Sightseeing
Here is the orthodox cathedral - the largest one outside of the former iron curtain
93 locals recommend
Uspenski Cathedral
1 PormestarinrinneHere is the orthodox cathedral - the largest one outside of the former iron curtain
Helsinki Cathedral
29 UnioninkatuThis is the protestant cathedral
Military Museum of Finland
c 77 Iso MustasaariThis is war museum
House of the Estates
9-11 SnellmaninkatuHere is the house of the estates.
Ritarihuone
This is The House of Nobility where the barons and earls have fun
Holy Trinity Church
31 UnioninkatuThis is on orthodox church designed by Engel
The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland
2 MariankatuThe president lives here.
The senate square with the cathedral, senate and university main building. Allso small lanes with shops, bars and restaurants
56 locals recommend
Senate Square
The senate square with the cathedral, senate and university main building. Allso small lanes with shops, bars and restaurants
This nice building is the university library
12 locals recommend
Helsingin yliopiston pääkirjasto, Kaisa-talo
30 FabianinkatuThis nice building is the university library
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
2 KaisaniemenrantaHere is a botanical garden
Zoo - here you have all the animals - take bus 16 just outside the gate to the zoo
108 locals recommend
Helsinki Zoo
12 MustikkamaanpolkuZoo - here you have all the animals - take bus 16 just outside the gate to the zoo
Food Scene
Ravintola Kolme Kruunua
5 LiisankatuHere you should try the meetballs or a nice warm sandwich
Olutravintola Marian Helmi
17 SnellmaninkatuNice bar - unfortunately the house is being renovated
Zinnkeller
25 MeritullinkatuIf you like german food - you should visite this place
Today this place is called "Kruna" Go there if you have too much money and no taste
Bakfickan Krog & Bar
2 LiisankatuToday this place is called "Kruna" Go there if you have too much money and no taste
Essentials
Market Square
EtelärantaHere you can buy fresh fish, vegetables, reindeer horns etc etc
Eteläranta
EtelärantaHere is the market hall with groceries and restaurants
Everything Else
Katajanokka
Katajanokka is a district build in art nouveau style
An island for recreation, summer theater and dogs (and a very expensive restaurant)
43 locals recommend
Tervasaari
An island for recreation, summer theater and dogs (and a very expensive restaurant)
This is the railway station. You probably arrive first here with train or bus. From here you can take bus 16 or 17 to "Liisanpuistikko" Or a taxi to "Tervasaarenkannas" HMVK marina (cheaper if you are
98 locals recommend
Rautatieasema station
This is the railway station. You probably arrive first here with train or bus. From here you can take bus 16 or 17 to "Liisanpuistikko" Or a taxi to "Tervasaarenkannas" HMVK marina (cheaper if you are
Shopping
This is Stockmann, the largest department store in town
256 locals recommend
Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThis is Stockmann, the largest department store in town
Forum
14–20 MannerheimintieForum is a galleria style shopping mall