Helsinki: Your Way

HELSINKI
YOUR WAY
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Tourist information 6
Sightseeing tours and excursions 8
Sights and attractions 11
Fun for the family 22
Nordic Oddity 25
Good to Know 29
Helsinki in figures and history 30
Places on the map 31
Sights and attractions page 11
Cultural offerings page 36
Contents
Helsinki
2006
Your way
Restaurants
page 48
Hot Helsinki Team page 51, sports and
outdoor recreation page 54
Fun for the
family page 22
Nordic Oddity bars and boutiques
for young adults page 26
Shopping
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32 Map of Helsinki
35 Transportation
36 Cultural offerings
45 Shopping
48 Restaurants
51 Hot Helsinki Team
54 Sports and outdoor recreation
56 Outside Helsinki
59 Events in 2006
61 Hotels and accommodation
63 Alphabetical index
Helsinki is a modern European
capital in which urban lifestyles, the
sea and nature interact. Most sights
and attractions are within walking
distance of the city centre, and
getting around town is easy.
Welcome!

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1. Helsinki Cathedral
2. Senate Square
3. Government Palace
4. University of Helsinki (Main
Building)
5. Helsinki University Library
The National Library of
Finland
6. Helsinki City Hall and City
Hall Quarter
7. Helsinki City Museum
8. Market Square
9. Old Market Hall
10. Departure point for
sightseeing cruises
11. Suomenlinna waterbus
(JT-line)
12. Suomenlinna ferry (Helsinki
City Transport)
13. Helsinki Zoo (Korkeasaari)
waterbus
14. Havis Amanda statue
15. Tourist Information
16. Esplanade Park (departure
point for Helsinki Expert
sightseeing buses)
17. Presidential Palace
18. Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral
19. Suomenlinna Maritime
Fortress
20. Ateneum Art Museum
21. Central Railway Station
22. General Post Office and Post
Museum
23. Museum of Contemporary
Art Kiasma
24. National Museum of Finland
25. Lasipalatsi (Glass Palace)
26. Kamppi Centre
27. Tennis Palace (Museum of
Cultures and Tennis Palace
Art Museum)
28. Kunsthalle Helsinki
29. Temppeliaukio Church
30. Parliament House
31. Finlandia Hall
32. Finnish National Opera
33. Olympic Stadium and
Stadium Tower
34. Winter Garden
35. Linnunlaulu District
36. Sibelius Monument
37. Seurasaari
38. Hakaniemi Market and
Market Hall
39. Arabia Factory and Museum
40. Sinebrychoff Art Museum
41. Kaapelitehdas The Cable
Factory
42. Linnanmki Amusement Park
and Sea Life
43. Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari
Island
44. Swimming Stadium
45. Design Museum
46. Design Forum Finland
47. Amos Anderson Museum
48. Helsinki Fair Centre
49. Finnair Stadium
50. Helsinki Ice Hall
51. Airline ticket office
52. Central Bus Station
53. Lnsiterminaali (West
Terminal)
54. Olympiaterminaali
(Olympic Terminal)
55. Katajanokan terminaali
(Katajanokka Terminal)
56. Kanavaterminaali (Kanava
Terminal)
57. Makasiiniterminaali
(Makasiini Terminal)
58. Wanha Satama
See map page 32
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Helsinki Card
see more and pay less!
Purchase the Helsinki Card and
discover the city at your own pace,
easily and inexpensively. With the
Helsinki Card, all admission fees and
journeys are paid for in advance,
and you also receive a 74-page city
guide with map in four languages
free of charge!
Helsinki Card holders are entitled
to free, unlimited travel on Helsinki
City Transport (HKL), including
municipal ferries to Suomenlinna and
the Helsinki Zoo, as well as to free
admission to over 60 museums and
sights. NEW! The adult card entitles
the holder to a free city sightseeing
tour (value 23). Other advantages
include discounts on Finnair airport
buses, restaurants, concerts, operas,
saunas, car rentals and much more.
The Helsinki Card can be purchased
in Helsinki from Tourist Information,
the airport, passenger ferry
terminals, the Central Railway
Station, and from all Helsinki hotels.
The Helsinki Card is valid for 24, 48
or 72 hours, and the time begins
when the card is first used. Prices for
children (7-16) begin at 11 and for
adults 29. Children under 7 travel
for free on public transportation and
are allowed in free to 30 museums.
Tour Shop
The Helsinki Expert Tour Shop is
a travel agency serving tourists
from Finland and abroad. The Tour
Shop sells sightseeing and half-
day excursion tickets, ferry tickets,
domestic bus and train tickets and
package trips to Lapland, Tallinn
and St. Petersburg. Tour Shop also
handles hotel reservations and car
rentals.
Tour Shop is located within
Tourist Information on
Pohjoisesplanadi 19.
tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1500
tourshop@helsinkiexpert.fi
www.helsinkiexpert.fi
Helsinki Expert Guide
Booking
Discover more of Helsinki with
a professional guide. Helsinki
Experts guides are specially trained
and specialised in Helsinki and
its surroundings. No less than 24
languages are offered. Reserve a
guided sightseeing tour for your
group, transportation (car, minibus,
limousine, etc.) and additional
programmes from Helsinki Expert.
Helsinki Expert
Incoming Services & Guide Booking
tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1222
groups@helsinkiexpert.fi
Tip! Helsinki Helpers
During the summer season the
streets of Helsinki are patrolled by
around 20 young Helsinki Helpers
offering free advice and help to city
residents and tourists. Ask them
about interesting events or sights,
and they will point you in the right
direction! Helsinki Helpers travel in
pairs and can be identified by their
green overalls. They also carry maps
and brochures with them. Helsinki
Helpers are active daily from June
to August.
Tourist information
Dont get lost ask us! Well give
you brilliant advice and hot tips
on how to get the most out of
your holiday, whether you are
here for a day or a week.
The Helsinki City Tourist &
Convention Bureaus Tourist
Information provides free information
about the city, sights, events and
services. Tourist Information also offers a
range of brochures and maps in several
languages.
Pohjoisesplanadi 19, tel. +358 (0)9 169 3757
Open 2.5-30.9:
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
Open 1.10-1.5:
www.visithelsinki.fi
Buy in advance:
www.helsinkicard.com
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TOURIST INFORMATION TOURIST INFORMATION
Helsinki sightseeing Beautiful Canals
See and experience Helsinki at its most
beautiful, from the sea! Cruise around
Suomenlinna, through the narrow Deger
Channel and marvel at the natural beauty of
the archipelago. Onboard you can sit back
and enjoy the fascinating story of Helsinkis
maritime history, available in no less than 10
languages!
Our modern sightseeing vessels also feature a
caf and fully stocked bar.
Welcome aboard!
Guided 1.5-hour cruises
Prices: adults 16, children (5-11) 8, family ticket 34
(2 adults and children under 11)
Departures 1-26 May and 4-30 September: 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Departures 27 May-3 September: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm,
2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Helsinki Expert Audio City Tour
Helsinki Expert offers a special audio city tour
that introduces you to Helsinkis sights in 11
languages. Tours depart from the Esplanade
Park and Katajanokka Terminal. A Guided City
Tour in English and Swedish departs from the
Olympic Terminal.
Daily departures throughout the year.
Prices: 23/11 (children 7-16);
free Audio City Tour on selected departures for
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Sightseeing tours and excursions
Helsinki is a pocket-sized
metropolis that is easy to
see on foot. To get the most
out of your stay, however, it
is worth taking a sightseeing
tour by bus, boat or tram.
Alternatively, guided
walking tours are a great
way to learn more about our
fascinating city.
Sightseeing Tram 3T
A simple and affordable
way to see Helsinkis
sights is to hop
aboard the 3T
tram. This route is
perfect for tourists,
as the route passes
the Finlandia Hall,
Parliament House,
National Opera and
Senate Square. You
can get off the tram at
any stop, or you can do
the whole loop in around one
hour. A special brochure is available
from Helsinki City Transport ticket
desks or Tourist Information with
descriptions of the sights along the
route. For more information about
public transportation tickets, see
page 35. Departures: along route,
for example from the Market Square,
Stockmann Department Store or
Central Railway Station.
Helsinki on Foot
To help you discover Helsinki on
your own, Tourist Information
offers the free brochure Helsinki
on Foot. There is plenty to see
along the six well-marked routes,
including architecture, museums
and exhibitions, and statues and
monuments. The printed brochure
is available in six languages, and
a PDF-version can also be
downloaded in Finnish,
Swedish and English from
our website:
Sightseeing
cruises
Marvel at Helsinkis
breathtaking
archipelago aboard a
relaxing sightseeing
cruise. Onboard
you can also enjoy
a seafood lunch or
romantic dinner.
There are regular
departures from the
Market Square throughout the
summer, and several languages are
offered, including English, Finnish,
Swedish and German.
Enjoy hop-on, hop-off sightseeing
around Helsinki on an open double
decker bus, with 11 stops throughout
the city. In case of rain, the roof will
be put up to protect you from the
elements. Commentaries are provided in
8 languages (English, Finnish, German,
French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and
Swedish) through separate headsets.
Departures daily from Unioninkatu 30,
next to Tourist Information.
11.5-10.9 every 45 minutes between
10am-4pm. Tour lasts approximately
1.5 hours. Tickets: 22. Discounts for
groups, children and with the Helsinki
Card. Tickets are valid for 24 hours and
can be purchased on the bus.
www.opentoptours.com
+358 (0)50 430 2050
Half-day tours to Old Wooden Town of Porvoo
(5.6-15.9. Mon, Wed & Fri at 1pm), Finnish Lakes
and Forest (15.6-17.9. Thu & Sun at 1pm) and
the cultural destinations of Sibelius Home and
Art Noveau (13.6-16.9. Tue & Sat at 1pm).
Language: English
Departure from Esplanade park, Fabianinkatu
Prices: 49/20 (children 7-16),
with Helsinki Card 39/17 (children 7-16)
Reservations & enquiries:
Helsinki Expert, Sightseeing
Tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1600
sightseeing@helsinkiexpert.fi
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www.sunlines.fi, tel. +358 20 741 8210
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Waterbus to Suomenlinna
Our ferries leave from the Market Square daily from 1
May to 17 September, carrying passengers directly to the
museum area. Experience Suomenlinna from the land and
sea, and enjoy the onboard caf.
Return tickets: adults 5.50 and children 2.20.
tel. +358 (0)9 534 806, www.jt-line.fi
Kamppi
Sights and
attractions
Finlandia Hall
The vast majority of Helsinkis sights and attractions are
within walking distance of the city centre. If you do feel like
resting your feet or saving time, Helsinkis excellent public
transport infrastructure will get you to where you want
to go fast and easily. Tram rides in particular are
great for discovering the city.
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Suomenlinna ...................................................14
City centre and Kamppi ..................................16
Tlnlahti Bay .............................................18
Seurasaari ..................................................19
Outside the city centre ...........................20
Original Helsinki Sightseeing
We offer guided sightseeing cruises of Helsinkis beautiful
archipelago with over 60 years of experience. Enjoy our
relaxing and comfortable ships, which also offer lunches
and dinners. We also make cruises to Old Porvoo.
Enquiries and
reservations: +358 (0)9 6122 950
www.royalline.fi
Dodoni Culture for all the senses
Guided walking tours beginning 2 May
TUE Russian Helsinki: Eastern influences can be seen
throughout Helsinkis history, from Tsarist times through
the Soviet era to the present day.
WED Jugend Helsinki: Inspired by Finlands national
awakening, the most beautiful residential neighbourhoods
were built in the Jugend style. Helsinkis unique Jugend
architecture represents some of the best in Europe.
THU Design Helsinki: Discover internationally renown
style and fashion in Helsinki, including the latest
architecture.
FRI Classic Helsinki: Get a taste of Helsinkis history and
visit the key sights in the city.
Tours depart at 12noon from our offices in Viiskulma.
Price: 15/person. Special tours available by order!
Tours given in English. Other languages available by order.
We also offer inexpensive
travel services for other
parts of Finland, Lapland,
St. Petersburg, other parts
of Russia, and the Baltics,
including:
- programmes
- accommodation
- visas
- transportation
- cruises
- flight and train tickets
Live-Guided Sightseeing Lunch and Dinner Cruises
m/s Doris cruises the scenic Helsinki Archipelago offering delicious food and Nordic specialities from an authentic onboard kitchen.
The live-guided tours present the history of Suomenlinna Fortress. Welcome on board to experience Helsinki by sea! (14 May-23 Sept)
Helsinki and its Fortresses 1 hours
The traditional Helsinki cruise around Suomenlinna Sea
Fortress. Tue-Sun 4.30pm. Buffet or la carte.
Beautiful Eastern Archipelago 1 hours
A lunch cruise to the scenic villa area of Villinki.
Tue-Sun 11.30pm and 2pm. Buffet or la carte.
Evening & Dinner Cruise 2 hours
Fantastic eastern archipelago while the sun is setting.
Tue-Sat 7pm. la carte. Reservation recommended.
Boat Sightseeing Ticket 14/adult, 24/family
Famous Nordic Lunch Buffet 11
la carte 17-19, three course menu 28-32
Childens lunch 5-8, childrens la carte 8-12
m/s Doris, Market Square, near Old Market Hall
Table reservations (09) 6874 5050, ihalines@ihalines.fi
Sibelius Monument, Havis Amanda,
Stadium Tower and Esplanade park
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Market Square Old Market Hall Presidential Palace
Market Square
The Market Square is Helsinkis most
international and famous market.
The booths here sell traditional
market foods and treats, as well as
handicrafts and souvenirs. There is
also a heated caf tent where you
can comfortably sip steaming hot
coffee even on the coldest days in
winter.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6.30am-6pm,
Sat 6.30am-4pm. The outdoor market is
also open on Sundays during the summer
season from 10am-5pm.
Old Market Hall
The Old Market Hall alongside the
Market Square has been a meeting
place for Helsinkis food aficionados
and a popular tourist attraction
since it first opened in 1889. In
addition to bakeries, butcheries and
delicatessens, these days you can
also find a Japanese sushi restaurant
and a shop selling delicacies from
Lapland.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm,
Sat 8am-4pm.
Havis Amanda
Designed by Ville Vallgren and built
in Paris in 1906, this famous bronze
fountain was erected besides the
Market Square in 1908. According to
Vallgren, the girls figure symbolises
Helsinki and its rebirth. More
familiarly known as Manta by
locals, she is washed each spring by
university students as the prelude to
the citys May Day celebrations. This
fun ritual, in which she also gets a
student cap, takes place at 6pm on
the evening before May Day and
attracts thousands of onlookers to
the Market Square.
Esplanade Park
Situated in the heart of Helsinki,
the Esplanade is a protected area of
cultural and historical importance.
The park serves as a promenade for
tourists and a place to relax for city
residents. Live music is performed
throughout the summer on the
Espa Stage. In the wintertime, the
park is decorated by artistic light
installations.
http://kulttuuri.hel.fi/espanlava/
index_en.html
Presidential Palace
The original drawings for the Presi-
dential Palace were made by Pehr
Granstedt at the beginning of the
19th century. The building was
finished in 1820, after which C. L.
Engel adapted it for use by the Tsar.
Since Finlands independence the
building originally has served as the
official residence of the President,
although today it is used primarily
for presidential functions. The of-
ficial residence of President Tarja
Halonen is Mntyniemi in the Mei-
lahti district, near Seurasaari Island.
Entrance to the Presidential Palace is
possible only with a guided tour.
Further information: Helsinki Expert
tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1222

Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral
Completed in 1868 in the
Katajanokka district of Helsinki, the
Uspenski Cathedral is the largest
orthodox church in Western Europe.
With its golden cupolas and redbrick
facade, the church is one of the
clearest symbols of the Russian
impact on Finnish history.
Kanavakatu 1, tel. +358 (0)9 634 267.
Open 1.10-30.4: Tue-Fri 9.30am-4pm,
Sat 9.30am-3pm, Sun 12noon-3pm,
Mon closed. Open 1.5-30.9: Mon-Fri
9.30am-4pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun
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Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral Senate Square
Historic Centre
Already in the 17th century,
a town square, town hall,
church and cemetery were
located where the Senate
Square can be found today.
In 1812 the Russian Tsar
proclaimed Helsinki the capi-
tal of the autonomous Grand
Duchy of Finland and ordered
that a new monumental city
plan be drawn up to fit the
citys new important role.
Helsinki Cathedral and
Senate Square
The Senate Square and its
surroundings form a unique and
cohesive example of Neo-Classical
architecture. The square is domi-
nated by four buildings designed
by Carl Ludvig Engel between 1822
and 1852: Helsinki Cathedral, the
Government Palace , the main
building of the University of Helsinki
and Helsinki University Library
(which also houses the National
Library of Finland). Helsinki Cathe-
dral is perhaps Finlands most photo-
graphed and recognisable building;
it celebrated its 150th anniversary
in 2002.
Unioninkatu 29, tel. +358 (0)9 709 2455
Opening hours: daily 9am-6pm,
summertime 9am-12midnight. x
Helsinki City Hall and
City Hall Quarter
On the southern side of the Senate
Square is the City Hall Quarter,
which dates back originally to the
18th century. The buildings were
later updated by C. L. Engel in
the Empire style to fit the new
surroundings. Until the early years
of the 20th century, the City Hall
Quarter was the centre of commerce
and social life in Helsinki. The
buildings in this area are today
mainly occupied by the City of
Helsinki. The new building in the
centre of the block is where the
City Council meets. The light-blue
building that currently houses City
Hall was originally built in 1833 as
the Hotel Seurahuone. It has housed
City Hall since the 1930s. The City
Managers office is above the large
balcony overlooking the harbour.
The Kiseleff House on the corner
of Aleksanterinkatu and Unioninkatu
sells Finnish handicrafts, ceramics,
textiles, jewellery and toys.
Helsinki City Museum
The main building of the Helsinki
City Museum presents the exhibition
Helsinki Horizons, which describes
the history of the city over the past
450 years. The Street Museum
on Sofiankatu presents street
pavements and street furniture from
the late 1700s to the 1930s. The
City Museum also shows daily video
films about Helsinki in the Kino
Engel cinema (included in the price
of admission to the museum).
Sofiankatu 4, tel. +358 (0)9 169 3933
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-
Sun 11am-5pm. Admission fee: 4/2,
free entrance on Thursdays.
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The Sederholm House, on the
southeast corner of the Senate
Square, is the oldest surviving stone
building in the city centre, dating
back to 1757.
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
tel. +358 (0)9 169 3625
Open Sun-Thu 11am-4pm. Admission
fee: 4/2, free entrance on Thursdays
www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi
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Visitor Centre*, Tourist Information,
Suomenlinna Museum, guided walking
tours, Suomenlinna Experience
multivisual presentation
Museums, exhibitions and sights
1 Suomenlinna Museum*
2 Ehrensvrd Museum
3 Toy Museum
4 Manege Military Museum
5 Coast Artillery Museum
6 Vesikko Submarine
7 Customs Museum
8 Jetty Barracks Gallery*
9 Church
10 Kings Gate
11 The walls, ramparts and guns of
Kustaanmiekka
12 Dry dock, panorama terrace
13 Tomb of Augustin Ehrensvrd,
Castle Courtyard
Further information, opening times
and prices:
Suomenlinna Tourist Information
tel. +358 (0)9 684 1880
www.suomenlinna.fi
Tip! The Helsinki Card allows you
free ferry and waterbus travel to
Suomenlinna, plus free entrance to
all Suomenlinna museums
and exhibitions.
Suomenlinna is one of the
worlds largest historical
maritime fortresses. Built on
six islands in the 1700s, the
garrison town is one of the
most popular sights in Finland
and a living district that is
home to 850 city residents.
Suomenlinna has been a UNESCO
World Heritage Site since 1991.
Suomenlinna offers a unique
experience for all ages, with
museums, special events, idyllic
cafes and cosy restaurants. Children
can have a great time exploring the
many tunnels of the old fortress.
It is good to reserve at least half
a day for a visit to Suomenlinna.
The vast fortress is best explored
on foot, so prepare for some hiking
with good shoes and a windbreaker.
Suomenlinna is open year-round,
although some facilities are open
only in the summer months.
Ferries and waterbuses depart for
Suomenlinna from the Market
Square three times an hour during
summertime and once an hour in
wintertime. The journey takes fifteen
minutes. The municipal ferries
accept the Helsinki Card and regular
municipal transportation tickets
as payment. JT-Line waterbuses
accept the Helsinki Card but not
municipal transportation tickets. For
more information about tickets, see
page 35.
The Visitor Centre on the main
island has an info desk and gift
shop and serves as the departure
point for guided tours. It also
houses the Suomenlinna Museum,
the auditorium of which shows
the Suomenlinna Experience
multivisual presentation (25
minutes) every hour. Guided
walking tours arranged by the
Ehrensvrd Society depart from the
Suomenlinna Visitor Centre daily in
the summertime and are given in
English, Finnish and Swedish. Tours
in other languages and at other
times must be arranged in advance.
For more information about guided
tours, visit: www.suomenlinna.fi
Museums
Suomenlinna Museum
The Suomenlinna Museum presents
the history of the fortress from the
1700s to today. The permanent
exhibition at the Suomenlinna
Museum covers the construction of
the fortress, the dry dock and the
archipelago fleet built there, and the
daily life of the garrison town on the
islands. The widescreen multivisual
presentation Suomenlinna
Experience is shown every half-
hour in the museum auditorium,
taking the audience through the
fascinating phases of Suomenlinnas
250-year history.
Visitor Centre open 2.1-30.4: Mon-Sun
10am-4pm, 2.5-30.9: Mon-Sun 10am-
6pm, 1.10-31.12: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm
Entrance fees: Suomenlinna Museum:
adults 5, children 0, students and
senior citizens 4. Guided walking tours:
adults 6, children 3 and at winter
time: adults 6.50, children 3
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Other museums at Suomenlinna:
Ehrensvrd Museum
Toy Museum
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Vesikko Submarine
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Manege Military Museum
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Coast Artillery Museum
Customs Museum
Suomenlinna
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28 Hytti ry, Glass Studio
29 Municipal ferry terminal, Main Quay
30 Waterbus terminal, Artillery Bay Quay
31 Waterbus terminal, Kings Gate Quay
32 Municipal service ferry terminal
33 Indoor picnic facilities
* open year-round
(WC) summer season only
Restaurants and cafs
14 Restaurant Walhalla & Pizzeria Nikolai
15 Caf Piper
16 Restaurant Caf Chapman*
17 Caf Bar Valimo
3 Caf at the Toy Museum
18 Caf Vanille*
8 Restaurant Suomenlinna Brewery*
Other
19 Hostel Suomenlinna*
20 Swimming beach
21 Summer theatre
17 Guest harbour
22 Grocery store*
23 Kiosk*
24 Artillery Bay summer kiosk
25 Arts and Crafts Summer Shop
b34 and Museum Shop
26 Ceramics Studio Pot Viapori
Kings Gate Yacht Club Quay The ferry ride takes 15 minutes Artillery Bay (Tykistlahti) and
the Suomenlinna Visitor Centre
The Jetty Barracks Children celebrate Shrovetide
To Market Square To Katajanokka
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City Centre and Kamppi
Ateneum Art Museum
The Ateneum Art Museum serves
as Finlands National Gallery. The
countrys largest art collection
features Finnish art from the 1750s
to the 1960s and western art from
the latter half of the 19th century to
the 1950s, including many national
treasures. At the Ateneum you
will find Finlands golden age and
modern masters, from Albert Edelfelt
to Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Helene
Schjerfbeck. The museum complex
includes the Ateneum Hall, plus
other programmes and activities.
Ateneum is part of the Finnish
National Gallery.
Kaivokatu 2, tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6401
Opening hours: Tue, Fri 9am-6pm,
Wed-Thu 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
Entrance fees: adults 6/4 or 8/6.50,
visitors under 18 free. Free admission on
Wednesdays from 5pm-8pm
www.ateneum.fi
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Central Railway Station
The Central Railway Station is one
of Helsinkis most recognisable
landmarks. Considered by many to
be the crowning achievement of
architect Eliel Saarinen, this granite
monument is also one of the most
internationally admired Finnish
architectural works. The building
represents the transition from
National Romanticism to a new
Functional style. The station was
opened in 1919. The four granite
giants who guard the main entrance
and carry round lamps in their hands
were designed by sculptor Emil Wik-
strm. In addition to domestic train
services, Helsinki also offers three
daily train services to Russia: one to
Moscow and two to St. Petersburg.
Main Hall open daily from 5am-1.30am.
www.vr.fi
Helsinki General Post Office
and Post Museum
The main post office building
in Helsinki also houses the Post
Museum, which exhibits, researches
and preserves items and materials
related to the over-360-year history
of Finland Post. The museum
features both permanent and
temporary exhibitions.
Asema-aukio 5 H
tel. +358 (0)20 451 4888. Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.
Entrance fees: adults 4, visitors under
18 free. www.posti.fi/postimuseo
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Museum of Contemporary
Art Kiasma
The Museum of Contemporary
Art Kiasma breaks the barriers of
traditional art museums and follows
the latest developments in the
visual arts. Kiasmas collections
include Finnish and international
art especially Nordic, Baltic
and Russian from the 1960s
onwards. Works displayed in the
collections and exhibitions include
installations, paintings, media
art and photography. The Kiasma
Theatre offers music and multimedia
presentations, plus films. Kiasma is
part of the Finnish National Gallery.
Mannerheiminaukio 2
tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6501
Opening hours: Tue 9am-5pm,
Wed-Sun 10am-8.30pm. Entrance
fees: adults 6/4, 8/6.50 for ARS06
exhibition), visitors under 18 free.
Free admission on Fridays 5pm-8.30pm
www.kiasma.fi
National Museum
of Finland
The National Museum of Finland
presents Finnish life from prehistoric
times to the present, with artefacts
having been collected for over 170
years. The magnificent Jugend
building was designed by famous
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National Museum of Finland
Tennis Palace Parliament House
architect trio Gesellius-Lindgren-
Saarinen and was completed in 1910.
Mannerheimintie 34
tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9544
Opening hours: Tue-Wed 11am-8pm,
Thu-Sun 11am-6pm. Entrance fees: adults
5.50, visitors under 18 free, special
groups 4, free admission on Tuesdays
5.30pm-8pm. www.nba.fi
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Lasipalatsi Glass Palace
This icon of Functionalist
architecture was designed by Viljo
Revell in the 1930s. Lasipalatsi
is these days a film and media
centre, in which communications,
technology and people interact in TV
studios, galleries, cinemas, shops, an
online library and cafs.
Mannerheimintie 22-24. www.lasipalatsi.fi
Kamppi Centre
This brand-new travel and shopping
centre features dozens of shops and
restaurants, plus two underground
bus stations. You can also enter the
Kamppi Centre by metro (Kamppi
Station). The Kamppi complex will
open in its entirety in March 2006.
Shops open: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm and
Sat 9am-6pm; Sun (June-August only)
12noon-6pm. www.kampinkeskus.fi
Tennis Palace
Tennis Palace Art Museum
The Tennis Palace Art Museum
is situated in a fully restored
Functionalist building that was built
in 1938. The museum features major
international exhibitions.
Salomonkatu 15, tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7001
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am-8.30pm
Entrance fees: adults 5, visitors under 18
free, special groups 4.20, higher prices
for special exhibitions.
www.taidemuseo.fi
Museum of Cultures
The Museum of Cultures studies and
represents the peoples and cultures
of the world and records their
cultural heritage. The emphasis of
the collecting and research activities
is documenting present-day cultural
phenomena.
Tennispalatsi, Salomonkatu 15
tel. +358 (0)9 40 501
Opening hours: Tue-Thu 11am-8pm,
Fri-Sun 11am-6pm. Entrance fees: adults
5, visitors under 18 free, special groups
4/person. Free admission Tue 5pm-
8pm. www.kulttuurienmuseo.fi
Kunsthalle Helsinki
The Kunsthalle Helsinki is housed in
a protected building that represents
one of the finer examples of Finnish
Neo-Classical architecture from the
1920s. Exhibitions include works by
contemporary artists.
Nervanderinkatu 3
tel. +358 (0)9 454 2060
Opening hours: Tue, Thu, Fri 11am-6pm,
Wed 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm.
Entrance fees: adults 5/7, visitors under
18 free, special groups 4/5 per person.
www.taidehalli.fi
Temppeliaukio Church
Quarried out of the natural bedrock,
Temppeliaukio Church is one of
Helsinkis most popular tourist
attractions. The interior walls of
the church are created naturally
by the rock. In addition to holding
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religious services, the church is a
popular venue for concerts due to its
excellent acoustics and cosy interior.
Lutherinkatu 3, tel. +358 (0)9 494 698
Open summertime: Mon, Tue, Thu and
Sat 10am-8pm, Wed and Fri 10am-6pm,
Sun 11.45am-1.45pm and 3.30pm-6pm
Open 16.9-1.5: Mon, Wed 10am-5pm,
Tue 10am-12.45pm and 2.15pm-5pm,
Thu-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11.45am-
1.45pm and 3.30pm-6pm
(closed during religious services).
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Parliament House
Finlands 200-seat parliament
gathers in this impressive building
representing 1920s Classicism.
The facade of the building is made
of red granite from Kalvola. The
main facade includes 14 Corinthian
columns. Sessions of the parliament
can be observed by the public on
Tuesdays and Fridays.
Guided tours (in English, Finnish and
Swedish): Sat 11am and 12noon, Sun
12noon and 1pm, in July and August also
Mon-Fri 1pm. Mannerheimintie 30,
tel. +358 (0)9 432 2027 x
The new extension (Arkadiankatu 3)
was completed in June 2004 and
houses additional workrooms for
parliamentarians, their assistants and
committee meetings. This building also
has a useful info desk and the Caf Pikku
Parlamentti with internet connections.
www.eduskunta.fi
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Tlnlahti Bay
The park around Tlnlahti Bay
begins in the heart of Helsinki.
The wooden villas of Linnunlaulu
(Birdsong) are an evocative
reminder of Helsinkis building
heritage. Tlnlahti Bay is also
a treasure for bird watchers. A
walk around Tlnlahti Bay is a
popular activity among Helsinki
residents, especially on Sundays.
Finlandia Hall
Alvar Aaltos famous concert and
meeting hall is located in a park on
the banks of the Tlnlahti Bay.
Guided tours take approximately 30
minutes.
Mannerheimintie 13, tel. +358 (0)9 40
241 or +358 (0)9 4024 246 (Info Shop)
Opening hours: Info Shop Mon-Fri
9am-4pm. For guided tours (in English
and Finnish, other languages upon
request at group prices) enquire from
Info Shop. Prices: adults 6, children
(under 16) 4
www.finlandia.hel.fi
Finnish National Opera

Finlands impressive opera house is
located on the banks of Tlnlahti
Bay and was completed at the
beginning of the 1990s. The building
has hosted scores of opera, ballet and
contemporary dance performances.
Guided tours of the building and
backstage are offered on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 2.30pm in Finnish
and take approximately one hour.
Tours in other languages are available
upon request at group prices.
Helsinginkatu 58. Sales and guided
tours (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
tel. +358 (0)9 4030 2210. Ticket sales:
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 3pm-6pm,
tel. +358 (0)9 4030 2211.
Prices: 8 adults, 5 children.
www.operafin.fi
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Olympic Stadium
Helsinkis Olympic Stadium has been
the arena of emotional sporting
and musical events since 1952.
The stadium was the result of
an architectural competition and
has been called the worlds most
beautiful Olympic stadium. Yrj
Lindegren and Toivo Jntti won the
competition with their aesthetically
pure Functionalist design.
Paavo Nurmentie, tel. +358 (0)9 436 6010
www.stadion.fi
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Tower open: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun
9am-6pm, closed during stadium events.
Prices: adults 2, children
under 16: 1
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Finlandia Hall Finnish National Opera
The stadium tower is 72 metres
high and offers a spectacular view
over Helsinki.
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Linnunlaulu District
Situated on the eastern banks
of Tlnlahti Bay, Linnunlaulu
(Birdsong) is known for its ornate
wooden villas. Villa Kivi has been
renovated into a home for writers.
The caf in the Blue Villa (Sininen
Huvila) offers a splendid view over
Tlnlahti Bay and serves cranberry
juice by the pint. Elintarhan
Huvila 14 (built 1889) is one of the
oldest original wooden villas in the
area. The ground floor of the villa is
open to the public as a permanent
exhibition of an upper-middle-class
home from the late nineteenth
century. Three rooms are decorated
in their original splendour. The
exhibition also presents the history
of Linnunlaulu www.kulttuuri.hel.fi.
As part of Helsinkis City of Culture
Year in 2000, a unique art park was
created around Tlnlahti Bay,
featuring expansive flowerbeds and
environmental art installations.
Sibelius Monument
One of Helsinkis favourite tourist
attractions, the Sibelius Monument
can be found in Sibelius Park
in the Taka-Tl District (near
Merikannontie). Sibelius Park was
named in 1945 to honour the 80th
birthday of composer Jean Sibelius.
The Sibelius Monument itself is
the work of Eila Hiltunen and was
unveiled in 1967.
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The Sports Museum of Finland is
a must for sports fans, with almost
30,000 objects and over 200,000
photographs on display.
Located beside the Olympic Stadium
Tower, tel. +358 (0)9 434 2250. Open:
Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12 noon-
4pm. Prices: adults 3.50, visitors under
18 free, special groups 1.70/person
www.urheilumuseo.org
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Winter Garden
The Helsinki City Winter Garden
features over 200 plant species,
including massive palms that reach to
the ceiling and one-hundred-year-old
Camellia japonica. The latter flower
from October to mid-February. Enjoy
these and more in the Palm Room.
Favourites among children include
the fish in the fountain and the
budgies in their cages. The Cactus
Room includes flowering money
plants among hundreds of different
cacti. Outdoors you can enjoy the
splendour of the Rose Garden and
the sculptured linden trees.
Hammarskjldintie 1 A
tel. +358 (0)9 166 5410
Opening hours: Tue 9am-3pm, Wed-Fri
12noon-3pm, Sat-Sun 12noon-4pm.
Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve and Day,
and Midsummers Eve and Day.
www.hkr.hel.fi/viher
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Seurasaari is a popular
museum island and
recreational area
located fifteen
minutes by bus
from the centre.
The Open-Air Museum offers a
fascinating look at traditional
life in the Finnish provinces. The
many wooden buildings on display
represent both eastern and western
influences on Finnish building
traditions from the 18th to the 20th
century. The Karuna Church, built
in 1685, is one of the most popular
churches in Helsinki for summer
weddings. During the summer
season various workshops and
events are organised at the museum
presenting traditional handicrafts,
customs and folklore.
The Open-Air Museum is open: 15.5-
31.5 and 1.9-15.9 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm,
Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; 1.6-31.8 Mon-Sun
11am-5pm, except Wed 11am-7pm.
The islands beautiful natural
surroundings are a great place for
long walks throughout the year. At
the end of June, traditional Mid-
summer celebrations are held here.
The kiosk at the Festival Grounds is
open on Saturdays and Sundays from
11am to 4pm. The Seurasaari Summer
Restaurant is closed for renovations
in 2006. Bus 24 to Seurasaari departs
from beside the Swedish Theatre in the
city centre.
Seurasaari
Further information:
Seurasaari Foundation
tel. +358 (0)9 484 511
www.kolumbus.fi/seurasaarisaatio
Open-Air Museum
tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9660
www.nba.fi
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Near to Seurasaari
Urho Kekkosen Museum
Seurasaarentie 15
www.nba.fi/en/ukk_museum
Meilahti Art Museum
Tamminiementie 6, www.taidemuseo.fi
Folklore Centre Tomtebo
Tamminiementie 1
www.kolumbus.fi/seurasaarisaatio
1. Ticket Office for
Open-Air Museum
2. Karuna Church
3. Festival Grounds
4. Kyykk
Playground
5. Seurasaari Summer
Restaurant
6. Seurasaari
Nude Bathing Beach
7. Pukkisaari
Ancient Village
8. Urho Kekkonen
Museum,
Tamminiemi
9. Meilahti Art
Museum
10. Folklore Centre
Tomtebo
Sibelius Monument Seurasaari Bridge
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Midsummer bonres
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Finlands largest cultural centre, the Cable Factory offers cultural
experiences throughout the year. Formerly the production site for Nokia
cables, the facilities now house 3 museums, 8 galleries, dance theatres,
sports clubs, art schools and a popular caf and restaurant. Major events,
such as festivals, fairs and conferences, are also held at the Cable Factory.
Kaapelitehdas The Cable Factory
Tallberginkatu 1, tel. +358 (0)9 4763 8300
Opening hours (museums): Tue-Sun 11am-6pm
www.kaapelitehdas.fi
Hietalahti
The Hietalahti Flea Market is
Helsinkis most popular place to shop
for used items due to the enormous
variety and relaxed atmosphere.
Hietalahti Market
tel. +358 (0)9 169 3418
Sat 8am-3pm. The evening flea market
is open from June to August, Mon-Fri
3.30pm-8pm. There is also a Sunday
flea market from May to September,
10am-4pm.
The Hietalahti Antique and Art
Hall is located nearby and sells a
wide range of furniture and other
antique items.
Hietalahti Market
tel. +358 (0)9 670 145
Sat 10am-3pm. www.antiikki.fi
The Cable Factory
The Cable Factory covers an area of
over 5 hectares and was used up to
the 1980s to produce telephone and
electric cables. When production
ceased, the space was rented out
to artists, who liked the high and
well-lit rooms. Since then, the
Cable Factory has developed into
Finlands largest cultural centre and
the largest independent cultural
centre in Europe. Every day over 900
artists, artisans and other cultural
people work within these walls.
Today the Cable Factory houses
small enterprises, art schools,
dance theatres, two radio stations,
three museums and eight galleries.
There are also many varieties of
sports clubs. The popular caf
and restaurant Hima&Sali is open
Monday through Saturday to 10pm
and on Sundays to 8pm.
Tallberginkatu 1 C
tel. +358 (0)9 4763 8330
www.kaapelitehdas.fi
Cable Factory museums
Finnish Museum of Photography
tel. +358 (0)9 6866 3621
18 free, special groups 4, groups
5/person, www.fmp.fi
Theatre Museum
tel. +358 (0)9 6850 9150
Entrance fees: adults 5.50, one child
accompanied by adult free, children
under 15 and special groups 2.50
www.teatterimuseo.fi
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Hotel and Restaurant Museum
tel. +358 (0)9 6859 3700
Entrance fees: adults 2, children under
15 free, special groups 1/person
www.hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi
Other interesting things to

see in Ruoholahti:
The art installation Kide (Crystal)
is made up of nine glass cubes that
were originally displayed in the nine
European Cities of Culture in 2000.
The crystals are named accordingly:
Avignon, Bergen, Bologna, Brussles,
Helsinki, Krakow, Prague, Reykjavik
and Santiago de Compostela. Each
crystal and city has its own
colour that lights when the sun goes
down. The installation is located
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Hietalahti Flea Market Ruoholahti Canal The Cable Factory
Hakaniemi Market
Hakaniemi Market and
Market Hall
Breads, fruits, vegetables, berries,
baked goods and flowers have been
sold at Hakaniemi Market for over
a hundred years. While shopping
you can enjoy coffee at one of the
outdoor cafs.
Market open: Mon-Sat 6.30am-3pm,
plus on the first Sunday of each month
from 10am-4pm.
Hakaniemi Market Hall is located
beside the outdoor market. Upstairs
you can find a variety of clothing,
souvenirs and designer products,
while downstairs you can buy
groceries and sweet goods.
Market Hall open:
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Old Town Rapids
The Technical Museum alongside
the Old Town Rapids presents old
machines and the achievements of
modern technology.
Viikintie 1, tel. +358 (0)9 7288 4428
Open 1.5-31.8: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Open 1.9-30.4: Wed-Sun 12noon-4pm
Entrance fees: adults 5, children (7-16)
1. www.tekniikanmuseo.fi
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Nearby you can also find the Power
Station Museum, featuring original
hydroelectric pumps from the 19th
century.
Hmeentie 163, tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7064
Open 1.6-31.8.2005: Sun-Thu 11am-4pm
Entrance fees: 4/2,
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Arabia Factory and Museum
Exhibition of ceramics produced by
Arabia over the past 130 years.
Hmeentie 135, tel. +358 (0)204 3911
Open: Tue-Fri 12noon-6pm, Sat-Sun
10am-4pm. Factory outlet open: Mon-
Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Entrance fee to museum: adults
3, children (12-18) and special
groups 1.50/person. Factory tour
reservations, tel. +358 (0)20 439 5326.
Guided tours Mon-Fri 35/group, Sat
55/group + 2/person. www.arabia.fi
www.arabianmuseo.fi
Kaivopuisto Park
Helsinkis oldest and most famous
park is overlooked by wooden villas
and embassies. The neighbourhood
Other interesting
sights and attractions
includes the embassies of the USA
and Russia. The proximity of the sea,
rock cliffs and green lawns offer
many opportunities to relax and
enjoy the outdoors. At the highest
point of the park is the Ursa
Observatory. There are several cafs
and restaurants along the shore and
on the nearby islands.
Sinebrychoff Art Museum
The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is
specialised in old European art and
includes Finlands most important
collection of old masters. The
art collections include especially
portraits and artefacts from the 17th
and 18th centuries. The upper floor
is a wonderful reproduction of the
family home of the famous brewer.
The museum presents its collections,
special exhibitions and additional
programmes. The Sinebrychoff
Art Museum is part of the Finnish
National Gallery.
Bulevardi 40, tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6460
Opening hours: Tue and Fri 10am-6pm,
Wed-Thu 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
Entrance fees: adults 4.50/3 or
7.50/6, visitors under 18 free. Free
admission Thu 5pm-8pm.
www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi
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FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Swimming beaches
Helsinki has 315 islands and
almost 100 kilometres of coastline.
The surrounding archipelago is
an amazing place to swim, hike
and explore. The mainland also
has many excellent swimming
beaches. The best known
is at Hietaniemi. In
addition to the places
listed here, public
swimming beaches
near to the centre
can be found
at Suomenlinna,
Seurasaari,
Mustikkamaa and Munkkiniemi.
Off the southern shore of Kaivopuisto
Park is Uunisaari Island, which offers
sand beaches, sunbathing rocks and
good services. The island is a great
place for swimming and picnics. The
sand beach is protected and manned
by a lifeguard, making it a favourite
for families with children.
Take the small ferry from Merisatamantori
(look for the compass), which operates
non-stop from April to November.
Sun worshippers love
the splendid rocks
and beaches on
Pihlajasaari
Island. Here you
can even rent your
own changing cabin,
and there is a separate beach
for nude bathing. The island
has a kiosk and caf.
Take the ferry from Merisatamanranta
(beside Cafe Carusel), which operates
every hour or half-hour during peak
season, or from Ruoholahti from June to
August every hour.

The Swimming Stadium offers a
water temperature of 25 degrees
regardless of the weather. You can
also enjoy water handball or swim like
a professional in the 50-metre pool.

Hammarskjldintie 5
next to Olympic Stadium
www.hel.fi/liv
Explore Suomenlinna
To explore the dark tunnels
and secret passageways of the
Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress you
will need courage and a flashlight!
The English garden in Pipers Park
on Susisaari Island is a lovely place
for a picnic or to throw frisbee on
a sunny day. The Caf Piper, which
is open daily in the summertime,
offers a fantastic view to the sea.
Next to Pipers Park is a swimming
beach where you can watch dozens
of boats and ships sail by every day.
The busy boat traffic can cause high
waves in places. Parents should
keep an eye on younger ones, as
Suomenlinna has some dangerous
unfenced cliffs!
For more information, see pages 14-15
or www.suomenlinna.fi
Fun for the family
Helsinki offers surprises big and small for
families on vacation, with lots to do for
adults and children of all ages. Spend a
nostalgic fun day at Linnanmki Amusement
Park, or take a summer cruise to Korkeasaari
Island to say hello to the monkeys and lions
at Helsinki Zoo.
Dive into an adventure at Sea Life, where over 40 aquariums present
hundreds of species of saltwater and freshwater creatures, including sharks,
octopuses and seahorses. Open year round!
Doors open daily at 10am, closing time
seasonal. Adults 12.50. Children (4-14)
9.50. Watch the fish being fed daily
at 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Tivolitie 10, Linnanmki
Tel. +358 (0)9 565 8200. www.sealife.fi
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Linnanmki Amusement Park
Linnanmki is a must at least once a summer!
Amusement park rides, restaurants and candy floss
stands. Laughter, screaming and excitement. Games,
popcorn and a gleam in the eyes. The entire family
together, grandparents included!
Open: 28.4-3.9.2006, 8-10.9.2006 and 15-17.9.2006
Price: Free admission to the amusement park, including
free programme for the entire family carnivals, concerts,
special events and more. Wristbands and tickets to the
rides can be purchased on the premises.
Event schedule: www.linnanmaki.fi
Tivolikuja 1
Information: +358 (0)20 385 677
www.linnanmaki.fi
At the Helsinki Zoo you will meet animals all the way
from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests. The
zoo nurtures many endangered animal species. Snow
leopards, Siberian tigers, and many other rare arctic
species enjoy the outdoors summers and winters. The
diversity of Finlands nature is represented by bears,
otters, wolverines and grey seals. The Africasia and
Amazonia houses meanwhile present the riches of the
tropics.
Open: daily March-April 10am-6pm, May-September
10am-8pm, October-February 10am-4pm.
Getting there: Summertime by waterbus from the
Market Square and Hakaniemi, or the Zooline Bus 11
(Herttoniemi metro station-Korkeasaari). Wintertime
Bus 11 on weekends, Bus 16 on weekdays, or metro to
Kulosaari and 1.5-kilometre walk.
Prices: adults 5,
children (7-16) 3.
By waterbus 8/4,50.
Changes possible.
Further information: www.korkeasaari.fi
+358 (0)600 95911 (0.37/min+local call charge)
+358 (0)9 169 5969 (customer service)
+358 (0)9 169 5965 (ticket sales)
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre The joy of discovery!
Exhibitions 2006: Music, Mirrors in Mind, Me Games
Science Park Galilei: May-September.
Superfilms: Solarmax, Jane Goodalls Wild Chimpanzee
Open: Mon-Wed, Fri 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun
10am-6pm. Closed 23.6.2006 and 24-25.12.
Location: Tikkurila, Vantaa, tel. +358 (0)9 85799, www.heureka.fi
Nordic Oddity
Nordic Oddity presents the coolest ideas and future trends
of our Northern European capital. The attractions are
divided into three themes: Groovy says what is really hot
right now; Smooth reveals genuine Helsinki classics; and
Bohemian introduces you to original hangouts all the way
from the district of Kallio to the Korjaamo Culture Factory.
These brochures are available from Tourist Information on
Pohjoisesplanadi 19, and they can also be downloaded from
our website www.visithelsinki.fi (Brochures).
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HAKANIEMI
Hakaniemi has many good restau-
rants that are especially popular
among local actors, poets and
musicians.
Rytmi lets you listen to good music
while reading your e-mails in a
cultural atmosphere.
Toinen Linja 2
Svel plays Finnish hits and
recreates an idyllic, old-time
atmosphere
Hmeentie 2
CITY CENTRE
The Mikonkatu pedestrian street has
many restaurants, bars and clubs,
offering something for everyone.
The Arctic Ice Bar lets you enjoy a
drink in minus 5 degrees throughout
the year. Uniq, Sling in, On the
Rocks, Eatz, Helsinki Club, Bar
Fly and Grand Casino Helsinki
can all be found in the area around
Mikonkatu and Yliopistonkatu
streets.
Vinyl Lounge is a cool mix of record
shop and bar that plays house
music.
Yliopistonkatu 8
The stylish bar and caf Erottaja
Bar is a timeless favourite where
creativity, trends and business
mingle over a pint of beer or glass of
wine. DJs play music on weekends.
Erottajankatu 15-17
KALLIO
Leave the centre and head for
Kallio, a colourful, international and
bohemian district.
Kola is a favourite hangout for
students and features a retro interior
and laid-back atmosphere
Helsinginkatu 13
Pub Heinhattu is favoured by
garage rockers and features a
fantastic jukebox and collection of
band posters
Vaasankatu 9
The Libert music club in Kallio
hosts live gigs, many of them
experimental. The club offers
musicians and composers the chance
to perform in intimate surroundings.
Make sure you get there in time
if you want to see the act.
Kolmas linja 34
If you are looking for a high-
quality, international nightclub,
where you can dine and dance,
check out either:
Teatteri
Pohjoisesplanadi 2
Mecca
Korkeavuorenkatu 34
PUNAVUORI
Lost & Found is a favourite hetero-
friendly bar to round off a long night
of partying in southern Helsinki.
Downstairs you can dance to old
Eurohits
Annankatu 6
The Corona Bar & Billiards is a
legend in Helsinkis nightlife, a place
where exotic barflies and billiards
heroes gather representing the
backwoods of Finland to the worlds
elite. The place is alive with life and
a sympathetic crowd. The bar has
seating for 250, 9 pool tables and a
snooker table.
Tip! Heavy karaoke is a big
thing in Finland. Air guitars
and long hair are all the rage. Check
out Hevimesta (Hallituskatu 3) or
Corner Bar (Hietaniemenkatu 2).
For more traditional karaoke, try
Patass (Mariankatu 9).
The Kafe Moskova is a living me-
morial to Brezhnevs stagnant times
in the heart of Helsinki, offering cold
beer and even colder service.
The Dubrovnik Lounge & Lobby is
Helsinkis first New York-style public
living room featuring live music and
images.
Eerikinkatu 11
fax: +358 (0)9 611 200
tel: +358 (0)9 642 002
E-mail: corona@andorra.fi
www.andorra.fi
With their unique clientele and
interiors, the bars in the Punavuori
district stand up to international
comparison. Check out:
We got beef
Iso Roobertinkatu 21
bo/Ou Jee
Uudenmaankatu 28
KallioHakaniemi
City Centre
Punavuori
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NORDIC ODDITY GOOD TO KNOW
SHOPPING
If you want to fill your suitcase
with stylish and unique clothing,
check out the following boutiques,
where designers have combined
Finnish traditions with future
visions: IVANAhelsinki Campus
Uudenmaankatu 15,
www.ivanahelsinki.com,
Hundpark products by several
designers Albertinkatu 46,
www.hundpark.net, Limbo shop
Annankatu 13, www.limbo.fi and
Lux Shop sells clothes by young
designers, including Pusipusi,
Sohjo, Napa Books, Ikla Wright,
Dernier Cri and Rinne Niinikoski
Uudenmaankatu 26,
www.lux-shop.com.
Street credibility
For the latest skater clothes
and boards, check out
Union Five (Erottajankatu
15-17 or Vuorikatu 14,
www.unionfive.fi)
Beamhill (Mikonkatu 8,
www.melodicaskateboards.com)
Delirius Monkey (Pengerkatu 15,
www.deliriusmonkey.co.uk) and
Ponkes (Simonkatu 6,
www.ponkes.com)
Record shops
Helsinkis best record shops can be
found on Viiskulma (Five Corners), a
veritable Bermuda Triangle of world
music. Digelius has a fantastic
collection of rare jazz albums,
Eronen sells soul and reggae, and
Lifesaver is specialised in hiphop,
soul and disco vinyl, plus the
latest in drum&bass, techno and
house.
Digelius: Laivurinrinne 2,
www.digelius.com
Eronen: Laivurinrinne 2,
www.dubjazzsalsa.com
Lifesaver: Laivurinkatu 41,
www.lifesaver.net
Hietaniemi Swimming Beach
Helsinkis main beach is packed
on hot summer days. Hietsu
is a favourite hangout for young
people and a popular place to listen
to weekend concerts and enjoy
nighttime swimming. Take Bus 55A
to the last stop.
Korjaamo Culture Factory
Korjaamo is situated in a restored
tram depot and is where people,
happenings and the media interact.
This unique and trendy complex
houses the editorial offices of
cultural magazines, a modern
caf/bar, a gallery, and even an
ice-skating rink in the wintertime.
During the summertime the rink
serves as a design flea market. A
tram museum is located next door.
Tlnkatu 51 b
www.korjaamo.fi
Tip! For Helsinki street fashion,
see www.hel-looks.com
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
General emergencies 112
Police 10022
Ambulance and fire 112
HOSPITALS
Marian Hospital
Mechelininkatu 1
tel. +358 (0)9 4716 3466 or (09) 4711
Meilahti Hospital
Haartmaninkatu 4
tel. +358 (0)9 4711
Mehilinen-Tl
(private hospital) Runeberginkatu 47
tel. +358 (0)10 414 0444
24-hour service
LOST AND FOUND
Enquiries from Suomen
Lyttavarapalvelu
Mkelnkatu 56, tel. 0600 41 006
(1.67/min+local call charge)
when calling from abroad tel.
+358 (0)303 9006, open Mon-Fri
9am-6pm. www.loytotavara.net
BANKS AND CURRENCY
EXCHANGE
Aktia
Mannerheimintie 14
tel. +358 (0)10 247 6600
Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm
Nordea
Aleksanterinkatu 30
tel. +358 (0)200 3000
Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.15pm
Oko
Aleksanterinkatu 19
tel. +358 (0)10 255 9021
Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm
Sampo
Kaivokatu 6, tel. +358 (0)10 513 5930
Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm
Forex
- Central Railway Station
tel. +358 (0)20 751 2510
Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
- Mannerheimintie 10
tel. +358 (0)20 751 2530
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
- Pohjoisesplanadi 27
tel. +358 (0)20 751 2520,
Tavex
Fabianinkatu 12
tel. +358 (0)9 681 49 149
POST
General Post Office, Elielinaukio 2 F
tel. +358 (0)200 71000, Mon-Fri
7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
PUBLIC TOILETS
The public toilet on Sofiankatu is
open summers from Mon-Fri 8am-
6pm, Sat 8am-3pm, closed Sundays,
and winters Mon-Fri 8am-2.30pm,
closed Sat-Sun.
Automatic toilets located
throughout town, for example in the
Old Market Hall, Sibelius Park and
Kasarmitori. Price: 40 cents/person
INTERNET CAFS
Kohtaamispaikka@Lasipalatsi
Mannerheimintie 22-24 (2nd floor)
Mon-Thu 10am-10pm,
Sat-Sun 12noon-6pm
mbar
Lasipalatsi, Mannerheimintie 22-24
Mon-Tue 9am-12midnight,
Wed-Thu 9am-2am, Fri-Sat 9am-3am,
Sun 12noon-12midnight
Netcup caf
Stockmann, Aleksanterinkatu 52
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm,
Waynes Coffee
Kaisaniemenkatu 3, Mon-Fri 7.30am-
9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12noon-9pm
Call Center
Vuorikatu 8, Mon-Sat 11am-10pm,
Sun 12noon-10pm
Kirjasto 10
Elielinaukio, Postitalo
Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat-Sun 12noon-6pm
TAXIS
Taxis can be ordered by phone:
+358 (0)100 0700
(0.99/call + 0.08/10s.+local call
charge)
Airport Taxi, tel. 0600 555 555
(0.99/call+local call charge)
when calling from abroad
tel. +358 (0)9 2515 3372.
Special prices from airport to centre.
Reservations one day in advance
before 6pm.
CAR RENTALS
Auto Alex
tel. +358 (0)40 522 3938
www.autoalex.com
Avis
tel. +358 (0)9 441 155, www.avis.fi
Budget
tel. +358 (0)800 124 424
www.budget.fi
Europcar
tel. +358 (0)800 121 54
www.europcar.fi
Hertz
tel. +358 (0)200 112233
www.hertz.com
Netrent
tel. +358 (0)20 155 0000
www.netrent.fi
Scandia Rent
tel. +358 (0)9 633 194
www.scandiarent.fi
Transvell Oy
tel. +358 (0)9 350 5590
www.transvell.fi
Good to Know
ENGLISH-FINNISH basics
Hi / Bye = Hei
(whether greeting or leaving) (tullessa ja lhtiess)
Thank you = Kiitos
Good morning = Huomenta
Hello / Good evening / Goodnight = Hyv piv / iltaa / yt
Goodbye = Nkemiin
Sorry / Excuse me = Anteeksi
How are you doing? = Mit kuuluu?
How much does this cost? = Mit tm maksaa?
I do not speak Finnish = En puhu suomea

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HISTORY PLACES ON THE MAP
HELSINKI IN FIGURES
Helsinki founded in 1550
Capital of Finland since 1812
Population 560,000
Population of Greater Helsinki
1.2 million
Finnish-speakers 88%
Swedish-speakers 6%
Other languages 6%
Foreigners 5%
Evangelical Lutherans 72%
Orthodox 2%
Total area 686 km
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Coastline 98 km
Islands 315
Hotels 45
Restaurants 840
Museums 83
Universities and colleges 7
Mobile phones per 100
inhabitants 91
Average temperatures
yearly +5.9C
warmest month,
July +20.2C
coldest month,
February 6.8C
Finland in figures
Independent since 1917
Total area 338,000 km
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Population 5.2 million
EU member since 1995
Currency euro since 2002
HELSINKIS HISTORY
Swedens King Gustavus Vasa founded
Helsinki on the mouth of Vantaa River
in 1550 to compete with Tallinn for
Baltic Sea trade. The centre of Helsinki
was moved to its current location in
the mid-17th century.
In 1748 Sweden began construction
of the Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress
off the coast of Helsinki to counter the
growing threat from Russia.
Russia nevertheless conquered Finland
in 1809. The status of Helsinki was
raised to capital of the Grand Duchy
of Finland in 1812. A monumental
Empire-style city plan was drawn up
to reflect the power of Russia and
the Tsar.
Finland became independent in
1917, and Helsinki assumed the
demanding new role of capital of
the young republic. City planning
was characterised by Classicism and
Functionalism.
Recovering from the hardships of war,
Helsinki hosted the Summer Olympics
in 1952. The games created an
international reputation for Helsinki as
an efficient and friendly host city.
Helsinki is recognised as a city in which
many differing views can interact in a
constructive atmosphere. The Finlandia
Hall has hosted many international
summit meetings, including the
Conference for Security and Co-
operation in Europe in 1975. Finland
became an EU member in 1995.
Helsinki was one of nine European
Cities of Culture in 2000. Helsinki
is a rapidly developing international
metropolis that has managed
to maintain a human dimension
throughout the centuries. The euro
became Finlands official currency at
the beginning of 2002.
www.hel.fi
1. Helsinki
Cathedral
2. Senate Square
3. Government
Palace
4. University of
Helsinki (Main
Building)
5. Helsinki
University
Library
6. Helsinki City
Hall and City
Hall Quarter
7. Helsinki City
Museum
8. Market Square
9. Old Market
Hall
10. Departure
point for
sightseeing
cruises
11. Suomenlinna
waterbus
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12. Suomenlinna
ferry (Helsinki
City Transport)
13. Helsinki Zoo
(Korkeasaari)
waterbus
14. Havis Amanda
statue
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16. Esplanade Park
(departure point
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sightseeing buses)
17. Presidential
Palace
18. Uspenski
Orthodox
Cathedral
19. Suomenlinna
Maritime
Fortress
20. Ateneum Art
Museum
21. Central
Railway
Station
22. General Post
Office and
Post Museum
23. Museum of
Contemporary
Art Kiasma
24. National
Museum of
Finland
25. Lasipalatsi
(Glass Palace)
26. Kamppi Centre
27. Tennis Palace
(Museum of Cultures
and Tennis Palace Art
Museum)
28. Kunsthalle
Helsinki
29. Temppeliaukio
Church
30. Parliament
House
31. Finlandia Hall
32. Finnish
National Opera
33. Olympic
Stadium and
Stadium Tower
34. Winter Garden
35. Linnunlaulu
District
36. Sibelius
Monument
37. Seurasaari
38. Hakaniemi
Market and
Market Hall
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PLACES ON THE MAP
The way to see Helsinki
Helsinki has excellent public transportation,
incorporating trams, buses, metro and the
Suomenlinna municipal ferry. Choose also from a range
of convenient ticket options.
The tourist ticket offers unlimited travel for 1, 3 or 5
days on all public transportation within Helsinki.
Tourist tickets can be purchased from ticket vending
machines located, for example, at metro stations.
1-day tickets can also be purchased from the driver.
Single tickets can be purchased from the driver.
Single tickets are valid for one hour from the time of
purchase.
The Suomenlinna ticket is valid for one round-trip
aboard the Suomenlinna municipal ferry. Tickets can
be purchased from the ferry terminal at the Market
Square (summer season), from ticket vending machines
at Katajanokka, from the HKL Service Point and from
Tourist Information. The Suomenlinna ticket is valid
only on the municipal ferry.
Tram tickets are valid for one hour aboard all trams.
Tram tickets can be purchased from the driver and
from ticket vending machines.
Helsinki ticket prices for 2006
Tourist ticket: adults 6 (1 day), 12 (3 days) and
18 (5 days), children 3/6/9
Single ticket: adults 2.20, children 1.10
Suomenlinna ticket (12h): adults 3.80, children 1.90
Tram ticket: from driver 2 and automatic ticket
machine 1.80
Regional ticket prices for 2006
Regional tourist ticket: adults 10 (1 day), 20 (3 days)
and 30 (5 days), children 5/10/15
Single regional ticket: adults 3.60, children 1.80
(Price changes possible)
Helsinki City Transport Service Point
Situated in the metro station at the Central Railway Station,
the Service Point provides Helsinki and regional tourist
tickets, information, timetables, free public transportation
maps and brochures.
Open Mon-Thu 7.30am-7pm (summertime 7.30am-6pm),
Fri 7.30am-5pm (summertime 7.30am-4pm),
Sat 10am-3pm.
Travel information: tel. +358 (0)100 111
(0.41/call+local call charge: price changes possible)
40. Sinebrychoff
Art Museum
41. Kaapelitehdas
The Cable
Factory
42. Linnanmki
Amusement
Park and Sea
Life
43. Helsinki
Zoo on
Korkeasaari
Island
44. Swimming
Stadium
45. Design
Museum
46. Design Forum
Finland
47. Amos
Anderson
Museum
48. Helsinki Fair
Centre
49. Finnair
Stadium
50. Helsinki Ice
Hall
51. Airline ticket
office
52. Central Bus
Station
53. Lnsi-
terminaali
(West Terminal)
54. Olympia-
terminaali
(Olympic Terminal)
55. Katajanokan
terminaali
(Katajanokka
Terminal)
56. Kanava-
terminaali
(Kanava Terminal)
57. Makasiini-
terminaali
(Makasiini Terminal)
58. Wanha
Satama
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CULTURAL OFFERINGS
Cultural Offerings
Helsinkis cultural life is
undeniably the most active
in Finland. Whether you wish
to enjoy music, theatre or the
arts, there is plenty to see and
experience every day of the week.
You are sure to find your favourite
among the citys 80 museums.
Music ........................................... 37
Theatre ....................................... 38
Cinemas ................................... 39
Museums ............................... 40
Art museums and galleries ... 41
Architecture ....................... 42
Finnish design .................. 43
MUSIC
Helsinki offers a diverse, active
and high-quality music scene.
Here we present the citys main
concert venues and classical
orchestras. Helsinki also hosts many
international superstars every year.
Major concerts are held at the
Hartwall Arena, Olympic Stadium
and Helsinki Ice Hall.
www.hartwall-areena.com
www.stadion.fi
www.helsinginjaahalli.fi
Jazz
The Umo Jazz House is the most
active jazz club in Helsinki and a
favourite among the new generation
of jazz fans. Umo also presents
rhythm and other music, so check
the schedule:
Umo Jazz House
Pursimiehenkatu 6
open Wed-Thu 8pm-3am,
Fri-Sat 8pm-
4am, enquiries
Mon-Fri
10am-4pm
tel. +358 (0)9 6122 1914
www.umo.fi
Storyville caters to more
mature tastes.
Storyville
Museokatu 8
tel. +358 (0)9 408 007
www.storyville.fi
Rock and other live
music
The most legendary rock club
in Helsinki and all of Finland is
Tavastia. New talent takes to the
stage downstairs at Semifinal,
while some of the biggest names in
rock music play upstairs at Tavastia.
There are concerts almost every
night, featuring top Finnish and
international bands.
Tavastia and Semifinal
Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6
Sun-Thu 9pm-2am,
Fri-Sat 9pm-3am.
www.tavastiaklubi.fi
www.elmu.fi
Another great venue for gigs is
Nosturi, where under-18s can also
get in. Check out also On the Rocks.
Nosturi
Telakkakatu 8. Take Tram 6
www.umo.fi
On the Rocks, Mikonkatu 15
www.ontherocks.fi
Tickets
Lippupalvelu
tel. +358 (0)600 10 800
www.lippupalvelu.fi
Lippupiste
tel. +358 (0)600 900 900
www.lippu.fi
Tiketti
tel. +358 (0)600 1 1616
www.tiketti.fi
Classical music
The Radio Symphony Orchestra
plays an important role in Finnish
music. The orchestra performs
primarily at the Finland Hall and the
Hall of Culture.
Further information: tel. +358 (0)9 1480
4368, tickets: Lippupalvelu
www.yle.fi/rso
The Sibelius Academy is one
of the biggest music colleges
in Europe. The academy holds
hundreds of concerts every
year.
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 9
Further information: tel. 0207 5390
tickets: Lippupiste and from the door 1
hour before concert. www.siba.fi
See following page for information
about the Helsinki Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Opera and ballet
The Finnish National Opera
hosts performances of classical
and modern opera and ballet. The
programme includes beautiful
classics and intriguing modern
works.
Helsinginkatu 58
Tickets and information:
tel. +358 (0)9 4030 2211 or Lippupiste
tickets 14-90. www.operafin.fi
Enjoy ne ballet and opera at the Finnish National Opera Umo Jazz House
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Photo Charlotte Estman-Wennstrm
CULTURAL OFFERINGS CULTURAL OFFERINGS
THEATRE
Helsinki offers a broad range of
theatre productions. In addition to
those presented here, many smaller
theatre and dance groups perform
in Helsinki. Daily information about
performances is available from
the Theatre Information Centre
(09) 2511 2120. See also www.
teatteri.org and www.valiverho.
com. Performances are generally in
Finnish or Swedish.
The fabulously restored Finnish
National Theatre has played a
central role in Helsinki and Finnish
culture for the past 130 years. It
is the oldest Finnish-language
professional theatre in the country.
Lntinen teatterikuja 1
tel. +358 (0)9 1733 1331
www.kansallisteatteri.fi
The Helsinki Municipal Theatre
presents both traditional plays as
well as spectacular musicals.
Ensi linja 2
tel. +358 (0)9 394 022, www.hkt.fi
The Lilla Teatern serves as the
Swedish-language stage of the
Municipal Theatre.
Yrjnkatu 30
tel. +358 (0)9 6962 7033
www.lillateatern.fi
Founded in 1882 and the first professional symphony
orchestra in the Nordic countries, the Helsinki
Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) presented from 1892 to
1923 the first performances of almost all the symphonic
works by Sibelius, with the composer himself conducting.
The HPOs Chief Conductor is currently Leif Segerstam. In
addition to weekly concerts (September-May) at Finlandia
Hall in Helsinki, the HPO has given concerts in most
European countries, South America and been on four tours
both to the United States and Japan.
Finlands top orchestra, the world-acclaimed Helsinki
Philharmonic under the baton of their charismatic chief
conductor Leif Segerstam... Evening Chronicle/UK
This is a superb orchestra, and its most striking qualities
are the richness and solidity of its bass and the dark gleam
of its brass. The New York Times/USA
The orchestra was in top form, its sound brilliant.
Wiener Kurier/AUSTRIA
Works by Sibelius and Rautavaara have featured on the
highly-acclaimed discs made by the HPO. Both Angel of
Light and Angels and Visitations have won the Cannes
Classical Award. Recordings of all the symphonies by
Sibelius were completed in 2005 and already received
international recognition.
These are magnificent performances This is a major
Sibelius event. www.classicstoday.com
Id rate this Seventh Symphony as one of the most
imposing and highly charged of recent years.
www.gramophone.co.uk
A powerful, tremendously convincing alternative!
Klassik-Treff.GmbH
Tickets 17.50/11.50/5 from:
Lippupiste, tel. +358 (0)600 900 900
(1.25/min+local call charge) 7am-10pm
www.lippu.fi & from the door one hour before concert.
Further information: tel. +358 (0)9 40 241
helsinki.philharmonic@hel.fi, www.hel.fi/filharmonia
The musical Hairspray at the Helsinki Municipal Theatre Finnish National Theatre
The Swedish Theatre presents
Swedish-language performances.
The interior of the theatre is in
Baroque style.
Pohjoisesplanadi 2
tel. +358 (0)9 616 211
www.svenskateatern.fi
The Savoy Theatre hosts over 200
groups every year from Finland and
abroad.
Kasarmikatu 46-48
tel. +358 (0)9 169 3703
www.kulttuuri.hel.fi/savoy
Summer theatres
Linnanmen Peacock
tel. +358 (0)9 7739 9500
(Uusi Iloinen Teatteri), www.uit.fi
Suomenlinnan kesteatteri
tel. +358 (0)9 718 622 (Ryhmteatteri)
www.ryhmateatteri.fi or
tel. +358 (0)9 4542 1333 (Q-teatteri)
www.q-teatteri.fi
Mustikkamaa
tel. +358 (0)9 656 969
(Ylioppilasteatteri)
www.ylioppilasteatteri.fi
CINEMAS
Helsinki boasts many top-class
cinemas. Movies are usually shown
in their original languages with
subtitles in Finnish and Swedish.
The biggest cinemas in the city
centre include:
Tennispalatsi
Salomonkatu 15
tel. +358 (0)600 007 007
Kinopalatsi
Kaisaniemenkatu 2 B
tel. +358 (0)600-9 4444
Bio Rex
Mannerheimintie 2224
tel. +358 (0)9 611 300
Firebird at the Savoy Theatre Cinema complex at the Tennis Palace
The easiest place to get tickets
Join Menoklubi free-of-charge. Menoklubi is the easiest way to purchase
tickets and ticket packages for the exact events that interest you.
You can even have tickets delivered
directly to your doorstep.
For more information,
contact +358 (9) 2510 2987
or visit www.menolippu.fi.
Bio Rex at Glass Palace
Swedish Theatre
For further information about
cinemas, visit
www.finnkino.fi and
www.sandrewmetronome.fi
Tel +358 (0)9 2510 2987
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MUSEUMS
Helsinki has over 80 fascinating
museums, many of which also have
attractive cafs and gift shops. As
is common internationally, most
museums are closed on Mondays.
Museum fans should download
the free brochure Helsinki Region
Museums, available in PDF-format
in five languages from the website
www.a5.fi/lehdet/museoesite
Helsinki City Museum
Sofiankatu 4, tel. +358 (0)9 169 3933
www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi
See also page 12
Other Helsinki City museums:
Hakasalmi Villa
Karamzininkatu 2
tel. +358 (0)9 169 3444
Tram Museum
Tlnkatu 51 A
tel. +358 (0)9 169 3576
Trams 3B/T, 4, 7A/B, 10
School Museum
Kalevankatu 3941
tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7066
J
Burghers House
Kristianinkatu 12
tel. +358 (0)9 135 1065
J
Sederholm House
Aleksanterinkatu 16-18
tel. +358 (0)9 169 3625
Tuomarinkyl Museum and

Childrens Museum
Tuomarinkyl Manor
tel. +358 (0)9 728 7458
Buses 70V, 650
J
Worker Housing Museum
Kirstinkuja 4
tel. +358 (0)9 146 1039
Tram 3B, Bus 23
Power Station Museum
Hmeentie 163
tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7064
Buses 68, 71
J
National Museum of Finland
Mannerheimintie 34
tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9544, www.nba.fi
Trams 4, 7A/B, 10. See also page 16
Design Museum
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
tel. +358 (0)9 622 0540
www.designmuseum.fi, Tram 10
See also page 43
Post Museum
Asema-aukio 5 H
tel. +358 (0)20 451 4888
www.posti.fi/postimuseo
Museum of Cultures
Tennis Palace, Salomonkatu 15
tel. +358 (0)9 40 501
www.kulttuurienmuseo.fi
See also page 17
Helsinki Automobile Museum
Munkkisaarenkatu 12
tel. +358 (0)9 667 123
www.automuseo.net, Bus 16
J
Mannerheim Museum
Kalliolinnantie 14
tel. +358 (0)9 635 443
www.mannerheim-museo.fi, Trams 3 B/T
Military Museum
Maurinkatu 1, tel. +358 (0)9 1812 6200
www.mpkk.fi/fi/sotamuseo, Bus 16
Mission Museum
Thtitorninkatu 18
tel. +358 (0)9 129 7343
www.mission.fi/museo, Tram 10
J
Pivlehti Museum
Ludviginkatu 2-4
tel. +358 (0)105 195 210
www.paivalehdenmuseo.fi
x
Bank of Finland Museum
Snellmaninkatu 2
tel. +358 (0)9 183 2981
www.rahamuseo.fi
x
Helsinki University Museum
Arppeanum
Snellmaninkatu 3
tel. +358 (0)9 1912 2914
www.museo.helsinki.fi
Technical Museum
Viikintie 1, tel. +358 (0)9 7288 4423
www.tekniikanmuseo.fi, Buses 68, 71
See also page 20
Arabia Factory and Museum
Hmeentie 135, tel. +358 (0)9 0204 3911
www.arabia.fi, Buses 68, 71
See also page 20
Civil Protection Museum
Siltavuorenranta 16
tel. +358 (0)9 622 2602, 278 2018
www.kolumbus.fi/hvssy, Tram 3B
7
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Post Museum
The permanent ex-
hibition of the Post
Museum Stories
reveals the fascinat-
ing history of Finland
Post, founded in
1638. The special exhibition in 2006 looks at the 150-
year history of the Finnish stamp. The museum also
houses a well-stocked museum shop, specialty library
and conference rooms.
Post Museum, Helsinki General Post Office
Asema-aukio 5 H
Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Entrance fees: 4 and 3,
visitors under 18 free
postimuseo@posti.fi
www.posti.fi/english/postmuseum
The magnificent Jugendsali presents exhibitions,
concerts and films and also supplies information about
the City of Helsinki and its services.
Helsinki Information, Pohjoisesplanadi 19
www.hel.fi
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
ART MUSEUMS AND
GALLERIES
Helsinki is one of Europes most
important centres for Jugend art
(Art Nouveau). The golden age
of Finnish art occurred at the
same time that Jugend art was
blossoming. Modern art is also
well represented in the citys many
galleries.
Ateneum Art Museum
Kaivokatu 2, tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6401
www.ateneum.fi. See also page 16
Kiasma, Museum of
Contemporary Art
Mannerheiminaukio 2
tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6501
www.kiasma.fi. See also page 16
Tennis Palace Art Museum
Salomonkatu 15
tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7001
www.taidemuseo.fi. See also page 17
Kunsthalle Helsinki
Nervanderinkatu 3
tel. +358 (0)9 454 2060
www.taidehalli.fi. See also page 17

Sinebrychoff Art Museum
Bulevardi 40, tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6460
www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi
See also page 20
Amos Anderson
Art Museum
One of the largest private art
collections in Finland, the Amos
Anderson Art Museum specialises
in 20th century Finnish art.
Yrjnkatu 27, tel. +358 (0)9 684 4460
Sat-Sun 11am-5pm.
18 free, special groups 5, higher prices
for special exhibitions.
www.amosanderson.fi
Art galleries
Helsinki has dozens of smaller art
galleries presenting the works of
Finnish and foreign artists, including
the boldest examples of modern
art. Many art galleries are located
on Uudenmaankatu, Bulevard and
Annankatu streets.
The Taide-Art brochure is published
three times a year and includes a
useful map. The brochure presents
up-to-date information about
exhibitions in 10 art museums and
27 galleries. The brochure is free of
charge and is available in English,
Finnish and Swedish. Pick up a copy
of from any museum, gallery or
Tourist Information.
Guided gallery tours
Once a month it is possible to tour
Helsinkis art galleries with an art
expert. Each tour includes four or
five interesting exhibitions and
explains the style, technique and
materials used in the artworks. It
is also possible to meet artists in
person, who will tell about their
work and paintings. Between
galleries the guide tells about
interesting places in Helsinkis
history.
Tickets:
8.50 from the point of departure
Guided tours: first Sunday of the month
from 12noon-2pm, except in July
Taide-Art brochure or Hagelstam
Gallery, tel. +358 (0)9 680 2423,
+ 358 (0)50 327 8525
Ateneum Art Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma Amos Anderson Art Museum
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Interior of the Ateneum Art Museum
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ARCHITECTURE
In Helsinki you can undertake a
fascinating journey through the
centuries. The architecture of the
city is typified by Nordic modesty
and refinement. The city centre,
especially around the Senate Square,
is a unique and cohesive example of
Neo-Classical architecture.
The Byzantine-Russian
architectural tradition is represented
by Alexander M. Gornostajevs
Uspenski Cathedral (1868), the
largest orthodox church in Western
Europe.
The city centre features many
buildings that typify a specific
style of architecture, such as Gustaf
Nystrms House of the Estates
(1890). The Neo-Renaissance
work of Theodor Hijer can be
admired along the north side of the
Esplanade, as well as in the Ateneum
Art Museum (1883).
Art Nouveau or Jugend
architecture was interpreted in
Finland according to its own form
of National Romanticism. Some
of the finest examples include Lars
Soncks Jugendsali Hall (1899)
and the National Museum (1910)
by famous architect trio Gesellius-
Lindgren-Saarinen. Late-Jugend
is represented by Eliel Saarinens
Central Railway Station (1914).
Nordic Classicism of the 1920s
is represented by J. S. Sirens
Parliament House (1931).
Bold examples of Functionalism
include the Olympic Stadium (1940)
and the Lasipalatsi Glass Palace
(1935).
The works of world-famous Finnish
architect Alvar Aalto represent
Modernism at its finest. These
include the Academic Bookstore
(1969) and the Finlandia Hall
(1971/1975). One of the most
popular tourist destinations in
Helsinki is the Temppeliaukio Rock
Church (1969), designed by Timo
and Tuomo Suomalainen as part of
the natural bedrock.
Kiasma, the Museum of
Contemporary Art (1998)
designed by American architect
Steven Holl represents the best
of contemporary architecture.
Minimalist glass and steel design
is represented by the Sanomatalo
(1999) and the High Tech Centre
(2001) in Ruoholahti.
Admire fine wooden architecture
in the Kpyl, Puu-Vallila, Kallio
and Etu-Tl districts. The Kpyl
district represents 1920s Classicism.
Interesting districts and
buildings along tram routes
City centre, Kiasma, Parliament
House, National Opera, Finlandia
Hall: Trams 4, 7A, 7B and 10
Eira: Trams 3B and 3T.
Katajanokka: Trams 2 and 4
Kpyl: Tram 1.
Senate Square: Trams 1, 1A, 2, 3B/T,
4 and 7A/B.
Ruoholahti: Tram 8
Tip! The magnificent Jugend
architecture in the Eira and
Katajanokka districts is best explored
on foot.
A special Architecture Map is
sold at Tourist Information on
FINNISH DESIGN
Design District Helsinki
Helsinkis Design District is home to
designer shops, interior decorating
studios, antique dealers, clothing
and jewellery boutiques, artist
workshops, galleries, museums,
restaurants and lots more. The
area is particularly popular among
designers, architects and advertising
agencies. A new lifestyle hotel, the
Klaus K, was opened in November
2005 in the neighbourhood. The
Design District is not meant as a
strictly defined area. Instead, it will
live and develop together with the
city and its residents. The centre
of the area can nevertheless be
defined as Dianapuisto Park. From
here the Design District stretches
into the districts of Kaartinkaupunki,
Kamppi, Punavuori and Ullanlinna.
After a long day of shopping, you
can unwind and relax at the new
Helsinki Day Spa.
Reservations are recommended
Erottaja 4, tel. +358 (0)9 6150 7515
www.dayspa.fi
Tip! For more shopping tips, look
for the b-guided map and brochure,
or visit www.b-guided.net
The Houses of the Estates Architecture in Eira The Design Forum Shop sells Finnish design products Armchair by Alvar Aalto Sanoma House
HTC Center
in Ruoholahti
The Design Museum presents
the history and development
of Finnish design. The perma-
nent exhibition is supported
by many temporary Finnish
and international thematic
exhibitions of historical and
contemporary design.
Opening hours: Tue 11am-8pm,
Wed-Sun 11am-6pm
Summer 1 June-30 September:
Mon-Sun 11am-6pm
Entrance fees: adults 7, students
3, schoolchildren and children free
Korkeavuorenkatu 23
www.designmuseum.fi
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Design Forum Shop Erottaja
CULTURAL OFFERINGS
Discover Design in Helsinki!
You can also find top-quality Finnish
design from Design Forum Finlands and
Nansos joint Design Shop at Helsinki-
Vantaa Airport!
Erottajankatu 7
(opposite Dianapuisto Park)
www.designforum.fi,
info@designforum.fi
tel. +358 (0)9 6220 810
Design District
Helsinki
The neighbourhood
around the Dianapuisto
Park is home to
countless design, decorating and
antique shops, clothing and jewellery
boutiques, galleries and museums,
restaurants and lots more. Discover the
Design District and enjoy living culture!
Further information: www.designdistrict.fi
Design Forum Finland is a gallery, boutique and
living room for Finnish design in the centre of
Helsinkis Design District in the heart of the city.
Exhibitions present the latest trends in Finnish
design. The Design Forum Shop sells
Finnish designer products, from classic
names to new discoveries and unique
objects. While shopping you can
enjoy the delights of the Caf
Kakkugalleria (Cake Gallery).
Photos: Rauno Trskelin and Anu Penttinen
Shopping
Helsinki offers the best and
widest range of shopping
opportunities in Finland.
Favourite items to bring
home from Finland include
designer products and
high-quality food and
confections. Fazer Sininen
can be considered the
national chocolate bar
and can be purchased in a
variety of forms from most
shops and kiosks.
Department stores and shopping
centres are open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm
and Sat 9am-6pm (May-August
and November-December also Sun
12noon-6pm). Smaller shops are
usually open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
and Sat 10am-2pm.
Shopping streets
The main shopping streets in
Helsinki are Aleksanterinkatu,
both sides of the Esplanade,
and Mannerheimintie. Smaller
clothing boutiques can be found
especially on Fredrikinkatu and
Korkeavuorenkatu, while there are
many interior decorating shops
in the Punavuori and Kamppi
districts. World famous Finnish
design can be found at a number
of design boutiques, for example
at the Design Forum on Erottaja
and along the Esplanade. Museum
shops are also worth checking out,
especially at the Design Museum
and Kiasma. Helsinki also has
many antique shops, for example
in the Kruununhaka and Ullanlinna
districts. Listings of antique shops,
second-hand bookstores and factory
outlets are available from Tourist
Information.
Shopping centres and
department stores
Kmp Galleria on the north side of
the Esplanade is a quality shopping
centre full of boutiques selling
designer products. The Kluuvi
Shopping Centre is located one
block from the Senate Square.
Unique and handmade goods can
be found in the Kiseleff House
on Aleksanterinkatu on the corner
of Senate Square. Forum has lots
of clothing shops, as well as home
decorating and furniture shops.
One of the largest shopping centres
in the Nordic region, Itkeskus is
located in eastern Helsinki and can
be reached by metro in just fifteen
minutes. Over 240 shops can be
found here under the same roof.
WELCOME TO
THE MARKET SQUARE
The best place in Helsinki
to purchase souvenirs,
handicrafts and gifts
Weekdays 7 18
Saturdays 7 16
Summer Sundays 9 17
THE CRAFTSMEN OF THE
HELSINKI MARKET SQUARE
over 100 craftsmen entrepreneurs
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SHOPPING SHOPPING
Tip! If you dont have room in your suitcase, you can
now order Finnish design products over the internet at
www.finnishdesignshop.com.
Kamppi is the new heart of Helsinki.
Kamppi means Helsinkis new central bus station
Kamppi means the new terminal for getting to Espoo
Kamppi means the new entrance to the metro station
- all of the above indoors in spacious and enjoyable
surroundings
Kamppi means a new shopping centre
Kamppi means trendy items
Kamppi means restaurants
Kamppi means markets and squares
Kamppi means a non-stop line-up of interesting events
WELCOME TO KAMPPI
www.kamppi.fi Kamppi Shopping Centre opens 2.3.2006
KALEVALA KORU BOUTI QUES:
UNI ONI NKATU 2 5 , 0 0 1 7 0 HELSI NKI , TEL. + 3 5 8 ( 0 ) 2 0 7 6 1 1 3 8 0
URHO KEKKOSEN KATU 1 , 0 0 1 0 0 HELSI NKI ( FROM 2 . 3 . 0 6 )
FACTORY OUTLET, STRMBERGI NTI E 4 ,
0 0 3 8 0 HELSI NKI , TEL. + 3 5 8 ( 0 ) 2 0 7 6 1 1 2 1 4
HELSI NKI - VANTAA AI RPORT,
DOMESTI C TERMI NAL, TEL. + 3 5 8 ( 0 ) 2 0 7 6 1 1 2 4 4
LAPPONI A JEWELRY BOUTI QUES:
UNI ONI NKATU 25, 00170 HELSI NKI ,
TEL. +358 (0)207 611 380
URHO KEKKOSEN KATU 1, 00100 HELSI NKI (FROM 2.3.06)
FACTORY OUTLET, STRMBERGI NTI E 4,
00380 HELSI NKI , TEL. +358 (0)207 611 214
HELSI NKI -VANTAA AI RPORT,
DOMESTI C TERMI NAL, TEL. +358 (0)207 611 244
PEN TIK is a Finnish chain of gift shops t hat sells cer amics,
gift s and decor at ions in 67 bout iques in Finland and Scandinavia.
PEN TIKs pr oduct assor t ment i ncl udes hand-decor at ed
cer amics, t able set t ings, fabr ics, light s, fur nit ur e, fixt ur es and
delicacies for t he kit chen. In addit ion, PEN TIK offer s seasonal
it ems allowing a r ange of opt ions for home decor at or s.
PEN TIK also offer s unique and qualit y gift it ems for big and small
occasions.A special wedding ser vice is available at all PEN TIK
bout iques.The PEN TIK Fact or y Out let at t he Ar abia Cent r e
sells second-qualit y cer amics and ot her discount ed pr oduct s.
Welcome t o our fr iendly PEN TIK bout iques for t he most
pleasant shopping exper ience!
PEN TIK Manner heimint ie 5, t el. +358 (0)9 6124 0795
PEN TIK It keskus, It kat u 1-5 C, t el. +358 (0)9 7429 8540
PEN TIK Ar abia Cent r e, Fact or y O ut let , Hmeent ie 135 A,
t el. +358 (0)9 8684 0084
PEN TIK Kamppi, Ur ho Kekkosen kat u 1
www.pent ik.fi
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RESTAURANTS
Restaurants
HelsinkiMenu restaurants
Participating HelsinkiMenu
restaurants offer special, seasonal
dishes made of Finnish ingredients.
These recipes interpret Finnish
food traditions in new and exciting
ways. The menu varies according to
restaurant and season.
Michelin-star restaurants
Chez Dominique (**),
Ludviginkatu 3-5,
tel. +358 (0)9 612 7393
Restaurant G. W. Sundmans (*),
Etelranta 16,
tel. +358 (0)9 622 64 10
George (*), Kalevankatu 17,
tel. +358 (0)9 647 662
Island restaurants
The restaurants in the Helsinki
archipelago are usually open from
May to September, and they all offer
a ferry connection to the mainland.
NJK, Valkosaari,
tel. +358 (0)9 639 261
Ravintola Saari, Sirpalesaari,
tel. +358 (0)9 7425 5566
Uunisaaren ravintola, Uunisaari,
tel. +358 (0)9 636 870
Klippan Palace, Luoto,
tel. +358 (0)9 633 408
Srknlinna, Srkk,
tel. +358 (0)9 1345 6756
Boathouse HSS Restaurant,
Liuskasaari,
tel. +358 (0)9 1345 6787
Cafs
Caf Engel, Aleksanterinkatu 26
Caf Ekberg, Bulevardi 9
Caf Strindberg,
Pohjoisesplanadi 33
Fazer, Kluuvikatu 3
Caf Esplanad,
Pohjoisesplanadi 37
Caf Ursula, Ehrenstrmintie 3
(Kaivopuisto)
Caf Carusel,
Merisatamanranta 10,
(Kaivopuisto)
MORE RESTAURANTS
You can find more interesting
restaurants in the Helsinki This
Week magazine. The magazine
appears eight times a year and
is available free of charge from
Tourist Information or any hotel.
Helsinki offers a wide range
of restaurants over 800 in
fact! Choose from gourmet
delights to bistro treats
and ethnic specialities. On
weekdays you can order a
delicious restaurant lunch
for 7-10 euros.
Finnish cuisine is based on fresh
and natural ingredients that vary
according to the season. In addition
to vegetables, mushrooms, berries
and fish, Finnish food is typified by
simplicity and purity of taste. Finnish
cuisine also features influences from
both the East and the West.
Try these seasonal specialties
January burbot and roe with blinies
February Runeberg tarts, pea soup and laskiaispulla
(Shrove buns)
March-April lamb, mmmi (Finnish Easter pudding), pasha
May perch, whitefish, pike-perch, sima (mead) and
tippaleivt (May Day fritters), nettles
June-July new potatoes, salmon, sausage, herring,
strawberries, blueberries, cloudberries
August root vegetables, crayfish, wild duck,
chanterelles, apples
September Baltic herring, vendace, hare, trumpet
chanterelles, lingonberry
October-November lamb, cabbage, elk, reindeer, goose
December ham, rosolli salad, root vegetable casseroles,
ginger biscuits, Christmas pies
Haaga Inn Nuijamiestentie 10, Tel. +358 (0)9 5807 877
www.hotelhaaga.com

Restaurant Vuorikatu 19, Tel. +358 (0)9 173 441
Arthur www.hotelarthur.fi

Restaurant Mannerheimintie 12,Tel. +358 (0)9 612 6330
Bakers www.ravintolabakers.com

Restaurant Etelinen Hesperiankatu 22
Elite Tel. +358 (0)9 434 2200, www.royalravintolat.com

Restaurant Erottajankatu 4, Tel. +358 (0)20 770 4712
Filmithti www.filmitahti.fi

Restaurant Sstpankinranta 6, Tel. +358 (0)20 7424 250
Graniittilinna www.juttutupa.com

Restaurant Etelranta 16, Tel. +358 (0)9 6869 5660
Havis www.royalravintolat.com

Restaurant Bulevardi 2-4, Tel. +358 (0)20 770 4714
Ilmatar www.ravintolailmatar.fi

Restaurant Prinsessatie 2, Tel. +358 (0)9 3108 4770
Kokki www.paol.edu.hel.fi

Hotel Klaus K Bulevardi 2 - 4, Tel. +358 (0)20 7704 700
www.klauskhotel.com

Restaurant Mannerheimintie 22 - 24,
Lasipalatsi Tel. +358 (0)20 742 4290
www.ravintola.lasipalatsi.fi

Restaurant Mechelininkatu 39, Tel. +358 (0)9 440 833
Lehtovaara www.ravintolaopas.net/lehtovaara

Restaurant Lyon Mannerheimintie 56, Tel. +358 (0)9 408 131
www.ravintolaopas.net/lyon

Restaurant Kanavaranta 7 F, Tel. +358 (0)9 6877 330
Nokka www.royalravintolat.com

Restaurant Etelranta 16, Tel. +358 (0)9 6226 410
Sundmans Krog www.royalravintolat.com

Restaurant Ainonkatu 3, Tel. +358 (0)9 4366 0320
Taidehallin Klubi www. capitalcatering.fi

Restaurant Torni Kalevankatu 5, Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 600
www.ravintolaopas.net/torni

Restaurant Zetor Mannerheimintie 35, Tel. +358 (0)9 666 966
www.ravintolazetor.fi

HelsinkiMenu restaurants the best way to discover
Finnish food!
The HelsinkiMenu presents the richness
and diversity of Finlands food
culture, offering the most
delicious seasonal dishes made
of the finest Finnish ingredients.
Bon apetit or as we say,
hyv ruokahalua!
Choose a restaurant that suits your
entourage
In HOK-Elanto restaurants you can arrange parties
and banquets with a minimum of fuss and at rea-
sonable prices, whether you would like a quiet din-
ner with friends of an evening party for hundreds!
Our restaurants offer a hint of Italian authenticity,
Spanish temperament, Finnish national traditions
and historical atmosphere.
To make a reservation or order for a private
function, contact +358 (0)20 1234 800.
www.hok-elanto.fi/ravintolat
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RESTAURANTS
Russian Restaurant Saslik
Neitsytpolku 12, 00140 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 7425 5500
saslik@asrestaurants.com
www.asrestaurants.com
A culinary trip to Czarist Russia
The Russian Restaurant Saslik has
maintained the tradition of Rus-
sian cuisine and the atmosphere
of the czarist era for over 30 years.
The restaurant has 2 dining rooms
and 8 cosy cabinets (for 2-50
persons), offering an ideal setting
for meetings, business lunches
and festive dinners. The la carte
menu is available in 9 languages
and includes a wide range of tradi-
tional Russian dishes, everything
from blinies to bear meat. Russian
troubadours perform every night.
Lappish Restaurant Saaga
Bulevardi 34, 00120 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 7425 5544
saaga@asrestaurants.com
The genuine tastes and feelings
of Lapland
The Lappish Restaurant Saaga
presents the fascination of Lap-
land in its foods and atmosphere
a piece of Laplands wild and
beautiful nature, a kitchen filled
with the tastes of Lapland, and a
restaurant filled with the exoticism
of the North. The la carte menu
is available in 10 languages and
features Northern game and fish
in various forms. Only the cleanest
natural products from Lapland and
Finland are used in the prepara-
tion of our dishes. There is seating
for 120 guests on two floors,
including the Shaman cabinet for
10 persons.
Finnish Restaurant Savotta
Aleksanterinkatu 22, 00170 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 7425 5588
savotta@asrestaurants.com
Strongly Finnish
The Restaurant Savotta offers
a unique Finnish experience in
terms of food and milieu. The
menu is available in 9 languages,
and only Finnish ingredients are
used in the preparation of our
dishes. The impressive servings
and unique interior decoration are
inspired by Finnish nature from
thousands of lakes, forests and
Finnish sisu. There is seating for
70 guests on two floors, plus an
outdoor terrace seating around 40.
The restaurant is located besides
the Senate Square and is open
every day of the year.
The Hot Helsinki Team brings you the hottest winter
happenings. A glance at the events offered by the Hot
Helsinki Team will make you want to
get up and go out, even when it is
cold and dark outside. The team
presents new ideas, secret places
and international flavours,
offering both traditional and
exotic winter events. Visitors
are treated to the hottest and
most interesting sights, as
well as new and exciting winter
activities that will definitely not
leave you cold. So pull on your
hat and lets go!
www.hothelsinkiteam.fi
Your Local Winter Warmer!
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HOT HELSINKI TEAM HOT HELSINKI TEAM
Hot Helsinki Team events
14-15.1 and 21-22.1.2006 International
Ice Sculpture Competition
27.1-4.2.2006 Siba Fest Sibelius
Academy Winter Festival
25-26.2.2006 Shrovetide activities at
Suomenlinna
26.2.2006 Shrovetide activities at
Seurasaari
4.3.2006 Viapori Winter Blues
15.4.2006 Easter bonfires at Seurasaari
15.4.2006 Via Crucis Stations of the
Cross
15-17.4.2006 Easter activities at
Suomenlinna
November: Opening of the Christmas
lights on Aleksanterinkatu
November-December: Esplanade Lights
November-December: Winter Circus
25-26.11.2006 Suomenlinna
Christmas Fair
13.12.2006 Lucia Parade
17.12.2006 Seurasaari Christmas Path
For other events throughout the year,
see the event calendar on pages 59-60.
Check exact times and dates at
www.hothelsinkiteam.fi. For more winter
events, use the Search Engine at
Christmas markets
The St. Thomas Christmas Market
has been held since 1993, filling
the Esplanade Park with over 120
booths selling Christmas treats,
gifts and handicrafts. They also
sell delicious food, such as fried
herrings, hot sausage, baked goods
and mulled wine. It may be cold
outside, but the warm market
atmosphere will get you all set for
Christmas. Visitors can also watch
as traditional smiths work their
magic, and you may even bump into
Santa Claus himself. Esplanade Park
(provisional)
The Womens Christmas Market
sells new and unique Finnish
products made by women, including
jewellery, knitting, carpets, ceramics,
leather and woodwork, outfits,
clothing, baked goods and Christmas
treats and decorations. Wanha
Satama, Pikku Satamakatu 3-5
The Old Student House Christmas
Market continues right up to
Christmas Eve, with over 160
sellers offering handicrafts and
other unique products, including
textiles, knitted goods, candles
and ceramics. Vanha Ylioppilastalo,
Mannerheimintie 3
Guided winter walks around
Suomenlinna
A great way to bring the famous
maritime fortress to life in the
winter is with a guided walk.
Discover the secrets behind the
walls and embankments, and learn
about life on the islands in war
and peace during the Swedish and
Russian periods. Why was such an
enourmous fortress built on these
islands, who was the unfortunate
Carl Olof Cronstedt, and why is there
a lighthouse on top of the church?
Tickets from Lippupalvelu
tel. +358 (0)600 10 800
www.suomenlinnatours.com.
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, or ltk as the locals
call it, is the national sport of
Finland. The season stretches from
September to April. Exciting Finnish
league matches can be watched at
the Helsinki Ice Hall and Hartwall
Arena.
Tickets from Lippupalvelu
tel. +358 (0)600 10 800
www.lippupalvelu.fi
Sauna and swimming
Swimming in a hole that has been
cut in the ice, or avantouinti, is an
extreme sport that is increasingly
popular among Finns young and
old. Ice swimming relaxes and
refreshes the body, while improving
stress tolerance levels. Believers
also claim that it keeps away the flu
and enhances blood circulation. In
Helsinki you can try ice swimming at
Rastila Camping Centre, either with
or without a sauna.
Rastila Camping Centre
Karavaanikatu 4
Further information: www.hel.fi/liv
Prices: 4 with sauna, 2 without
sauna, children 2
Check swimming and sauna times by
calling tel. +358 (0)9 321 6551
Metro to Vuosaari, Rastila stop.
The Yrjnkatu Swimming Hall
has the feel of a Roman bath. Built
in 1928, it is the oldest swimming
hall in the entire Nordic region. Its
specialty is nude swimming, with
separate hours for men and women.
You can also rent your own stall
with a bed for relaxing, plus you can
reserve a massage. There are two
steam saunas and two wood-heated
saunas.
Yrjnkatu 21, tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7401
Prices: adults 4-11, children and
special groups 1.60-5.50
www.hel.fi/liv
For more information about
swimming opportunities, see:
www.hel.fi/liv
Helsinkis last totally wood-heated
public sauna is Kotiharjun Sauna
in Kallio. A traditional washing lady
will scrub you clean, and a massage
can be reserved in advance.
Harjutorinkatu 1
tel. +358 (0)9 7531 535
Open: Tue-Fri 2pm-8pm and Sat
1pm-7pm (sauna time until 10pm)
Prices: adults 7, students and senior
citizens 6, children (12-16) 4,
under 12 free.
You can also try a sauna in almost
any hotel in Helsinki.
Skating
Helsinki offers plenty of places to
skate, either on prepared ice or,
weather permitting, on natural
ice right in the centre of town. A
favourite skating centre is Brahen
kentt, which plays music and sells
warm juice and hot chocolate. Rental
equipment and blade sharpening
is also available. Public skating is
organised from November to March.
Helsinginkatu 23. Opening times:
tel. +358 (0)9 753 2932, 710 618
Prices: adults 2, children (7-17) 1,
rental skates 4
Other skating rinks:
Johanneksen kentt
Merimiehenkatu 9
Kaisaniemen kentt
Kaisaniementie
Tln pallokentt
Urheilukatu
Enquiries: tel. +358 (0)9 310 8771 or
www.hel.fi/liv
Tlnkatu 51 b, www.korjaamo.fi
Skiing
Helsinki has 180 kilometres of skiing
trails. The best are located in Central
Park; these are maintained as far as
possible into the spring.
Palohein Recreational Centre
(approx. 9 km from the centre
of Helsinki) rents skis and offers
tuition.
Pakilantie 124
tel. +358 (0)400 774 413
www.suomenlatu.fi
Ice Sculpture Competition Swimming in the ice Ice hockey on the frozen sea
Downhill skiing and
snowboarding
Serena
5 slopes, Tornimentie 10, Espoo
tel. +358 (0)9 8870 5521
Talma
7 slopes, Talmantie, Sipoo
tel. +358 (0)9 2745 410; specialised in
snowboarding
Alhovuori
13 slopes, Nummi-Pusula
tel. +358 (0)9 225 2290
Peuramaa
7 slopes, Peuramaa, Kirkkonummi
tel. +358 (0)9 296 2055
Vihti Ski Center
7 slopes, Vihdin Ojakkala
tel. +358 (0)9 2252 5510
All ski centres offer rental equipment
and tuition.
More information about downhill
skiing: www.ski.fi
The Hot Helsinki Team website has
the hottest tips for the most exciting
and current events in Helsinki, plus
information about the Hot Helsinki
Teams products and services.
www.hothelsinkiteam.fi
Yrjnkatu swimming hall Sledding Cross-country skiing
Ice sculpture
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SPORTS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
Sports and Outdoor
Recreation
If you are in need of some
exercise during your stay,
Helsinki offers unlimited
possibilities to choose from.
The range of high-quality
sports and activities is
diverse throughout the year.
Here we offer some ideas
and suggestions for restless
feet.
The Nordic Fitness Sports Park is
a full-service rental outlet that offers
nature guide services in Helsinki.
Rental equipment includes hiking
gear, walking poles, rollerblades,
bicycles and kayaks.
Tlnlahti Recreational Centre
Mntymentie 1
tel. +358 (0)9 4776 9760
Equipment rentals
Helsinki is a dream city for walkers,
but you can also gain a fresh
perspective by biking, skiing or
canoeing.
The Canoe Rent Center supplies
canoes for periods ranging from one
hour to a week. Canoe safaris are
also arranged. Open from May to
autumn.
Kaivopuisto carpet washing shore,
opposite Uunisaari Island
tel. +358 (0)50 585 6000
The Helsinki Canoeing Centre
rents canoes and arranges guided
canoeing tours along the coast of
Helsinki.
Rajasaarenpenger 8
tel. +358 (0)9 436 2500
Bear & Water rents kayaks and
equipment for long-distance skating.
Keilaranta 11, Otaniemi, Espoo
tel. +358 (0)9 455 6066, www.bearwater.fi
Greenbike rents bicycles that
include a biking map with three
different routes.
VR-makasiinit, opposite Parliament
House, tel. +358 (0)9 8502 2850
Open: May-August, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Helsinki also offers 300 city bikes
during the summer months. These
are standard bikes without gears
and can be taken with a two-euro
deposit. City bike racks are located
throughout the city, for example
by the Market Square and at the
Central Railway Station. Helmets
are loaned free-of-charge from the
Jugendsali Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 19.
Fishing
The clean waters of Helsinki are ideal
for fishing. People from out of town
can buy a travellers fishing permit,
which is not required if you plan to
fish only with a bob and hook.
The Old Town Rapids located around
the Technical Museum have been
especially preserved for fishing.
During the summer months permits
can be obtained for a day, a week or
an entire year. Permits are available
from Meri-Info behind the Technical
Museum. The mouth of Vantaa River
is also a natural reserve complete
with bird watching towers. You can
get there on Buses 68 and 71 from
the Central Railway Station or Tram
6 to the Arabia district.
Fishing Lords offers fishing outings
on the Gulf of Finland and elsewhere
in Finland.
Reservations and information:
Fishing Lords Oy,
tel. +358 (0)41-530 7727,
www.fishinginhelsinki.com

Where to buy your fishing permit:
Schrder, Unioninkatu 23
tel. +358 (0)9 656 656
Stockmann, Aleksanterinkatu 52
tel. +358 (0)9 1211
Salakala, Fredrikinkatu 31
tel. +358 (0)9 607 200
A map of Helsinkis fishing waters is
available free of charge from the City
of Helsinki Sports Department, Paavo
Nurmen kuja 1 C or from Helsinki
Information at the Jugendsali Hall,
Golf
There are two full-size golf courses
within Helsinki itself. Practice
ranges are located at Laajasalo and
Palohein. The season usually begins
at the beginning of May and lasts
until September-October.
Helsinki Golf Club
Tali Manor, tel. +358 (0)9 2252 3710
Vuosaari Golf
Laivanrakentajantie 100,
tel. +358 (0)9 681 2210
Laajasalo Golf Club
Reposaarentie, tel. +358 (0)41 510 6011
Palohein Golf
Kuusmiehentie 13,
tel. +358 (0)9 756 2440
www.golfpiste.com
Swimming halls
Mkelnrinne Swimming Centre
is Finlands largest swimming hall
and is popular among competitive
swimmers due to its 50 metre
main pool. There is also a separate
childrens pool, a diving pool, cold-
water pools and a hot tub.
Mkelnkatu 49, tel. +358 (0)9 3484 8800
Prices: adults 5.30, children and
special groups 2.80
Itkeskus Swimming Hall is good
for training, and children have their
own pool and slides. Hot tubs and
cold pools can also be enjoyed,
along with a fitness centre and six
saunas, including one steam sauna.
Olavinlinnantie 6, tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7202
Prices: adults 4.50, children and
special groups 2.20
More information about swimming:
www.hel.fi/liv
Gyms
Motivus Center
Simonkatu 9, tel. +358 (0)9 4153 3500
Motivus Stockmann
Aleksanterinkatu 52 B, 7th floor
tel. +358 (0)9 170 277
Esport Center
Salomonkatu 1, 5th floor
tel. +358 (0)9 586 8600
Sports arenas
Olympic Stadium: International
football and athletics
Paavo Nurmen tie 1
tel. +358 (0)9 436 6010, www.stadion.fi
Finnair Stadium: Football
Urheilukatu 1, tel. +358 (0)9 742 161
www.finnairstadium.fi
Hartwall Arena: Ice hockey,
International Horse Show, sports
and music events
Areenakuja 1, tel. +358 (0)204 1997
Helsinki Ice Hall: Ice hockey,
ice-skating
Nordenskildinkatu
tel. +358 (0)9 4777 110
See preceding pages for winter
sports activities. Swimming beaches
are presented on page 23.
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OUTSIDE HELSINKI
From Helsinki it is easy
to make daytrips to the
countryside or even
neighbouring countries.
The Estonian capital of
Tallinn is especially popular.
Ferries
There are daily ferry connections
from Helsinki to Estonia, Sweden
and Germany. In addition, Silja Line
offers summer and Tallink year-
round cruises to St. Petersburg.
Tallinn:
Ecker Line
Mannerheimintie 10
tel. +358 (0)9 2288 544
www.eckeroline.fi
Linda Line
Makasiiniterminaali, Etelsatama
tel. +358 (0)9 668 9700
www.lindaline.fi
Nordic Jet Line
Kanavaterminaali K5
tel. +358 (0)9 681 770
www.njl.info
Silja Line
Mannerheimintie 2
tel. +358 (0)203 74552, www.silja.fi
Tallink
Erottajankatu 19
tel. +358 (0)9 228 311, www.tallink.fi
Viking Line
Mannerheimintie 14
tel. +358 (0)9 123 577
www.vikingline.fi
Stockholm:
Silja Line
Mannerheimintie 2
tel. +358 (0)203 74552
Viking Line
Mannerheimintie 14
tel. +358 (0)9 123 577
St. Petersburg, Riga and Gotland:
Silja Line
Mannerheimintie 2
tel. +358 (0)203 74552
Kristina Cruises
tel. +358 (0)5 21 144
www.kristinacruises.com
Port of Helsinki, tel. +358 (0)9 173 331
www.hel.fi/port
Outside Helsinki
Flights
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located
19 kilometres from the centre of
Helsinki, approximately 25 minutes
by car. The taxi ride will cost around
30 euros. Finnairs airport bus costs
5.20 euros. Regional buses (451,
415, 615) cost 3.40 euros.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Finnish Aviation
Administration, information 24h
tel. +358 (0)200 14636
www.ilmailulaitos.fi
Trains
There are regular train connections
from Helsinki to all major towns in
Finland, as well as to Lapland. The
Helsinki metropolitan area is served
by a local commuter train network.
In addition, three trains leave
Helsinki daily for Russia, one to
Moscow and two to St. Petersburg.
VR Passenger Service
local tel. 0600 419 00
(1/min+local call charge)
from overseas tel. +358 9 2319 2902
www.vr.fi
Buses
The Central Bus Station is situated
in the centre of town at Simonkatu
3. The area is currently undergoing
major renovation, which will last
until 2006.
Matkahuolto, tel. +358 (0)200 4000
(1.64+local call charge)
www.matkahuolto.fi
Enjoy a special day
Discover the Old Town of Estonias capital Tallinn, shop
affordably and soak up the atmosphere! Nordic Jet Line
operates with two high speed car-catamarans from the
centre of Helsinki to the centre of Tallinn. The operating
season stretches from the beginning of April to the end
of the year, depending on the ice situation. There are six
departures daily from each port, and the crossing takes
approximately 1.5 hours. Both catamarans carry 428
passengers and 52 cars. Jet Class has 345 and Business
Class 83 seats. Jet Class passengers are served by the Jet
Caf, boutique and Jet StreamBar.
A sea voyage on
Silja Line is a
unique experience
Enjoy an unforgettable
cruise from Helsinki
to Stockholm onboard
one of Siljas impressive
flagships, featuring a
142-metre-long glass-covered Promenade that is brimming
with life.
Alternatively, visit the medieval old town in Tallinn aboard the
fast and comfortable SuperSeaCat, which makes the crossing
in just 99 minutes.
Ask also about our other routes. Welcome aboard our ships to
enjoy life to the full well take care of the rest!
www.silja.com
international.sales@silja.com
Welcome to the Viking Line World!
Our Routes:
Helsinki-Mariehamn-Stockholm
Helsinki-Tallinn
Turku-Mariehamn-Stockholm
Mariehamn-Kapellskr
Information:
Tel : +358 (0)9-123 51
e-mail: booking@vikingline.fi
www.vikingline.fi
Enquiries and reservations:
Nordic Jet Line, Kanavaterminaali K5, 00160 Helsinki
www.njl.info, e-mail: booking@njl.fi
tel. +358 (0)9 681 770, fax +358 (0)9 6817 7111
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OUTSIDE HELSINKI
Welcome to Helsinkis western neighbour Espoo!
Adventures
Awaiting you in Espoo are the beautiful sea and surrounding
archipelago, the hiking trails and wilderness of the Nuuksio
National Park, countless high-quality events, plus cultural and
sports activities, excellent shopping possibilities, and a wide
range of accommodation choices.
Action
Active people will never get bored in Espoo. The most
adventurous will enjoy the wild slides at the Serena Water Park.
Alternatively, active vacationers can try canoeing or long-
distance skating in the archipelago, or visit the Nuuksio
National Park, where you can hike throughout the year.
Culturally minded visitors must visit the Gallen-Kallela Museum,
which presents the life and works of our greatest national artist,
plus visiting exhibitions. Also, Finlands largest museum and
activity centre will open in 2006 in the WeeGee House.
Events
Many events will take place in Espoo in 2006. April Jazz, the
biggest event of its kind in the Helsinki region, kicks off the
spring, bringing the biggest names in jazz to Tapiola. The
Finnish Housing Fair will take place in 2006 in Kauklahti, Espoo
in July and August. The Organ Nights and Aria concerts in the
Espoo Cathedral have become a mainstay of the summer. Espoo
Cin, Vermo trotting races, Nice Run, EspooSuursaari Race,
eCross, KuoroEspoo its all happening in Espoo!
See what we have to offer: www.espootravel.com
Espoo Convention & Marketing, Keskustorni 10th floor,
Tapiola, 02100 Espoo.
Tel. +358 (0)9 8164 7230. E-mail: tourist@espoo.fi
Porvoo is nearby!
Small and idyllic Porvoo, Finlands second-oldest town, is situated
just 50 kilometres east of Helsinki. Porvoo is a truly lovely place
to visit. Come and see its unique waterfront red ochre sheds,
medieval cobblestone streets, the charming boutiques in Old
Porvoo, its restaurants, cafs, museums, galleries
Porvoo is just an hours drive from Helsinki along the E18
highway. Many bus services operate every hour between Helsinki
and Porvoo. For example, there are daily year-round departures
from Helsinki at 8.50am, 10am and 10.30am, and from Porvoo at
4.50pm, 5.15pm and 18.20pm. Tickets cost one-way 9-11. You
can also take a cruise from Helsinkis Market Square to Porvoo
aboard the m/s King and m/s J. L. Runeberg. Cruise tickets cost
one-way 21 for adults and 10 for children.
m/s King
Tue-Sat 27.6-13.8
+19.8 & 26.8.
Helsinki-Porvoo
10am -> 1.10pm
6.40pm <- 3.30pm
m/s JL Runeberg
Wed & Sat 13.5-9.9
Tue 16.5-25.7
Fri & Sun 2.6-27.8
Mon 3-31.7
Helsinki-Porvoo
10am -> 1.20pm (Sat & Sun 1.45pm)
7.25pm <- 4pm
(Arrives in Helsinki at 7.50pm on
Sundays)
A special museum train departs from Helsinkis Central Railway
Station to Porvoo on Saturday mornings from July to August,
returning in the afternoon from Porvoo. Tickets cost one-way
12/6. Guided 4-hour tours (in English) of Porvoo are offered
from 5 June to 15 September on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at 1pm (Esplanade Park/Fabianinkatu), price 49/20.
Porvoo is also a charming
destination during the Christmas
season, offering small and cosy
Christmas markets, great gift
ideas in the boutiques of Old
Porvoo, and delicious food in
the cafs and restaurants.
Tip! Pick up a copy of the Porvoo travel brochure
(available in 8 languages) from the Porvoo City Tourist
Office.
Porvoo City Tourist Office
Rihkamakatu 4 (in Old Porvoo)
06100 Porvoo
tel. +358 (0)19 520 2316/2304
www.porvoo.fi, tourist.office@porvoo.fi
Over 3000 events are held
each year in Helsinki. On
these pages you will find
a list of Helsinkis biggest
and most noteworthy
happenings. For more
information, enquire from
Tourist Information or
www.visithelsinki.fi.
In addition, you can find
up-to-date information
about seasonal events
and exhibitions in the
Summer Helsinki and Winter
Helsinki brochures, which
are available from Tourist
Information and from our
website.
JANUARY
6.1. Strauss concert, Finnish National
Theatre
Until 8.1. Winter Circus Lumi, Dance
Theatre Hurjaruuth
14-15.1. Korkeasaari International Ice
Sculpture Competition Art meets Ice,
Korkeasaari Island
21.1-27.8. ARS06, Kiasma Museum of
Contemporary Art
21-22.1. Korkeasaari International Ice
Sculpture Competition Art meets Ice,
Korkeasaari Island
25-29.1. Docpoint Helsinki
Documentary Film Festival
26-29.1. Disney On Ice: Magical
Journey, Hartwall Arena
FEBRUARY
10-11.2. Apassionata Horse Show,
Hartwall Arena
16.2. Parade of graduating students
25-26.2. Suomenlinna Shrovetide
26.2. Seurasaari Shrovetide
Woman or Artichoke Film Festival
IX Festival Flamenco de Helsinki, Savoy
Theatre
MARCH
1.3. Toto in concert, Helsinki Ice Hall
3-5.3. 15th Speed Skating World
Championships (Masters), Oulunkyl
Ice Stadium
3-11.3. Musica nova Helsinki,
International New Music Festival
6.3. Depeche Mode in concert, Hartwall
Arena
19-26.3. Church Music Festival, Helsinki
APRIL
7-8.4. Helsinki Beer Festival
14-17.4. American Car Show, Helsinki
Fair Centre
15.4. Seurasaari Easter Bonfires
15.4. Via Crucis Stages of the Cross,
Kaisaniemi Park-Senate Square
17-22.4. Veterans Ice-Hockey World
Championships
30.4. May Day Eve celebrations:
Students give Havis Amanda a wash and
her graduation hat, Market Square
April Jazz, Espoo
MAY
1.5. May Day, student and national
celebrations, including traditional picnics
in Kaivopuisto Park
21.5. Womens 10K Fun Run
27-28.5. World Village Festival,
Kaisaniemi Park
Asia in Helsinki, fine art from Asian
countries
Book and Rose Day, book market,
Esplanade Park
JUNE
9-11.6 Finnish Provinces in Helsinki:
South Karelia
9-11.6. European Winner 2006
International Dog Show, Helsinki Fair
Centre
12.6. Helsinki Day, birthday events
throughout the city in Esplanade Park,
Senate Square, Kaivopuisto Park
16-18.6. Finlandia Junior Games,
athletics event, Olympic Stadium
23.6. Midsummer Celebrations,
Seurasaari Island
30.6-2.7. Helsinki Salmon Market and
European Championships in Salmon
Fishing, including street dances,
Kaivopuisto Park, Merisatamanranta
Samba Carnival, including Samba parade
through the city
Marimekko Fashion Show, Esplanade
Park
Organ Night and Aria Festival, concert
series on Thursday evenings at 10pm,
Espoo Cathedral
June-August, Helsinki Organ Festival,
concerts held at churches throughout
the city
Ice Sculpture Competition Via Crucis May Day
Events in 2006
60 61
EVENTS
JULY
9-15.7. Helsinki Cup, international
junior soccer tournament, various fields
26.7. (provisional) GE Money Grand
Prix, Olympic Stadium
Tuska Festival, the biggest heavy metal
event in the Nordic region, Kaisaniemi
Park
Jazz Espa, jazz concerts on the Espa
Stage daily 4pm-6pm, Esplanade Park
AUGUST
2-11.8. Feet Beat Tap, Tap Dance
Festival
13-19.8. Vantaa Baroque Weeks,
international baroque music festival at
various church venues in Vantaa
18.8-3.9. Helsinki Festival, events
throughout the city
19.8. Helsinki City Marathon, Finlands
biggest running event, start and finish
at the Olympic Stadium
22-27.8. Espoo Cin, film festival, Espoo
Cultural Centre
23-26.8. Viapori Jazz, Suomenlinna
25-26.8. Finland vs. Sweden, athletics,
Olympic Stadium
Ankkarock, outdoor rock festival in
Korso, Vantaa
Koneisto Festival of Electronic Music,
Cable Factory
Bombing of Viapori, Finnish Fireworks
Championships, Etelsatama
Night of the Arts, cultural happenings
fill the streets of Helsinki late into the
evening
Finnish Championships in Beach
Volleyball, Hietaniemi Swimming Beach
Roller Marathon, rollerblading event
Dragon Boat Races, fun event for
company teams, Kaisaniemi Bay
Viapori Trophy, sailing competition off
of Suomenlinna
Art goes Kapakka, cultural happenings
in bars throughout the city
SEPTEMBER
14-24.9. Love and Anarchy Film Festival,
internationally current directors and
themes at various cinema venues
Helsinki Design Week
Cartoon and Comic Festival
Charity Concert for Children, featuring
music stars from Finland and abroad,
Olympic Stadium
Irish Festival in Finland, music and
theatre at various venues, including the
Savoy Theatre and Tavastia
OCTOBER
1-7.10. Herring Market, Helsinkis oldest
traditional event, Market Square
8.10. Sailing Ship Days, Market Square
20-22.10 Helsinki International Horse
Show, Hartwall Arena
Finlandia Trophy, ice-skating
competition, Helsinki Ice Hall
October-November, Ethnic Music
Festival at various venues, including the
Savoy Theatre
NOVEMBER
19.11. Opening of the Christmas Lights
on Aleksanterinkatu
25-26.11. Suomenlinna Christmas Market
Forces of Light, illuminated events
throughout the city
Karjala Ice-hockey Tournament, Hartwall
Arena
November-January: Winter Circus,
Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth, Cable Factory
DECEMBER
2-6.12. Womens Christmas Market,
featuring Finnish handicrafts, Wanha
Satama
6.12. Finnish Independence Day,
ceremonial events and festivities
7-11.12. Swimming European
Championships 2006, short track,
Mkelnrinne Swimming Stadium
7-20.12. St. Thomas Christmas Market,
featuring treats, gifts and handicrafts,
Esplanade Park (provisional)
12-23.12. Christmas Market at the Old
Student House, Vanha Ylioppilastalo
13.12. Lucia Parade, from Helsinki
Cathedral to Finlandia Hall
31.12. New Years Eve celebrations,
speeches, concerts and fireworks,
Senate Square
Many churches arrange special concerts
and carol services during the Christmas
season.
To search for events, visit our website:
FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS
Helsinki Fair Centre, Messuaukio 1
tel. +358 (0)9 150 91, www.finnexpo.fi
Wanha Satama, Pikku Satamakatu 3-5
tel. +358 (0)9 173 341,
www.wanhasatama.com
Helsinki Festival Herring Market Christmas Street
Helsinki offers plenty of
choices for accommodation,
from inexpensive hostels
to impressive luxury hotels.
Finland does not use official
hotel ratings, so the stars
after the name are those of
the Helsinki City Tourist &
Convention Bureau.
Best Western Hotel Haaga ***
Nuijamiestentie 10, 00320 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 5807 877
www.hotelhaaga.com
Crowne Plaza Helsinki ****
Mannerheimintie 50, 00260 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 2521 0000
www.crowneplaza-helsinki.fi
Cumulus Kaisaniemi ***
Kaisaniemenkatu 7, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 172 881, www.cumulus.fi
Cumulus Olympia ***
Lntinen Brahenkatu 2, 00510 Helsinki
Cumulus Seurahuone ***
Kaivokatu 12, 00100 Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki
Kalastajatorppa *****
Kalastajatorpantie 1, 00330 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 458 11, www.hilton.com
Hilton Helsinki Strand *****
John Stenbergin ranta 4
00530 Helsinki, tel. +358 (0)9 393 51
www.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Helsinki
City Centre ****
Elielinaukio 5, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 5425 5000
www.hi-helsinkicity.com
Holiday Inn City West****
Sulhasenkuja 3, 00180 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 4152 1000
www.hi-helsinkicity.com
Holiday Inn Helsinki ****
Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 150 900
www.holiday-inn.com/hihelsinki
Hotel Anna ***
Annankatu 1, 00120 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 616 621
www.hotelanna.com
Hotel Arthur ***
Vuorikatu 19, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9173 441
www.hotelarthur.fi
Hotel Avion ***
Malmin asematie 6, 00700 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 350 7440
www.hotelavion.net
Hotel Kmp *****
Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 576 111, www.hotelkamp.fi
Hotel Linna ***
Lnnrotinkatu 29, 00180 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)10-3444 100
Myyntipalvelu 010-3444 110
www.palace.fi
Hotel Rivoli Jardin ***
Kasarmikatu 40, 00130 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 681 500, www.rivoli.fi
Hotel Skatta **
Linnankatu 3, 00160 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 659 233
www.hotelskatta.com
Hotelli Aurora ***
Helsinginkatu 50, 00530 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 770 100
www.hotelaurorahelsinki.com
Hotelli AVA ***
Karstulantie 6, 00550 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 774 751, www.ava.fi
Hotelli Finn **
Kalevankatu 3 B, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 684 4360
www.hotellifinn.fi
Hotelli Helka ***
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23
00100 Helsinki, tel. +358 (0)9 613 580
www.helka.fi
Hotelli Vuoranta ***
Sodexho Oy, Ramsinniemi
Tkykuja 3, 00980 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 341 940
www.sodexho.fi/hotellivuoranta
Klaus K****
Bulevardi 2-4, 00120 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 621 6064
www.klauskhotel.com
Marttahotelli ***
Uudenmaankatu 24, 00120 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 618 7400
www.marttahotelli.fi
Palace Hotel ****
Etelranta 10, 00130 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 1345 6661
www.palacehotel.fi
Park Hotel Kpyl ***
Pohjolankatu 38, 00600 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 799 755
www.parkhotelkapyla.fi
Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel ****
Mikonkatu 23, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 775 90
www.radissonsas.com
Radisson SAS
Royal Hotel ****
Runeberginkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 695 80
www.radissonsas.com
Radisson SAS
Seaside Hotel ****
Ruoholahdenranta 3, 00180 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 69 360
www.radissonsas.com
Hotels and Accommodation
62
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HOTELS AND ACCOMODATION
Scandic Hotel
Continental Helsinki ****
tel. +358 (0)9 47 371
www.scandic-hotels.fi
Scandic Hotel Grand
Marina Helsinki ****
Katajanokanlaituri 6, 00160 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9) 16 661
Scandic Hotel Marski ****
tel. +358 (0)9 68 061
Scandic Hotel
Simonkentt ****
Simonkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 683 80
Sokos Hotel Helsinki ****
Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)20 1234 601
www.sokoshotels.fi
Sokos Hotel Presidentti ****
Etelinen Rautatiekatu 4
00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)20 1234 608
www.sokoshotels.fi
Sokos Hotel Torni ****
Yrjnkatu 26, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)20 1234 604
www.sokoshotels.fi
Sokos Hotel Vaakuna ****
Asema-aukio 2, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)20 1234 610
www.sokoshotels.fi
Sokos Hotel Pasila ***
Maistraatinportti 3, 00240 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)20 1234 613
www.sokoshotels.fi
GUESTHOUSES
Kongressikoti *
Snellmaninkatu 15 A 10, 00170 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 135 6839
Omapohja * (non-smoking)
Itinen Teatterikuja 3, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 666 211
HOSTELS
Eurohostel *
Linnankatu 9, 00160 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 6220 470
www.eurohostel.fi
Hostel Erottajanpuisto *
Uudenmaankatu 9, 00120 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 642 169
www.erottajanpuisto.com
Hostel Mekka *
Vuorikatu 8 B, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 630 265
Hostel Suomenlinna *
Suomenlinna C 9, 00190 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 684 7471
www.leirikoulut.com/hostel.htm
Stadion Hostel *
Pohjoinen Stadiontie 3 B
00250 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 477 8480
www.stadionhostel.com
SUMMER HOSTELS
Heo Hostel *
Kirstinkatu 1, 00530 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 774 2420
www.heohostel.net
Hostel Academica *
Hietaniemenkatu 14, 00100 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 1311 4334
www.hostelacademica.fi
Satakuntatalo ja Hostelli
Satakuntatalo *
Lapinrinne 1 A, 00180 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 5407 7500
www.sodexho.fi
CAMPING
Rastila Camping
Karavaanikatu 4, 00980 Helsinki
tel. +358 (0)9 321 6551
www.hel.fi/liv
Tip! For information about Helsinkis
apartment hotels, see our website
Helsinki Expert Hotel
Booking takes care of all your
accommodation needs in and
around Helsinki, from camping
hostels to luxury suites. Hotel
Booking also sells the Helsinki
Card and tickets for sightseeing
tours, half-day excursions and
Tallinn packages. We also handle
reservations for car rentals and
ferry tickets.
Helsinki Expert, Hotel Booking, Central Railway Station
tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1400, hotel@helsinkiexpert.fi, www.helsinkiexpert.fi
Hospitals..........................................29
Hot Helsinki Team ...........................51
Hotel Booking .................................62
Hotels ..............................................61
Internet cafs ..................................29
Linnanmki Amusement Park .........24
Lost and Found ...............................29
Map, City Centre .............................32
Map, Seurasaari ...............................19
Map, Suomenlinna ..........................15
Museums ........................................ 40
Music ...............................................37
Olympic Stadium .............................18
Parliament House ............................17
Porvoo .............................................58
Post Office ......................................29
Presidential Palace ..........................13
Public transportation ......................35
Restaurants .................................... 48
Saunas .............................................52
Sea Life ............................................23
Senate Square .................................12
Seurasaari ........................................19
Shopping .........................................45
Sights and attractions ..................... 11
Sightseeing cruises......................9, 10
Sightseeing tours ..............................8
Skating ............................................53
Skiing ...............................................53
Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress ......14
Taxis .................................................29
Alphabetical index:
Accommodation ..............................61
Architecture ....................................42
Banks and currency exchange .........29
Buses ...............................................56
Cafs ................................................49
Camping ..........................................62
Car rentals .......................................29
Churches .............................. 12, 13, 17
Cinemas ...........................................39
Clubs and nightlife ..........................26
Concert and theatre tickets ............37
Emergency numbers ........................29
Equipment rentals ...........................54
Espoo ...............................................58
Events ..............................................59
Excursions outside Helsinki ............58
Excursions to neighbouring
countries ..........................................56
Exercise ...........................................54
Ferries ..............................................56
Finlandia Hall ...................................18
Finnish National Opera ...................18
Fishing .............................................54
Flights ..............................................56
Good to know ..................................29
Guide Booking ...................................7
Guided half-day excursions ...............9
Helsinki Cathedral ...........................12
Helsinki Zoo, Korkeasaari ................24
Heureka ...........................................24
History .............................................30
Temppeliaukio Church .....................17
Theatre ............................................38
Tourist Information ...........................6
Trains ...............................................56
Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral .........13
Walking tours ..................................10
WC ...................................................29
Helsinki City Tourism Brochure
Helsinki Your Way 2006
Published and produced by Helsinki Travel Marketing
Ltd. Published and produced and written by Helsinki
City Tourist & Convention Bureau
Translation by Crockford Communications
Design and layout by FCB/Espa
Printed in Finland by Art-Print Oy
Printed on Stella Press 80 g
Photos: Helsinki City Image Bank, Advertisers images,
Jukka Tenhunen, Marko Rantanen, Timo Niukkanen,
Timo Suvanto, Sakari Viika, Boy Hulden.
Note: This brochure includes commercial advertising.
The information within this brochure was updated in
autumn 2005. The Tourist & Convention Bureau is not
responsible for possible changes.
The publisher is not responsible for possible misprints
or the correctness of contact information, opening
times, prices or other information mentioned in this
brochure. All rights regarding changes are reserved.
HELSINKI
Tourist & Convention Bureau
Pohjoisesplanadi 19 (P.O. Box 1)
FI-00099 City of Helsinki
Tel. +358 (0)9 169 3757
Fax +358 (0)9 169 3839
tourist.info@hel.
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