Guidebook for Helsinki
Sightseeing
The Cathedral, by Carl Ludvig Engel, rising on the northern side of the Senate Square is the stage of national and academic festive services and one of the most popular tourist sights. The church is part of Helsinki's Empire era centre and a landmark for those arriving by sea. It has become the symbol of the whole of Helsinki.
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赫爾辛基大教堂
29 UnioninkatuThe Cathedral, by Carl Ludvig Engel, rising on the northern side of the Senate Square is the stage of national and academic festive services and one of the most popular tourist sights. The church is part of Helsinki's Empire era centre and a landmark for those arriving by sea. It has become the symbol of the whole of Helsinki.
A Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular attractions in Finland for a reason. Suomenlinna was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport ferry from the Market Square.
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蘇門林娜
A Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular attractions in Finland for a reason. Suomenlinna was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport ferry from the Market Square.
Public sauna and restaurant complex in Hernesaari. The complex includes a traditional Finnish smoke sauna, two other wood-heated saunas, a year-round terrace and a restaurant. It is possible to take a swim in the sea, also in winter.
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaPublic sauna and restaurant complex in Hernesaari. The complex includes a traditional Finnish smoke sauna, two other wood-heated saunas, a year-round terrace and a restaurant. It is possible to take a swim in the sea, also in winter.
The Senate Square and its surroundings form a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture. The square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840): Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland.
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Senaatintori station
The Senate Square and its surroundings form a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture. The square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel (1778-1840): Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland.
Located at the South Harbour at one end of the Esplanade Park, the Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market. The booths here sell traditional market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs. There are also heated café tents where you can comfortably have a steaming hot coffee even on the coldest days in winter.
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市集廣場
EtelärantaLocated at the South Harbour at one end of the Esplanade Park, the Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market. The booths here sell traditional market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs. There are also heated café tents where you can comfortably have a steaming hot coffee even on the coldest days in winter.
Allas Sea Pool is a marine spa and an oasis of urban culture right at the heart of the city. It offers new ways of enjoying the Baltic Sea, just a stone's throw away from the Market Square and other main attractions. Allas is open all year round, providing unique experiences and recreational activities for townies and travelers. The marine spa has three saunas, two warm water pools and one sea water pool, to which the water is pumped from nearby streams and filtered clean. In addition to these, an outdoor gym, restaurant & café -services, guided wellness- & sports lessons and culture events are on offer.
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Allas 海泳池
2a KatajanokanlaituriAllas Sea Pool is a marine spa and an oasis of urban culture right at the heart of the city. It offers new ways of enjoying the Baltic Sea, just a stone's throw away from the Market Square and other main attractions. Allas is open all year round, providing unique experiences and recreational activities for townies and travelers. The marine spa has three saunas, two warm water pools and one sea water pool, to which the water is pumped from nearby streams and filtered clean. In addition to these, an outdoor gym, restaurant & café -services, guided wellness- & sports lessons and culture events are on offer.
Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
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升天大教堂
1 PormestarinrinneCompleted in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history.
The Tori Quarters form a new old part of town, fully renovated and reopened in the neoclassical - or empire style - space between the Senate Square and the Market Square. The Tori Quarters are a new restaurant hotspot. The area hosts several restaurants and cafes. The supply is abundant: Finnish and Scandinavian classics, diverse breakfasts and brunches, lunch buffets, pizza, pasta, a brewery restaurant and a speakeasy. The most beloved arthouse cinema in town, Kino Engel, embraces film buffs year round, with outdoor courtyard screenings at Café Engel in the summer.
Torikorttelit
4 SofiankatuThe Tori Quarters form a new old part of town, fully renovated and reopened in the neoclassical - or empire style - space between the Senate Square and the Market Square. The Tori Quarters are a new restaurant hotspot. The area hosts several restaurants and cafes. The supply is abundant: Finnish and Scandinavian classics, diverse breakfasts and brunches, lunch buffets, pizza, pasta, a brewery restaurant and a speakeasy. The most beloved arthouse cinema in town, Kino Engel, embraces film buffs year round, with outdoor courtyard screenings at Café Engel in the summer.
Situated in the heart of Helsinki, the Esplanade Park serves as a promenade for visitors and a place to relax for the locals. The park and the Espa Stage host many popular events, including the Marimekko Fashion Show in June and the Jazz-Espa concert series throughout July.
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埃斯普拉納蒂
PohjoisesplanadiSituated in the heart of Helsinki, the Esplanade Park serves as a promenade for visitors and a place to relax for the locals. The park and the Espa Stage host many popular events, including the Marimekko Fashion Show in June and the Jazz-Espa concert series throughout July.
Katajanokka is one of the most distinguished neighbourhoods in Helsinki. Good place to go for a walk and see beautiful houses, old prison from 1837 which is today a trendy hotel and the base of the Finnish coast guard, Helsinki maritime police as well as the Finnish icebreaker fleet. Katajanokka is principally known for its fine examples of Jugendstil architecture.
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Katajanokka
Katajanokka is one of the most distinguished neighbourhoods in Helsinki. Good place to go for a walk and see beautiful houses, old prison from 1837 which is today a trendy hotel and the base of the Finnish coast guard, Helsinki maritime police as well as the Finnish icebreaker fleet. Katajanokka is principally known for its fine examples of Jugendstil architecture.
Beutiful buildings , small restaurants and shops. Great place to go for walk. In the early 1700s this area was still slightly outside the town centre, but today Kruununhaka is considered to include almost the entire area of the original settlement.
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Kruununhaka
Beutiful buildings , small restaurants and shops. Great place to go for walk. In the early 1700s this area was still slightly outside the town centre, but today Kruununhaka is considered to include almost the entire area of the original settlement.
The neighbourhood has some of the most expensive and sought-after old apartments in Helsinki, built in jugend style. Many foreign embassies and high-class restaurants are situated in Eira and the neighbouring district of Kaivopuisto. The is also a beach where you can swim.
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Eira
The neighbourhood has some of the most expensive and sought-after old apartments in Helsinki, built in jugend style. Many foreign embassies and high-class restaurants are situated in Eira and the neighbouring district of Kaivopuisto. The is also a beach where you can swim.
Parks & Nature
The Seurasaari island provides a nice setting for outdoor recreation, sun worshippers and walkers.
At the Open-Air Museum of Seurasaari the traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland.
At Seurasaari you'll also find restaurant Seurasaari, Cafe Mieritz, kiosks and a beach. Barbecueing is also possible at the grill by the Festival Ground kiosk.
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Seurasaari
15 SeurasaarentieThe Seurasaari island provides a nice setting for outdoor recreation, sun worshippers and walkers.
At the Open-Air Museum of Seurasaari the traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland.
At Seurasaari you'll also find restaurant Seurasaari, Cafe Mieritz, kiosks and a beach. Barbecueing is also possible at the grill by the Festival Ground kiosk.
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands.
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Kaivopuisto
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands.
This park was named after Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius on his 80th birthday in 1945. A favourite destination for tourists is the Sibelius Monument.
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西貝柳斯公園
39 MechelininkatuThis park was named after Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius on his 80th birthday in 1945. A favourite destination for tourists is the Sibelius Monument.
The park around the Töölö Bay begins in the heart of Helsinki and there's a popular walking path circling the bay. Wooden villas along the shores are a reminder of Helsinki's history. The Töölö Bay is a treasure especially for bird watchers. Töölönlahti park is a new oasis for culture and city events that has been developed along the southern shoreline.
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Töölönlahden puisto
The park around the Töölö Bay begins in the heart of Helsinki and there's a popular walking path circling the bay. Wooden villas along the shores are a reminder of Helsinki's history. The Töölö Bay is a treasure especially for bird watchers. Töölönlahti park is a new oasis for culture and city events that has been developed along the southern shoreline.
Kaisaniemi Park is the oldest park for public use in Helsinki founded in 1812. Situated alongside the Central Railway Station, Kaisaniemi Park hosts festivals and outdoor concerts, especially in summertime. Next to the park is the University Botanical Garden.
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凱薩尼米公園
Kaisaniemen puistokujaKaisaniemi Park is the oldest park for public use in Helsinki founded in 1812. Situated alongside the Central Railway Station, Kaisaniemi Park hosts festivals and outdoor concerts, especially in summertime. Next to the park is the University Botanical Garden.
Shopping
The main shopping streets in the city centre are Aleksanterinkatu and Esplanade along which you can find iconic brands and modern classics. Visit also the department store Stockmann.
Aleksanterinkatu
AleksanterinkatuThe main shopping streets in the city centre are Aleksanterinkatu and Esplanade along which you can find iconic brands and modern classics. Visit also the department store Stockmann.
Essentials
K-Supermarket Kamppi
1 Urho Kekkosen katuAlepa Gloet
9 AleksanterinkatuArts & Culture
阿特涅姆博物馆
2 KaivokatuThe Ateneum is Finland's best-known art museum and the home of Finnish art.
Kiasma is a museum of contemporary art. The primary focus in the museum collection is on Finnish contemporary art and changing exhibition.
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Kiasma當代藝術博物館
2 MannerheiminaukioKiasma is a museum of contemporary art. The primary focus in the museum collection is on Finnish contemporary art and changing exhibition.
Entertainment & Activities
The Amusement Park has a wide selection of fun rides, from ultra scary to more easy-going. The 66-year-old wooden rollercoaster remains the most popular ride.
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Linnanmäki (pohj.)
The Amusement Park has a wide selection of fun rides, from ultra scary to more easy-going. The 66-year-old wooden rollercoaster remains the most popular ride.
Getting Around
At the metro station you will find a lot of restaurants and shops. Grocery store K-Supermarket Kaisaniemi locates here.
University of Helsinki Metro Station
12 VuorikatuAt the metro station you will find a lot of restaurants and shops. Grocery store K-Supermarket Kaisaniemi locates here.
The journey time between the airport and the city centre (Central Railway Station) is approximately half an hour. A regional ticket costs 5,50 euros and can be purchased from Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) ticket machines.
There are excellent train connections to Helsinki from all major towns in Finland as well as Lapland. There is also a daily train service from St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia.
The Central Railway Station is located in the centre of the city, and is a landmark of Helsinki in itself.
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Central Railway Station
The journey time between the airport and the city centre (Central Railway Station) is approximately half an hour. A regional ticket costs 5,50 euros and can be purchased from Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) ticket machines.
There are excellent train connections to Helsinki from all major towns in Finland as well as Lapland. There is also a daily train service from St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia.
The Central Railway Station is located in the centre of the city, and is a landmark of Helsinki in itself.
Tram routes 3, 6 and 9. Take number 6 if you want go to West harbour (Länsisatama). Ferries will go to Tallinn Estonia.
Single tram tickets can be purchased from a ticket machine (€2.50). You can also buy a day-ticket (starting from €9/one day) that covers all public transportation in the city. Day-tickets can be purchased from Tourist information points on Pohjoisesplanadi 19.
Kaisaniemenkatu 7
7 KaisaniemenkatuTram routes 3, 6 and 9. Take number 6 if you want go to West harbour (Länsisatama). Ferries will go to Tallinn Estonia.
Single tram tickets can be purchased from a ticket machine (€2.50). You can also buy a day-ticket (starting from €9/one day) that covers all public transportation in the city. Day-tickets can be purchased from Tourist information points on Pohjoisesplanadi 19.
Tram routes 5, 7. Take number 5 if you want go to Katajanokka Terminal (departures to Stockholm and Tallinn by Viking Line). Take number 7 if you want to go to West harbour (Länsisatama, ferries to Tallinn Estonia)
Mikonkatu
101 MikonkatuTram routes 5, 7. Take number 5 if you want go to Katajanokka Terminal (departures to Stockholm and Tallinn by Viking Line). Take number 7 if you want to go to West harbour (Länsisatama, ferries to Tallinn Estonia)