Arkadia International Bookshop
Food & Supplies
20
3
Curl up here for hours, reading your way through the whole collection or having literary discussions with the natives. Just lovely.
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Taitoliikuntakeskus
Fun & Active
10
0
Featured
It's a like a massive playground for adults. For €8 even non-members can drop in for wonderful circusy fun! You can also book an individual space (or trampoline) all to yourself or plan an event here.
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Local Experience
Helsinki Shore Excursion
Prices from
95
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English
Local Experience
Helsinki Shore Excursion
Prices from
95
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English
Pihlajasaari
Sights
18
2
Pack your swimming gear and sun lotion, along with snacks and a picnic lunch. There's also a restaurant on the island which serves lovely smoked fish from their own smokery and freshly baked Finnish doughnuts. You can also camp on the island (€15/ tent/ night).
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Hietaniemi Beach
Sights
11
1
The Copacabana of Helsinki. Go hang with the beautiful people at ‘Hietsu’ if you want to experience some sand, some sun, and the tropical charms of the Baltic. Swim out to the small island not far off the coast and explore the seabirds’ favourite hangout.
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Kotiharjun Sauna
Fun & Active
11
2
You should bring your own sauna beer or cider and snacks with you. Also buying a vihta (birch leaves which you use to hit yourself in sauna) is something that you should consider. It doesn't sound relaxing, but it is – believe me. And that lovely smell! Open Tue–Sun 2 pm–8 pm, €12.
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Korjaamo
Fun & Active
13
1
Their programme is definitely worth checking out while you’re in Helsinki: www.korjaamo.fi/en. There’s even a nice restaurant/café/ bar for lunch and breakfast on weekdays and brunch on weekends. They also offer drinks and snacks every night.
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Linnanmäki
Sights
23
3
It's quite expensive to go to the rides, but entrance is totally free. There's even one ride Panoraama for free. It's not very intense, but lifts you up to the air and shows the sight of Helsinki from high up. If you want to pay to go to one ride, choose the wooden roller coaster.
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Orion Cinema
Fun & Active
11
2
The Orion always has something to offer for film buffs, but be warned, sometimes the unsuspecting movie-goer may leave pondering how on earth they ended up seeing a Turkish male-bonding movie about a man on a quest to become a schlager singer. This, and stranger things have happened here.
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Yrjönkatu swimming hall
Fun & Active
21
6
You can either rent a cabin from 2nd floor which includes a towel, a bathrobe and a seat cover. The building is an impressive example of 1920s classicism and it is an important building historically as well as architecturally. Try the ”Cafe Yrjö” located in 2nd floor and order garlic snails (11€).
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Korkeasaari Zoo
Fun & Active
13
3
It can be quite expensive to eat in the Zoo restaurants, especially with the entrance fee, so this offers a great alternative when you get hungry! It's not a big Zoo, so carrying food and drinks around won't exhaust you. To avoid crowds at the picnic, try to visit later in the afternoon.
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Arlan Sauna
Fun & Active
6
0
This is a classic place for a good old Finnish sauna, but be prepared to get your gear off - no swimming costumes or underwear allowed. You can also come here for a good old-fashioned bloodletting (we kid you not!), or a relaxing massage. Can't get more Finnish than this.
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Brahen kenttä Ice Rink
Fun & Active
8
0
This is less touristy and bigger than the ice rink that we have next to the railway station. They rent out skates in the café, so just go and ask. If the rink is taken, you can watch some Finnish bandy instead which is not bad at all.
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Uimastadion
Fun & Active
9
2
Come here to get your fitness fix on a nice overcast day when the lanes aren't too crowded. You can lie on the grass and soak up the rays - if there are any - or take a position on the grandstand and watch the mums and grannies aqua-running back and forth. Decent saunas too.
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Culture sauna
Fun & Active
7
1
It’s a peaceful and respectful place, so party people please stay away. Own drinks are not allowed. Separate saunas for men and women. Open Wed–Sun 4 pm–8 pm, admission €15/12. Did you know by the way that sauna is originally a Finnish word?
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The swimming stadium – Hammarskjöldintie
Fun & Active
8
1
Adults 3.60 euros, students 1.80 euros. Waterslide, 50-meter pool, gym and cafeteria. Speed up entry by using the ticket vending machine, which accepts 1- and 2-euro coins as well as 10-cent coins. The machine does not give change, so pay exactly.
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