Best timing is to go when its little cloudy and not too hot at summer. You might even see some animals!
Excellent place for a morning swim! One of the two public open sky swimming pools in town. Open only from the end of May until late August.
Check out this public beach on a sunny day. Surrounded by high cliffs to explore and on the bank of a nice river, it's nicer here than on Hietaniemi beach in the city center.
A huge multiplex with restaurants, coffee-shops and snackshops. Also an interesting culture museum inside the complex. The biggest movie theatre in Finland
Did you know that the world's first GSM call was made here by Finnish prime minister Harri Holkeri July 1, 1991? Call a friend to celebrate over 20 years of GSM calls.
Get a season pass or a serial ticket to walk past the lines that are sure to form on sunny days. Leer más.
Get the premium seats if you can, you'll be more comfortable watching the movie ^_^
One of the biggest theather on the town. You can have iPod with english subtitle to most popular plays.
A very cool and unusual view East to Kruununhaka and the sea from the top floor balcony. Tip!
There are several carpet washing spots around Helsinki. Great for people watching and during summer, Design goes Mattolaiturit adds programme, too.
Beautiful place to swim naked (most do). Wood burning sauna upstairs...Helsinki at its best.
Suomenlinna is the only UNESCO World Heritage site around the Helsinki capital region. Come here for a lovely picnic and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.
over crowded but fun!! near the Helsinki center so very convenient!
If you don't mind the occasional druggie or drunkard, this is the place to be for some bag-of-beer -action. Leer más.
Nice architecture of the building. The Much collection preceded by a long queue was a bit disappointing though.
Go to Kotiharjun sauna in Harjutori - get naked - sweat in the sauna - drink beer on the street in front, dressed in a towel - go back to the sauna and order washing service - WIN. Leer más.
You won't find parties here. But you'll find the lectures. Hosts many of the admission exams.
Fabulous 19th century interior guides you through the life of a passionate collector couple Paul and Fanny Sinebrychoff. Dutch and Flemish art, Swedish portraits and great collection of miniatures.
50 meter swimming tracks and a nice warm pool with massaging showers. Spacious children's pools as well, if you're with the kids. And oh yes, the cold pond in the sauna section heals your hangover!
Quiet and historic ambiance for studying, reading or using the net - free wifi when asked from the library ladies.
Nice little park for picnic and plain hanging out! Take a swim from the pier used for washing carpets!
There are benches. You can sit and enjoy the view of ice breakers and wooden sailing ships. We had a picnic.
Recommending the spa&wellnes side, where one can truly relax. Worth every extra penny! Leer más.
Check alppipuiston kesä quide. This park is full of concerts and events during summer weekends.
This is a must see in Helsinki. A haven in the middle of it all. Nice beach - very child friendly. Check also out the quaint little nature trail.
Look over Töölöönlahti to see the famous architectural easter egg, when Kansallismuseo tower and the black stripe on the wall of Finlandia house line up.
Excellent unisex smoky sauna and a good place for a winter time swim. Can be a little bit crowded so remember to check out two smaller sauna cabins if you want more privacy.
Helsinki's main Lutheran Cathedral in a lovely part of town. National Library nearby, South Harbour not far away.
The resting place of many famous Finnish artists: Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Sakarias Topelius, Mika Waltari, Alvar Aalto...
Ihana Kauppatori meren äärellä ja Wanhan Kauppahallin vieressä on parhaimmillaan kesäisin. Varo lokkeja! Leer más.
Sit on the rocks and stare at the ocean. Bring your own bubbles or hit the restaurant.
Beautiful and pleasant place to take a break, curl up with the newspaper or a book, charge your phone, use the internet, or get some work done.
Not only great for kids, but for grown-ups, too! The exhibitions are beautifully crafted to the smallest detail and reside in the old, strikingly beautiful, 1910 built building by E. Saarinen et al.
Fashion, design, handicrafts, cafes and restaurants in the oldest part of the city.
Monumental orthodox church made of red bricks, less than a kilometer from Eurohostel.
Small but efficient museum. Great exposition of Finnish, Russian and German soldiers' equipment. War scenes with sound. Ticket is €5.
The best place to just have a walk, listen to the forest, and clear your mind before or after a busy day.
Beautiful scene, relaxed atmosphere. I recommend their roof teracce especially during sunny days. Soon you can also swim in their sea pools.
Unique open air movie theater, small and cozy. Come early to buy a glass of wine and a piece of cake and pick your seat.
Just 20 minutes away from the city, a beautiful spot of nature. Grab some food to go and take a boat over. Walking around the isle takes about an hour.
When the tower was renovated in 2010-2011, the mini elevator was also renewed. Try it out and ride all the way to the top!
Small museum, there is kids room on the first floor, you might buy combined ticket for two museums(second is design museum) for 12 euros.
