Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
Церковь Каллио
2 Itäinen PapinkatuIt's so close by and beautiful for a photograph!
Tokoinranta
Lively lakeside hangout for locals to picnic.
Perfect for a rainy day or getting into the Finnish history.
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Национальный музей Финляндии
34 MannerheimintiePerfect for a rainy day or getting into the Finnish history.
An inhabited sea fortress built on six islands and which now forms part of the city of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The ferry will take you there (normal bus fare).
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Суоменлинна
An inhabited sea fortress built on six islands and which now forms part of the city of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The ferry will take you there (normal bus fare).
Kaivopuisto
Lovely park to enjoy the sea side
A free outdoor walking museum of old fishing huts and agricultural buildings, imported from all over Finland.
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Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieA free outdoor walking museum of old fishing huts and agricultural buildings, imported from all over Finland.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun and funky little bar with a good selection of beers and regularly live music on the weekends.
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Musta Kissa Bar
15 Toinen linjaFun and funky little bar with a good selection of beers and regularly live music on the weekends.
Om'pu
15 SiltasaarenkatuLocation and rotating local art gallery!
Ravintola Iltakoulu
5 VaasankatuCheepest bar in the neighborhood. Very lively.
Great selection of American beers and other great beers.
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Olutravintola Hilpeä Hauki
7 VaasankatuGreat selection of American beers and other great beers.
Funky little bar with a hip vibe, good beer and cider selection and known to the locals.
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Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuFunky little bar with a hip vibe, good beer and cider selection and known to the locals.
Cue it yourself juke-box in the back, using spotify. The bartender loves some pop punk.
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Pulmu-baari
13 FleminginkatuCue it yourself juke-box in the back, using spotify. The bartender loves some pop punk.
Nice little neighborhood bar if you find yourself up this way.
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Oljenkorsi
18 IntiankatuNice little neighborhood bar if you find yourself up this way.
Great bar with DJs almost every night of the week. Lunch weekdays, brunch weekends, and a fun vibe. Decor is funky, with some vintage dental artifacts.
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Onda
13 b HämeentieGreat bar with DJs almost every night of the week. Lunch weekdays, brunch weekends, and a fun vibe. Decor is funky, with some vintage dental artifacts.
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuNightly DJs, cool scene.
Coffee, salad, drinks, and live music on their terrace during the summer time.
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mbar
22-24 MannerheimintieCoffee, salad, drinks, and live music on their terrace during the summer time.
Oluthuone Kuikka
32 HelsinginkatuExtensive beer selection.
Also a venue inside. Great terrace in the confines of the walled former tram-repair warehouse. Also home to one of the Sushi Bar & Wine restaurants.
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Культурная фабрика Корьяамо
51 B TöölönkatuAlso a venue inside. Great terrace in the confines of the walled former tram-repair warehouse. Also home to one of the Sushi Bar & Wine restaurants.
Kokomo Tikibar & Nightclub & Karaoke
16-20 UudenmaankatuFun Hawaiian themed bar.
Take the lift to the top floor for a great view of the city. Enjoy a homemade coctail, though be forewarned they come at a cost (about 9 euro for a coctail)
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Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
26 YrjönkatuTake the lift to the top floor for a great view of the city. Enjoy a homemade coctail, though be forewarned they come at a cost (about 9 euro for a coctail)
Food Scene
Bar and Cafe with a great menu and the best brunch in the neighborhood (try to book in advance if possible). Great Mediterranean food.
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Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaBar and Cafe with a great menu and the best brunch in the neighborhood (try to book in advance if possible). Great Mediterranean food.
Lemon Grass
12 Kolmas linjaGreat little Thai place, also with take-away!
Great brunch on Sundays! Also carry some good American beers.
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Cafe Talo
2 B HämeentieGreat brunch on Sundays! Also carry some good American beers.
Kallion Sävel
2 HämeentieGreat little burger bar.
Good Life Coffee Oy
17 Kolmas linjaBest coffee in the neighborhood.
Traditional Finnish restaurant on one side, great jazz venue and pizza as well! The terrace provides a nice view of the lake in some of the oldest buildings around.
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Juttutupa
6 SäästöpankinrantaTraditional Finnish restaurant on one side, great jazz venue and pizza as well! The terrace provides a nice view of the lake in some of the oldest buildings around.
Kombo Winebar and Kitchen is a great little husband and wife owned establishment serving Spanish tapas. Make a reservation via Facebook message in advance since this little place is very popular!
Kulmavuorenkatu 4
4 KulmavuorenkatuKombo Winebar and Kitchen is a great little husband and wife owned establishment serving Spanish tapas. Make a reservation via Facebook message in advance since this little place is very popular!
Fafa's Kallio
10 VilhonvuorenkatuExcellent falafel place. Cheap and satisfying.
Friday and Saturday nights there is a restaurant here, some of the best BBQ in town.
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Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuFriday and Saturday nights there is a restaurant here, some of the best BBQ in town.
Great place for a small bite to eat, brunch, lunch or just a coffee on the terrace.
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Cafe Piritta
12 EläintarhantieGreat place for a small bite to eat, brunch, lunch or just a coffee on the terrace.
Putte's Bar and Pizza
6 KalevankatuOne of the best pizzas in town.
Sushibar + Wine
42 FredrikinkatuGreat sushi for a reasonable price
Weeruska
19 PorvoonkatuTraditional Finnish food and pizza.
Soul Kitchen Oy
26 FleminginkatuDeep south American comfort food.
Linko Pizza Bar, one of the newest and trendiest pizza joints with a tiny venue as well. Kitchen closes at 2130. Closed on Mondays.
Linnankoskenkatu 12
12 LinnankoskenkatuLinko Pizza Bar, one of the newest and trendiest pizza joints with a tiny venue as well. Kitchen closes at 2130. Closed on Mondays.
Modern Nordic cuisine. A little pricier, but known for fresh and organic ingredients and a real Nordic feel. Lunch Tues-Fri. Dinner Tues - Sat.
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Olo
5 PohjoisesplanadiModern Nordic cuisine. A little pricier, but known for fresh and organic ingredients and a real Nordic feel. Lunch Tues-Fri. Dinner Tues - Sat.
Stone's
4 KeskuskatuGreat organic burgers!
Great lunch at a reasonable price. Everything from pasta, salad to tacos and all delish.
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Café Bar No 9
9 UudenmaankatuGreat lunch at a reasonable price. Everything from pasta, salad to tacos and all delish.
Full brunch, a bit on the fancy side. Park of Ekberg bakery, so guaranteed to have a lot of great pastries.
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Ekberg 1852 Ltd
9 BulevardiFull brunch, a bit on the fancy side. Park of Ekberg bakery, so guaranteed to have a lot of great pastries.
Great pizza and the occasional live gig.
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Ravintola Skiffer Liuskaluoto
Great pizza and the occasional live gig.
Cosy winebar and fine dining. Make reservations. Nordic cuisine.
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Ravintola Muru
41 FredrikinkatuCosy winebar and fine dining. Make reservations. Nordic cuisine.
Fine dining using local fresh and organic ingredients straight from Finnish farms! One of my favorite restaurants in Helsinki.
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Ravintola Juuri
27 KorkeavuorenkatuFine dining using local fresh and organic ingredients straight from Finnish farms! One of my favorite restaurants in Helsinki.
Great quality and style, the menu changes every other week. Slightly pricey, but worth it. I may recommend making a reservation, since it's a small place.
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Kuurna
6 MeritullinkatuGreat quality and style, the menu changes every other week. Slightly pricey, but worth it. I may recommend making a reservation, since it's a small place.
Typical Finnish basic menu, meatballs, reindeer and the like. Old school charm.
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Ravintola Kolme Kruunua
5 LiisankatuTypical Finnish basic menu, meatballs, reindeer and the like. Old school charm.
This adorable little blue house atop the hill has a great view of Töölönlahti and serves coffee, buns and ice cream in the summer time, right on its own terrace.
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Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieThis adorable little blue house atop the hill has a great view of Töölönlahti and serves coffee, buns and ice cream in the summer time, right on its own terrace.
Umeshu
15 Pohjoinen HesperiankatuGreat sushi in a small little place. Take out available.
Regatta
8 MerikannontieGreat sea view from the terrace of this little cafe.
Shopping
Small, but friendly ecological shop where you can find food, beverages and eco-friendly products.
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Ekokauppa Ekolo
2 LämmittäjänkatuSmall, but friendly ecological shop where you can find food, beverages and eco-friendly products.
Handmade gifts made right here in Kallio. Perfect for souvenir shopping!
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Made in Kallio
14 VaasankatuHandmade gifts made right here in Kallio. Perfect for souvenir shopping!
Essentials
This store is open from 7-23 on the weekdays and 9-23 on Saturdays, and 10-23 on Sundays so it is the closest and most convenient place around. Not a huge selection though.
Porthaninkatu 1
1 PorthaninkatuThis store is open from 7-23 on the weekdays and 9-23 on Saturdays, and 10-23 on Sundays so it is the closest and most convenient place around. Not a huge selection though.
The real market hall feeling, with butchers, fromageries, bakers, and on the second floor, crafts and souvenirs.
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Рынок Хаканиеми
1 HämeentieThe real market hall feeling, with butchers, fromageries, bakers, and on the second floor, crafts and souvenirs.
Vii-Voan
3 HämeentieAsian Groceries in case you want to find some obscure ingredients.
Aseanic Trading Oy
3 Kolmas linjaAsian grocer.
Ruohonjuuri
5 Sörnäisten rantatieNatural and organic foods
Everything Else
Nice park, often free entertainment on the weekends during the summer time. Bring a picnic blanket and the kids and enjoy!
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Парк Алппи
ViipurinkatuNice park, often free entertainment on the weekends during the summer time. Bring a picnic blanket and the kids and enjoy!
Lively and hip neighborhood meetup point surrounded by funky little bars.
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Karhupuisto Park
Viides linjaLively and hip neighborhood meetup point surrounded by funky little bars.
Take the 6 euro ferry from Kaivopuisto and enjoy a lovely sandy beach with some restaurants and grilling areas.
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Pihlajasaari
Take the 6 euro ferry from Kaivopuisto and enjoy a lovely sandy beach with some restaurants and grilling areas.
Take the 6 euro ferry from Kaivopuisto to the nice sandy beaches and a small restaurant, the Skiffer, which serves great pizza.
Liuskasaari
Take the 6 euro ferry from Kaivopuisto to the nice sandy beaches and a small restaurant, the Skiffer, which serves great pizza.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little amusement park right in the heart of town. To enter is free, but daily passes to rides and separate tickets for rides are sold at the gate.
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Линнанмяки
1 TivolikujaGreat little amusement park right in the heart of town. To enter is free, but daily passes to rides and separate tickets for rides are sold at the gate.
A sandy beach in the heart of Helsinki. There is a small cafe and some outdoor beach volleyball courts. There is also a quite shallow shore, great for kids.
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Sandvikskajen
HietalahdenrantaA sandy beach in the heart of Helsinki. There is a small cafe and some outdoor beach volleyball courts. There is also a quite shallow shore, great for kids.