Toptaste City Guide: Helsinki 01/07/2019

CITY GUIDE: Helsinki Toptaste – Helsinki guide

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THERON BISTRO: HELSINKI SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT THE SEA

FERRIES AND THEIR SCHEDULES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO (HSL) OFFICIAL JOURNEY PLANNER

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ÅLAND – THE TUSCANY OF THE NORTH

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CONTENT Helsinki Tourist Information

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Facts about Finland

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My Helsinki is your Helsinki

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We love sauna!

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TOPTASTE RESTAURANT PICKS:

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Quandoo connects diners with the

best restaurants

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SÖDER creates a taste palette from

Starters & Desserts

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Have you tasted the new it-burgers

with bear meat or crickets?

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Use the best you can, and don´t

screw it up!

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Rivoli Restaurant returns to its

French roots

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Day in Helsinki

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Eevert Design Restaurant – explore

Finland with all senses

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Bistros by the sea

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HOKU’s Asian Hawaiian cuisine is

natural fusion

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE:

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Helsinki islands within hand’s reach

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Explore Helsinki nature

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Regular summer flea markets

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Design District Helsinki

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Kaarna – Sustainable Living

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Kultasuklaa –Hand Made Finnish

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Chocolate 42

You travel – We deliver

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Taiga colors

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44 Fun modes of transportation for

exploring Helsinki

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PICK US UP!

t c e f r e p a r o f s t n ie d Ingre i k in s l e H in ic n ic p summer

Just like all of Finland, Helsinki awakens as the first rays of sun find their way through the clouds after a long, cold winter. Helsinki offers an amazing selection of restaurants and bars, where you can celebrate summer. However, we find that the best (and the most affordable) way to do that is to blend in with the locals: grab your friends, good food and some beverages and hit the park for a relaxed picnic!

Great weather, check. Good company, check. But where to set up the picnic, and moreover, what to eat or drink? Fear not – we at Lidl are here to guide you all the way.

First, take a look at the map on the next page. The red spots show our Lidl stores located in the heart of Helsinki. All of them are situated within walking distance from parks, which are perfect spots for a little lunch al fresco.

Now you’ve got the navigation covered, great! However, the biggest mystery still remains: the food. We at Lidl love time efficiency (we are of German origin, after all), and therefore, we thought of three delicious menu alternatives to inspire you. Keep in mind that these are merely suggestions – feel free to mix things up and pick & choose your own favorites from our large ready-to-eat selection!

Under 15 €

GO FISH

made easy

Snack Day juuressipsit Mixed vegetable crisps Eat Away Katkarapu-Caesar salaatti Caesar salad with prawns Delicorner Eat Away loimulohi rieskakolmio Soft flat bread with salmon and lemon mayonnaise Sondey Grandino suklaakeksit Chocolate cookies Saskia Heleä sitruuna ja ruusu Saskia Heleä lemon and rose

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with street credibili

Solevita Hedelmäsmoothie Fruit smoothie Bake-off kinkku-ananaspizza Pizza slice with ham and pineapple Bake-off Hodari Hot dog Gelatelli Mahtistuutti Colossal ice cream cone Saskia Plusvesi aprikoosi-jasmiini Saskia Plus water with apricot and jasmine

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A PENNY

for your veggies Milbona kookosmaitovälipala Coconut pudding Delicorner Eat Away Orzopastasalaatti Orzo pasta salad Bake-off Voicroissant Croissant Gelatelli Vegaaninen jäätelöpuikko Vegan ice cream bar Luomu jääteet sitruuna tai persikka Organic ice tea (natural lemon or peach flavour)

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Lidl locations : 1.

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Lidl Graniittitalo

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Lidl Citycenter

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Jaakonkatu 3

Kaivokatu 8

Lidl Kamppi Kampinkuja 2

Lidl Lönnrotinkatu Lönnrotinkatu 20

GRANIITTITALO

CITY CENTER

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KAMPPI

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Traditional old Church Park

Great for kids to play

LÖNNROTINKATU

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CITY BIKES As a city biker, you always have a bike handy. There are up to 3,430 bikes and 343 bike stations in Helsinki and Espoo.

SEASON Valid until 31.10.2019, unlimited 30 minute rides, 1 bike

30 € + overage fees

WEEK Today +6 days, unlimited 30-minute rides, 1 bike

10 € + overage fees

DAY 24h, unlimited 30-minute bike rides, 1–4 bikes, €5 each

5€ + overage fees

It´s easy 1. Register

2. Collect

3. Ride

4. Return Source: www.kaupunkipyorat.hsl.fi/en/helsinki

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Helsinki Tourist Information +358 (0)9 3101 3300 helsinki.touristinfo@hel.fi myhelsinki.fi #visithelsinki – #myhelsinki City Centre Pohjoisesplanadi 19, 00100 Helsinki

Open: 15.5–14.9: Mon–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–4pm 15.9–14.5: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

Helsinki Airport Terminal 2 – Arrivals 2A Open daily

Getting around

Helsinki Airport is located 19 km/12 miles (approx. 30 min.) from the city centre.

Helsinki Airport: finavia.fi Journey Planner: reittiopas.fi Helsinki City Transport’s Day Ticket offers unlimited travel on all public transportation within Helsinki. 1-day tickets can be purchased from drivers (cash only), vending machines, R-kiosks and Tourist Information. 1-day ticket prices: adults €9, children €4.50 (ages 7-16).

Regional 1-day ticket: adults €14, children €7.

Tickets and fares: www.hsl.fi

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Glossary Can I please have... • Saisinko...

Check, please • Lasku kiitos Where can I find... • Mistä löydän...

Thanks • Kiitos Hello • moi Goodbye • näkemiin or moi moi Good morning • hyvää huomenta Breakfast • aamiainen Lunch • Lounas Dinner • Illallinen Water • Vesi Beer • Olut Red wine/white wine • punaviini/valkoviini Coffee • kahvi Cinnamon bun • Korvapuusti Karelian pasty • karjalanpiirakka Cheers • kippis Harbour • satama Tram • ratikka Street • katu moi Money • raha Excuse me • anteeksi

Finnair City Bus Finnair City Bus operates between Helsinki Airport (Terminal 1 platform 11, Terminal 2 platform 10) and the Central Railway Station (Elielinaukio, platform 30) every 20 minutes. A single ticket costs €6.70 (cash and credit cards accepted).

Buses Helsinki Region Transport operates buses throughout the region. From the Kamppi Bus Terminal you can catch a bus to Espoo and the rest of Finland. Journey Planner (Helsinki Region): www.reittiopas.fi. Long-distance buses: www.matkahuolto.fi Taxis A taxi between the airport and the city centre costs around €40.

Metro The metro line stretches from Ruoholahti to Vuosaari via the city centre. The travel time from end to end is 23 minutes. The west metro is scheduled to open in 2017, stretching the line all the way to Kivenlahti in Espoo.

The travel time from end to end will then be around 40 minutes.

Suomenlinna ferry The municipal ferry operates between the Market Square and the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress all year round. The Suomenlinna ticket is valid for 12 hours and costs €5.

Trains The Ring Rail Line not only connects long distance trains to the airport, it also allows for quick and easy access from the airport to the city centre. By taking either the I or P train you can reach the city centre in just half an hour. A single ticket costs €5.50

City bikes 1500 bikes and 150 bike stations within an area extending from the city centre to Munkkiniemi, Pasila and Kumpula. Prices from €5/24 hours; €10/ week or €25/ season (May–October). Registration and information: www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes

I train: Helsinki –> Pasila –> Tikkurila –> Airport –> Helsinki

Walking Helsinki is an easy city to explore on foot, as most sights are situated within convenient walking distance of the city centre. Our recommended walking route is marked on the map.

P train: Helsinki –> Pasila –> Huopalahti –> Airport –> Tikkurila –> Helsinki

Views

Torni Ateljee Bar Sokos Hotel Torni, Yrjönkatu 26, 14th floor Enjoy a unique view over the rooftops of the city, as well as monthly art exhibitions in the bar. The views from the toilets are the best in the city!

SkyWheel Helsinki Katajanokanlaituri Take a ride on the 40-metre-high Ferris wheel by the Market Square and enjoy the magnificent 360-degree vistas. Open year round.

Clarion Helsinki Tyynenmerenkatu 2 The hotel’s Sky Room serves cocktails with a fantastic view. There is also a swimming pool on the top floor where you can swim even without booking a room.

Useful information Foreign exchange Forex: e.g. Stockmann 8th floor and Central Railway Station, www.forex.fi Tavex: Fabianinkatu 12 or Asematunneli, tavex.fi Public toilets Helsinki has many free-of-charge and wheelchair accessible public toilets located in parks and along streets. Free-of-charge toilets can be found in the main lobby of City Hall, open Mon-Fri 9am–7pm and Sat-Sun 10am– 4pm. The public toilet on Sofiankatu has an attendant and is accessible for wheelchairs; it is open in summertime Mon-Fri 9:30am–6pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am–4pm and in wintertime MonSun 9:30am–4pm.

Phone numbers General emergencies – 112 Hospital (24/7) +358 (0)9 3106 3231, Haartman Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4 Taxis +358 (0)100 0700, taksihelsinki.fi Internet access Free WIFI – connect to “Helsinki City Open Wlan” (at harbours and in city centre)

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FINLAND • Independent since 1917 • Member of EU since 1995 © HELSINKI MARKETING / JENNA PIETIKÄINEN

FACTS ABOUT FINLAND

Accesibility

City hospitality

By air • Direct flights from over 140 destinations, more than 60 airlines operating

• Convention Bureau services

• Currency Euro since 2002 • Population 5.4 million • Official languages Finnish and Swedish, English is widely spoken

• City reception by application

• About 200 international arrivals daily

• Free public transport by application for congresses over 1,000 delegates

• Gateway to Asia, over 80 direct weekly flights by Finnair

• On-site tourist information for congresses over 1,500 delegates

• Helsinki Airport located 30 min (20 km) from the city centre with a direct train connection

• Marketing materials for delegates and for delegate boosting

• Weather: Four seasons • Summer May-August, from 15°C to 27°C • Winter November-March, from +5°C to -25°C

• 25 scheduled long-haul destinations in Asia, North America and the Middle East By train • Daily service from St. Petersburg, travel time 3.5 hours By sea • Ferry services from Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Russia

Strengths of Helsinki • Easy to reach and move around • Safe, stable and sustainable • Quality in infrastructure and service • High standards of education and technology • Unique and innovative

Capacity

• Nature and sea

• Four major conference centers, meeting facilities for up to 10,000 congress delegates

• Design and architecture • Relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals

• Daily delegate rate 50–85€ incl. meeting room, AV and catering • Hotel capacity in the area 110 hotels, hostels and apartment hotels: 16,000 rooms

Helsinki key sectors • Health & Life Sciences

• Design

• Smart & Clean

• Tourism & Events

• Learning & Education

HELSINKI • Centre of Finland’s administrative, educational and cultural life • Finance and business centre of Finland • Founded in 1550 • Capital since 1812 • Population 650,000 (1,4 million in the metropolitan area) • Universities: Five large institutes of higher education and research

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Saying Helsinki has it all doesn’t really do the city justice. This summer, it has even more. In a place with so much to offer, a group of tourist guide superheroes need to assemble. Their goal – to take care of everyone visiting Helsinki. The summer is here and so are the travelers.

But is Helsinki’s jolly and famous green team up for the challenge?

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on’t be fooled by its relatively small size. From its classic urban architecture and the ever-present nature to one of the coolest food scenes in the world, Helsinki packs in a bunch. Thank heavens the visitors can, once again, rely on the jolly and green team of Helsinki Help patrolling the capital’s sunny streets.

Anyone can install maps around the city or design websites for people study. And they sure have their place! What makes Helsinki Help unique and human, however, is the gang’s sincere and open attitude toward visitors of all age, style and background.

– Many of our guides are relatively young.

For us, it’s important to keep the atmosphere open and fun. Both on the city streets as well as at our office, explains Tourist Information Expert Pinja Maunula who has worked with the green troopers for several years.

– We also try to keep the rotation with our twenty-something guides quick over here. This way no one gets bored. This means all Help guides should patrol in each of the city’s designated areas at least once during the summer season, Maunula explains.

– All in all, the feedback from visitors and the staff has been super positive!

FROM ISLAND HOPPING TO SNACK SPOTTING Fueled with a happy philosophy like that, it’s relieving to leave the task of guiding Helsinki’s growing number of visitors for these guys.

But enough with the flattering – where do the Helpers guide the visitors? What is particularly hot? Besides the pleasantly warm June, that is.

The word on the street is that Helsinki summers are becoming more and more about the sea. The mainland with its amazingly long coastline is beautiful, sure. But you’d be silly not to check it out from the waterfront too and, most importantly, admiring it from its beautiful islands. And indeed, consisting of around 330 pieces, the Helsinki archipelago is easier to reach than ever before.

True to the city’s strategy of kindly nudging people to hit the boats and get to the beaches, Maunula joins the crowd.

– The city has started opening up islands for the public on a quickened pace. The ferry connections with their short travel times are also very easy to reach. Relaxing on the islands is definitely my personal favorite thing about summer in Helsinki, says Maunula dreaming.

One example of opening up the islands for the people is the cute Vallisaari – literally Wall

Island. A place that was closed from the public until 2016. Just a bit further chills Isosaari – Big Island. And yes, it’s one of the biggest around.

The schedules of the privately-operated ferries can be easily checked at Helsinki’s official Journey Planner or, as they call it in Finnish, Reittiopas at www.reittiopas.fi/en. (Just note that the boat tickets need to be purchased separately upon departure.)

The Helsinki archipelago forms an ideal setting for those summer day picnics, swimming, visiting one of the many restaurants amidst remarkable surroundings or, simply, kicking it and relaxing in the pristine nature.

– For me Helsinki in the summer really is about the sea. And nature. Oh, and food too!

Maunula lists.

– I wouldn’t brand myself as a culinarist per

se, but I really love the street food Helsinki has to offer. There’s nothing wrong with the more nuanced themes of the fine dining scene in the city. However, simple and delicious is always in fashion!

Don’t believe her? Check out the Old Market Hall and start your delicious voyage from there.

MY HELSINKI Your best local online guide to Helsinki. Make sure to check it out at www.myhelsinki.fi Ode to culture

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We love sauna!

Sauna by the sea or lake is not only a Finnish dream but also an essential part of the way of life here. © HELSINKI MARKETING / JOEL PALLASKORPI

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or centuries the sauna has been a place for physical and spiritual cleansing, for getting bare in all senses of the word, and for entering the core of humanity. If you want to understand Finland and its people, getting familiar with the sauna is a good place to start.

The Löyly design sauna in Hernesaari is just a short distance from the city centre. The modern complex also houses a restaurant serving the finest Finnish cuisine, which visitors can enjoy while admiring the stunning views from the large terrace that stretches out over the sea.

This impressive building is a real design attrac-

tion as an example of contemporary wooden architecture. The Löyly sauna complex consists of three saunas: one smoke sauna and two wood-heated saunas. The terrace area includes a café and a restaurant open all year round.

The Allas Sea Pool spa complex is located right next to the Market Square, allowing visitors to enjoy swimming, saunas and a great seaside atmosphere all year round. Take a dip in the sea pool and relax at the café, bar or restaurant while enjoying the city centre atmosphere!

This traditional wood-heated neighbourhood sauna Kotiharju in Helsinki has wel-

comed sauna lovers since 1928. Massages and other treatments are available if booked in advance.

Uusi Sauna opened in November 2018 is the first neighborhood sauna built in Helsinki in the last 60 year. It offers an unforgettable sauna experience with communal vibes in Jätkäsaari district. After sauna you can enjoy a lovely dinner in the cozy restaurant.

Try also: Sauna Hermanni, Lonna island sauna, Kulttuuri-sauna and Arla.

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QUANDOO CONNECTS DINERS WITH THE BEST RESTAURANTS Does finding a nice restaurant give you grey hair? No problem, Quandoo helps you find a restaurant meeting your desires anytime, anywhere.

TEXT MIA HEISKANEN PHOTOS QUANDOO

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ounded in 2012, the online community of Quandoo already consists of over 160 million restaurant customers for whom booking seats in a restaurant online is easy-peasy. According to Veronica Torkkomäki, country manager of Quandoo Finland, the site covers nearly 19,000 restaurants from small corner cafes all the way to Michelin star restaurants.

– We are the fastest growing restaurant booking system worldwide.

Quandoo has been operating in Finland for four years and the service already includes a decent selection of restaurants all the way to Lapland. And best of all, new restaurants are being added every month.

LIFT YOUR RESTAURANT ONTO THE CONSUMER’S VISOR Customer behavior has changed in all industries: smartphones, new technologies and social media have brought new opportunities for consumers to find and buy services online.

– Restaurants must tag along in this development, as 80% of restaurant reservations are already made online. In Quandoo’s view,

the restaurant’s mission is to focus on its core competence, i.e., providing good food and service. For our part, we can help the restaurant to be present online in a multichannel manner so that the consumer can find exactly the kind of restaurant he/she is looking for or which he/she might not otherwise find.

It is easy for a restaurant to join the service. – It takes us only a week to set up an online presence in the Quandoo portal and app.

BOOK A TABLE ONLINE 24/7 What matters to the consumer is that booking of a table can be made via Quandoo free of charge anytime, anywhere, and that confirmation of the booking can be obtained immediately.

– The service can also filter restaurants according to your wishes.

For example, if you are in a strange city, you can use Quandoo to search for restaurants using your own criteria and book a table right away. Reviews also play an important role in choosing between different restaurants. Quandoo reviews are always authentic. That means you can only write a review if you have eaten at that restaurant.

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When you create an account, you get 400 points By making a reservation on the website or App, you get 100 points You get 25 points for writing a review Recommending the site to a friend will give you 500 points

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SÖDER

creates a taste palette from Starters & Desserts

Why order a main course when small portions from the SÖDER menu bring together the best of modern Nordic cuisine?

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estaurant founder, Lotten Lindborg-Suhonen, often found herself ordering several appetisers while eating out, skipping the main course completely. She also found that she was not alone in doing this. A main course is often too filling and flavours can be a bit one dimensional. Lotten had more fun ordering three different starters to taste the different flavours. This discovery was the inspiration for SÖDER. SÖDER Chef Oliver Lauronen’s culinary philosophy is based on tasty variations of Scandinavian cuisine.

– We use a lot of local ingredients and emphasise their amazing flavours. So at SÖDER you can tuck into Finnish tastes with a modern twist.

The main components of the SÖDER menu change at least four times a year.

– From June 17th we’ll bring out summer flavours with Finnish new potatoes, carrots, and radish in various forms, and of course, wellsourced meat and fish.

A TICKET TO A FINNISH MOVIE Attentive service and great food comes first, but the interior design, lighting and music are also well thought out at SÖDER. On the right as you enter, there´s a fresh market hall feeling with white tiles, and on the left a more bohemian atmosphere with a bold green wallpaper. It’s almost like watching a Finnish retro movie.

– We wanted to create a milieu like a movie,

so our guests always want to see what happens next!

SÖDRA Lotten describes the drinks list as a carefully chosen selection of basics and natural wines.

– Our speciality is Södra beer, produced by a Swedish micro brewery. You will not find it anywhere else in Finland. MIA HEISKANEN

SÖDER Uudenmaankatu 9, 00120 HELSINKI www.restaurantsoder.fi

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Have you tasted the new it-burgers with bear meat or crickets?

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f you want to taste trendy burger specialties, you should jump to the airport train and head to the Deluxe Burger & Pizza at Myyrmäki shopping center. – We have an exceptional concept because we are in fact an Italian restaurant featuring premium burgers, high quality Italian pizzas, appetizers and desserts on the menu. Our wine list includes top Italian wines, says restaurateur Tony Brander.

The restaurant, run by Brander and Mikko Vettenranta, has quickly risen to the awareness of the people around metropolitan area. Especially the Bear Burger has attracted people from near and far. It drove Brander even to the semifinals of the national Burger Battle.

FINNISH FLAVORS BETWEEN A BLACK ROLL Bear Burger represents locality at its best. – The brioche roll is dyed black with the octopus ink and baked by a local bakery Rönttösrouva

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People are buzzing about Deluxe Burger & Pizzas juicy burgers and no wonder, as alongside the high quality classics they offer burgers with bear meat and crickets.

without any additives. In addition to the bear and Black Angus steak, the taste comes from Monterey Jack cheese, grilled red onion, self-made bacon jam and smoked paprika. The Finnish forest berries lichens bring acid to the harmonious entity.

Another specialty is the Bug Burger, where a pile of roasted crickets are set under the Black Angus steak. – Crickets may look wild but they taste like popcorn.

PIZZAS AND BURGERS FROM THE BEST INGREDIENTS On the burger list, Brander and Vettenranta want to offer the most tasty, additive-free burgers with domestic, quality ingredients. The pizzas are not made with the left hand either, as they aim for the authentic Italian pizza.

– That's why our restaurant is called Deluxe Burger & Pizza! MIA HEISKANEN

DELUXE BURGER & PIZZA Shopping center Myyrmanni, 2. floor Iskoskuja 3 A 1, 01600 Vantaa

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Use the best you can, and don´t screw it up!

With this recipe, Daddy Greens Pizzabar, led by David Smith and Eero Kokkonen, is undoubtedly one of the most interesting pizza restaurants in Helsinki. In April, the duo opens a new pilgrimage site on Iso-Roba for the lovers of high-quality pizza.

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espite its strange location in Humalistonkatu, Daddy Greens Pizzabar has pulled the crowd in Töölö in a steady stream already for 1.5 years. The reputation has spread, as Daddy Greens has, in many surveys, been ranked as one of the best pizza restaurants in Helsinki.

THERE IS MAGIC IN THE DOUGH! The story of Daddy Greens is based on a pizza baked in a Napoli-style gas-fired oven, featuring a twist of David’s hometown New York.

– We make every effort for the sake of taste and quality, and I argue we have the best organic pizza dough in the city, the manufacturing process of which we have polished to the extreme. The dough is a hybrid of New YorkNaples-style that combines tenacity and crispiness, says Smith.

Smith and Kokkonen are strictly committed to the quality of raw materials. – We only accept fresh, high-quality raw materials, from which we create flavor combinations that you do not necessarily come across in other pizza restaurants. Seasonal thinking is strong, and we are happy to buy raw materials directly from farmers. We go through the selection of importers with a tight comb to find the best components for our pizzas. Sometimes it is truly a time-consuming job.

SIBELIUS MEETS JESUS Indeed, the Daddy Greens pizza menu is an interesting combination of classics, Italian, Finnish and Yankee combos from Meat Jesus to Parmajean Sibelius.

– The source of inspiration can be a Philadelphia Provolone pork sandwich or something of the kind, David says.

The menu changes 4-6 times a year and usually contains 10-13 pizzas. – We also dare to toss bestsellers and pizza idols from the menu.

Otherwise we'll get stuck in one place.

MIA HEISKANEN

We are now open on

Iso Roobertinkatu 26.

Stay tuned @daddygreens.fi

DADDY GREENS PIZZABAR Humalistonkatu 3, 00250 Helsinki www.daddygreens.fi

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Rivoli Restaurant returns to its French roots Ragni Rissanen, who founded Rivoli in the 1960s, was in equal parts enthusiastic and horrified when she heard about her grandchildren Jesse and Jenni Jokilahti’s plans to redesign the entire menu.

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n 1962, café owner Ragni Rissanen noted that there was a hole of the size of a French fish restaurant in the Helsinki restaurant scene. The restaurant that opened in Kamppi was called Rivoli, after the street rue de Rivoli in the center of Paris.

– Frenchness has from the beginning been a strong part of the idea, but little by little a lot of other elements were added to the menu as souvenirs from the world, says Rissanen's grandchild, restaurateur Jesse Jokilahti.

Last August, Rivoli's new owners, siblings Jesse and Jenni Jokilahti, came to the conclusion that the old menu from their grandmother's days ought to be modernized.

– We wanted to return to our roots. There was no substantially French restaurant in Helsinki, so there was a need for one. In addition, our staff have been learning about and creating French cuisine since the 1960s, and most importantly, we all love the food ourselves.

The menu, which was jointly planned by the head chef and Jesse Jokilahti, has been enthusiastically received by customers. Ragni Rissanen is also no longer horrified by the younger generation's winds of change.

– In addition to my practical experience, I have also learned from my grandmother to be willing to try out something new, says Jesse, laughing.

ROSY CHARM AND KISSES ON THE CHEEK On the new menu, fish does not play the main role anymore, even if it can be found on the menu, for instance in the form of the rare common sole. The main emphasis in the menu is on Frenchness - the major part of the more special ingredients are imported directly from their homeland. One of these specialties is Bresse chicken (Poulet de Bresse).

– The chickens that are raised in the region of Bresse are recognized as among of the best in the world, and among the happiest in the world. The breeders are very carefully selected, since the production covers only around 0.1% of all French chicken production.

Bresse chicken are listed under large servings on the menu, not under main courses.

In the revamped menu, there is no longer any strict division between starters and main courses. Only the portion sizes are different.

– We wish to promote the experience of dining together. A dinner party can choose the tasting menu, comprising several small portions, or share large portions between themselves.

Rivoli has also wanted to put effort into the flair of their portions in a modern way, since according to Jesse, the look of a dish is half of the experience. Even if elements are still not plated using tweezers, Rivoli's portions emanate a rosy charm. ELINA VIITANEN

RIVOLI Albertinkatu 38, 00180 Helsinki www.rivolirestaurants.fi

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GEORGIAN HOUSE – AUTHENTIC TO THE SMALLEST DETAIL If you want to explore genuine and tasty Georgian cuisine, head to the Georgian House restaurant which offers a mouth-watering taste experience in a cozy atmosphere.

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estaurateur Nino Tanner runs Georgian House restaurant with her mother. – Surrounded by Caucasian hospitality and love, our customers can enjoy a unique taste experience of the most delicious Georgian receipes and cuisine.

Georgian chefs create traditional home-cooked meals with big heart.

– Many people think that Georgian cuisine is hot, but it´s not true. I think it resembles Italian cuisine with spices like walnuts and herbs.

Our popular dishes are cold vegetable appetizer Badrizany eggplant roll, Adjaruli, boat-looking bread, eaten by hand, pizza-like Hatsapuri bread, Khinkali dumplings, and Churchkhela dessert, made from grapes and walnuts. Our restaurant is also well-known for its charcoal oven grilled meat. On Sundays, we have a brunch, and in summer you can enjoy food and drink on our terrace, Nino says.

BEVERAGES DIRECTLY FROM GEORGIA All the beverages come from Georgia aswell. – We import all our beverages from lemonade to beer and wine directly from Georgia. So our customers can also explore Georgian drinking culture. You can also buy beer as take-away if you wish. MIA HEISKANEN

Did you know that you can order Georgian House delicacies to home via Foodora? Hungry for cakes, Baklava or Hatsapuri bread? Go to www.kakkuhouse.fi, order and pick-up the delicacies from Georgian House.

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EEVERT DESIGN RESTAURANT – EXPLORE FINLAND WITH ALL SENSES Eevert is a unique star in the Helsinki restaurant scene. Where else can you fully immerse yourself into the core of Finland through tastes, drinks and stylish design milieu?

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evert Design Restaurant is located in a historical building designed by architect Alvar Aalto in the Punavuori district of Helsinki, where Aalto’s own office was once located. Now, in the same place, Eevert offers magnificent flavors and colors of four seasons, and Finnish design eye candy. It means that at Eevert you can experience a true essence of Finland, which is not just taste but extends to the smallest detail in the interior.

– We wanted to create a milieu which is full of Finnish design gems blended together with style. Therefore, when entering into Eevert, it is advisable to let the eye stroll in peace in all the details from furniture to lighting, wallpaper and dishes. Then the experience is perfect, says Founder Tarja Martiskainen.

Martiskainen recommends to choose a wine package on the side of the menu.

– We work hard finding the perfect food and wine combinations.

Our wine menu lives by the season aswell. It means that the wines change just as our seasonal menus.

The essence of Eevert beverage philosophy naturally draws from Finnish nature with rich flavors, berries and fresh spices. It is something you don´t want to miss! MIA HEISKANEN

NATURAL INGREDIENTS WITH A MODERN TWIST Eevert food philosophy draws from Finnish nature.

– We offer high-quality Scandinavian food with a modern Finnish twist. Typically our customers want to enjoy a 3 to 8 course menu with recommended wines, but of course you can also enjoy your favourite picks from our á la carte menu, where reindeer is the absolute star. We have it available all year round.

In the summer, there is also a summer menu that, according to Eevert food philosophy, draws from the gems of Finnish cuisine.

– You might experience surprises, for example, with the tastes of Finnish wild herbs.

EEVERT Ratakatu 9, 00120 Helsinki www.eevert.fi

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Bistros by the sea A perfect summer retreat to one of Helsinki’s islands includes a visit to a proper island restaurant.

For Theron Bistros, running a summer bistro is all about the relaxed atmosphere, delicious food and thinking of the sea as something more than just a pretty landscape.

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he Helsinki summer is off to a beautiful, warm start. For seasoned professionals of the restaurant scene, summer is, most of all, a state of mind.

– Helsinki summer is all about the sea, says Timmy Blom, Chef of Theron Group.

Founded by Timmy’s father, Tero Blom, Theron Catering works as a full-service caterer for groups and events. During the summer, it’s time for Theron’s famous summer bistros to wake up. All of them are located either right on the coastline or in the Helsinki archipelago.

The five Theron Bistros – with one space reserved for private events – are different yet the same.

– For example, our Bistro Badenbaden is in the actual city and, thus, has a more urban twist to it. The menu focuses on burgers and the beat is slightly more modern. The island menus rely more on classical, Finnish dishes as well as enjoying the surrounding views, says Timmy Blom.

– No matter the location, we always try to have fun. This is how everyone can enjoy their

day. The patrons and the staff.

For the people of Theron, the sea is not just the glistening waterfront, a chill ambience and fish delicacies on the menu. Working and thriving by the sea requires taking care of The Big Blue too. This is why Theron regularly supports the environmental work for the Baltic Sea. –The sea is the livelihood of our restaurants but also the planet. Getting so much from the sea, it’s our duty to take care of it.

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Theron summer bistros Bistro Badenbaden, Hietaniemi Time to hit the beach! Badenbaden is located on the mainland within a walking distance from downtown. The bistro’s large terrace offers refreshing drinks, good food and a panoramic view to the sandy beach and its visitors.

Restaurant Pihlajasaari, Pihlajasaari Ask a Helsinkian and they will name Pihlajasaari as one of the most essential islands around. The charming Restaurant Pihlajasaari lives up to the island’s reputation with a terrace overlooking the sea. Make sure to try the traditional Finnish salmon soup!

Upseerikerho, Isosaari At ease, soldier! Ready to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Well grab a ferry to the furthest one of the islands in front of Helsinki. Upseerikerho is an old officers’ club and the atmosphere of military staff members enjoying their leave lingers in the air. Stop for a drink or go all the way with an unforgettable dinner.

Bistro Svartholm, Loviisa The beautiful coastal town of Loviisa is situated 80 kilometres east from Helsinki. When in Loviisa, do as the Loviisa people do. Enjoy a meal at a unique bistro located in a historic Sea Fortress Svartholm. Recommended especially for families.

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Read more about Theron’s bistros at theronbistro.fi

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HOKU serves Asian fusion cuisine with a Hawaiian twist. Hawaiian cuisine is a natural blend of various ingredients and cultural influences resulting in a perfect harmony, says HOKU’s Chef and founder, Ryan Shibuya, a local Hawaiian with Japanese roots.

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HOKU’S ASIAN HAWAIIAN CUISINE IS NATURAL FUSION HOKU serves Asian fusion cuisine with a Hawaiian twist. Hawaiian cuisine is a natural blend of various ingredients and cultural influences resulting in a perfect harmony, says HOKU’s Chef and founder, Ryan Shibuya, a local Hawaiian with Japanese roots.

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he Hawaiian islands are a mix of several cultures, as over the decades people from all around the world have found their way there. Different cultures have molded Hawaiian cuisine into a natural fusion culture.

This means that dishes or combinations are not thought out or carefully planned. In Hawaii, different ingredients and influences are naturally combined, and the result is perfect harmony,” says Ryan.

QUALITY MADE THE HOKU WAY On HOKU’s menu, visitors can find dishes

that show influences from Japanese, Korean, and Filipino cuisine, among others.

– We always prepare our dishes with an emphasis on the quality of the fresh ingredients, valuing the original culture. Even Western influences can be discerned with a twist of its own, in the way that we use a lot of salmon as well as Finnish whitefish and pike-perch. Salmon teriyaki is our most popular dish. It represents one of the fundamental pillars in our kitchen philosophy: you either do things well or not at all.

Salmon Teriyaki is a good example of a simple dish that everybody in principle is able to pre-

pare. We prepare it in the HOKU way, which leaves customers with such a powerful memory that they want to return. MIA HEISKANEN

HOKU RESTAURANT Korkeavuorenkatu 4, 00150 Helsinki

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HELSINKI ISLANDS WITHIN HAND’S REACH Helsinki shines at its brightest towards the sea. With the addition of ferry lines to the city’s official journey planner, experiencing Helsinki archipelago and its myriad of islands has never been this easy.

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id you know 70 percent of Helsinki consists of sea? That's right. It's no wonder that the city’s tremendous coastline flourishes when admiring it from the seaside.

But that’s not all. The archipelago consists of around 330 islands. With more and more of them opening up for public, the islands offer remarkable summer trip destination for locals and visitors alike. From walking around the pristine nature to a day at the sandy beaches.

From witnessing the history of Helsinki’s very own sea fortress to dining at one the several restaurants the islands offer.

The islands are very easy to reach thanks to privately-operated ferries getting busy during the summer season. For this summer, all ferries and their schedules have been added to Reittiopas, Helsinki Regional Transport Authority’s (HSL) official journey planner.

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www.toptaste.fi This means you can check all the necessary information with a few taps on desktop or mobile and start planning your next naval voyage. All this while getting back to mainland for dinner.

You can find Reittiopas at www.reittiopas. fi/en. Even easier, download the free HSL app from App Store or Google Play to your mobile device. Whatever is your method, HSL journey planner is a must-have for everyone wanting to get the most out of Helsinki’s world-famous public transportation system.

SERVICES FOR A CITY BY THE SEA According to Ossi Berg, Information Planner at HSL, the move to add island ferries to the service makes Helsinki’s marine treasures even more accessible.

– The role of the islands and the sea is highlighted in Helsinki’s official strategy putting even more emphasis on the sea. Therefore adding all the boats among bus, train, metro and tram lines to the journey planner was a logical step for us.

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ward. Yet the various boat connections are not operated by HSL but private companies.

– All the important info is now online but tickets need to be purchased separately upon the boat’s departure. Luckily, this is as easy as it gets. Simply find your way to the given ferry and buy your tickets there. Cash, debit or credit, Berg notes.

– We believe the location by the sea is in the very essence of Helsinki. Now this claim is supported stronger by the city’s digital services too.

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Located just in front of downtown Helsinki, Suomenlinna is not only a beautiful island but a historic sea fortress and – quite rightfully – a UNESCO World Heritage site. The best thing is that you can use your HSL public transport ticket to reach the island directly from the Market Square.

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PIHLAJASAARI The most popular of the Helsinki bunch. Pihlajasaari is known for its sandy beaches, famously colourful changing rooms and a restaurant carrying the island’s name. Don’t forget to say hi to the island’s sheep and goats enjoying their work as caretakers of the area’s green pastures.

This tiny island was opened for the public in 2014. In the 1800s and 1900s Lonna functioned as a clean up site for sea mines and then as a site to demagnetize ships to avoid the wartime hazards. But no need to worry about explosions anymore. Today even the former mine storage building is a trendy café!

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CENTRAL PARK The central forest running the length of Helsinki Central Park is a nearly ten-kilometre-long green space running the length of Helsinki from south to north, starting near the city centre in Laakso and ending at the city’s northern border in Haltiala and the Vantaa River. Central Park has a number of nature trails, and it is a popular recreational area throughout the year.

The Citynature.eu website offers three route suggestions.

From the centre 20 min / 30 min / 45 min

HARAKKA Genuine archipelago atmosphere Even though the island is close to the mainland, Harakka offers a genuine archipelago atmosphere. The former military island was opened to the public in 1989. It is rich in habitats and has an extremely wide range of organisms. There is an observation platform located in the middle of the island, from where you can admire the spectacular view of the sea. The island is home to the Harakka Nature Centre. Harakka is open from spring to autumn. The sea voyage From the centre 30 min

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SEURASAARI Diverse nature and an open-air museum Seurasaari is a popular recreational area where a folk park was established in 1889, and an open-air museum in 1909.

The island of Seurasaari features diverse habitats, including natural coastal forests, herb-rich forests with valuable flora, ponds, and smooth rocks. The place is known for its midsummer festivities.

From the centre 30 min

LAUTTASAARI

Lauttasaari is a maritime district of Helsinki, known for its spectacular, natural shores which consist of large, smooth rocks, extensive shallows and rocky islets, as well as meadows and lush, herbrich common alder forests. The bird watching tower atop Myllykallio offers a good view of the surrounding sea areas. There are plenty of paths that allow you to circle the entire island.

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Opened to the public in May 2016 after a long military history, Vallisaari is second to none when it comes to impressive views; the island offers simply spectacular views of the sea, the neighbouring Suomenlinna sea fortress and the city of Helsinki. It is also the most versatile nature site in the Helsinki archipelago. Only marked paths are to be used in the area. Vallisaari is accessible from May to September.

The sea voyage to the island takes 20 minutes.

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VANHANKAUPUNGINLAHTI A bird oasis in the middle of Helsinki © HELSINKI MARKETING / YIPING FENG AND LING OUYANG

The central location, natural diversity, and particularly the large number of bird species make Vanhankaupunginlahti an exceptional city nature site. An accessible duckboard path of almost one kilometre runs through the reed beds from Pornaistenniemi to Lammassaari and to the accessible bird watching platform. The area also has several bird watching towers.

From the centre 30 min

MUSTAVUORI The most prized lush herb-rich forest in the Helsinki Metropolitan Region Mustavuori is at its most beautiful in spring. The valuable grove is home to yellow anemone, common hepatica, wood anemone, and spring vetch. The bedrock in the centre of Mustavuori features First World War era earthwork fortications. The Mustavuori area hosts a wide range of paths, and in snowy winters, the City of Helsinki maintains ski tracks in the area.

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The diverse flora and fauna, beaches and good services of Pihlajasaari attract plenty of visitors to the former villa island during the summer months. The sea voyage from southern Helsinki to the island takes approximately 10 minutes.

Pihlajasaari is accessible from May to September.

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UUTELA The largest outdoor recreational area in eastern Helsinki

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The largest and most diverse outdoor recreational area in eastern Helsinki, Uutela features sea shores, forests, swamps and meadows, all of which are ideal for hiking. The area offers striking landscapes, particularly from the tip of Skatanniemi. The area also houses an allotment garden, Skata Farm and several old villas.

At Skata Farm there is also a hut with a fireplace, which visitors are free to use at weekends.

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KALLAHDENNIEMI An esker peninsula and underwater Kallahdenniemi is an esker peninsula in Vuosaari, Eastern Helsinki, which continues to the sea as an underwater sandbank. The sandy esker’s tree layer consists of impressive, old and tall pine woods, and the esker is bordered on both sides by the sea, offering spectacular views of the kind that you cannot find anywhere else in Helsinki. There are also some old residential villas in Kallahdenniemi, as well as two beaches.

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The Citynature.eu website is a mobile guide to ten nature sites in Helsinki.

Find out about the sites through this brochure, pick your favourite, and explore nature!

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This flea market takes place each Sunday in the Dallapénpuisto park along Aleksis Kiven katu. Everyone is welcome to come and sell their stuff free of charge, as long as you clean up after yourself.

The flea market keeps growing in popularity and is now the biggest weekly flea market in Helsinki in summertime. It also has a number of food stalls, so you can also go there for lunch.

On rainy days the flea market can be quite slow, but if the sun is shining, the entire park can be filled with stalls. There is no exact starting time, so you can even show up in the afternoon with your wares – perfect for those who like to sleep in! This event is ideal not only for shopping, but also for just hanging out in the park and enjoying life!

Every Sunday until 29 September.

LAPINLAHTI PARK FLEA MARKET Lapinlahti, one of the finest milieus in Helsinki, is transformed into a flea market once a month on Saturdays. In the shade of the trees and by the shore of this former hospital complex, it is hard to believe that you are in the centre of town. Everyone is welcome to sell their own wares, just bring your own blanket or a table. You are not permitted to sell food at this flea market, but if you get hungry you can grab lunch at the adjacent waste food restaurant Loop.

Saturday flea markets: 18 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August and 7 September.

HIETSU FLEA MARKET The Hietsu Flea Market in Hietalahti is the most traditional flea market in town and the only one run by the City of Helsinki. This flea market attracts many professional vendors alongside anyone else who wants to rent space.

What makes the Hietsu Flea Market different from all others is that it is open throughout the week, although weekends are generally the busiest. Even with all the competition from “unofficial” flea markets, Hietsu remains extremely popular – so you’ll have to book your space early if you have something to sell.

Weekdays 8am-6pm, Saturdays 8am-4pm, Sundays 10am-4pm

HAKANIEMI FLEA MARKET The other “official” flea market in Helsinki takes place at Hakaniemi Market three Sundays a month from May to the end of August. With its central location, it attracts a lot of visitors throughout the day. At the same time, you can shop for groceries in the open-air market and indoor market hall. A small fee is charged for renting space at the flea market.

Sundays 10am-4pm: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 June, 16 June, 23 June, 14 July, 21 July, 28 July, 11 August, 18 August and 25 August.

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Lovely parks in Helsinki ALPPIPUISTO PARK Located between Linnanmäki amusementpark and the traintracks. The history of Alppipuistopark streches back to the 1800's. The park is popular among locals of Alppila. The green grass, ponds with fountains, small sightseeing terrace and the rough rocky environment create a unique atmosphere.

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You are never far from a park in Helsinki. One third of the city consists of parks and other green areas where you can admire different historical styles and values.

ESPLANADE PARK Situated in the heart of Helsinki, the Esplanade Park serves as a promenade for visitors and a place to relax for the locals. The park and the Espa Stage host many popular events, including the Marimekko Fashion Show in June and the Jazz-Espa concert series throughout July.

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SINEBRYCHOFF PARK Many years ago Nikolai Sinebrychoff built a brewery and house here. For his back garden he laid out a pretty geometric park complete with ponds, an observation tower, beautiful flowers and benches to sit on.

Greenhouses were added later. Today Sinebrychoff Park hosts a playground, a public toilet and a café.

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The Sibelius park was named after Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius on his 80th birthday in 1945. A favourite destination in the park is the Sibelius Monument designed by Eila Hiltunen.

TÖÖLÖNLAHTI BAY The park around the Töölö Bay begins in the heart of Helsinki and there's a popular walking path circling the bay.

The Winter Garden, boasting hundreds of plants, is located at the north end of the bay. Wooden villas along the shores are a reminder of Helsinki's history. The Töölö Bay is a treasure especially for bird watchers. Töölönlahti park is a new oasis for culture and city events that has been developed along the southern shoreline.

KAIVOPUISTO PARK Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding.

At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands.

Kaisaniemi Park is the oldest park for public use in Helsinki founded in 1812. It was named after Catharina (Kajsa) Wahllund (1772-1843) who had a restaurant in the park. Situated alongside the Central Railway Station, Kaisaniemi Park is a great place for recreation and hosts festivals and outdoor concerts, especially in summertime. Next to the park is the University Botanical Garden.

KAISANIEMI BOTANIC GARDEN The Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden is one of Helsinki's most popular visitor attractions. The garden is situated very close to the city centre, and its glasshouses and surrounding grounds offer nature lovers a unique experience all year round. The glasshouses of the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden bring a tropical breeze into the routines of the week. The lush Rainforest House presents the coffee bush and the strangler fig, and in the Palm House, the visitor can see not only the world's biggest seed, but also an impressive collection of orchids. The outdoor garden attracts the visitor to experience the world of plants. In summertime, perhaps the most attractive part of the grounds is the central garden, an open area with ponds and flowers, bordered by the glasshouses and rose bushes. There are also events with different themes organized at the Kaisaniemi botanical garden.

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The Winter Garden, founded in 1893, has been a recreational meeting place for the residents of Helsinki for over a century. No matter what season it is, the elaborate oasis of exotic plants invites you to take a tour of the greenery.

In addition to the plants, the splashing barbels in the pools delight visitors.

In summertime and even in autumn, a passer-by can admire the marvellous Rose Garden in front of the Winter Garden. During Christmas time, until Epiphany, the Winter Garden is decorated with traditional Christmas flowers such as azaleas, amaryllises, hyacinths etc., and the over a hundred-yearsold camellia trees flower. Santa's elfs are also peeking on visitors from behind the plants and flowers. During Easter is the time of daffodils and tulips.

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Rhododendron Park in Haaga is a true gem that deserves to be seen by all visitors to Helsinki when the plants are in bloom. The grounds serve as both a public park and a university research garden. The park has two parts: the evergreen rhododendrons grow in the southern section, while the seasonal park azaleas grow on the other side of the power lines in the northern section. The peak blooming season for both the rhododendrons and the azaleas is early June. The azaleas bloom first and sometimes longer than the rhododendrons, even after midsummer. The splendour of the flowers varies with each year; generally a good year is followed by a more modest one. Pine trees create a canopy for the flowering plants. Thousands of Helsinki residents and gardening enthusiasts visit the park each year to witness the spectacle.

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The Old Church Park is one of the most popular green areas in the city centre. It is also known as the "Plague Park" (Ruttopuisto), as victims of the plague in 1710 were buried alongside the church. The gravestones in the Old Church Park remind of the history of cemeteries in this part of town. The cemeteries in Kamppi made gradually way for the growing city. Today the Old Church Park is as popular as all the other parks in the city centre. Small scale events are also organized in the park. The Old Church (Vanhakirkko) in the park is the second oldest church in Helsinki.

KUMPULA BOTANIC GARDEN Kumpula Botanic Garden situates on a historical lands of Kumpula mansion. The Kumpula Garden collection comprises two parts: garden of cultivated plants and geobotanical garden.

The garden of cultivated plants includes both economic and ornamental species. There are separate sections for fruit and berry plants, other edible plants, and medicinal plants. The design of the geobotanical garden largely resembles an English landscape garden. The plants have been grouped according to their areas of origin into the following sections: Europe incl. Finland, eastern North America, western North America, the continental Far East and Japan.

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ROIHUVUORI CHERRY PARK - KIRSIKKAPUISTO Kirsikkapuisto (Cherry Park, Sakura Park) opened in 2007 is part of the Roihuvuori green area. There are 152 pink blossomed cherry trees in the park that were planted following sponsorship from the Japanese community in Helsinki. In spring the Japanese Hanami festival is celebrated here when the trees are in bloom. The festival takes place when the cherry trees are in blossom, so the exact dates vary each year according to weather conditions.

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DESIGN FOR LIFE Minimalistic, function-al and clean Finnish design has enjoyed an enviable international reputation for decades. Helsinki has always been the hot spot when it comes to Finnish design. Get inspired by the tips offered by Finnish design experts!

Design District Helsinkiis a cluster of creative businesses that is full of fascinating design attractions and a Mecca for fans of Finnish Design. It comprises 25 streets and 200 spots on the map, including design and antique shops, art galleries and museums, restaurants, hotels, design studios and more. designdistrict.fi Discover the Design District on foot! The Helsinki Design Walk is a two-hour guided tour in English of the top design sights. Tours are organised on Saturdays at 11am throughout the year and last approximately 2.5 hours. happyguidehelsinki.com Torikorttelit –the “new old town” in the historical centre of Helsinki is being rejuvenated. Old offices are being converted into spaces for new design and fashion businesses. torikorttelit.fi

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67. Karhu Concept Store Finland’s legendary running brand Karhu’s Concept Store in Lasipalatsi.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 11–17 Mannerheimintie 22–24 karhu.com 68. Katri Niskanen Effortless elegance, sculptural drapings & comfortable cuts.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Bulevardi 15 katriniskanen.com 69. Keops Esplanadi Some people talk about glasses. We talk about style.

Mon–Fri 10–18:30, Sat 10–16 Eteläesplanadi 12 keops.fi 70. Keops Lasipalatsi Some people talk about glasses. We talk about style.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–17 Mannerheimintie 22 keops.fi 71. Kimmo Halme A hatmaker and designer offering both ready-to-wear and custom hats.

Wed–Fri 12–18 Eerikinkatu 12 kimmohalme.com 72. Lalli Savolainen Fashion Designer – Make up Artist – Hair Stylist Open by appointment.

Iso Roobertinkatu 38 lallisavolainen.com 73. Liike Contemporary and sustainable Finnish fashion directly from local designers.

Mon–Fri 11–19, Sat 11–16 Fredrikinkatu 24 liike-shop.com

83. Proud Optiikka Find the coolest eyewear and sunglasses.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Korkeavuorenkatu 19 proudoptiikka.fi 84. R-Collection Natural Classics Since 1978. Finnish clothing company.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–16 Fredrikinkatu 34 r-collection.com 85. Ritva Falla Finnish designer fashion for every woman’s needs.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Korkeavuorenkatu 2 ritvafalla.fi 86. Samuji House Helsinki-based design house. The collections cover women’s readyto-wear and homeware.

Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 10–17, Sun 12–16 Mikonkatu 3 samuji.com 87. Sauso We keep your hands and heart warm.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Eerikinkatu 1 sauso.com 88. SHE Quality clothing for the stylish woman.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–16 Fredrikinkatu 35 she.fi 89. Tauko Womenswear collections. High quality, local, recycled materials.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Kanavaranta 15 taukodesign.com 90. Urban A Multi-brand store.

Mon–Fri 11–19, Sat 11–17 Fredrikinkatu 18 urban-a.fi

74. Lovia Concept Showroom Timeless design accessories from Nordic excess materials with complete transparency.

Thu–Fri 12–19, Sat 11–16 Fredrikinkatu 18 loviacollection.com

91. Variety Second Hand & vintage Vintage sports- & workwear, brand name clothing, pop culture & university memorabilia.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Kalevankatu 33 varietysecondhand.com

75. Lumi Supermarket Luxurious designer leather handbags, shoes and accessories.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–18 Aleksanterinkatu 28 lumiaccessories.com

92. Vietto Finnish fashion brand with design mixture of timeless shapes and comfort.

Mon–Fri 11–19, Sat 11–18 Yrjönkatu 30 vietto.fi

76. Makia Nordic contemporary clothing. Simple and functional design.

Mon–Fri 11–19, Sat 11–18, Sun 12–17 Mannerheimintie 22–24 makiaclothing.com 77. Marimekko Aleksinkulma Art of print making since 1951.

Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 10–18, Sun 12–18 Aleksanterinkatu 50 marimekko.com 78. Marita Huurinainen Fashion for ladies, unique wooden WAVE shoes and ethical WILD Finnish fur.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–17 Pohjoisesplanadi 29 maritahuurinainen.com 79. Nomen Nescio Minimalistic clothing label based in Finland.

Mon–Fri 12–19, Sat 12–17 Fredrikinkatu 24 nomennescio.fi 80. Nudge & ILO Coffee Sustainable choices and good mood. Ethical lifestyle store.

Mon–Fri 11–19, Sat 11–18 Yrjönkatu 30 nudge.fi 81. Osuma Streetwear Osuma Streetwear is a Finnish clothing brand inspired by street art and other subcultures.

Tue–Fri 13–19, Sat 12–16 Uudenmaankatu 19–21 osw.fi 82. Papu Market A collaborative retail space for Finnish design

by Papu and friends.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 11–17 Pohjoisesplanadi 19 facebook.com/ markethelsinki

93. Villisilkki Exclusive fabrics – silks, embroidery, linen, laces and wool.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 10–16 Yrjönkatu 12–14 villisilkki.fi 94. Vimma Passion to transform the old into a fresh new design.

Tue–Wed 11–17, Fri 12–18, Sat 11–15 Albertinkatu 16 vimmacompany.com

Jewellery 95. Atelier Eklöf We create unique pieces of jewellery with great precision and finish.

Mon–Fri 10–17 Yrjönkatu 32 ateliereklof.com 96. Atelier Torbjörn Tillander Luxury bespoke jewellery. Designed by Tina Tillander, made by the best Finnish goldsmiths.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–16 Kluuvikatu 1 tillander.com 97. Au3 Goldsmiths A goldsmiths’ store and workshop.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Unioninkatu 27 au3.fi 98. Coruya Unique selection of design jewellery & accessories Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 Korkeavuorenkatu 5 coruya.com 99. design Laakso & Sundman Handcrafted silver and gemstone jewellery.

Leather bags.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 12–15 Pieni Roobertinkatu 8 instagram.com/ designlaaksosundman

100. Folklore Studio & Shop Jewellery designer Tanja Ahjopalo’s workshop and store.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Liisankatu 25 folklore.fi 101. GAo ShAn Contemporary Finnish jewellery & art gallery and concept store Tue by appointment, Wed–Fri 11:30–18:30, Sat–Sun 12–18 Korkeavuorenkatu 5 gaoshanhelsinki.com 102. Glass & Jewellery Studio Niina Halonen Handmade jewellery using glass and precious metals, specialized in lampwork technique.

Tue 12–19, Wed–Fri 11–17, Sat 11–14 Eerikinkatu 10 niinahalonen.fi 103. Goldsmith Claes Nyström Jewellery made in the heart of Helsinki.

Goldsmith’s workshop.

Mon–Fri 14–17 Korkeavuorenkatu 41 claesnystrom.com 104. Goldsmith Kulmala Fine Jewellery. Great craftsmanship. Beautiful designs.

Open by appointment.

Kapteeninkatu 24 kultaseppakulmala.fi 105. Harri Syrjänen Handcrafted jewellery and leather bags.

Mon–Fri 10–17, Sat 10–14 Ratakatu 1 harrisyrjanen.fi 106. House of Amber Esplanadi Flagship Store Danish design amber jewellery of the highest quality since 1933.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–16 Pohjoisesplanadi 37 houseofamber.com 107. House of Amber Fredrikinkatu Danish design amber jewellery of the highest quality since 1933.

Mon–Fri 9:30–17:30, Sat 10–16 Fredrikinkatu 60 houseofamber.com 108. Kalevala Jewellery and Lapponia Flagship Store Two of Finland’s most iconic jewellery brands.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–17 Pohjoisesplanadi 25–27 kalevalajewelry.com 109. Oz Jewel New Finnish jewellery design from the creators’ own shop.

Mon–Fri 11–17, Sat 12–15 Unioninkatu 15 ozjewel.com 110. Paja Artisan studio and shop of three jewellery designers.

Open by appointment or whenever we are there.

Eerikinkatu 18 pajadesign.com 111. Viaminnet Beautiful and lightweight design leather jewellery and accessories. Handmade in Helsinki.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Mariankatu 10 viaminnet.com

Kids 112. Annantalo Arts Center Art education, exhibitions, workshops and children’s book café.

Mon–Fri 8–20, Sat–Sun 10–16 Annankatu 30 annantalo.fi 113. LumoKids Children’s furniture made of birch plywood.

Finnish design.

Wed–Fri 12–17, Sat 11–15 Fredrikinkatu 16 lumokids.com 114. Mini Rodini Swedish children’s wear brand.

Mon–Fri 11–19, Sat 11–16 Iso Roobertinkatu 17–19 minirodini.com

115. Tingeling Toy Shop Wooden toys, handmade fair trade toys and lovely gifts!

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–16 Yrjönkatu 34 tingeling.fi 116. Zicco Playful and colorful children’s store.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 Fredrikinkatu 24 zicco.fi

Vintage & Antiques 117. Antiques Store R. Muuri A good selection of antiques from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Lönnrotinkatu 3 antiques.fi 118. Art.fi – antiques, art and Finnish design 20th century Finnish design, 18th–19th century Finnish folk art and antiques.

Annankatu 8 art.fi 119. Artek 2nd Cycle Finnish vintage design and second-hand collections.

Thu–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Pieni Roobertinkatu 4–6 artek.fi/2ndcycle 120. Fasaani Specialized in antiques and interior decorating.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Korkeavuorenkatu 5 fasaani.fi 121. Helsinki Secondhand 1,000 m2 of Scandinavian vintage design.

Mon–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Korkeavuorenkatu 5 helsinkisecondhand.fi 122. J. Lammi Antique Ancient, devotional and ethnic arts.

Korkeavuorenkatu 27 antiikkilammi.fi 123. Longitudi Oy Vintage wristwatches, antique clocks, optical instruments and globes.

Restoration services.

Mon–Fri 10–17, Sat 11–15 Korkeavuorenkatu 3 longitudi.fi 124. Merentuoma Maritime antiques & art gallery: re-use of nautical equipment, objects of seafaring & art.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 Pietarinkatu 7 facebook.com/ merentuoma 125. Relove Recycling, lifestyle, café.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–17, Sun 10–17 Fredrikinkatu 25 relove.fi 126. Vintage Style Events HKI Antique and vintage for home and celebration.

Open by appointment.

Annankatu 11 vsehki.fi

Art, Galleries & Museums

131. Exhibition Laboratory Fresh art and inspirational ideas from the Uniarts Helsinki Academy of Fine Arts.

Tue–Sun 11–18 Merimiehenkatu 36 exhibitionlaboratory.fi 132. Exhibition Laboratory Project Room Projects and experimental exhibitions from the Uniarts Helsinki Academy of Fine Arts.

Tue–Sun 11–18 Lönnrotinkatu 35 exhibitionlaboratory.fi 133. Galerie Forsblom International and Finnish contemporary art.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat–Sun 12–16 Lönnrotinkatu 5 galerieforsblom.com 134. Galleria G & Grafoteekki Art gallery and sales collection of the Association of Finnish Printmakers.

Tue–Fri 11–17, Sat–Sun 12–16 Pieni Roobertinkatu 10 taidegraafikot.fi 135. Galleria Kajaste Contemporary art.

Wed–Fri 12–18, Sat–Sun 12–16 Albertinkatu 30 galleriakajaste.fi 136. Galleria Mafka & Alakoski Gallery & shop focusing on new Finnish glass design & art.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–16 Iso Roobertinkatu 19 mafka-alakoski.fi 137. Galleria Sculptor Gallery & Shop focusing on contemporary sculpture.

Tue–Fri 11–17, Sat–Sun 12–16 Eteläranta 12 sculptors.fi 138. Galleria Sinne A venue for young and experimental Finnish and international contemporary art.

Tue–Fri 11–17 Iso Roobertinkatu 16 sinne.proartibus.fi 139. Helsingin Taidehalli Contemporary art and design.

Tue 11–18, Wed 11–20, Thu–Fri 11–18, Sat–Sun 11–17 Nervanderinkatu 3 taidehalli.fi 140. Helsinki Contemporary Distinguished contemporary art by emerging and established artists from Finland and abroad.

Tue–Fri 12–18, Sat–Sun 12–16 Bulevardi 10 helsinkicontemporary. com 141. Life Art Finnish Graphic Art Gallery & Framing Shop.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 10–15 Fredrikinkatu 20 lifeart.fi

146. tm•galleria Finnish contemporary art.

Tue 11–17, Wed 11–18, Thu–Fri 11–17, Sat 11–16, Sun 12–16 Erottajankatu 9 painters.fi

Eat, Drink & Sleep 147. Cafe Bar NO 9 We are at your service everyday from breakfast till late at night.

Mon–Fri 11–2, Sat–Sun 12–2 Uudenmaankatu 9 bar9.net 148. Dylan Marmoripiha Breakfast, lunch & brunch.

Mon–Fri 10:30–14, Sat–Sun 10:30–15 Keskuskatu 3 dylan.fi/marmoripiha 149. Feri’s Sausages & Makkaragalleria Sausage shop and art gallery. Hand crafted, honest, meaty sausages.

Pursimiehenkatu 2 Mon–Fri 10–18 feris.fi 150. G Livelab The Future of live music.

The ultimate audio and design experience in town 4 nights a week.

Doors open one hour before show time.

Yrjönkatu 3 glivelab.fi 151. GLO Hotel Art Unique lifestyle hotel and meeting facilities.

Lönnrotinkatu 29 glohotels.fi 152. Hotel Indigo Helsinki – Boulevard Awarded boutique hotel with fresh design.

Bulevardi 26 hotelindigo.com 153. Hotel Lilla Roberts An elegant luxury hotel offering personalized and warm service.

Pieni Roobertinkatu 1–3 lillaroberts.com 154. Juuri Finnish gifts of nature, served in an innovative manner to suit modern tastes.

Mon–Fri 11–23, Sat 12–23, Sun 16–23 Korkeavuorenkatu 27 juuri.fi 155. KAMOME Fresh homemade Nordic-Japanese food with style.

Mon–Thu 11–21, Fri–Sat 11–22 Pursimiehenkatu 12 kamome.fi 156. Karkkikauppa Sweetheart Pastel coloured confectionery.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat 11–15 Uudenmaankatu 32 sweetheart.fi 157. Klaus K Hotel Our young spirited team is dedicated to provide you the most uncomplicated service.

Bulevardi 2–4 klauskhotel.com 158. La Soupe First soup bar in the heart of the city. Locally produced food & organic ingredients.

Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat 11–17 Eerikinkatu 12 lasoupe.fi

127. Art Salon Piirto Contemporary art, Exhibitions & Tapani Piirto’s oil paintings.

Tue–Fri 11–18, Sat–Sun 11–16 Uudenmaankatu 7 piirto.com

142. Museum of Finnish Architecture Brings buildings’ tales to life.

Tue 11–18, Wed 11–20, Thu–Sun 11–18 Kasarmikatu 24 mfa.fi

128. Atelier Matti Pikkujämsä Portraits, illustration originals, art, books and textiles.

Open by appointment.

Laivurinrinne 2 holvi.com/shop/ mattipikkujamsa

143. MUU Galleria International gallery of contemporary art.

Tue–Fri 12–17, Sat–Sun 12–16 Lönnrotinkatu 33 muu.fi

159. LUNGI An easy-going neighbourhood restaurant for lunch and dinner.

Mon–Thu 11:30–23:30, Fri 11:30–1, Sat 13–00 Korkeavuorenkatu 2 lungi.fi

144. Päivälehti Museum Media and news, both old and new.

Free speech and free entrance.

Mon–Sun 11–17 Ludviginkatu 2–4 paivalehdenmuseo.fi

160. Mattolaituri A stylish champagne bar located in Kaivopuisto.

Open during the summer season.

Ehrenströmintie 3 mattolaituri.com

145. Photographic Gallery Hippolyte Non-profit gallery exhibits and deals Finnish contemporary photographic art.

Tue–Fri 12–17, Sat–Sun 12–16 Yrjönkatu 8–10 hippolyte.fi

161. Original Sokos Hotel Albert Albertinkatu 30 sokoshotels.fi/en/ helsinki/sokos-hotelalbert

129. Bukowskis The leading Nordic auction house for design, fashion, jewellery and antiques.

Mon–Thu 13–18, Fri 13–17 Mastokatu 4–6 bukowskis.com 130. Design Museum Finnish and international design. Design Shop & Café.

Tue 11–20, Wed–Sun 11–18 June–Aug. every day 11–18 Korkeavuorenkatu 23 designmuseum.fi

162. Pastor Drink & Dine Eat, drink and hang out.

Peruvian kitchen with a Nikkei twist.

Tue–Thu 17–23, Fri 17–3, Sat 16–3 Erottajankatu 4 pastorrestaurant.fi 163. Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel The old building offers individual, high-quality rooms and many memorable details.

Albertinkatu 34 sokoshotels.fi/en/ helsinki/sokos-hotelaleksanteri 164. Restaurant Demo Relaxed restaurant with a Michelin Star recognition.

Tue–Sat 16–23 Uudenmaankatu 9–11 restaurantdemo.fi 165. Roobertin Herkku A candy store in Viiskulma.

Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 10–18, Sun 12–18 Fredrikinkatu 19 roobertinherkku.fi 166. Savoy Rooftop restaurant making culinary history since 1930s.

Mon–Fri 11:30–00, Sat 18–00 Eteläesplanadi 14 ravintolasavoy.fi 167. Skiffer Erottaja Delicious gourmet pizzas & salads with carefully selected ingredients & taste combinations.

Mon–Thu 11–21:30, Fri 11–22:30, Sat 14–22:30, Sun 14–20 Erottajankatu 11 skiffer.fi 168. Skiffer Viiskulma Delicious gourmet pizzas & salads with carefully selected ingredients & taste combinations.

Mon–Sat 11–23, Sun 11–22 Laivurinkatu 10 skiffer.fi 169. Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Unique hotel with a rooftop bar offering stunning views over Helsinki.

Yrjönkatu 26 sokoshotels.fi/en/ helsinki/sokos-hoteltorni

177. The Cock Neighbourhood eatery and bar, serving good food & drinks until late night.

Mon–Fri 11–23, Sat 12–23 Fabianinkatu 17 thecock.fi

Designer Studios & Showrooms 178. be&liv Finnish design brand for contemporary home decor and lifestyle items.

Annankatu 31–33 beandliv.com 179. Durat Unique, sustainable solid surface material in over 70 colours.

Exclusive design products.

Perämiehenkatu 12 durat.com 180. Finarte Finarte Concept Store – Handwoven rugs made from sustainable materials Wed–Thu 11–18, Fri 10–16, Sat 10–15 Uudenmaankatu 27 finarte.fi 181. Lorukoru Welcome to the world of Lorukoru, where rhymes become jewellery. lorukoru.fi 182. Paja&Bureau A unique and diverse shared workshop/ studio/gallery in the heart of Punavuori.

Korkeavuorenkatu 7 pajabureau.fi 183. Raaka Rå Small pottery studio & shop.

Iso Roobertinkatu 43 leenakouhia.com 184. Woodio Taking bathrooms to the next level.

Eerikinkatu 3 woodio.fi 185. MUM’s We make good with goods. Combining Scandinavian design to fair handicraft since 2006.

Tue 12–18, Wed 10–16 Lönnrotinkatu 40 mums.fi

Design Services & B2B

170. Southpark Lunch, brunch and dinner in the park.

Mon–Fri 10:30–14, Sat–Sun 11–14:30 Bulevardi 40 southparkrestaurant.fi

Blau Interior Finnish kitchen brand.

Designs kitchen, bathroom and storage furniture.

Telakkakatu 1 blau.fi

171. Spis 18-seat restaurant serving Nordic food from the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Tue–Thu 18–00, Fri–Sat 17:30–00 Kasarmikatu 26 spis.fi

Bulevardin Kulma We rent business premises in the heart of Helsinki.

Bulevardi 2–6 bulevardinkulma.fi

172. St. George Full-service luxury hotel with holistic care for a healthy mind, heart and body.

Yrjönkatu 13 stgeorgehelsinki.com 173. Story Story is a Scandinavian café/restaurant located in the mid hall of the Old Market Hall.

Mon–Sat 8–18 Eteläranta restaurantstory.fi 174. Sushibar + Wine Sushi and wine with Scandinavian design.

Mon–Thu 11–22, Fri 11–23, Sat 14–23 Uudenmaankatu 15 sushibar.fi 175. t h é h u o n e Tea from the tops of the world.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–18 Eerikinkatu 10 thehuone.com 176. TeeMaa TeeMaa Tea House’s passion is to provide our customers with a unique tea experience.

Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat–Sun 12–18 Annankatu 19 teemaa.com

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Tehtaankatu 27–29 crop-agency.com Hellon It’s a mental structure.

We do trade fairs, events, stores, pop-up stores.

Pursimiehenkatu 26 hellon.com House Eleven Corporate branding, service design and visual communication.

Eerikinkatu 7 houseeleven.com Knowit Ltd We create the solutions, which combine knowledge, design and technology.

Tehtaankatu 27–29 knowit.fi Luonti Group Lönnrotinkatu 28 luontigroup.fi Maisematiimi Innovative landscape and garden design agency specialising in high quality and aesthetics.

Bulevardi 3 maisematiimi.fi Urban View Creative tools for commercial use.

Merimiehenkatu 30 urbanview.net

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Home decor - Eco fashion - Green beauty - Zero waste

Kaarna Living is a Finnish shop for sustainable lifestyle in an idyllic Korkeavuorenkatu in Helsinki.

HAND MADE FINNISH CHOCOLATE Visit us at Old Market Hall/ Vanha Kauppahalli Eteläranta, 00130 Helsinki

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he collection consists of beautiful, ethical and ecological brands that are carefully selected from Finland and all over the world.

Kaarna is Finnish and means bark. Bark protects the tree in many ways, it is essential to the survival of the tree like skin is to us and it plays an important role also to other species in the forest ecosystem.

Kaarna symbolizes everything we do. Our goal is to protect, raise awareness and give you better products for your body, home and loved ones.

KAARNA LIVING Korkeavuorenkatu 9, 00140 Helsinki www.kaarnaliving.fi

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Have you ever felt that your luggage is not enough, or don’t want to carry everything with you while travelling?

Vedia Claus is a home delivery service for travellers. You can use it to ship purchases from assigned shops to your home, worldwide. While Vedia Claus takes care of the gift and souvenir delivery, you can just relax and enjoy travelling!

Vedia Claus is not only a delivery service but also a shopping guide which can guide you to many interesting shops in Helsinki. Vedia Claus is like a modern Santa Claus, Finnish superhero, who knows all the routes around the world!

Read more about the service at www.claus.fi or scan our QR code for more information.

Taiga colors Woven to last

Textiles made in Finland since 1989

A unique explosion of originality and design in dozens of patterns of Finnish nature, urban Helsinki and aviation.

Different sized cushions and other interior design products for your signature home. Made in Finland.

We also do custom design, including projects for companies and the public sector.

Store Open: Mon-Fri:10am-6pm Sat:11am-4pm Erottajankatu 1-3, Helsinki tel. +358 9 637 917 www.johannagullichsen.com

TAIGA COLORS Unioninkatu 28, 00100 Helsinki www.taigacolors.fi

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Fun modes of transportation for exploring Helsinki You can explore Helsinki on foot or by private or public transportation, but there are also many other inspiring modes of transportation that are equally convenient. Helsinki’s popular city bike system works like a dream, and this spring rentable electric scooters and city rowing boats have also made a splash. The best way to discover Helsinki’s maritime appeal, meanwhile, is with an archipelago cruise or even with a hot air balloon ride.

Sightseeing buses Sightseeing buses are a great way to see the main sights, especially if you are on a tight schedule.

Most tours offer audio guides in numerous languages, and in summertime you can combine a sightseeing bus ride with an archipelago cruise, so you get to see the best of Helsinki from land and sea. Hop on hop off sightseeing bus tours allow you to set your own schedule by getting off at any stop and catching the next bus as many times as you like during the validity period of your ticket. Most of these tours are offered from May to September, while Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing operates all year round.

Electric scooters Rentable electric scooters landed on the streets of Helsinki this spring. Three private companies currently offer these convenient devices in Helsinki: Sweden’s VOI, Germany’s TIER and Finland’s Hoop.

Archipelago cruises The maritime appeal of Helsinki is best experienced aboard an archipelago cruise. Along with the stunning views, you can also enjoy a tasty brunch, lunch or dinner. Most archipelago cruises depart from the Market Square and operate only in summertime (May-September). The main cruise operators include Royal Line, Strömma, Jt-Line and Fregatti – and don’t forget the Suomenlinna ferry.

hours at a time. There is a one-time season fee of 25 euros that stretches from May to September.

Altogether ten rowing boats will be available for rent in the opening season, with more boats planned for the future along with a fourth rental point in Herttoniemi. Further information: www. skipperi.fi

Hot air balloons Throughout the summer season you can also admire Helsinki and the entire metropolitan area from the air with a morning or evening hot air balloon ride! Daytime rides are not possible due to the rising air currents. You should book your hot air balloon ride well in advance, and all rides are weather permitting – i.e., services may be interrupted due to strong winds, poor visibility, rain or thunderstorms. Hot air balloon rides are offered in Helsinki by Linnanpallo and Raffica Oy.

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City bikes City bikes are a popular way to get around Helsinki in summertime. Locals and visitors alike have 3450 yellow city bikes at their disposal in summer 2019 in both Helsinki and neighbouring Helsinki. There are 238 bike stations south of the Kehä I ring road in Helsinki, the easternmost bike station being in Vartioharju. There are an additional 107 bike stations in Espoo, mostly in southeastern Espoo and Leppävaara. Read more here.

Electric scooters differ from city bikes in that they don’t have their own stations, so you can leave them in practice wherever you like once you get to your destination. You are supposed to leave them next to a bike rack or leaning up against a building, so that it’s easy for the next user to jump on it. Electric scooters should be driven along bike lanes – not on sidewalks – and the same traffic rules apply as for cyclists. Helmets are recommended.

Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) is also piloting a service providing both traditional and electric scooters in Vuosaari. There are 28 scooter stations with around 300 scooters in the neighbourhood.

The pilot project will continue until October.

City rowing boats In Helsinki you can also take to the water without having to own your own boat, thanks to Skipperi’s city rowing boat service that was introduced at the end of May. Initially, boats will be available at two locations: at Café Torpanranta in Munkkiniemi on the Laajalahti bay and at Café Veranda next to Finlandia Hall on the Töölönlahti bay. An additional rental point will open at the Aurinkolahti swimming beach in Vuosaari in early June.

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City of Charming Moments

Porvoo

Porvoo is a charming historical town that features riverside storehouses, narrow cobblestoned alleyways, small boutiques, high quality restaurants and atmospheric cafes.

Make an unforgettable romantic tour to Porvoo.

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Next to the town hall square, right in the heart of Porvoo Old Town there is a beautiful stone house, built in 1763 by Gabriel Hagert, Mayor of Porvoo. In this building, called the Hagert House, you can find a couple of Porvoo´s best restaurants and a gift shop.

SHOP SADUNHENKI In the gift and souvenir shop you will find hand-made teddy bears, Christmas decorations, souvenirs and postcards.

GABRIEL 1763 RESTAURANT At Gabriel 1763 you can have delicious lunch, enjoy a relaxed evening dining or just having a glass of wine with friends. In summer on the terrace you can savour the leisurely atmosphere as you sit and watch the world go by.

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To honour summer they have opened a great new steak restaurant. Come and enjoy the riverside atmosphere and delicious food from the barbecue. Even with a large group you can admire the magnificent view from the terrace and the idyllic Old Town milieu. They have seating for 150 in the restaurant, half on the riverside terrace and half inside the two-storey 19th century warehouse. They invite you to have lunch or dinner, coffee or drink, or just to relax with beer. SOURCE: VISIT PORVOO.FI

There is frequent bus transportation daily from Helsinki bus terminal in Kamppi. The bus ride to Porvoo takes about 50 min.

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OLD PORVOO is like one huge museum with lots to offer all year round: architecture, art, handicrafts and antiques. A leisurely walk, a visit to a museum or exhibition, shopping in idyllic small shops, a break to enjoy a tasty meal or a drink - these are the most popular ingredients of and excursion to Porvoo.

SMAKU on 24 Aug in Porvoo. www.smakufestivals.com

HAGERT HOUSE Jokikatu 20, 06100 Old Town Porvoo

M/s J.L. Runeberg

Nowadays the ship cruises from May to September from Helsinki Market square, Linnanlaituri quay, to Porvoo - Finland’s second oldest town. The route goes through the beautiful Finnish archipelago, with the possibility to listen to stories about the scenery with the app Glopas. There are 4 different salons onboard as well as seats on the deck. In case you feel hungry or thirsty you may visit the cafeteria. We highly recommend our Runeberg package, which includes the cruise, salmon soup, Runeberg tart and coffee. Welcome onboard!

M/S J.L. RUNEBERG www.msjlruneberg.fi

LUNA TEPPANA

M/s J.L. Runeberg was built in 1912 and has been used for passenger traffic ever since – for more than 100 years!

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ÅLAND IS REALLY AN

island of flavors

Did you know that the most ‘local’ food in the world is produced in Åland?

Food and beverage are an essential part of the lifestyle in Åland, making it possible for you to experience an impressive amount of delicious flavors within a radius of 50 kilometers.

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Å

land has its own completely different kind of food culture resulting from the fact that the Islanders have always lived in harmony with nature and creatively taken advantage of all its best gifts. The climate and natural conditions in Åland create excellent conditions for growing of all sorts of raw materials for the “food pantry.” There is plenty of sun long into the autumn, and the soil is so fertile that herbs and vegetables that cannot be found in mainland Finland, thrive on the island.

Seasonality is very typical of Åland. - Changes of seasons and whatever the local nature offers are a very deep part of Åland's food culture. It has always been a tradition to eat whatever is available, says Tiina Björklund, Project Manager Mat Åland.

ÅLAND – THE TUSCANY OF THE NORTH It is also very typical for Åland's food culture that food products are almost always made by hand, without compromising on quality. Such unique delicacies are called artisan food. - We are very proud of our local producers who manufacture products in small batches but in a very innovative way.

So the tourists can be treated to champagne stored at the bottom of the sea, smoked bladderwrack, air-dried meat, raw sausage, microbrewery beer and apple juice. For a multi-course dinner, there are available local fish-based, vegetarian and meat-based delicacies, spiced with the spices found locally in the archipelago.

The archipelago gives a unique taste to the products. - Fresh sea breeze, clean air, fertile ground, and long growing season give the products a distinctive rich aroma. In the dairy products of the archipelago, and the fruits and vegetables thriving in the mild climate, one can taste the purity and freshness of the sea.

People in Åland also know how to enjoy life and have fun. Food and drink are, therefore, a very important part of the Åland lifestyle. So no wonder that Björklund compares Åland to Tuscany in Italy.

takes place literally nearby - no more than 50 kilometers away, and the freshness of raw materials and products is guaranteed. - The shops in Åland sell artisan products that are manufactured just around the corner. In cafes and restaurants, you can taste delicacies made from raw materials produced in the neighborhood.

Björklund says that local producers know the farmers and the farms where the raw materials come from by their names. The same way, local cattle farmers also know the name of their cows.

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SPOT THE COW!

When in Åland, one is on an island, so distances are really short. So the food production

In Åland, cattle graze in outdoor pastures which is already a rare case in many places. In

the Åland Islands, cows, goats, and sheep can be spotted all around the island. And as there are a lot of plants and herbs growing wildly on the island, the diet of the grazing livestock is highly varied. This, in turn, has an impact on the quality and taste of the meat.

RESTAURANTS FOR EVERY TASTE The restaurant map of the Åland Islands is also diverse. - There's an abundant variety available, from gourmet, brewery and farm restaurants to idyllic cafes and everything in between. - I recommend tasting, for example, lamb sausage and honey beers, which are local delicacies, Björklund suggests.

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Are you planning a taste trip to Åland?

We assembled Åland's delicacies into a form that is easy to get to know. Welcome and enjoy, the table is set!

AWARD-WINNING ARTISAN PRODUCTS The producers of Åland are eager to participate in international competitions, and many local products have been recognized and rewarded. Winning artisan products are made by: Öfvergårds, Marskogens lamm, Mattas Gårdsmejeri, Backmans Smakverk, Mercedes Chocolaterie and Västerro.

Did you know that Åland is the food pantry of Finland?

- 80% of domestic apples and 30% of onions come from Åland.

MATTAS GÅRDSMEJERI Norra Finbyvägen 8, 22530 Sund www.mattas.ax Mattas Gårdsmejeri is a cozy domestic dairy that produces delectable cheeses and dairy products from organic milk. There is also a summer café on the farm. The cows of the dairy have a name, and you can get to know them in advance online: www.mattas.ax

A TOUR OF BITES AND DRINKS IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS HOTELL ARKIPELAG Strandgatan 35, 22100 Mariehamn www.hotellarkipelag.ax Start the day in a sunny way and enjoy an Åland breakfast! Hotel Arkipelag is renowned for its generous breakfast, chock full of wonderful delicacies of Åland.

ÖFVERGÅRDS Vesterbacken 76, 22330 Tjudö www.ofvergards.ax Öfvergårds is located in Tjudö, the “apple kingdom” of Åland. Hundreds of thousands of apple trees are growing in the neighborhood of the farm, and about 6,000 of them are on the apple farm of Öfvergårds. In the farm shop, you will find a rich selection of local apple delicacies such as apple sauce, apple syrup, and apple juice.

The farm has reaped the rewards with its preserved apple sprouts.

MARSKOGENS LAMM Landströmsgatan 21, Svartsmara 22310 Pålsböle Marskogens Lamm manufactures high quality lamb products. Their specialties are the shellfish shaped “lammsnäcka” and lamb sausage. The farm has a farm shop and a summer café.

BREWERY RESTAURANT STALLHAGEN Getavagen 196, 22410 Godby www.stallhagen.ax

MERCEDES CHOCOLATERIE www.amorina.ax Mercedes Chocolaterie is the heaven of the chocolate lover. The chocolate factory has been granted international awards for the best chocolate in the world. You can also buy the delicacies online: www.amorina.mycashflow.fi

Approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Mariehamn, the Grelsby countryside is home to the nice little Stallhagen brewery.

Pub Stallhagen, located on the side of the brewery, serves delicious local dishes in fairly large quantities. Servings vary depending on local farmers’ daily harvest and the availability of the best products from local food producers.

At Pub Stallhagen you can also discover a variety of beers flavored with local flavors such as honey and blueberry.

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CAFÉS AND BAKERIES WITH LOCAL DELICACIES

AMALIAS LIMONADFABRIK Lemlandsvägen 1865, 22610 Lemland www.limonad.ax

STICKSTUGAN Järsö, Lemland

Amalias Limonadfabrik is the only lemonade factory in Åland and one of the few lemonade factories that produce craft lemonade and other beverages from local berries and fruits without using artificial additives.

VÄSTERRO Herrövägen 217, 22610 Lemland www.vasterro.ax The Västerro farm is a paradise by the bay in Herrö, near the southern tip of the Åland Islands, where Anders Westerberg and Maria Sten-Westerberg are engaged in small-scale processing and smoking of fish.

In the courtyard greenhouse, you can enjoy the award-winning fish smoking master’s fish dishes, artisan delicacies, and a dinner menu. The dinner menu includes a fish platter created by Anders Westerberg and Micke Björklund that was awarded in Sweden in 2016 as the most innovative food concept.

SKÄRGÅRDSBRÖD Kökar www.skargardsbrod.fi

NAUTICAL Hamngatan 2, 22100 Mariehamn www.nautical.ax Restaurant Nautical, located in the best location in Mariehamn, serves seasonal archipelago cuisine in a refined setting.

The White Guide, the Nordic leading restaurant guide, has chosen Nautical as the best restaurant in Åland. In addition to a high-quality à la carte dinner menu, the restaurant offers a selection of tasting menus with selected drinks.

A tip!

In the restaurants, ask about the axgan menu, which is a meal made of local ingredients.

JOHANNAS HEMBAKTA Stalldalen, Godby www.johannashembakta.ax PEDERS APLAGÅRD Kökar www.aplagarden.ax ANDERSSONS GÄSTHEM & BAGERI Eckerö www.andersson.ax

The best-known local food producer, Taffel, has been producing potato chips from the archipelago potato since 1969, and is this year celebrating its 50 years of operation!

The majority of Taffel products are made from locally grown organic Åland potatoes.

TAFFEL FACTORY SHOP, Godby www.facebook.com/taffelfactoryshop Remember that you will also find Åland products in well-stocked shops in mainland Finland: Ålandsmejeriet - dairy-products www.alandsmejeriet.fi ÅTH - The best vegetables and fruits of Åland www.ath.ax/fi

SMAKBYN Slottsvägen 134, 22520 Kastelholm www.smakbyn.ax Everyone is welcome to the Smakby restaurant, or tavern, as the locals say, steered by Michael Björklund. The Micke’s kitchen serves tasty lunch and dinner, coffee, and other tasty things. The menu is inspired by the love of Nordic food, and in the kitchen, delicious masterpieces are prepared from the seasonal ingredients that are handled with great love.

W.J. Dahlmans - local meat from Åland www.dahlmans.ax More products from Åland: www.saaristonkasvatit.ax/fi

Grannas - freshly pressed applejuice www.grannas.ax

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