Merihaka, Helsinki, Finland
Nähtävyydet
This sauna has been the most authentic and relaxing experience among the several saunas I visited in Helsinki.
You need to bring your own towel, by the way! They do not rent towels.
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Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaThis sauna has been the most authentic and relaxing experience among the several saunas I visited in Helsinki.
You need to bring your own towel, by the way! They do not rent towels.
Big white church. Surely the most recognizable tourist destination in the city. Go take a couple of photos here and continue onwards to discover the surrounding city area!
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Helsingin tuomiokirkko
29 UnioninkatuBig white church. Surely the most recognizable tourist destination in the city. Go take a couple of photos here and continue onwards to discover the surrounding city area!
Local market hall. You should visit to buy the best food and souvenirs here. There are also a couple of casual and good restaurants in the hall. Particularly recommended shops are Hakaiha Oy (meat), Kala Patagónico (fish), Lentävä Lehmä (cheese). Restaurant recommendation: Kalaliike Marja Nätti Ay
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Hakaniemen kauppahalli
1 HämeentieLocal market hall. You should visit to buy the best food and souvenirs here. There are also a couple of casual and good restaurants in the hall. Particularly recommended shops are Hakaiha Oy (meat), Kala Patagónico (fish), Lentävä Lehmä (cheese). Restaurant recommendation: Kalaliike Marja Nätti Ay
Traditionally people come here to wash their carpets with sea water. Today, most people leave their rugs at home and instead come to the dock to sunbathe, swim and have fun.
Sörnäisten mattolaituri
15 HakaniemenrantaTraditionally people come here to wash their carpets with sea water. Today, most people leave their rugs at home and instead come to the dock to sunbathe, swim and have fun.
You can swim in the sea! In warm water! In front of the presidential palace! Its awesome :)
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Allas Sea Pool
2a KatajanokanlaituriYou can swim in the sea! In warm water! In front of the presidential palace! Its awesome :)
A popular designer public sauna and restaurant. It is on the sea shore, so you can have a little swim while taking a break from the sauna.
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaA popular designer public sauna and restaurant. It is on the sea shore, so you can have a little swim while taking a break from the sauna.
A very traditional public sauna in Kallio. It has 4,7 stars on Google Maps, so almost everybody likes it. If you want to see how the saunas used to be, then go here. The people are very social, and you are bound to end up talking with some locals (which might not always be the case in Finland).
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Kotiharjun Sauna
1 HarjutorinkatuA very traditional public sauna in Kallio. It has 4,7 stars on Google Maps, so almost everybody likes it. If you want to see how the saunas used to be, then go here. The people are very social, and you are bound to end up talking with some locals (which might not always be the case in Finland).
The most beautiful swimming hall in Finland. Its amazing. Most people swim nude, but you are allowed to wear swimsuits also. Men and women swim on separate days. Be sure to check their website to see when its good for you to go.
The swimming hall also has a great restaurant, and it is a memorable experience to eat proper restaurant food while dressed in a bathrobe :)
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Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall
21 B YrjönkatuThe most beautiful swimming hall in Finland. Its amazing. Most people swim nude, but you are allowed to wear swimsuits also. Men and women swim on separate days. Be sure to check their website to see when its good for you to go.
The swimming hall also has a great restaurant, and it is a memorable experience to eat proper restaurant food while dressed in a bathrobe :)
Helsinki Zoo. A very nice day trip destination. You can get here by bus directly from Merihaka. Boat transfers depart from Kauppatori and Hakaniemi Market (check up-to-date timetables and routes at hsl.fi/en )
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Korkeasaari
Helsinki Zoo. A very nice day trip destination. You can get here by bus directly from Merihaka. Boat transfers depart from Kauppatori and Hakaniemi Market (check up-to-date timetables and routes at hsl.fi/en )
Feeling angry? Just want to smash everything to bits? Please don't break anything in the apartment! Instead, go downstairs to Raivoomo, and start smashing your stress away. Want to destroy a microwave oven? No problem! Dishes? Computers? Have at it! Raivoomo is the place for you!
Raivoomo
14A HaapaniemenkatuFeeling angry? Just want to smash everything to bits? Please don't break anything in the apartment! Instead, go downstairs to Raivoomo, and start smashing your stress away. Want to destroy a microwave oven? No problem! Dishes? Computers? Have at it! Raivoomo is the place for you!
Ravintolatarjonta
Lovely Italian restaurant very near to the apartment. The bruschetta and risotto are recommended.
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Madonna
5 B HaapaniemenkatuLovely Italian restaurant very near to the apartment. The bruschetta and risotto are recommended.
This restaurant is legendary. Good, simple food and normally a lively atmosphere. Go try it out!
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Juttutupa
6 SäästöpankinrantaThis restaurant is legendary. Good, simple food and normally a lively atmosphere. Go try it out!
Its a medium length walk from the apartment, but worth it. In the heart of beautiful Kruununhaka, this place serves authentic Finnish food. It is casual and traditional and people love it.
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Ravintola Kolme Kruunua
5 LiisankatuIts a medium length walk from the apartment, but worth it. In the heart of beautiful Kruununhaka, this place serves authentic Finnish food. It is casual and traditional and people love it.
Outdoor bar/restaurant right next to Merihaka. It has something for everybody: drinks for the thirsty, burgers for the hungry, music for party people, climbing area for kids, water for dogs, minibeach for people who want to get wet (or a suntan). If the weather is good, then you should try it out!
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Leblon
Miina Sillanpään aukioOutdoor bar/restaurant right next to Merihaka. It has something for everybody: drinks for the thirsty, burgers for the hungry, music for party people, climbing area for kids, water for dogs, minibeach for people who want to get wet (or a suntan). If the weather is good, then you should try it out!
Seafood restaurant on the sea. You get a rally nice view with your food and its a nice short(ish) walk from the apartment.
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Ravintola Meripaviljonki
3 SäästöpankinrantaSeafood restaurant on the sea. You get a rally nice view with your food and its a nice short(ish) walk from the apartment.
Popular bar. Recommended for people who want something that is not so polished.
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B-Side Bar
2 TyöpajankatuPopular bar. Recommended for people who want something that is not so polished.
Naapurustot
Tervasaari is a beautiful little outdoor island within walking distance of Merihaka. There is a dog park, a summer theater and a tiny beach. It is worth visiting Tervasaari even in the evening to admire the scenery of Helsinki.
Tervasaarenkannas
TervasaarenkannasTervasaari is a beautiful little outdoor island within walking distance of Merihaka. There is a dog park, a summer theater and a tiny beach. It is worth visiting Tervasaari even in the evening to admire the scenery of Helsinki.
Kallio is the most densely populated area in Helsinki (and Finland). There are more restaurants, bars and ethnic grocery stores than anywhere else. The area is popular with young people, but suitable for everyone. Popular bars in the area include Ruuhka, Pub Sirdie, Sivukirjasto and Femma IV. Popular restaurants include Cella, Oiva and Lie Mi.
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Kallio
Kallio is the most densely populated area in Helsinki (and Finland). There are more restaurants, bars and ethnic grocery stores than anywhere else. The area is popular with young people, but suitable for everyone. Popular bars in the area include Ruuhka, Pub Sirdie, Sivukirjasto and Femma IV. Popular restaurants include Cella, Oiva and Lie Mi.
Näkinpuisto is a group of houses and a small park right next to Merihaka. Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen lives here. Otherwise, the park and the buildings around it are pretty ordinary.
Näkinkuja
NäkinkujaNäkinpuisto is a group of houses and a small park right next to Merihaka. Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen lives here. Otherwise, the park and the buildings around it are pretty ordinary.
Helsinki Meat Packing District. Or Teurastamo, in Finnish (use the Finnish name if you need to ask somebody for directions there). There are lots of good restaurants, a few bars and normally at least some cultural events going on. There is also an outdoor grilling area, if you want to make your own food. Normally the grilling materials are provided. Just bring your own sausages (or buy them from the nearby Teurastamon Portti-butcher's shop).
Työpajankatu
TyöpajankatuHelsinki Meat Packing District. Or Teurastamo, in Finnish (use the Finnish name if you need to ask somebody for directions there). There are lots of good restaurants, a few bars and normally at least some cultural events going on. There is also an outdoor grilling area, if you want to make your own food. Normally the grilling materials are provided. Just bring your own sausages (or buy them from the nearby Teurastamon Portti-butcher's shop).
Shopping
Kasper Kids Oy
20 MannerheimintieDo your kids need clothes? Get them here :)
The most famous department store in Finland. There are restaurants on the top floor.
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Stockmann Helsingin keskusta
52 AleksanterinkatuThe most famous department store in Finland. There are restaurants on the top floor.
Biggest, newest, easily accessible. Tripla has lots of shops, lots of restaurants, indoor beach volley and surfing (try the Corona beach bar), indoor adventure park for kids, cinemas and a music museum. I think it even has a church in it somewhere.
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Mall of Tripla
1 FredikanterassiBiggest, newest, easily accessible. Tripla has lots of shops, lots of restaurants, indoor beach volley and surfing (try the Corona beach bar), indoor adventure park for kids, cinemas and a music museum. I think it even has a church in it somewhere.
City/town information
Want to see Santa and some reindeer? Go to Rovaniemi. It's far north.
(There is a small tourist attraction in the south that has some reindeer. It's called Nuuksio Reindeer Park. The drive there takes about 45 minutes by car, or 1 h 15 minutes by public transport. Be sure to check the opening hours and pricing in advance. If you decide to go there, then I would recommend also going hiking in Nuuksio National park. Those activities together make for a nice day trip.)
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Rovaniemi
Want to see Santa and some reindeer? Go to Rovaniemi. It's far north.
(There is a small tourist attraction in the south that has some reindeer. It's called Nuuksio Reindeer Park. The drive there takes about 45 minutes by car, or 1 h 15 minutes by public transport. Be sure to check the opening hours and pricing in advance. If you decide to go there, then I would recommend also going hiking in Nuuksio National park. Those activities together make for a nice day trip.)
Ranua
Want to see polar bears? Go to Ranua Zoo. Its a long drive, but the zoo is really quite nice.
Want to see the northern lights? You need to go way north! Try Saariselkä or Kilpisjärvi or some other location right at the top of Finland. Also, go during winter, since in the summer it will be too bright to see them. (It is possible to see Aurora Borealis in Helsinki too, but its super rare)
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Saariselkä
Want to see the northern lights? You need to go way north! Try Saariselkä or Kilpisjärvi or some other location right at the top of Finland. Also, go during winter, since in the summer it will be too bright to see them. (It is possible to see Aurora Borealis in Helsinki too, but its super rare)
A charming old city just 45 minutes away from Helsinki. You can get there by bus or car or boat. This is one of those cities that everybody loves.
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Porvoo
A charming old city just 45 minutes away from Helsinki. You can get there by bus or car or boat. This is one of those cities that everybody loves.
Tired of reindeers? Go see a panda! They are in Ähtäri. While you are in that area, go check out Tuuri, and maybe visit the hotel there. Its quite popular and .... an experience.
Ähtäri
Tired of reindeers? Go see a panda! They are in Ähtäri. While you are in that area, go check out Tuuri, and maybe visit the hotel there. Its quite popular and .... an experience.