Seurasaari
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Wander across the bridge to this open air museum displaying 400 years of the traditional Finnish way of life. Explore cottages, farmsteads and other buildings that've been relocated to the island from around Finland. You’ll find plenty of birds and forest animals to amuse you here also. Don’t stumble across the island’s nudist beach by accident.
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The Torni Toilet
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Arguably one of the best views of inner-city Helsinki is to be had from the toilets at the penthouse cocktail lounge of the Torni ("Tower") Hotel. Definitely the most picturesque pit stop in the capital and the drinks aren't bad either.
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Tour Helsinki with a City Planner
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Tuomiokirkko (Cathedral)
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These days its primary use is to host posers on its steps. Whether it's a graduation, wedding, student event or parade, this iconic location is often an important feature. It looks beautiful during the day, when the white walls stand out majestically against the bright blue Nordic heavens or lower against the darkened winter skies.
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Temppeliaukio Church
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The interior of the church is excavated from the rock and allows natural light to enter the rough, exposed rock walls of this naturally resonant acoustical space. One of the most popular architectural attractions in Helsinki, look out for the classical music concerts which are sometimes held here in the summer.
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Suomenlinna
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What remains of this "Finnish fortress" is accessible by public ferry from Kauppatori (the market square). This UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 1700's as Finland (and Sweden's) easternmost defences, is now a beautiful and eerie spot for a windswept picnic.
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Taitoliikuntakeskus
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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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Sibelius Monument
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A tourist must, and worth seeing just to go stick your head into one of the 600 odd vertical metal pipes. Make some of your own music into them while you’re there and scare off the more self-respecting tourists. You know you want to.
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Hietalahti Market Hall
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If you're interested in high quality food, this market hall is your place. In addition to ingredients, the market hall is also a perfect place for lunch. You can enjoy tasty soup in Soppakeittiö, fresh shrimps at Räken, perfect burgers ar Roslund and delicious fish dishes at Marja Nätti.
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Kiasma
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Finland's famed Museum of Contemporary Art is a well-recognised landmark, and definitely worth a visit, if only to enjoy the amazing airy architecture of the building itself. It often houses exciting and interactive rotating exhibitions and installations by Finnish and international artists.
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Designmuseo
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Wander along Korkevuorenkatu checking out the amazing Gothic architecture and you'll wind up at the Design Museum. Exhibits can be quite hands-on, featuring anything from chairs to fabrics to fashions and Formula One racing cars.
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Pihlajasaari
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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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Ateneum Art Museum
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The museum displays the largest collection of paintings and sculptures in Finland with emphasis on Finnish art, but there are also works from international artists.
Ateneum also organizes various work shops, guided tours and lectures.
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Arkadia International Bookshop
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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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Töölönlahti
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There are also two very nice cafés with a beautiful view around the bay (only open during summer time), Sinisen huvilan kahvila and Tyyni. There's also Hesperia Park on the west side of the bay if you want to have a rest.
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Töölö Winter Garden
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Winter got you down? Come and enjoy a little dose of the warm and wet tropics in this exotic greenhouse, built in 1893 and renovated a few years ago. The winter garden houses over 200 species of plants in three separate rooms.
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