Helsinki, Finland. Travel Guide: Sights, Drinks & Eats.

Helsinki, Finland. Travel Guide: Sights, Drinks & Eats.

This map of Helsinki is an all-encompassing map designed to be the one-stop shop for everything you need to know for a stay in Finland's capital city. I've designed this map to be used both for pre-scouting sights and recommended restaurants, and as a map to reference what's nearby as you walk around Helsinki. It includes: Places of usefulness: Such as main transit hubs. Places of Interest: Popular attractions, Museums & Parks. Restaurants: Of all price levels $/$$/$$$. Cafes and Bars. Shopping and Entertainment Venues. About: Nestled on the southern coast of Finland, on the Baltic Sea, Helsinki is a vibrant Nordic city with a rich history, & a modern, forward-thinking vibe.
Updated ago
8
Share

🗺️ Google Maps Version

🌲 Parks, Gardens, and Plaza's

Suomenlinna
@TbisTer
Must see historic fortress with lots of pretty views and points of interest scattered around the island (Ruutikellari, Royal Gate).
Add to
Details
Kaivopuisto
@TbisTer
Beautiful waterfront to take a walk.
Add to
Details
Tähtitorninvuoren puisto
@TbisTer
Small city park with a unique view of the ferry terminal and eastern side of the city. 
Add to
Details
Töölönlahden
@TbisTer
Modern park in the city centre, popular with Fins to hangout. Hosts summer markets. 
Add to
Details
Kaisaniemi botanic garden
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Sibelius Park
@TbisTer
Neat waterfront park with a few cool sculptures. 
Add to
Details
The Open Air Seurasaari Park
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Laivastopuisto
@TbisTer
Pretty waterside park with Icebreakers stationed during the summer months
Add to
Details
Market Square
@TbisTer
Great spot for souvenirs and street food. Make sure to try anything Salmon (I'd recommend the Salmon Soup). Try 'Vendace / Muikku' if you are feeling adventurous, small fried fish you eat like fries. 
Add to
Details
Esplanadi
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Senate Square
@TbisTer
Add to
Details

👣 Places of Interest

Helsinki Central Library Oodi
@TbisTer
Incredibly high-tech library with a rooftop cafe. Very picturesque on the outside. Great spot to kill a few hours while waiting for a train. 
Add to
Details
Helsinki City Museum
@TbisTer
Free museum of the history of Helsinki, worth stopping in for an hour. 
Add to
Details
The National Museum of Finland
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Ateneum
@TbisTer
Remarkable display of Finnish art and culture
Add to
Details
Kamppi Chapel
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Temppeliaukion (Rock) Church
@TbisTer
Must see church sunken into the rock, with a copper roof. 
Add to
Details
Uspenski Cathedral
@TbisTer
Hilltop center of the Finnish Orthodox faith with an ornate exterior & lavish interior decoration
Add to
Details
St. John's Church
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Helsinki Cathedral
@TbisTer
Most popular attraction in Helsinki
Add to
Details
Finnish National Theatre
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Bad Bad Boy
@TbisTer
Statue of peeing man. Hot dog stand behind it is great too. 
Add to
Details
Love Bridge
@TbisTer
Walk the 'Kanavaranta' street for lots of local shops and bars. Great views north along the water. 
Add to
Details
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
@TbisTer
Sporting events at the city's 1952 Olympic stadium, plus a museum & 72m panoramic viewing tower.
Add to
Details
Helsingin University Library
@TbisTer
Funky spot for students to hangout
Add to
Details
Aleksanterinkatu Street
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Vanha Kauppahalli (Market Hall) 
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Narinkka Square
@TbisTer
Funky plaza to the Kamppi Mall with a modern chapel
Add to
Details
Hietalahden kauppahalli 
@TbisTer
Food hall with international flair
Add to
Details
The Parliament House
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Three blacksmiths
@TbisTer
Interesting statue and the start of a main shopping street.  Very pretty near Christmas.
Add to
Details
Art Wall
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Löyly Sauna Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Mall of Tripla
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Kamppi Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Citycenter Mall
@TbisTer
Shopping center with a great food court on the top level, LIDL in the bottom. 
Add to
Details
SkyWheel Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Helsinki Airport
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
West Terminal 1
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Skatuddens Terminal
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Kauppatori - Market Square
@TbisTer
Ferries to Suomenlinna Island
Add to
Details
Helsingin päärautatieasema
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Pasila
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Helsinki Halli
@TbisTer
Add to
Details

☕ Coffee, Drinks & Sweet Treats

Fazer Café Kluuvikatu
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Fazer Café Citycenter
@TbisTer
Can't go wrong with Fazer Cafe
Add to
Details
Kaffa Roastery
@TbisTer
Personal favourite roastery in Finland. 
Add to
Details
Cafe Silo
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Cafe Regatta
@TbisTer
Rustic cafe with a great selection of treats
Add to
Details
La Torrefazione Lasipalatsi
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Kanniston Leipomo, Bakery
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
The Good Coffee Company
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Cafetoria Café & Shop
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Espresso House Mikonkatu HKI
@TbisTer
Nordic Starbucks, are all over and always a safe spot for a coffee.
Add to
Details
Andante Speciality Coffee
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Kahvi Charlotta
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
El Fant - Coffee & Wine Bar
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Outrun Cafe
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Kaffecentralen | Shop
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
ZHAO TEA
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Xocolab Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Bus Gelato Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
LA GELATERIA
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Neuhaus
@TbisTer
Add to
Details

🍺 Bars

SKÖNE
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
The Riff
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Liberty or Death
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Kork Bar
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Shot Bar Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Kuuttila Bar
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Viinibaari Apotek / Wine Bar Apotek
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Chihuahua Julep
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
Trillby & Chadwick
@TbisTer
Add to
Details

🍽️ Restaurants 

$$$ Restaurant Passio
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$$ Ravintola Vinkkeli
@TbisTer
Upscale Scandinavian
Add to
Details
$$$ Restaurant Shelter
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ Restaurant HOKU
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ Restaurant VENN Helsinki
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ Harju 8
@TbisTer
Convivial eatery with a terrace serving brunch staples, local dishes & sweets, plus wine & coffee.
Add to
Details
$$ Restaurant Green Hippo Kallio
@TbisTer
Easygoing all-day choice with outdoor seating serving creative bowls & bites, plus vegan options.
Add to
Details
$$ Sake Bar & Izakaya
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ 16 Boom
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ Restaurant Pompier
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ Restaurant Merimakasiini
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$$ Vibami Eerikinkatu
@TbisTer
Vietnamese food
Add to
Details
$$ Naughty BRGR Lönkka
@TbisTer
Best burger chain in Finland, with a wall of hot sauces just to feel something. 
Add to
Details
$$ Friends & Brgrs
@TbisTer
Depending on who you ask, also the best burger spot in Finland. 
Add to
Details
$ Hesburger Helsinki Mannerheimintie
@TbisTer
Finnish McDonalds, great fast food burgers, love to put mayo on everything. 
Add to
Details
$ Kotipizza Lönnrotinkatu
@TbisTer
National pizza chain, good and gets the stomach full.
Add to
Details
$ Momotoko Yliopistonkatu
@TbisTer
Incredible spot for Ramen.
Add to
Details
$ Bangkok9
@TbisTer
Cheap selection of Thai dishes
Add to
Details
$ Restaurant BLINIt
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$ Buongiorno caffe
@TbisTer
Breakfast and coffee in a funky cafe
Add to
Details
$ East Market
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$ Ravintola Deliberi
@TbisTer
Fun and affordable, lots of different types of food from cheese platters to poke bowls. 
Add to
Details
$ Restaurant Tibet Hut
@TbisTer
Add to
Details
$ Bakery Eatery Levain Töölö
@TbisTer
Great spot for brunch and a coffee.
Add to
Details
* * *
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born from a passion for exploration, out of Toronto. Travel has taken me all over North America and Europe! I've gotten the opportunity to leave Canada, and live in Finland, Germany, and Poland. At the same time, having traveled to 18 countries! From those opportunities, I started crafting and sharing my maps which I feel provide a sense of exploration and recommendations that others can use to create their own memorable experiences. Each map is handcrafted, both from personal experience and local recommendations. They're a go-to way to learn what each new place you visit has to offer. Whether it's to help plan a dream trip abroad or explore more of what your own backyard has to offer, check out my collection of ready-to-go maps or let me create one for yourself. Feel free to reach out with any questions, additions, or corrections at (thomas.abroadandco@gmail.com).
Send A Tip
Support Tom Isbister’s work.
Select your tip amount
$5
$10
$20
$50
Or type in other amount
Explore related destinations
Read more about places in this guide
Powered by Thatch
The home for unique & authentic travel
Powered by Thatch: Where great trips are made.
© Tom Isbister 2024 Help Privacy Terms Copyright Become a Seller Seller Academy About Careers Blog Explore Places