Janiina Knuutinen
Spotter since 2016
My spots (27)
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!
By
Janiina
Knuutinen
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!
By
Janiina
Knuutinen
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
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!
By
Janiina
Knuutinen
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.
By
Janiina
Knuutinen
Ipi Kulmakuppila – Cool café with a good agenda
The combination of a cool but cosy interior, great selection and charity work makes "Ipi Kulmakuppila" one of my favorite cafes of Helsinki!
By
Janiina
Knuutinen
Kulku-katin Poika – Comics!
"Kulku-katin Poika" is one of my dearest places in Helsinki to me. I have always read and loved comics, I actually learned to read with them!
By
Janiina
Knuutinen
About me
About me
I've been living in Helsinki since 2007, when I moved here to study musicology in the University of Helsinki. I was born in central Finland and grew up in eastern Finland, but Helsinki has become my real home town.
Music is my greatest passion, but I love art and culture in general, from movies to exhibitions and comics.
Why Helsinki?
In Helsinki I have been living in the districts of Vallila and Kallio and they are my favourite parts of the city. But every once in a while I like to leave my neighborhood and explore more distant parts of Helsinki. That's why I love Helsinki so much: each district has their own atmosphere and surprises!
Where can you find me online?
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