Helsinki Travel Guide
my unbiased travel guide for Helsinki & around
a new-classic with large rooms near the central train sta... more
didn’t stay here, but visited for a pastry at their lovel... more
feels like a Nordic version of The Ace hotels with a live... more
cozy and seasonal European cuisine with a stellar wine li... more
chef-choice menu near piers, worth a visit for the archip... more
sexy and moody along the main esplanade.
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natural wine and vibes in a former butcher shop in an edg... more
chic cafe with toasts and frequent pop-ups.
the perfect bakery with breakfast and lunch. Great for re... more
inside the old market hall, where you must get the silky ... more
architecturally significant central library, where reside... more
architect and designer Alvar Aalto’s home is now a museum... more
where the chefs go for high-end varieties of fish, fresh ... more
a large collection of pools (lap, kids, and ocean-fed) an... more
sleek public sauna with ice swimming in the winter.
sleek public sauna with ice swimming in the winter.
an intimate public sauna on an island off Helsinki overlo... more
all the Finnish iconic design couple Alvar and Aino Aalto... more
tableware that appeared on our wedding registry even befo... more
you know the signature poppy, but they’re more plentiful ... more
an unexpected textile store I stumbled upon with excellen... more
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