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Löyly – World's coolest sauna

"Löyly" in Helsinki has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. It's a very Finnish spot, but at the same time, not! Sauna accompanied by sunshine!? But...!

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Veikkolainen

Feb 7, 2025
Pub-Sirdie

Pub Sirdie – The old school Kallio classic

"Pub Sirdie" in Helsinki is the only place for me to feel the Kallio spirit in its original form! This pub has a true cult following, and for good reason!

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Joonas

Kervinen

Feb 7, 2025
Hietalahti-Market-Hall

Hietalahti Market Hall – Eating and shopping

"Hietalahti Market Hall" Helsinki has been coming back to life! Nowadays I go there for grocery shopping and for one of the best places for lunch in town.

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Veikkolainen

Feb 7, 2025
Tavastia

Tavastia – The #1 live music venue of Finland

"Tavastia" in Helsinki is the most legendary live music venue in Finland. Nobody can compete with them and and they've been around almost 50 years!

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Joonas

Kervinen

Feb 7, 2025
Pikkulintu

Pikkulintu – The best beer & whiskey money can buy

"Pikkulintu" in Helsinki is a keep-it-simple beer & (a 300-sort-strong) whiskey bar! Everything costs the same here, regardless of type and strength.

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Joonas

Kervinen

Feb 7, 2025
Orion

Orion – New old cinema

"Orion" is one of my favorite places not only in Helsinki, but on Earth! I just love watching films from the balcony at this cinema. For enthusiasts!

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Janiina

Knuutinen

Feb 7, 2025
Bar-Favela

Bar Favela – The colorful side of Töölö

"Bar Favela" is a great addition to Helsinki's nightlife. They're not only a bar w/ awesome cocktails - their food (like the 'bean bread') is amazing, too!

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Janiina

Knuutinen

Feb 7, 2025
Leipomo-K.-E.-Avikainen

Leipomo K. E. Avikainen – Traditional bakery

"Leipomo K. E. Avikainen" (est. 1950) is one of the few remaining traditional Helsinki bakeries. They also sell Karelian pies, which makes me happy!

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Janiina

Knuutinen

Feb 7, 2025
Vanhankaupunginkoski

Vanhankaupunginkoski – Roots, nature and design

"Vanhankaupunginkoski" is the Old Town of Helsinki, but instead of old buildings, here you'll find beautiful nature and a lovely scenery...

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Joonas

Kervinen

Feb 7, 2025
Ekberg

Ekberg – The oldest cafe in Finland

"Ekberg" is the oldest bakery, patisserie and café not only in Helsinki, but the whole of Findland. My sister and I go there on our birthday mornings.

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Janiina

Knuutinen

Feb 7, 2025
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Statue of Tove Jansson – Unofficial memorial

Tove Jansson, creator of the beloved Moomin trolls, still doesn't have an official statue in Helsinki, if you exclude the ones from before she was famous.

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Janiina

Knuutinen

Feb 7, 2025
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Talvipuutarha – Picnic in a secret garden

"Talvipuutarha" (or 'winter garden') in Helsinki is a big greenhouse garden with three rooms. It's 120 years old and super cute, even for picnics!

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Janiina

Knuutinen

Feb 7, 2025

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