Guidebook for Helsinki
Getting Around
Basically all the busses that stop here go to the main railway station. Also tram 7 stops here, it also takes you towards the centre.
Hattulantie station
Basically all the busses that stop here go to the main railway station. Also tram 7 stops here, it also takes you towards the centre.
The closest metro station. Note that there's just one metro line though, so it doesn't take you everywhere :D But it's a quick way to get to e.g. Kamppi in the centre.
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CITY BIKE RENTAL At the metro station there is one of the closest city bike rental stations. Great way to get around and see a lot. Register for a daily or weekly pass and read more at https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes
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Sörnäinen metro station
1 HelsinginkatuThe closest metro station. Note that there's just one metro line though, so it doesn't take you everywhere :D But it's a quick way to get to e.g. Kamppi in the centre.
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CITY BIKE RENTAL At the metro station there is one of the closest city bike rental stations. Great way to get around and see a lot. Register for a daily or weekly pass and read more at https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes
Vallilan varikko station
Tram 8 stops here. It takes you e.g. to Töölö via Kallio.
Essentials
Alepa Sturenkatu 40
40 SturenkatuAlepa Sturenkatu 40
40 SturenkatuThe closest grocery store just around the corner, on Sturenkatu 27. Open until 11pm every day.
Sturenkatu 27
27 SturenkatuThe closest grocery store just around the corner, on Sturenkatu 27. Open until 11pm every day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub Magneetti Vallila
20 MäkelänkatuPikku-Vallila
19 VallilantieSture Jazz Bar
29 SturenkatuTeurastamo is a cool, industrial area with many nice restaurants, events and urban culture. E.g. In the summer, every Thursday there is a street market with food, (live) music, arts and stuff.
Restaurants and bars in the area include: B-side Bar, B-smokery, Flavour studio, Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Coffee shop), Ho's food, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Ravintola Palema, Teurastamon Portti, Helsinki Distilling Company.
http://teurastamo.com/
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B-Side Bar
2 TyöpajankatuTeurastamo is a cool, industrial area with many nice restaurants, events and urban culture. E.g. In the summer, every Thursday there is a street market with food, (live) music, arts and stuff.
Restaurants and bars in the area include: B-side Bar, B-smokery, Flavour studio, Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Coffee shop), Ho's food, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Ravintola Palema, Teurastamon Portti, Helsinki Distilling Company.
http://teurastamo.com/
Parks & Nature
Vallgårdsdalsplanen
3 Elisabeth Kochin tieVallila Community Garden
1 Elisabeth Kochin tieCommunity Garden, beautiful. There's also a cafe
There's a newly opened bridge to this beautiful, peaceful island from Kalasatama. Nice for a walk or run, or for swimming! Feels like you're out of the city.
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Mustikkamaa station
There's a newly opened bridge to this beautiful, peaceful island from Kalasatama. Nice for a walk or run, or for swimming! Feels like you're out of the city.
Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 MustikkamaanpolkuSightseeing
Puu-Vallila
Food Scene
Very nice café, breakfast served during the week, brunch during the weekends. Closed on Mondays. Occasional Live music evenings.
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Kahvila Suvanto
18 SuvannontieVery nice café, breakfast served during the week, brunch during the weekends. Closed on Mondays. Occasional Live music evenings.
Mashiro
22 MäkelänkatuThe best restaurant nearby, japanease food with a twist (no sushi).
There are many nice restaurants especially for vegetarians on this street.
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Vaasankatu
VaasankatuThere are many nice restaurants especially for vegetarians on this street.
Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo
29 PäijänteentieHelsinki coffee roastery, a cool coffee shop.
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Teurastamo is a cool, industrial area with many nice restaurants, events and urban culture. E.g. In the summer, every Thursday there is a street market with food, (live) music, arts and stuff.
Restaurants and bars in the area include: B-side Bar, B-smokery, Flavour studio, Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Coffee shop), Ho's food, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Ravintola Palema, Teurastamon Portti, Helsinki Distilling Company.
http://teurastamo.com/
Kellohalli
2 TyöpajankatuTeurastamo is a cool, industrial area with many nice restaurants, events and urban culture. E.g. In the summer, every Thursday there is a street market with food, (live) music, arts and stuff.
Restaurants and bars in the area include: B-side Bar, B-smokery, Flavour studio, Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Coffee shop), Ho's food, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Ravintola Palema, Teurastamon Portti, Helsinki Distilling Company.
http://teurastamo.com/
Teurastamo is a cool, industrial area with many nice restaurants, events and urban culture. E.g. In the summer, every Thursday there is a street market with food, (live) music, arts and stuff.
Restaurants and bars in the area include: B-side Bar, B-smokery, Flavour studio, Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Coffee shop), Ho's food, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Ravintola Palema, Teurastamon Portti, Helsinki Distilling Company.
http://teurastamo.com/
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B-Smokery
2 R1 TyöpajankatuTeurastamo is a cool, industrial area with many nice restaurants, events and urban culture. E.g. In the summer, every Thursday there is a street market with food, (live) music, arts and stuff.
Restaurants and bars in the area include: B-side Bar, B-smokery, Flavour studio, Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo (Coffee shop), Ho's food, Kellohalli, Pasta Factory, Ravintola Palema, Teurastamon Portti, Helsinki Distilling Company.
http://teurastamo.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuA traditional public sauna in the city. An experience!
Another public sauna, been there for ages! "Raising steam since the 50s"
http://www.saunahermanni.fi/
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Sauna Hermanni
63 HämeentieAnother public sauna, been there for ages! "Raising steam since the 50s"
http://www.saunahermanni.fi/
A brand new, high-end sauna, restaurant & terrace complex with stunning views. Cool architecture too.
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaA brand new, high-end sauna, restaurant & terrace complex with stunning views. Cool architecture too.
Another sauna! I haven't had a chance to visit, only discovered this lately. But by pictures I'd say it's my favourite and it seems to get brilliant ratings, 5/5! Super cozy and traditional, also available for private bookings.
http://www.punsseli.fi/kaurilas-sauna
Kaurilan Sauna
9 HeikinniementieAnother sauna! I haven't had a chance to visit, only discovered this lately. But by pictures I'd say it's my favourite and it seems to get brilliant ratings, 5/5! Super cozy and traditional, also available for private bookings.
http://www.punsseli.fi/kaurilas-sauna
One of the coolest public saunas. Not one of the traditional ones, this one was built in the 2000s and it's modern style, designed by Finnish-Japanease architect couple. Special emphasis on environmental friendliness. A bit on the pricey side, but it's intimate, cozy and you get to swim in the ocean if you like!
The name Kulttuurisauna refers to a vision of architect Alvar Aalto. The people there can tell you more :)
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Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaOne of the coolest public saunas. Not one of the traditional ones, this one was built in the 2000s and it's modern style, designed by Finnish-Japanease architect couple. Special emphasis on environmental friendliness. A bit on the pricey side, but it's intimate, cozy and you get to swim in the ocean if you like!
The name Kulttuurisauna refers to a vision of architect Alvar Aalto. The people there can tell you more :)