Maria's Guidebook Helsinki
Food scene
Kaffa Roastery
29 PursimiehenkatuGreat coffee by trained baristas
Levain
29-31 KankurinkatuFresh bread and baguettes for a perfect breakfast, also serve lunch
Kanniston leipomo branch is situated right outside the building entrance, in the corner of Kankurinkatu and Pursimiehenkatu. Tasty pastries and fresh bread, making the breakfast on the balcony perfect
64 localnici recomandă
Kanniston leipomo
6 KankurinkatuKanniston leipomo branch is situated right outside the building entrance, in the corner of Kankurinkatu and Pursimiehenkatu. Tasty pastries and fresh bread, making the breakfast on the balcony perfect
Located in a small red hut on the shore in Töölö, makes a perfect bicycle trip stopover. Cosy open terrace and tasty cinnamon buns (korvapuusti)
225 localnici recomandă
Regatta
8 MerikannontieLocated in a small red hut on the shore in Töölö, makes a perfect bicycle trip stopover. Cosy open terrace and tasty cinnamon buns (korvapuusti)
Good Scandinavian breakfast/brunch, nice atmosphere but a bit on the expensive side
Ravintola Bröd Punavuori
26 BulevardiGood Scandinavian breakfast/brunch, nice atmosphere but a bit on the expensive side
The star of high cuisine in Punavuori is worth a visit on a special evening. Table reservation can be done on website.
43 localnici recomandă
Ravintola Muru
41 FredrikinkatuThe star of high cuisine in Punavuori is worth a visit on a special evening. Table reservation can be done on website.
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 PerämiehenkatuNice boho furniture store and coffee shop
Classic bakery, patisserie and café with good service and great coffee, one of our personal favourites to treat ourselves with a pastry or cake
70 localnici recomandă
Ekberg 1852 Ltd
9 BulevardiClassic bakery, patisserie and café with good service and great coffee, one of our personal favourites to treat ourselves with a pastry or cake
Traditional Finnish restaurant for classic dishes and laid back atmosphere, family friendly
33 localnici recomandă
Salve
5 C HietalahdenrantaTraditional Finnish restaurant for classic dishes and laid back atmosphere, family friendly
Japanese-Scandinavian restaurant a few steps from the apartment, with connection to the movie "Kamome Shokudo” or “Ruokala Lokki,” which was filmed at this location in 2006
Kamome Project Oy
12 PursimiehenkatuJapanese-Scandinavian restaurant a few steps from the apartment, with connection to the movie "Kamome Shokudo” or “Ruokala Lokki,” which was filmed at this location in 2006
Sightseeing
10 minute ferry ride away you can find this charming island perfect for a day trip! Check ferry timetable from website (jt-line.fi)
Pihlajasaari
10 minute ferry ride away you can find this charming island perfect for a day trip! Check ferry timetable from website (jt-line.fi)
Music hall and cultural center, perfect setting and amazing acoustics. Try to catch a concert by the Finnish Symphony Orchestra
29 localnici recomandă
Musiikkitalo
TöölönlahdenkatuMusic hall and cultural center, perfect setting and amazing acoustics. Try to catch a concert by the Finnish Symphony Orchestra
If you are curious about Finnish sauna, this is a good option for a public sauna and dipping yourself in the sea (for the brave)
322 localnici recomandă
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaIf you are curious about Finnish sauna, this is a good option for a public sauna and dipping yourself in the sea (for the brave)
Public sauna and heated outdoor pool as well as sea pool for year round swimming on a spectacular spot in the city center
218 localnici recomandă
Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriPublic sauna and heated outdoor pool as well as sea pool for year round swimming on a spectacular spot in the city center
Indoor activities
Named the world’s most beautiful library in 2019 offers 3 floors of books, hundreds of computers, stunning architecture, game rooms, children’s places, meeting rooms... perfect for a rainy day!
93 localnici recomandă
Biblioteca Centrală Oodi
4 TöölönlahdenkatuNamed the world’s most beautiful library in 2019 offers 3 floors of books, hundreds of computers, stunning architecture, game rooms, children’s places, meeting rooms... perfect for a rainy day!
A good sized overview of the masterpieces of Finnish art plus some of the world’s true greats
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuA good sized overview of the masterpieces of Finnish art plus some of the world’s true greats
Brand new shopping center and indoor activities for all ages: game park, cinema, children’s entertainment, wind tunnel, virtual reality multi-D simulator and of course, shopping and restaurants
27 localnici recomandă
Redi
5 Hermannin rantatieBrand new shopping center and indoor activities for all ages: game park, cinema, children’s entertainment, wind tunnel, virtual reality multi-D simulator and of course, shopping and restaurants
One of the most popular self service second hand markets in Helsinki. Great finds and possible to spot some nice Finnish design items
17 localnici recomandă
Kaivarin Kanuuna
27 VuorimiehenkatuOne of the most popular self service second hand markets in Helsinki. Great finds and possible to spot some nice Finnish design items
Family friendly activities
Family-friendly coffee shop with playground, international atmosphere and weekly cultural shows and artsy activities for kids
Annantalo
30 AnnankatuFamily-friendly coffee shop with playground, international atmosphere and weekly cultural shows and artsy activities for kids
The National Museum’s Vintti exhibition on the third floor teaches visitors about the history of Finland in a fun and interactive way. There is much to marvel at and experience for all age groups!
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The National Museum of Finland
34 MannerheimintieThe National Museum’s Vintti exhibition on the third floor teaches visitors about the history of Finland in a fun and interactive way. There is much to marvel at and experience for all age groups!
I really can’t recommend this place enough for families! Interesting activities and exhibitions for all ages, well worth the trouble to get there ;)
https://www.heureka.fi/?lang=en
Heureka
1 TiedepuistoI really can’t recommend this place enough for families! Interesting activities and exhibitions for all ages, well worth the trouble to get there ;)
https://www.heureka.fi/?lang=en