The ultimate must do's in Espoo & Helsinki
Cinema
Finnkino Omena
11 PiispansiltaHip cinema in a hipster area - super popular - drink Wine during the show
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RIVIERA
2 HarjukatuHip cinema in a hipster area - super popular - drink Wine during the show
Neighbourhood
Haukilahti
Perfect for a stroll or jogging
Design District
The ultimate window shopping paradise
Matinlahti beach
1 MatinlahdenrantaNokkalan Venesatama
2 NokkalanniemiPerfect new area for scenic walk / jog / eat Ice cream / have lunch / dinner
For children
Duudsonit Activity Park Espoo
11 PiispansiltaActivity Park inside the mall
Matinkylän Urheilupuisto
9-11 MatinkartanontieSports Park for some exercise near by
Linnanmaki
1 TivolikujaAmuzement park. Take the tram from Helsinki center.
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
2 KaisaniemenrantaFree activity in beautiful scenery
Science Park for kids / families. Easy access from Helsinki Center by train
88 recommandé par les habitants
Heureka
1 TiedepuistoScience Park for kids / families. Easy access from Helsinki Center by train
Finnish Museum of Natural History
13 Pohjoinen RautatiekatuCool climbing and other courses as in pictures!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Seikkailupuisto Korkee
8 MustikkamaanpolkuCool climbing and other courses as in pictures!
To-dos
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 MannerheiminaukioModern art museum
Historia-alan fortress sight - public ferry from city center harbour.
Cold outside summer season - wear warm clothes!
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Suomenlinna
Historia-alan fortress sight - public ferry from city center harbour.
Cold outside summer season - wear warm clothes!
Has the best public sauna with view in the city! Year round.
Sometimes they host great events, such as outdoor cinema, on this island just outside Helsinki during summertime.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Lonnan sauna
Has the best public sauna with view in the city! Year round.
Sometimes they host great events, such as outdoor cinema, on this island just outside Helsinki during summertime.
Cute scenic, small beach in prestigious area. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a warm sunny day at the beach
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Munksnäs badstrand
Cute scenic, small beach in prestigious area. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a warm sunny day at the beach
Amazing architecture and eco - must see even if not normally into churches!
258 recommandé par les habitants
Temppeliaukion Church
3 LutherinkatuAmazing architecture and eco - must see even if not normally into churches!
Oodi Central Library
4 TöölönlahdenkatuNew city library an architectural must-see!
A must visit in Matinkylä in the winter - sauna right by the sea and dip into the Ice water !
Löylykontti
3 NokkalanpolkuA must visit in Matinkylä in the winter - sauna right by the sea and dip into the Ice water !
Tapiolan jääpuutarha
KirkkopolkuIce skating in the winter - easy access by metro
Laguuni
8 KeilalahdentieWater sports park !
Nature trail - best views from ”Haukkalampi” area in the Park. Sleep a Night in a tent looking at a lake view and stars. Has a camping site with wood and fireplaces and drinking water. Usually popular so you wont be camping out alone. Possibility to swim and kayak.
Best reached by car, but can be done by bus and some walking.
Nuuksion Haukanpesä | Nuuksio Hawk Nest | Natura Viva
32 HaukkalammentieNature trail - best views from ”Haukkalampi” area in the Park. Sleep a Night in a tent looking at a lake view and stars. Has a camping site with wood and fireplaces and drinking water. Usually popular so you wont be camping out alone. Possibility to swim and kayak.
Best reached by car, but can be done by bus and some walking.
Kokkikoulu Espa
Cooking classes! Great fun
Go for an evening swim with a view. The pools are heated and there’s sauna.
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Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriGo for an evening swim with a view. The pools are heated and there’s sauna.
Namina Kalevankatu
3A KalevankatuNew Asian style spa in town; luxurious
Fashion & Cafe
Fleamarket & Cafe - super popular amongst young and hip people, not a regular fleamarket, but amazing, clean, interior design place with best vibe!
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Relove Freda
25 FredrikinkatuFleamarket & Cafe - super popular amongst young and hip people, not a regular fleamarket, but amazing, clean, interior design place with best vibe!
Haukilahden Paviljonki
12 MellstenintieBeach side Café.
This is where everyone will come and get a cup of hot coffee and a bun during a great sunny, winter morning (weekends). Cosy and traditional Finnish.
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieThis is where everyone will come and get a cup of hot coffee and a bun during a great sunny, winter morning (weekends). Cosy and traditional Finnish.
St. George Bakery
13 YrjönkatuLuxurious breakfast to Enjoy in the prestigious city area!
Krog Roba Restaurant
3 Pieni RoobertinkatuGreat brunch on weekends, more fine style
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 PerämiehenkatuGreat lunch in a designer area.
Kaffa Roastery
29 PursimiehenkatuBest coffee in town.
Great weekend breakfast / lunch - instagram material.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Green Hippo Café
2 PunavuorenkatuGreat weekend breakfast / lunch - instagram material.
Restaurant Flät no 14
14 Viides linjaBest brunch in town during weekends
BUD
11 UudenmaankatuThis cute flower shop also serves coffee!
ROUND Punavuori
16 Iso RoobertinkatuVegan donuts!
Lloyd's Cafe & Bakery
9 PengerkatuBest bagels in town
Restaurants
Amazing vibe, food and view by seaside. DJ during weekends
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Nokkalan Majakka
2 NokkalanniemiAmazing vibe, food and view by seaside. DJ during weekends
Hang out place in the best area in Helsinki by the sea, amazing pizza and Sunday Sesh with DJ. Young crowd. Summer Time.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Ravintola Skiffer Liuskaluoto
Hang out place in the best area in Helsinki by the sea, amazing pizza and Sunday Sesh with DJ. Young crowd. Summer Time.
Amazing architecture and best terrace in town - the most popular hang out place during weekends! They also have a sauna you should try!
322 recommandé par les habitants
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaAmazing architecture and best terrace in town - the most popular hang out place during weekends! They also have a sauna you should try!
Goldfish Cocktail Bar
21 KorkeavuorenkatuHigh end cocktail bar
Most popular cocktail bar in Helsinki, restaurant at day, bar at night. During summertime they have a great terrace area with DJ outside.
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Artek Helsinki
1 B KeskuskatuMost popular cocktail bar in Helsinki, restaurant at day, bar at night. During summertime they have a great terrace area with DJ outside.
Hip new are in town right by the Uzbesk Cathedral. Great interior and food.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Holiday Bar
7 KanavarantaHip new are in town right by the Uzbesk Cathedral. Great interior and food.
Traditional italian pizzeria, popular and always full.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Via Tribunali
4 SofiankatuTraditional italian pizzeria, popular and always full.
Fine dining in cute historical area, feels like being in someones wine cellar. Great service - book in advance
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Kuurna
6 MeritullinkatuFine dining in cute historical area, feels like being in someones wine cellar. Great service - book in advance
Hidden bar - you need to find the right door first to get in and knock! Hints available online
19 recommandé par les habitants
Trillby & Chadwick
KatariinankatuHidden bar - you need to find the right door first to get in and knock! Hints available online
Great food; burgers, fish, vegetarian - the new hip, old industrial area
92 recommandé par les habitants
Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuGreat food; burgers, fish, vegetarian - the new hip, old industrial area
An absolute must-do for all fine dining lovers. Must reserve well in advance
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BasBas & Staff Wine Bar
27-29 TehtaankatuAn absolute must-do for all fine dining lovers. Must reserve well in advance
Demo
9-11 UudenmaankatuFinnish Fine dining cuisine
Sandro is located in different places around Helsinki; the most popular brunch spot with a middle eastern twist.
Sandro Kortteli
1 Urho Kekkosen katuSandro is located in different places around Helsinki; the most popular brunch spot with a middle eastern twist.
New hotspot for drinks and food right by the Uzbesk cathedral
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Holiday Bar
7 KanavarantaNew hotspot for drinks and food right by the Uzbesk cathedral
Stadin Panimo
1 KaasutehtaankatuBest local beers by the brewery
Levant Bulevardi
15 BulevardiBest vietnamese in town! Lunch hours very popular.
Madonna
5 B HaapaniemenkatuFresh youthful italian.
Niska Helsinki
3-7 D 19 KanavarantaÅland island style pizza - yummy.
Asian dining in a youthful environment - nice, black decor.
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Restaurant & Bar Grotesk
10 LudviginkatuAsian dining in a youthful environment - nice, black decor.
Lilla Fabrik
25 TehtaankatuCute small lunch place - try the meatballs or salmon.
Albina Ravintola & Viinibaari
23 Aleksis Kiven katuGreat new restaurant with a roof top Bar.
Based entirely on the zero waste idea - this fine fine restaurant is all about responsible dining with great taste.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Ravintola Tori
2 PunavuorenkatuBased entirely on the zero waste idea - this fine fine restaurant is all about responsible dining with great taste.
Boon Nam
4 LönnrotinkatuNew fine dining asian - by a celebrity cook.
Latitude 25 - Edomae sushi bar
19 KorkeavuorenkatuTop notch japanese
Youthful sushi and Wine restaurant, not so fine or expensive, popular amongst young Helsinki based people.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Sushibar + Wine
42 FredrikinkatuYouthful sushi and Wine restaurant, not so fine or expensive, popular amongst young Helsinki based people.
The best sushi buffet in town all you can eat -style! Lunch and dinner hours
8 recommandé par les habitants
Haru Plus Sushi
6 AnnankatuThe best sushi buffet in town all you can eat -style! Lunch and dinner hours
Breakfast or lunch / dinner located inside the historical market hall
41 recommandé par les habitants
Restaurant Story
EtelärantaBreakfast or lunch / dinner located inside the historical market hall
The First ”beer outlet” ever - found during the pandemic when all the beer was about to go into waste when restaurants were closed; high quality beer is sold for a cheap price. Popular among youth. Great beer.
Kulmakippola
3 AnnankatuThe First ”beer outlet” ever - found during the pandemic when all the beer was about to go into waste when restaurants were closed; high quality beer is sold for a cheap price. Popular among youth. Great beer.
From prawns to pasta ; you can find anything here and its always good. A bit on the high end but definately not fine dining.
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Shelter
7 KanavarantaFrom prawns to pasta ; you can find anything here and its always good. A bit on the high end but definately not fine dining.
You can spot local celebrities here singing with the rest of the crowd. Even though its karaoke, its one of the most popular bars. Age range wide from twenty somethings to sixty somethings.
Wallis Karaoke Bar
7 E 22 KanavarantaYou can spot local celebrities here singing with the rest of the crowd. Even though its karaoke, its one of the most popular bars. Age range wide from twenty somethings to sixty somethings.
Restaurant Locanda Scappi
1 KanavakatuBest pasta in town. Ask for the cheese wheel.
Vegetarian restaurant with dishes to share - instagram material.
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Yes Yes Yes
1 Iso RoobertinkatuVegetarian restaurant with dishes to share - instagram material.
KotKot
Street food - simple but great. All about chicken.
Ravintola Rytmi
2 Toinen linjaBali style brunch
SameSame
25 TehtaankatuGreat Asian - lunch or dinner
Tacos de Kuurna "Kiosquito"
Summer Time taco Bar outside
Harju 8
8 HarjutoriPopular parisien style cafe, restaurant and bar
Viinibaari Apotek
1 LapinlahdenkatuWine bar
Seksico®️ Tacos
10 LaivurinkatuBest tacos in town
Alfons' Pizza
35 VuorimiehenkatuGreat pizza
The Bull & The Firm
2 KulmavuorenkatuGreat food and cocktails
Bites Burgers Kamppi
3 LapinlahdenkatuBurgers!
Old Boy
3-5 LudviginkatuSouth Korean twist kitchen
Olo
5 PohjoisesplanadiScandinavian fine dining
Relaxed restaurant serving a blend of Greek, Lebanese, Tunisian & Moroccan cuisines plus cocktails.
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Ravintola Rafla
9 UudenmaankatuRelaxed restaurant serving a blend of Greek, Lebanese, Tunisian & Moroccan cuisines plus cocktails.
Runar
6 FabianinkatuCocktail bar
La Tapería
7 UudenmaankatuTapas and wine in town
Bronda
20 EteläesplanadiFine dining in the heart of the city, popular meet out. $$$
Best French restaurant and cocktails in town, 2021 opened. If you have to pick one choose this restaurant.
Bardot
1 KluuvikatuBest French restaurant and cocktails in town, 2021 opened. If you have to pick one choose this restaurant.