Hello you all Finnish people!
I’ll be in Helsinki this July for the first time and I’m super excited about it. I already made tons of research about there and here’s my to do list about Helsinki. If you have another recommendation for me please lemme know!
(btw I’m gonna use airbnb and I haven’t chosen where I’m gonna stay yet. If you have also recommendations about it I’d be amazing!)
Kiitos 🙂

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  2. Dont even question about going sauna it’ s a mandatory in Finland, perhaps visit a swimming hall and while at it, after sauna before going to swim dip yourself into cold pool if swimming hall has it, dont hestitate just jump into it, it’ s very refreshing experience.

  3. “Archipelago sea” (Saaristomeri) is in the southwest of the country, next to Turku.

    There is both sea and Islands in Helsinki too of course.

  5. Stairs of the chuch next to Senate square are more instagrammable and grandiose than those of parlament.

  6. Aurinkolahti in Vuosaari is pretty nice too, especially when its warmer. There’s Kallahti in vuosaari aswell if youre interested in some natural beautiful places. And Uutela.

  7. I’d say Sibelius monument is pretty bland, unless you are super into sculptures. I personally would really consider it as a quick stop on the way to a (bike) trip to Seurasaari or something.

  8. I read that as an poem first for some reason. Maybe the “Oodi” ( as in Ode to Helsinki) on the first line threw me off.

    And I have to admit. I sort of like it as a poem 😂😂😂😂

    Have fun!

  11. I would at least briefly visit Kallio, where the hipster vibes meet harsh realities. To get a slice of that life I’d go to Mäkikupla for a “blue collar” pizza and a beer, maybe walk up to Vaasankatu for a glass of wine afterwards. Kallio is compact and full of history.

    Do you have any hobbies or special interests beyond the more touristy attractions?

  13. I think that’s a wonderful itinerary for a first visit, and quite doable in a morning. What will you do in the afternoon?

  16. Want some company to Nuuksio? I love that place and I live nearby but I don’t get there nearly often enough, I’m a teacher so free time isn’t exactly plentiful right now with school ending in two weeks haha

  19. The cherry tree park in Roihuvuori has to be timed well. They are not blossoming yet (I checked today), but might start any day now. It lasts for a week, at tops.

  20. Linnanmäki, if you like amusement Parks. The milieu is really nice and lately theres nice decorations and atmosphere, even if you dont buy the tickets for the rides which will get expensive.

    Korkeasaari zoo also seconded! Really nice ethical zoo with lots of info on Animalis and quite a lovely Island. Trough now I think its mating season for the geese living nativrly in the Island so watch out, they might chase you off their nest if you get too close.

    Haltiala also nice to see, like a petting farm with really lovely and ample hiking areas near it. Its a bit further from downtown.

    You can also Try Vanhankaupunginkoski. Its a really lovely Piece of old Helsinki. Basically a stream with a small waterfall, its next to a museum of technology. If you go over there, check out Lammassaari and kuusiluoto. Theres a unique crossing to these places from the mainland, and the other has a lamb petting zoo.

  23. Depending on how long you are staying, you also have the opportunity of double dipping and taking a ferry to Tallinn for a day. Its a couple hours each way and tickets cost peanuts.

  24. Do you like animals and zoo’s?
    If so, i would definitely suggest Korkeasaari zoo.
    Very nice place.
    Also Sealife is great aquarium place next to Linnanmäki amusement park.
    I personally haven’t visited Tropicario, but i have heard that it’s nice place to see different reptilians.

  25. Science center (Tiedekeskus) Heureka whould be open.

    It’s geared bit more to the younger audience, but it’s shows and even lets you experience some fun things on science side.

    But it might be a fun place to visit.

  26. If you’re a metal head, you have to go to The Riff. Jussi from the 69 eyes owns it. Best bar on the planet. I’ve seen the sun come up leaving that place.

  27. Finnish foods you must try and can get from Basic market around Finland:

    -karjalanpiirakka
    -salmiakki
    -fazer chocolate
    -lonkero (A long drink of gin)
    -Valio icecream
    -rye bread

  28. https://preview.redd.it/bfuwbbfhjgya1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=b194376f74f35e2c6492d413dc8ac40c9004813e

    Someone already mentioned Aurinkolahti to you (literally translated Sunbay 😄) which has a nice long beach and also beautiful seaside cliff-forest in Uutela. Between the beach and Uutela there is a small cute cafe called Kahvila Kampela where they will serve creamy salmon soup and pancakes every day – definitely recommend tasting that while visiting Finland (have some rye bread with the soup, they will have it there!) 😊

    My recommendation is that if you wanna make a trip there, experience the journey there and back to the city center with a boat and metro! 🛥️

    A company called FRS Finland operates Eastern Archipelago Route. Their boat M/S Okeanos goes between Aurinkolahti (address of stop: Hiekkalaiturintie, Helsinki) and Kalasatama (address: Parrulaituri 20, Helsinki), stopping at 7 destination on the way, some of them being islands where some people have their summer cottages for example. One way takes 1h 45mins and costs 14€ (you pay when you get on the boat, no need to reserve it). Very lovely journey traveling between many cute islands and through the beautiful Degerö channel.

    The picture of the route is taken from their website which sadly isn’t translated in English but you can see the timetable at the end of the page [https://www.frs-finland.fi/itainen-saaristoreitti/](https://www.frs-finland.fi/itainen-saaristoreitti/)

    Enjoy your visit! ☀️

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