Guidebook for Helsinki
Parks & Nature
Tullisaaren puisto
Wonderful park with running / biking tracks.
Lovely little beach next to an old vill serving lunch as well as drinks / food in the evenings during the summer
Stansvik
Lovely little beach next to an old vill serving lunch as well as drinks / food in the evenings during the summer
Laajasalon uimaranta
Beach with little kiosk. Beach volley & football fields right next to it
Little sandy beach but also rocks and wooden benches for sunbathing. During winter months swimming possibility in the sea, summer months little kiosk for ice cream and drinks.
Marjaniemen uimaranta
Little sandy beach but also rocks and wooden benches for sunbathing. During winter months swimming possibility in the sea, summer months little kiosk for ice cream and drinks.
Nice running paths in the woods with a view to the sea. Tiny par3 golf course with a little driving range.
Bodholmen
Nice running paths in the woods with a view to the sea. Tiny par3 golf course with a little driving range.
Rent a kayak and get to know Helsinki by sea
6 lokale anbefaler
Vuosaaren Melontakeskus | Vuosaari Paddling Center | Natura Viva
13 HarbonkatuRent a kayak and get to know Helsinki by sea
Kivinokka
Nuuksio National Park is only 30+ mins drive from the city center, but you will get to be in the middle of nature and would not believe Finland’s capital city, Helsinki is just around the corner. There a beautiful hiking paths from 1,4 km loops to 80 km.
150 lokale anbefaler
Nuuksio
84 NuuksiontieNuuksio National Park is only 30+ mins drive from the city center, but you will get to be in the middle of nature and would not believe Finland’s capital city, Helsinki is just around the corner. There a beautiful hiking paths from 1,4 km loops to 80 km.
Food Scene
Hidden gem in Helsinki. Open from May 1st until eof Sep. Beautiful sunsets. The food is basic but the view is unbeatable.
Ravintola Pyysaari
Hidden gem in Helsinki. Open from May 1st until eof Sep. Beautiful sunsets. The food is basic but the view is unbeatable.
Mediterranean food served right next to marina. Little terrace during the summer months. Popular among the locals
Trattoria il Faro
24 SuolakivenkatuMediterranean food served right next to marina. Little terrace during the summer months. Popular among the locals
Mantra
42 LaivalahdenkaariGreat nepali food, also takeaway
Del Mar
1 BenktankujaSpanish food, fresh fish. Lovely terrace during summer months.
Close to home, next to Herttoniemi manson. Lovely summer garden to enjoy food & drinks.
9 lokale anbefaler
Ravintola Wanha Mylly
Close to home, next to Herttoniemi manson. Lovely summer garden to enjoy food & drinks.
The place to get pizza in Helsinki. 3 Italian blokes running the place, only take away and open only Fri, Sat & Sun. Try their Tiramisu too. Focaccia available on Saturdays.
Fornitaly
54 b JollaksentieThe place to get pizza in Helsinki. 3 Italian blokes running the place, only take away and open only Fri, Sat & Sun. Try their Tiramisu too. Focaccia available on Saturdays.
Fantastic container cafe in developing area of Kalasatama. Take a bike and do the visit there, fantastic cakes an views to Helsinki its center.
15 lokale anbefaler
Ihana Kahvila
Fantastic container cafe in developing area of Kalasatama. Take a bike and do the visit there, fantastic cakes an views to Helsinki its center.
Restaurants, ice cream bar and an open grill for everyone to prepare their own stakes / sausages / burgers. Hammocks and fatboys for chilling after lunch / dinner.
92 lokale anbefaler
Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuRestaurants, ice cream bar and an open grill for everyone to prepare their own stakes / sausages / burgers. Hammocks and fatboys for chilling after lunch / dinner.
Shopping
Iconic Finnish factory store. Everything from fabrics, to glassware, china and clothes.
19 lokale anbefaler
Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuIconic Finnish factory store. Everything from fabrics, to glassware, china and clothes.
Halti Base Camp Store
14 HitsaajankatuOutdoor clothes, boots, tents, sleeping bags etc.
Itis
1-7 ItäkatuLarger shopping center
Essentials
Lidl Herttoniemi
4 LinnanrakentajantieAlepa Roihuvuori
26 RoihuvuorentieK-Market Roihuvuori
24 RoihuvuorentieWines and stronger spirits are old only in government owned stores Alko.
Alko Helsinki Herttoniemi Hertta
2 HiihtäjäntieWines and stronger spirits are old only in government owned stores Alko.
S-market Hitsaajankatu
16 HitsaajankatuAlepa Herttoniemi
14 HiihtomäentieOpen 24x7
Herttoniemen Apteekki
14 HiihtomäentiePharmacy
Terveystalo Herttoniemi
4 A LinnanrakentajantieTerveystalo Herttoniemi
4 A LinnanrakentajantieHertsi
2 InsinöörinkatuPharmacy
K-Supermarket Saari
4 Yliskylän puistokatuGetting Around
Herttoniemi station
17 HiihtomäentieBus #83 running between Herttoniemi metro station & Tammisalo
West Terminal 2
14 TyynenmerenkatuSpeed boats to Tallinn in 2 hours
Olympia Terminal
SiljaLine overnight ferry to Stockholm
VikingLine overnight ferry to Stockholm
13 lokale anbefaler
Katajanokan terminaali - Katajanokka Terminal
8 KatajanokanlaituriVikingLine overnight ferry to Stockholm
Entertainment & Activities
The Sauna in Helsinki. Huge terrace for drinks & food. Possibility to swim in the sea after sauna.
322 lokale anbefaler
Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaThe Sauna in Helsinki. Huge terrace for drinks & food. Possibility to swim in the sea after sauna.
Swimming, sauning, drinking, eating right in the city center. Amazing experience year around
218 lokale anbefaler
Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriSwimming, sauning, drinking, eating right in the city center. Amazing experience year around
Wooden heated public sauna from 1928 with possibility to rent private sauna for a family (Tue, Wed, Thu). Located in heart of Kallio district, trendy hipster part of the city.
151 lokale anbefaler
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuWooden heated public sauna from 1928 with possibility to rent private sauna for a family (Tue, Wed, Thu). Located in heart of Kallio district, trendy hipster part of the city.
Wooden heated sauna. Separate sections for males & females. Doesn’t take groups larger than 3 so we would recommend to split in the entrance into groups of max size 3. Open from Wednesday to Sunday 16:00 – 20:00 (sauning allowed until 21:00).
113 lokale anbefaler
Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaWooden heated sauna. Separate sections for males & females. Doesn’t take groups larger than 3 so we would recommend to split in the entrance into groups of max size 3. Open from Wednesday to Sunday 16:00 – 20:00 (sauning allowed until 21:00).
SkyWheel Helsinki
2 KatajanokanlaituriSightseeing
Unesco World Heritage site, an island fortress full of history. Great place for picnic during the summer.
430 lokale anbefaler
Suomenlinna
Unesco World Heritage site, an island fortress full of history. Great place for picnic during the summer.
Amazing nature and flare in this island that was opened to public in summer 2016. Good spots for picnic and swimming. Great views towards Suomenlinna.
39 lokale anbefaler
Vallisaari
Amazing nature and flare in this island that was opened to public in summer 2016. Good spots for picnic and swimming. Great views towards Suomenlinna.
There’s first public building in Finland built entirely out of wood Haltia Nature Centre which gives you nice insight into Finnish nature. Haltia also rents snow shoes & skies.
29 lokale anbefaler
Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
84 NuuksiontieThere’s first public building in Finland built entirely out of wood Haltia Nature Centre which gives you nice insight into Finnish nature. Haltia also rents snow shoes & skies.
Temppeliaukio Kirke
3 LutherinkatuThe Rock Church