Favourite sights
Some options for sightseeing. :)
An island fortress on the coast of Helsinki. Lovely for a day visit, especially if the weather's good! Fun fact: people actually live here and travel to mainland for work each day on a ferry.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
An island fortress on the coast of Helsinki. Lovely for a day visit, especially if the weather's good! Fun fact: people actually live here and travel to mainland for work each day on a ferry.
A great art museum and an even greater building. Mostly classical art, paintings and sculptures. I work here so had to mention it. :D
253 locals recommend
Ateneum
2 KaivokatuA great art museum and an even greater building. Mostly classical art, paintings and sculptures. I work here so had to mention it. :D
A bay in the middle of Helsinki. If you like jogging, it's fun to run around this beautiful pond on a sunny day.
97 locals recommend
Toloviken
A bay in the middle of Helsinki. If you like jogging, it's fun to run around this beautiful pond on a sunny day.
The most expensive and architecturally epic area of Helsinki. Has both the Uspensky cathedral and Allas Sea Pool.
16 locals recommend
Katajanokka
The most expensive and architecturally epic area of Helsinki. Has both the Uspensky cathedral and Allas Sea Pool.
A restaurant slash bar slash heated swimming pool. A weird idea that has become really popular. Even if you don't wanna go for a swim, which I recommend, it's worth checking out.
218 locals recommend
Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriA restaurant slash bar slash heated swimming pool. A weird idea that has become really popular. Even if you don't wanna go for a swim, which I recommend, it's worth checking out.
Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieSome classic Finnish nature not too far from the city center.
Nightlife
Fav venues and parties.
Kaiku
4 KaikukatuA moder, Berlin-influenced dance club. Pricey but worth it.
An awesome gay-friendly nightclub in the city center. A definite must if you like dancing!
13 locals recommend
DTM
An awesome gay-friendly nightclub in the city center. A definite must if you like dancing!
One of the most popular venues in Helsinki, this club has good gigs and a very Finnish atmosphere.
48 locals recommend
Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuOne of the most popular venues in Helsinki, this club has good gigs and a very Finnish atmosphere.
Perhaps my favourite bar in Helsinki. A good selection of beers and whiskeys, a warm atmosphere but not too fancy: a perfect mix.
35 locals recommend
Sivukirjasto
5 FleminginkatuPerhaps my favourite bar in Helsinki. A good selection of beers and whiskeys, a warm atmosphere but not too fancy: a perfect mix.
Wanna drink pints and eat pizza? This pizzeria is right around the corner on Torkkelinkatu. Just perfect for hangovers.
21 locals recommend
Ravintola Mäkikupla
2 TorkkelinkatuWanna drink pints and eat pizza? This pizzeria is right around the corner on Torkkelinkatu. Just perfect for hangovers.
Room Blvd
26 BulevardiA gay-friendly bar on Bulevardi. Friendly atmosphere and excellent location.
A Caribbean themed bar in Kamppi. Best cocktails in Helsinki, plus a small dancefloor!
33 locals recommend
Navy Jerry's
2 HietaniemenkatuA Caribbean themed bar in Kamppi. Best cocktails in Helsinki, plus a small dancefloor!
Milli Miglia
Great, cozy bar with an Italian thing going on!
Tiny but awesome bar with a good beer selection located in Kallio. Loads of expats visit here.
25 locals recommend
Musta Kissa Bar
15 Toinen linjaTiny but awesome bar with a good beer selection located in Kallio. Loads of expats visit here.
Wanna listen to jazz and eat a five star dinner at the same time? This restobar does live music and food, both often excellent. Would go here every night if I could afford it. :)
84 locals recommend
Tenho Restobar
15 HelsinginkatuWanna listen to jazz and eat a five star dinner at the same time? This restobar does live music and food, both often excellent. Would go here every night if I could afford it. :)