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Helsinki
Helsinki, the modern and cosmopolitan capital of Finland situated on the Baltic Sea, is a city with over half a million residents. Helsinki offers lots to see, do, and experience year-round. Discover the maritime appeal, unique design and architecture attractions, exciting food culture, great shopping opportunities, and over 3,000 lively events held each year. Feel the cultural influences from both the East and West, meet the friendly locals, and enjoy the slow rhythm of urban Helsinki.Find your trip
Amos Rex is an art museum where the past, present and future meet. The iconic Functionalist Lasipalatsi (glass palace) and the new gallery spaces under its undulating square provide 10 000 m2 for unique experiences both under- and aboveground and on the silver screen of Bio Rex. Generation 2020, on view 12 Feb – 23 Aug 2020, presents young art that is on the rise. Dive into Ancient Egyptian Art and Culture in the Egypt of Glory exhibition 9 Oct 2020 – 28 Mar 2021.
Helsinki Cathedral is one of ten cathedral churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It is the main church of the Diocese of Helsinki and the Helsinki Cathedral Parish, but for many people it is also a symbol of all Helsinki. The Cathedral is a place of silence, a church where people come together for divine service, but it is also a venue for church concerts. The Cathedral is part of the Empire-style centre of Helsinki designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel.
K1 – the world through photography. The Finnish Museum of Photography’s new exhibition space K1 opens on August 20th 2020. K1 is located in the lowest floor of Kämp Galleria. In its exhibitions K1 presents the work of the most interesting international artists and the most thought provoking Finnish artists. K1 caters not only aesthetic but also intellectual pleasures. K1 offers a high quality experience in art, social gathering and Nordic kitchen.
Villa Hakasalmi is located between Finlandia Hall and the Helsinki Music Centre, near Töölönlahti Bay. The elegant building is a fine example of a Neoclassical villa. The best-known resident of Villa Hakasalmi was Aurora Karamzin (1808–1902). Today, Villa Hakasalmi is a part of Helsinki City Museum and houses temporary exhibitions.
The nine small stove rooms of the Worker Housing Museum provide a glimpse into the history of everyday life in Helsinki. Stove ovens, wash tables and pull-out beds illustrate the life of working families during different phases of the 1900s. The museum is located in a wooden house built in 1909 with traditional decorative plants from the yards of Helsinki’s wooden houses blossoming in the attractive yard in the summer. Entrance to the Worker Housing Museum is free of charge.
At the Tram Museum, you can take a seat in an old tram that instantly transports you to the Helsinki of yesteryear. Let your imagination wander in the tram hall built in 1900! Sit on the driver’s bench, watch old films and study tram tickets. The Tram Museum is located in Töölö, at Korjaamo Culture Factory. Entrance to the Tram Museum is always free of charge.
Slip in through the yellow gate and get acquainted with the life of the middle-class in the 1860s Helsinki. The Burgher’s House was completed in 1818. It is the oldest remaining wooden house in central Helsinki. Head Fireman Alexander Wickholm bought the house in 1859 as his home with his wife Erika and their three children. The rooms of the house have been restored and decorated according to information obtained from estate inventories to illustrate the life of a wealthy minor official’s family.
Suomenlinna is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland and a fascinating destination to explore. There are 6 kilometers of wall, over 100 cannons, exciting tunnels, museums, guided tours, cafés and restaurants. The ferry ride itself is a fun experience, allowing you to see and photograph Helsinki from the sea. Suomenlinna attracts visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed by ferry from the Helsinki Market Square all year round. Around 800 people live in Suomenlinna.
Amos Rex is an art museum where the past, present and future meet. The iconic Functionalist Lasipalatsi (glass palace) and the new gallery spaces under its undulating square provide 10 000 m2 for unique experiences both under- and aboveground and on the silver screen of Bio Rex. Generation 2020, on view 12 Feb – 23 Aug 2020, presents young art that is on the rise. Dive into Ancient Egyptian Art and Culture in the Egypt of Glory exhibition 9 Oct 2020 – 28 Mar 2021.
Helsinki Cathedral is one of ten cathedral churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It is the main church of the Diocese of Helsinki and the Helsinki Cathedral Parish, but for many people it is also a symbol of all Helsinki. The Cathedral is a place of silence, a church where people come together for divine service, but it is also a venue for church concerts. The Cathedral is part of the Empire-style centre of Helsinki designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel.
Lobster, mussels, shrimp, oysters and other seafood - plus fresh fish and tasty meat and veggie dishes. Restaurant Bassi Helsinki is the newest addition to fish and seafood restaurants in the heart of the city. Bassi's line is fun dining - meaning joyful, social eating and good customer service. The star of the menu is the seafood platter, which is perfect for sharing with friends. Bassi offers lunch, relaxed bistro dishes, seafood dishes and menus. There's also a stylish cabinet for groups.
Ultima is a sustainable and experimental restaurant. Ingredients are Finnish and sourced as locally as possible - some of them are grown hyperlocally at the restaurant. Ultima aims for sustainable hedoism and is using most innovative food and farming technologies.
Here, in the vibrant heart of Helsinki at the head of Esplanadi Park, you can watch the world go by from your morning cup of coffee until your nightcap at the end of the evening. Teatteri is a unique restaurant complex, including the Teatteri Grilli restaurant, the Teatteribaari lounge and cocktail bar, the Klubi night club , and the Deli salad bar.
The TRAY – Chill and Share The restaurant combines the best of cross kitchen and street food and takes its guests on an irresistible journey of flavours to the markets and alleys of the world. The city’s most popular lunch and a guaranteed good atmosphere from morning to night.
Small cosy bistro is located in the heart of Helsinki. Food philosophy is simple: Muru serves fresh, well made food from the best ingredients available daily. Kitchen is based in French cuisine with some Italian twist. That explains the importance of wines aswell: Muru is a wine restaurant with great selection of wines and qualified sommeliers.
At the core of Kultá Kitchen & Bar, you can find the majestic and beautiful north at its best. The restaurant values their northern roots so much that they have brought with them from the north the purest ingredients such as game, reindeer, mushrooms, lichen and birch leaves. The main stars of our dishes are the modern and natural northern tastes. The northern winds can be reached not only through the dinner but also through breakfast and lunch.
Finnjävel Salonki creates unique fine dining experiences. Kitchen uses Finnish ingredients and cooking methods from the years gone by and at the same time creates the future of Finnish cuisine. Also modern Finnish design plays a significant role.
Finnjävel Sali is a tribute to traditional Finnish cuisine. Old tradional portions get a new outfit at the restaurant. Sali serves casual, yet elegant Finnish food in beautiful and cheerful atmosphere.
Lobster, mussels, shrimp, oysters and other seafood - plus fresh fish and tasty meat and veggie dishes. Restaurant Bassi Helsinki is the newest addition to fish and seafood restaurants in the heart of the city. Bassi's line is fun dining - meaning joyful, social eating and good customer service. The star of the menu is the seafood platter, which is perfect for sharing with friends. Bassi offers lunch, relaxed bistro dishes, seafood dishes and menus. There's also a stylish cabinet for groups.
Ultima is a sustainable and experimental restaurant. Ingredients are Finnish and sourced as locally as possible - some of them are grown hyperlocally at the restaurant. Ultima aims for sustainable hedoism and is using most innovative food and farming technologies.
Finnish design-tableware. The heart of Iittala’s design philosophy is formulated along Kaj Franck’s early thinking. According to Franck, “objects should always be appropriate, durable and functional.”
The story of asuna shop: Sisters Marianne and Sari established asuna shop in 2003. Since then, the store has firmly established itself as the place for style seekers to update their wardrobe. Sari's taste for minimalist designs in high-quality fabrics and monochrome palette complements Marianne's preference for prints, color, volume and movement. Our designers are: COMME des GARCONS, HIGH by Claire Campbell, Black Label by Rundholz, Christian Wijnants, Jeanpaulknott, Zucca, NO/AN
Winner of the first Project Runway Finland 2009 and Elle Style Awards 2014, Katri Niskanen offers ready-to-wear and bridal collections as well as unique made-to-measure gowns. Founded in 2010. The brand is known for Scandinavian elegance, sculptural drapings and comfortable feminine cuts. Versatile and multi-purpose designs bring timeless elegance to everyday life, encouraging women to love themselves at any occasions.
Koti Store is located in the trendy area in Punavuori Helsinki. The store focus on Finnish design and colorful feel-good items for home. You can find Klippan Yllefabrik, The Tartan Blanket Co., Cavallini, Yankee Candle products and also finnish brands like Kaurilan Sauna, Gaarna, The Honey Story, Fiini, MEKKIDesign and Dewberry Design in Koti Store. Shop tax free!
Design District Helsinki is the creative core of Helsinki, a Unesco Design City. It's a network of over 200 locations from design stores to fashion and antique boutiques, art galleries, design hotels, restaurants and cafes. Its 25 spread through the neighbourhoods of Kamppi, Punavuori, Ullanlinna and Kaartinkaupunki. Design District Helsinki is easily reachable by walking - to find your way, pick up your map from tourist informations, design shops or your hotel, or check it online from the website.
Lapuan Kankurit is a jacquard weaving mill, where weaving skills and material knowhow have been refined into excellence for decades. Knowing every step from thread to product is of utmost importance to Lapuan Kankurit.. In the weaving mill's flagship store you will find a wide selection of linen and wool products and other interesting, delightful lifestyle items– buy them for yourself, as a gift or to remind you of your visit to Helsinki.
Kämp Galleria forms the Fashion District in the heart of Helsinki and offers an extensive selection of international top brands for both everyday needs and special occasions. Personal service and high-quality products are the essence of Kämp Galleria's philosophy. Welcome to the most stylish shopping centre in the city!
Lokal is a concept store and home to independent Finnish art, design and craft. Besides the unique art pieces in the gallery space, there is a wide array of selected products from some of the leading names in ceramics, furniture, art prints and kitchen ware. There is a strong emphasis on the timeless value of handmade items, craftsmanship and small scale production. The themed group exhibitions change every 1-2 months.
Finnish design-tableware. The heart of Iittala’s design philosophy is formulated along Kaj Franck’s early thinking. According to Franck, “objects should always be appropriate, durable and functional.”
The story of asuna shop: Sisters Marianne and Sari established asuna shop in 2003. Since then, the store has firmly established itself as the place for style seekers to update their wardrobe. Sari's taste for minimalist designs in high-quality fabrics and monochrome palette complements Marianne's preference for prints, color, volume and movement. Our designers are: COMME des GARCONS, HIGH by Claire Campbell, Black Label by Rundholz, Christian Wijnants, Jeanpaulknott, Zucca, NO/AN
Helsinki can easily be reached from anywhere in the world. By plane - Around 200 international flights a day arrive at Helsinki Airport, which is situated 19 kilometres from the centre of the city and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes. You can also take a taxi, the Finnair airport bus or the Ring Rail Line train to the Central Railway Station. A taxi to the city centre costs approximately 45 euros. www.finavia.fi/en By train - There are excellent train connections from Helsinki to all major towns in Finland as well as to Lapland. There is also a daily train service to St. Petersburg and Moscow. The Central Railway Station is a landmark unto itself in Helsinki. www.vr.fi/en By bus - Buses from all around Finland arrive at the central bus station from the largest cities approximately every hour. www.matkahuolto.fi/en By ferry - There are daily ferry services to Helsinki from Estonia, Sweden, and Germany. All these ferry companies offer the possibility to take a car with you. There is also a ship connection between Helsinki and St. Petersburg, (no cars permitted). www.eckeroline.com en.tallink.com/en/book-a-cruise www.sales.vikingline.com www.finnlines.com stpeterline.com/en www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/arrivals-and-depa Passenger Terminals: Hansa Terminal, Vuosaari Harbour Provianttikatu 5 00980 Helsinki Katajanokka Terminal Katajanokanlaituri 8 00160 Helsinki West Terminal 1 Tyynenmerenkatu 8 00220 Helsinki West Terminal 2 Tyynenmerenkatu 14 00180 Helsinki Makasiini Terminal Eteläranta 7 00130 Helsinki Olympia Terminal Olympiaranta 3 00140 Helsinki
Discover Helsinki is an insider's guide to Helsinki, providing comprehensive and up-to-date information for visitors about events, sightseeing and how to get around the city. Through the Discover Helsinki website and mobile application you can read regularly updated articles for practical tips and interesting information about Helsinki, find public transport and taxi services with ease, as well as obtain exclusive discounts at a wide range of stores and restaurants through the free mobile app.
With a single ticket you can hop on trams, buses, the metro and even the ferry to Suomenlinna. Day tickets available for 1 to 7 days allow unlimited travel on public transport. Buy your ticket in advance using the HSL app, from ticket machines or from sales points, including kiosks and several shops https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/sales-points. NB! Due to the corona virus situation, ticket sales is suspended at HSL service points in Helsinki Central Railway Station and Itäkeskus from 25 November 2020. HSL area is divided into four zones, designated by the letters A to D, spreading out from the center of Helsinki. Buy a ticket for all the zones you travel through. In zones A, B and C, you always have to buy a ticket for at least two zones (an AB or BC ticket). NB! There are no one-zone tickets for zones A, B and C. An ABC ticket allows you unlimited travel in Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa. When you search for routes and timetables with the Journey Planner, it tells you which ticket you need for your journey. https://www.hsl.fi/en Helsinki Card holders can travel free of charge on public transport. Helsinki Card City includes free public transportation within the the travel zones AB, while the Helsinki Card Region can be used for traveling with the travel zones ABC. Helsinki Card Region can be used for traveling from/to the Helsinki Airport. https://www.helsinkicard.com/ HSL’s Service Point: Central Railway Station Metro Station, Mon–Fri 7.30 am–7 pm, Sat-Sun 9.30 am–5 pm. Helsinki Region Transport www.hsl.fi/EN
Country code: + 358 Area code: (0)9
The city of Helsinki offers a free WLAN-service for residents and travelers alike. No passwords or registration required. Just look for "Helsinki City Open WLAN" from the available networks.
Taxis are easy to hail in the city centre except during the busiest periods. Taxi stands are conveniently located throughout the centre. Taksi-Helsinki www.taksihelsinki.fi/en Lähitaksi www.lahitaksi.fi/en Kovanen www.kovanen.com/en/
24-hour service: Yliopiston Apteekki Address: Mannerheimintie 96 Other pharmacies in the city centre: Yliopiston Apteekki, Mannerheimintie 5, open Mon-Fri 7am-12 midnight and Sat-Sun 8am,-12 midnight Apteekki Bulevardia, Bulevardi 13, open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
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Helsinki can easily be reached from anywhere in the world. By plane - Around 200 international flights a day arrive at Helsinki Airport, which is situated 19 kilometres from the centre of the city and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes. You can also take a taxi, the Finnair airport bus or the Ring Rail Line train to the Central Railway Station. A taxi to the city centre costs approximately 45 euros. www.finavia.fi/en By train - There are excellent train connections from Helsinki to all major towns in Finland as well as to Lapland. There is also a daily train service to St. Petersburg and Moscow. The Central Railway Station is a landmark unto itself in Helsinki. www.vr.fi/en By bus - Buses from all around Finland arrive at the central bus station from the largest cities approximately every hour. www.matkahuolto.fi/en By ferry - There are daily ferry services to Helsinki from Estonia, Sweden, and Germany. All these ferry companies offer the possibility to take a car with you. There is also a ship connection between Helsinki and St. Petersburg, (no cars permitted). www.eckeroline.com en.tallink.com/en/book-a-cruise www.sales.vikingline.com www.finnlines.com stpeterline.com/en www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/arrivals-and-depa Passenger Terminals: Hansa Terminal, Vuosaari Harbour Provianttikatu 5 00980 Helsinki Katajanokka Terminal Katajanokanlaituri 8 00160 Helsinki West Terminal 1 Tyynenmerenkatu 8 00220 Helsinki West Terminal 2 Tyynenmerenkatu 14 00180 Helsinki Makasiini Terminal Eteläranta 7 00130 Helsinki Olympia Terminal Olympiaranta 3 00140 Helsinki
Discover Helsinki is an insider's guide to Helsinki, providing comprehensive and up-to-date information for visitors about events, sightseeing and how to get around the city. Through the Discover Helsinki website and mobile application you can read regularly updated articles for practical tips and interesting information about Helsinki, find public transport and taxi services with ease, as well as obtain exclusive discounts at a wide range of stores and restaurants through the free mobile app.
