Guidebook for Helsinki
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming pool and sauna open Monday-Friday 6.15 - 20.00, Saturday-Sunday 9.00-18.00, ball sports and gym open until 22.00.
Kiinteistö Oy Helsinginkatu 25
25 HelsinginkatuSwimming pool and sauna open Monday-Friday 6.15 - 20.00, Saturday-Sunday 9.00-18.00, ball sports and gym open until 22.00.
Highly recommended! Public sauna, established 1929. One of the public saunas, that still exist in Helsinki. Ladies downstairs, gentlemen upstairs. Open Wednesday-Sunday 14-20. Costs 10 eur.
9 habitants recommandent
Karlsgatan 15
15 KaarlenkatuHighly recommended! Public sauna, established 1929. One of the public saunas, that still exist in Helsinki. Ladies downstairs, gentlemen upstairs. Open Wednesday-Sunday 14-20. Costs 10 eur.
Highly recommended! The only wood-burning public sauna in Helsinki. Separate saunas for men and women. Open Tue-Fri 14-20 (in use until 22.00), Sat 13-19 (in use until 21.00). 12 eur. Cash only.
11 habitants recommandent
Harjutorinkatu 1
1 HarjutorinkatuHighly recommended! The only wood-burning public sauna in Helsinki. Separate saunas for men and women. Open Tue-Fri 14-20 (in use until 22.00), Sat 13-19 (in use until 21.00). 12 eur. Cash only.
Other entrance on Sturenkatu / Helsinginkatu. Free entrance to the park! Open from May to September, about 1pm to 10 pm, but varies from day to day.
Tivoligränden 1
1 TivolikujaOther entrance on Sturenkatu / Helsinginkatu. Free entrance to the park! Open from May to September, about 1pm to 10 pm, but varies from day to day.
Brand new woodpellet-heated saunas open Wed-Sunday, entry from 4 PM to 8 PM. Separate for men and women. Bring own towel and a swimsuit if you wish to dip in the sea. Adults 15 €. Rental towel 4 €.
8 habitants recommandent
Hakaniemenranta 17
17 HakaniemenrantaBrand new woodpellet-heated saunas open Wed-Sunday, entry from 4 PM to 8 PM. Separate for men and women. Bring own towel and a swimsuit if you wish to dip in the sea. Adults 15 €. Rental towel 4 €.
Build 1940 for the Olympic Games. Heated outdoor Swimming Pool + sauna. Open 6.30-20 in May-late Autumn. Adults 3.80 €. Take 0,50 € coin with you for a locker. A good start for the day!
Hammarskjöldintie 1
Build 1940 for the Olympic Games. Heated outdoor Swimming Pool + sauna. Open 6.30-20 in May-late Autumn. Adults 3.80 €. Take 0,50 € coin with you for a locker. A good start for the day!
Essentials
Open Monday-Friday 07-21, Saturday 07-18, Sunday 12-18
10 habitants recommandent
Aleksis Kiven katu 11
Open Monday-Friday 07-21, Saturday 07-18, Sunday 12-18
Helsinginkatu 18
18 HelsinginkatuOpen Monday-Saturday 07-23, Sunday 10-23
Castréninkatu 9
9 CastréninkatuOpen Monday-Saturday 07-23, Sunday 10-23.
Hakaniemi Square has food/flower market Monday-Saturday 6.30-15. In the summer there is a flea market on Sundays 12-17.
10 habitants recommandent
Hämeentie 1
1 HämeentieHakaniemi Square has food/flower market Monday-Saturday 6.30-15. In the summer there is a flea market on Sundays 12-17.
Food Scene
Porvoonkatu 19
19 PorvoonkatuTry some Finnish food, vendace, reindeer or meatballs.
Sturenkatu 9
9 SturenkatuRussian fast food!
Thai restaurant. Excellent lunch! (And probably dinner too, but I have no experience). Open 11-22.
12 habitants recommandent
Vaasankatu 19
19 VaasankatuThai restaurant. Excellent lunch! (And probably dinner too, but I have no experience). Open 11-22.
Vegetarian restaurant, open for lunch Monday-Saturday. Open 11-20 (Mon-Fri) and 11-18 (Sat).
Toinen linja 3
3 Kolmas linjaVegetarian restaurant, open for lunch Monday-Saturday. Open 11-20 (Mon-Fri) and 11-18 (Sat).
Cafe Cardemumma opens Mon-Fri 7.30 am for coffee and excellent korvapuusti (cinnamon bun) or generous size salad. Open until 5 pm. Saturday 10-15. Sunday closed.
Karlsgatan 13
13 KaarlenkatuCafe Cardemumma opens Mon-Fri 7.30 am for coffee and excellent korvapuusti (cinnamon bun) or generous size salad. Open until 5 pm. Saturday 10-15. Sunday closed.
Thai cuisine. Small and shabby, but food is good. Open Monday-Friday 11-20, Saturday-Sunday 12-20.
Kolmas linja 12
12 Kolmas linjaThai cuisine. Small and shabby, but food is good. Open Monday-Friday 11-20, Saturday-Sunday 12-20.
Restaurant / Bar near the flat. Lunchtime until 4 pm. costs about 10 €. Closes at 10 pm. The same owner has restaurant Tori in Punavuori.
11 habitants recommandent
Kirstinkatu 15
15 KirstinkatuRestaurant / Bar near the flat. Lunchtime until 4 pm. costs about 10 €. Closes at 10 pm. The same owner has restaurant Tori in Punavuori.
Restaurant and bar Juttutupa is one of the oldest restaurants in Helsinki, dating back to 1884. In current position since 1908. Lunch and dinner.
Säästöpankinranta 6
6 SäästöpankinrantaRestaurant and bar Juttutupa is one of the oldest restaurants in Helsinki, dating back to 1884. In current position since 1908. Lunch and dinner.
This restaurant is classic. There since 1969. One of those you would see in Kaurismäki films. Keeps the same year after year. When I want to have fried herrings and legendary mashed potatoes, I'll be ´here.
Fleminginkatu 15
15 FleminginkatuThis restaurant is classic. There since 1969. One of those you would see in Kaurismäki films. Keeps the same year after year. When I want to have fried herrings and legendary mashed potatoes, I'll be ´here.
Excellent filled sandwiches. Open Mon-Fri 11-21, Sat 12-21 and Sun 12-18.
8 habitants recommandent
Vaasankatu 13
13 VaasankatuExcellent filled sandwiches. Open Mon-Fri 11-21, Sat 12-21 and Sun 12-18.
The bakery has been there since 1960's, run by an old granny. Specialized in rye bread, but is baking any Finnish bakery stuff, buns, blueberry pie, fritters. Monday-Friday 9-17, closed on Sat + Sun.
11 habitants recommandent
Helsinginkatu 15
15 HelsinginkatuThe bakery has been there since 1960's, run by an old granny. Specialized in rye bread, but is baking any Finnish bakery stuff, buns, blueberry pie, fritters. Monday-Friday 9-17, closed on Sat + Sun.
My favorite lunch restaurant in the area! Salad + soup at lunchtime for about 10 €, main dish + salad about 11 €. Excellent food!!
26 habitants recommandent
Kolmas linja 17
17 Kolmas linjaMy favorite lunch restaurant in the area! Salad + soup at lunchtime for about 10 €, main dish + salad about 11 €. Excellent food!!
The Abattoir, build around 1930's. The area has restaurants (B-Smokery, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Jädelino Ice Cream bar etc.), open air markets, events and more.
Verkstadsgatan
TyöpajankatuThe Abattoir, build around 1930's. The area has restaurants (B-Smokery, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Jädelino Ice Cream bar etc.), open air markets, events and more.
Small vegetarian restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, on Friday and Saturday open until very late. Hipster food like Tofu Hemp Burgers on a Rye Bread... Poor air-con, your cloths might smell after a visit!
Vaasankatu 9
9 VaasankatuSmall vegetarian restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, on Friday and Saturday open until very late. Hipster food like Tofu Hemp Burgers on a Rye Bread... Poor air-con, your cloths might smell after a visit!
An old school Finnish coffee shop, and not too trendy! Owner is Madame in her best age and with baking experience: try the cinnamon buns. For early birds: opens at 7 am Mon-Fri. Sat + Sun 10-16.
Läntinen Brahenkatu 6
6 Läntinen BrahenkatuAn old school Finnish coffee shop, and not too trendy! Owner is Madame in her best age and with baking experience: try the cinnamon buns. For early birds: opens at 7 am Mon-Fri. Sat + Sun 10-16.
Small, relaxed place, very good food. Lunch / dinner. Lunch for 10-12€, until 3 pm. Dinner until 11 pm.
Kolmas linja 11
11 Kolmas linjaSmall, relaxed place, very good food. Lunch / dinner. Lunch for 10-12€, until 3 pm. Dinner until 11 pm.
Excellent Burgers and Flammkuchen. Good selection of beer. Lunch / Dinner, open every day. Brunch on Sat + Sun.
6 habitants recommandent
Hagnäsgatan 7
7 HakaniemenkatuExcellent Burgers and Flammkuchen. Good selection of beer. Lunch / Dinner, open every day. Brunch on Sat + Sun.
Pita bread with lamb, chicken or seitan. Very popular among the locals. Open Mon-Thu until 22, Fri-Sat until 23 and Sun until 21.
12 habitants recommandent
Fleminginkatu 23
23 FleminginkatuPita bread with lamb, chicken or seitan. Very popular among the locals. Open Mon-Thu until 22, Fri-Sat until 23 and Sun until 21.
Open in winter: Mon-Fri 7.30-18.00, on Saturdays 9.00-16.00, closed on Sundays.
At summer Mon-Fri 8.00-17.00. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
64 habitants recommandent
Kanniston leipomo
6 KankurinkatuOpen in winter: Mon-Fri 7.30-18.00, on Saturdays 9.00-16.00, closed on Sundays.
At summer Mon-Fri 8.00-17.00. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Flemingsgatan 11
11 FleminginkatuWine bar and restaurant Wino is open from 4 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Everything Else
Marché Hakaniemi
1 HämeentieOpen Monday-Friday 08-18, Saturday 08-16
Arts & Culture
Kirstinkuja 4
4 KirstinkujaOpen Wed-Sun 11-17, free entrance. Highly recommended!
Helsinginkatu 58
58 HelsinginkatuOpera performances mostly between September and May. Tickets from 25 € to 120 €.
Parks & Nature
City garden. Closed on Mondays. Tue 9-15, Wed-Fri 12-15, Sat-Sun 12-16. Rose garden open in summer 7-21. Free of charge. Cafe open occasionally.
41 habitants recommandent
Jardin d'hiver d'Helsinki
1 A HammarskjöldintieCity garden. Closed on Mondays. Tue 9-15, Wed-Fri 12-15, Sat-Sun 12-16. Rose garden open in summer 7-21. Free of charge. Cafe open occasionally.
Shopping
Aleksis Kiven katu 17
17 Aleksis Kiven katuOpen on Saturday and Sunday 10-15. Not sure though is it open every weekend.