parliament, entertains their customers by having both Finnish and international jazz orchestras play six evenings a week. In the street level bar piano music is played in the early evening. Storyville’s kitchen serves cajuncreole delicacies until 03 in the …

Apollo Live Club

Location: City Center Apollo live club offers great live music with changing live music bands. Apollo is located in the centre of Helsinki, inside the Forum shopping mall (entrance from Mannerheimintie …

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Shopping

Helsinki offers plenty of shopping opportunities year round. Visit Tori Quarters in the historical centre of Helsinki for a variety of charming design boutiques and craft shops. Fans of Finnish design, fashion and interior decoration should head out to the Design District, situated in the heart of Helsinki. The main shopping streets include Aleksanterinkatu, Mannerheimintie and the streets Pohjois- and Eteläesplanadi around the Esplanade park that feature several famous Finnish brands such as Iittala, Marimekko, Aarikka and Pentik. Especially for food shopping be sure to also visit the several market squares and cosy market halls of Helsinki, such as the Market Square and the Old Market Hall at the South Harbour, the Hakaniemi indoor market and the Hietalahti Market Hall and Hietalahti Square that during summertime hosts the city's best-known flea market.