The ultimate must do's in Espoo & Helsinki

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The ultimate must do's in Espoo & Helsinki

Cinema

9 locals recommend
Finnkino Omena
11 Piispansilta
9 locals recommend
Hip cinema in a hipster area - super popular - drink Wine during the show
88 locals recommend
RIVIERA
2 Harjukatu
88 locals recommend
Hip cinema in a hipster area - super popular - drink Wine during the show

Neighbourhood

Perfect for a stroll or jogging
Haukilahti
Perfect for a stroll or jogging
The ultimate window shopping paradise
8 locals recommend
Design District
8 locals recommend
The ultimate window shopping paradise
6 locals recommend
Matinlahti beach
1 Matinlahdenranta
6 locals recommend
Perfect new area for scenic walk / jog / eat Ice cream / have lunch / dinner
Nokkalan Venesatama
2 Nokkalanniemi
Perfect new area for scenic walk / jog / eat Ice cream / have lunch / dinner

For children

Activity Park inside the mall
Duudsonit Activity Park Espoo
11 Piispansilta
Activity Park inside the mall
Sports Park for some exercise near by
Matinkylän Urheilupuisto
9-11 Matinkartanontie
Sports Park for some exercise near by
Amuzement park. Take the tram from Helsinki center.
220 locals recommend
Linnanmaki
1 Tivolikuja
220 locals recommend
Amuzement park. Take the tram from Helsinki center.
Free activity in beautiful scenery
39 locals recommend
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
2 Kaisaniemenranta
39 locals recommend
Free activity in beautiful scenery
Science Park for kids / families. Easy access from Helsinki Center by train
88 locals recommend
Heureka
1 Tiedepuisto
88 locals recommend
Science Park for kids / families. Easy access from Helsinki Center by train
89 locals recommend
Finnish Museum of Natural History
13 Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu
89 locals recommend
Cool climbing and other courses as in pictures!
11 locals recommend
Seikkailupuisto Korkee
8 Mustikkamaanpolku
11 locals recommend
Cool climbing and other courses as in pictures!

To-dos

Modern art museum
384 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
2 Mannerheiminaukio
384 locals recommend
Modern art museum
Historia-alan fortress sight - public ferry from city center harbour. Cold outside summer season - wear warm clothes!
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
430 locals recommend
Historia-alan fortress sight - public ferry from city center harbour. Cold outside summer season - wear warm clothes!
Has the best public sauna with view in the city! Year round. Sometimes they host great events, such as outdoor cinema, on this island just outside Helsinki during summertime.
40 locals recommend
Lonnan sauna
40 locals recommend
Has the best public sauna with view in the city! Year round. Sometimes they host great events, such as outdoor cinema, on this island just outside Helsinki during summertime.
Cute scenic, small beach in prestigious area. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a warm sunny day at the beach
13 locals recommend
Munksnäs badstrand
13 locals recommend
Cute scenic, small beach in prestigious area. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a warm sunny day at the beach
Amazing architecture and eco - must see even if not normally into churches!
258 locals recommend
Temppeliaukion Church
3 Lutherinkatu
258 locals recommend
Amazing architecture and eco - must see even if not normally into churches!
New city library an architectural must-see!
93 locals recommend
Oodi Central Library
4 Töölönlahdenkatu
93 locals recommend
New city library an architectural must-see!
A must visit in Matinkylä in the winter - sauna right by the sea and dip into the Ice water !
Löylykontti
3 Nokkalanpolku
A must visit in Matinkylä in the winter - sauna right by the sea and dip into the Ice water !
Ice skating in the winter - easy access by metro
Tapiolan jääpuutarha
Kirkkopolku
Ice skating in the winter - easy access by metro
Water sports park !
8 locals recommend
Laguuni
8 Keilalahdentie
8 locals recommend
Water sports park !
Nature trail - best views from ”Haukkalampi” area in the Park. Sleep a Night in a tent looking at a lake view and stars. Has a camping site with wood and fireplaces and drinking water. Usually popular so you wont be camping out alone. Possibility to swim and kayak. Best reached by car, but can be done by bus and some walking.
Nuuksion Haukanpesä | Nuuksio Hawk Nest | Natura Viva
32 Haukkalammentie
Nature trail - best views from ”Haukkalampi” area in the Park. Sleep a Night in a tent looking at a lake view and stars. Has a camping site with wood and fireplaces and drinking water. Usually popular so you wont be camping out alone. Possibility to swim and kayak. Best reached by car, but can be done by bus and some walking.
Cooking classes! Great fun
Kokkikoulu Espa
Cooking classes! Great fun
Go for an evening swim with a view. The pools are heated and there’s sauna.
218 locals recommend
Allas Sea Pool
2a Katajanokanlaituri
218 locals recommend
Go for an evening swim with a view. The pools are heated and there’s sauna.
New Asian style spa in town; luxurious
Namina Kalevankatu
3A Kalevankatu
New Asian style spa in town; luxurious

Fashion & Cafe

Fleamarket & Cafe - super popular amongst young and hip people, not a regular fleamarket, but amazing, clean, interior design place with best vibe!
20 locals recommend
Relove Freda
25 Fredrikinkatu
20 locals recommend
Fleamarket & Cafe - super popular amongst young and hip people, not a regular fleamarket, but amazing, clean, interior design place with best vibe!
Beach side Café.
8 locals recommend
Haukilahden Paviljonki
12 Mellstenintie
8 locals recommend
Beach side Café.
This is where everyone will come and get a cup of hot coffee and a bun during a great sunny, winter morning (weekends). Cosy and traditional Finnish.
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 Merikannontie
225 locals recommend
This is where everyone will come and get a cup of hot coffee and a bun during a great sunny, winter morning (weekends). Cosy and traditional Finnish.
Luxurious breakfast to Enjoy in the prestigious city area!
St. George Bakery
13 Yrjönkatu
Luxurious breakfast to Enjoy in the prestigious city area!
Great brunch on weekends, more fine style
Krog Roba Restaurant
3 Pieni Roobertinkatu
Great brunch on weekends, more fine style
Great lunch in a designer area.
40 locals recommend
Moko Market Café & Store Punavuori
10 Perämiehenkatu
40 locals recommend
Great lunch in a designer area.
Best coffee in town.
34 locals recommend
Kaffa Roastery
29 Pursimiehenkatu
34 locals recommend
Best coffee in town.
Great weekend breakfast / lunch - instagram material.
24 locals recommend
Green Hippo Café
2 Punavuorenkatu
24 locals recommend
Great weekend breakfast / lunch - instagram material.
Best brunch in town during weekends
19 locals recommend
Restaurant Flät no 14
14 Viides linja
19 locals recommend
Best brunch in town during weekends
This cute flower shop also serves coffee!
BUD
11 Uudenmaankatu
This cute flower shop also serves coffee!
Vegan donuts!
ROUND Punavuori
16 Iso Roobertinkatu
Vegan donuts!
Best bagels in town
Lloyd's Cafe & Bakery
9 Pengerkatu
Best bagels in town

Restaurants

Amazing vibe, food and view by seaside. DJ during weekends
18 locals recommend
Nokkalan Majakka
2 Nokkalanniemi
18 locals recommend
Amazing vibe, food and view by seaside. DJ during weekends
Hang out place in the best area in Helsinki by the sea, amazing pizza and Sunday Sesh with DJ. Young crowd. Summer Time.
36 locals recommend
Ravintola Skiffer Liuskaluoto
36 locals recommend
Hang out place in the best area in Helsinki by the sea, amazing pizza and Sunday Sesh with DJ. Young crowd. Summer Time.
Amazing architecture and best terrace in town - the most popular hang out place during weekends! They also have a sauna you should try!
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 Hernesaarenranta
322 locals recommend
Amazing architecture and best terrace in town - the most popular hang out place during weekends! They also have a sauna you should try!
High end cocktail bar
6 locals recommend
Goldfish Cocktail Bar
21 Korkeavuorenkatu
6 locals recommend
High end cocktail bar
Most popular cocktail bar in Helsinki, restaurant at day, bar at night. During summertime they have a great terrace area with DJ outside.
52 locals recommend
Artek Helsinki
1 B Keskuskatu
52 locals recommend
Most popular cocktail bar in Helsinki, restaurant at day, bar at night. During summertime they have a great terrace area with DJ outside.
Hip new are in town right by the Uzbesk Cathedral. Great interior and food.
42 locals recommend
Holiday Bar
7 Kanavaranta
42 locals recommend
Hip new are in town right by the Uzbesk Cathedral. Great interior and food.
Traditional italian pizzeria, popular and always full.
24 locals recommend
Pizzeria Via Tribunali
4 Sofiankatu
24 locals recommend
Traditional italian pizzeria, popular and always full.
Fine dining in cute historical area, feels like being in someones wine cellar. Great service - book in advance
38 locals recommend
Kuurna
6 Meritullinkatu
38 locals recommend
Fine dining in cute historical area, feels like being in someones wine cellar. Great service - book in advance
Hidden bar - you need to find the right door first to get in and knock! Hints available online
19 locals recommend
Trillby & Chadwick
Katariinankatu
19 locals recommend
Hidden bar - you need to find the right door first to get in and knock! Hints available online
Great food; burgers, fish, vegetarian - the new hip, old industrial area
92 locals recommend
Teurastamo
2 Työpajankatu
92 locals recommend
Great food; burgers, fish, vegetarian - the new hip, old industrial area
An absolute must-do for all fine dining lovers. Must reserve well in advance
31 locals recommend
BasBas & Staff Wine Bar
27-29 Tehtaankatu
31 locals recommend
An absolute must-do for all fine dining lovers. Must reserve well in advance
Finnish Fine dining cuisine
11 locals recommend
Demo
9-11 Uudenmaankatu
11 locals recommend
Finnish Fine dining cuisine
Sandro is located in different places around Helsinki; the most popular brunch spot with a middle eastern twist.
Sandro Kortteli
1 Urho Kekkosen katu
Sandro is located in different places around Helsinki; the most popular brunch spot with a middle eastern twist.
New hotspot for drinks and food right by the Uzbesk cathedral
42 locals recommend
Holiday Bar
7 Kanavaranta
42 locals recommend
New hotspot for drinks and food right by the Uzbesk cathedral
Best local beers by the brewery
20 locals recommend
Stadin Panimo
1 Kaasutehtaankatu
20 locals recommend
Best local beers by the brewery
Best vietnamese in town! Lunch hours very popular.
14 locals recommend
Levant Bulevardi
15 Bulevardi
14 locals recommend
Best vietnamese in town! Lunch hours very popular.
Fresh youthful italian.
7 locals recommend
Madonna
5 B Haapaniemenkatu
7 locals recommend
Fresh youthful italian.
Åland island style pizza - yummy.
Niska Helsinki
3-7 D 19 Kanavaranta
Åland island style pizza - yummy.
Asian dining in a youthful environment - nice, black decor.
45 locals recommend
Restaurant & Bar Grotesk
10 Ludviginkatu
45 locals recommend
Asian dining in a youthful environment - nice, black decor.
Cute small lunch place - try the meatballs or salmon.
Lilla Fabrik
25 Tehtaankatu
Cute small lunch place - try the meatballs or salmon.
Great new restaurant with a roof top Bar.
Albina Ravintola & Viinibaari
23 Aleksis Kiven katu
Great new restaurant with a roof top Bar.
Based entirely on the zero waste idea - this fine fine restaurant is all about responsible dining with great taste.
46 locals recommend
Ravintola Tori
2 Punavuorenkatu
46 locals recommend
Based entirely on the zero waste idea - this fine fine restaurant is all about responsible dining with great taste.
New fine dining asian - by a celebrity cook.
Boon Nam
4 Lönnrotinkatu
New fine dining asian - by a celebrity cook.
Top notch japanese
Latitude 25 - Edomae sushi bar
19 Korkeavuorenkatu
Top notch japanese
Youthful sushi and Wine restaurant, not so fine or expensive, popular amongst young Helsinki based people.
50 locals recommend
Sushibar + Wine
42 Fredrikinkatu
50 locals recommend
Youthful sushi and Wine restaurant, not so fine or expensive, popular amongst young Helsinki based people.
The best sushi buffet in town all you can eat -style! Lunch and dinner hours
8 locals recommend
Haru Plus Sushi
6 Annankatu
8 locals recommend
The best sushi buffet in town all you can eat -style! Lunch and dinner hours
Breakfast or lunch / dinner located inside the historical market hall
41 locals recommend
Restaurant Story
Eteläranta
41 locals recommend
Breakfast or lunch / dinner located inside the historical market hall
The First ”beer outlet” ever - found during the pandemic when all the beer was about to go into waste when restaurants were closed; high quality beer is sold for a cheap price. Popular among youth. Great beer.
Kulmakippola
3 Annankatu
The First ”beer outlet” ever - found during the pandemic when all the beer was about to go into waste when restaurants were closed; high quality beer is sold for a cheap price. Popular among youth. Great beer.
From prawns to pasta ; you can find anything here and its always good. A bit on the high end but definately not fine dining.
16 locals recommend
Shelter
7 Kanavaranta
16 locals recommend
From prawns to pasta ; you can find anything here and its always good. A bit on the high end but definately not fine dining.
You can spot local celebrities here singing with the rest of the crowd. Even though its karaoke, its one of the most popular bars. Age range wide from twenty somethings to sixty somethings.
Wallis Karaoke Bar
7 E 22 Kanavaranta
You can spot local celebrities here singing with the rest of the crowd. Even though its karaoke, its one of the most popular bars. Age range wide from twenty somethings to sixty somethings.
Best pasta in town. Ask for the cheese wheel.
Restaurant Locanda Scappi
1 Kanavakatu
Best pasta in town. Ask for the cheese wheel.
Vegetarian restaurant with dishes to share - instagram material.
47 locals recommend
Yes Yes Yes
1 Iso Roobertinkatu
47 locals recommend
Vegetarian restaurant with dishes to share - instagram material.
Street food - simple but great. All about chicken.
KotKot
Street food - simple but great. All about chicken.
Bali style brunch
45 locals recommend
Ravintola Rytmi
2 Toinen linja
45 locals recommend
Bali style brunch
Great Asian - lunch or dinner
SameSame
25 Tehtaankatu
Great Asian - lunch or dinner
Summer Time taco Bar outside
Tacos de Kuurna "Kiosquito"
Summer Time taco Bar outside
Popular parisien style cafe, restaurant and bar
59 locals recommend
Harju 8
8 Harjutori
59 locals recommend
Popular parisien style cafe, restaurant and bar
Wine bar
6 locals recommend
Viinibaari Apotek
1 Lapinlahdenkatu
6 locals recommend
Wine bar
Best tacos in town
Seksico®️ Tacos
10 Laivurinkatu
Best tacos in town
Great pizza
22 locals recommend
Alfons' Pizza
35 Vuorimiehenkatu
22 locals recommend
Great pizza
Great food and cocktails
14 locals recommend
The Bull & The Firm
2 Kulmavuorenkatu
14 locals recommend
Great food and cocktails
Burgers!
Bites Burgers Kamppi
3 Lapinlahdenkatu
Burgers!
South Korean twist kitchen
Old Boy
3-5 Ludviginkatu
South Korean twist kitchen
Scandinavian fine dining
17 locals recommend
Olo
5 Pohjoisesplanadi
17 locals recommend
Scandinavian fine dining
Relaxed restaurant serving a blend of Greek, Lebanese, Tunisian & Moroccan cuisines plus cocktails.
47 locals recommend
Ravintola Rafla
9 Uudenmaankatu
47 locals recommend
Relaxed restaurant serving a blend of Greek, Lebanese, Tunisian & Moroccan cuisines plus cocktails.
Cocktail bar
Runar
6 Fabianinkatu
Cocktail bar
Tapas and wine in town
La Tapería
7 Uudenmaankatu
Tapas and wine in town
Fine dining in the heart of the city, popular meet out. $$$
24 locals recommend
Bronda
20 Eteläesplanadi
24 locals recommend
Fine dining in the heart of the city, popular meet out. $$$
Best French restaurant and cocktails in town, 2021 opened. If you have to pick one choose this restaurant.
Bardot
1 Kluuvikatu
Best French restaurant and cocktails in town, 2021 opened. If you have to pick one choose this restaurant.