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🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki
Amica-ravintola Rafla is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

1. Amica-ravintola Rafla

Aalto University School of Business, Helsinki, Uusimaa
College Cafeteria · Etu-Töölö · 11 tips and reviews
Artisan Café is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

2. Artisan Café

Vuorikatu 8, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coffee Shop · Kluuvi · 6 tips and reviews
K-supermarket is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

3. K-supermarket

5.6
Kauppakeskus Kamppi (Urho Kekkosen katu 1), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Supermarket · Kamppi · 41 tips and reviews
Linnanmäen kalliot is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

4. Linnanmäen kalliot

7.9
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Hill · Alppila · 1 tip
Kahvisiskot is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

5. Kahvisiskot

8.2
Hakaniemen tori, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Café · 12 tips and reviews

Gia F.Gia FH: You never go wrong when choosing a plate of rice porridge. Perfect start to a day or quick lunch.

UniCafe Ylioppilasaukio is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

6. UniCafe Ylioppilasaukio

Mannerheimintie 3 B (Kaivopiha), Helsinki, Uusimaa
College Cafeteria · Kluuvi · 27 tips and reviews

Martti P.Martti Pyykönen: You can take so much potatoes/rice/pasta/ other sidedish, bread and salad as you like! Easy way to eat cheap!

Sinisen huvilan kahvila is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

7. Sinisen huvilan kahvila

8.9
Linnunlauluntie 11, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Café · Linjat · 38 tips and reviews

NooraNoora: One of the loveliest spots to visit in the summer. An idyllic outside cafe by the Töölö bay has probably one of the best views you can get around these hoods. A nice pit stop also for joggers ;-)

Paseo Cafe & Grill is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

8. Paseo Cafe & Grill

7.8
Itälahdenkatu 1 A, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Restaurant · Lauttasaari · 13 tips and reviews

Juho T.Juho Tikkanen: Practically everything home made. Starting from juicy burgers to delicious gelato. Warmly recommended!

Yrjönkadun uimahalli is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

9. Yrjönkadun uimahalli

8.9
Yrjönkatu 21 B, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Swimming Pool · Kamppi · 30 tips and reviews

Minna K.Minna Khan: Spending two hours enjoying upstairs' wooden sauna and steam room is a perfect way to pamper yourself on Sunday afternoons. Don't forget to try the delicious ice tea!

Vibami - Vietnamese Sandwich is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

10. Vibami - Vietnamese Sandwich

Iso Roobertinkatu 3-5, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Vietnamese Restaurant · Punavuori · 13 tips and reviews

Kimmo A.Kimmo Alakunnas: Good food, small place. Not for big groups.

Lammassaaren pitkospuut is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

11. Lammassaaren pitkospuut

8.0
Vanhankaupunginlahti, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Hiking Trail · Viikinranta · 2 tips and reviews

Niko R.Niko R.: Best outdoors stuff for foreigners who want to see Helsinki nature

Kivinokka / Stenudden is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

12. Kivinokka / Stenudden

8.8
Kivinokan ulkoilupuisto, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Other Great Outdoors · Brändö · 4 tips and reviews

PaavoPaavo: This is a must see in Helsinki. A haven in the middle of it all. Nice beach - very child friendly. Check also out the quaint little nature trail.

Vallisaari is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

13. Vallisaari

Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Island · Suomenlinna · 6 tips and reviews

Ossi H.Ossi Honkanen: Just 20 minutes away from the city, a beautiful spot of nature. Grab some food to go and take a boat over. Walking around the isle takes about an hour.

Kahvila Kampela is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

14. Kahvila Kampela

8.8
Uutelantie 1, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Café · Aurinkolahti · 32 tips and reviews

Susanna V.Susanna V.: Friendly service. Salmon soup and pancakes are really good.

Vuosaarenhuippu is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

15. Vuosaarenhuippu

7.3
Niinisaarentie (Vuosaaren satamatie), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Hill · Vuosaari · 6 tips and reviews

Alexander G.Alexander Granholm: The view is worth the climb.

Merihaka / Havshagen is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

16. Merihaka / Havshagen

Helsinki, Uusimaa
Neighborhood · 7 tips and reviews
Hietaniemen hautausmaa is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

17. Hietaniemen hautausmaa

Hietaniemenkatu 20, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Cemetery · 8 tips and reviews

Joonas L.Joonas Linkola: The resting place of many famous Finnish artists: Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Sakarias Topelius, Mika Waltari, Alvar Aalto...

Mummotunneli is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

18. Mummotunneli

6.3
Vanha kauppakuja (Mikonkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Night Club · Kluuvi · 7 tips and reviews

Tero A.Tero Angeria: Always buzzing.. Live music.

Rhododendron Park is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

19. Rhododendron Park

9.2
(Alppiruusupuisto)
Laajasuontie 40, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Garden · Etelä-Haaga · 9 tips and reviews

Katariina K.Katariina K.: Lovely park with amazingly beautiful plants and trees! Best time to visit is in June.

Kaurilan sauna is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

20. Kaurilan sauna

Heikinniementie 9, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sauna · Meilahti · 2 tips and reviews

Timo M.Timo Muttonen: Original wood sauna with great athmosphere and style.

Aurinkolahden uimaranta is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

21. Aurinkolahden uimaranta

8.8
Aurinkoranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beach · Aurinkolahti · 17 tips and reviews

Katariina K.Katariina K.: I would say this is ultimately the best beach in Helsinki!

Taivaskallio is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

22. Taivaskallio

8.1
Pekka Jokipaltion tie, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scenic Lookout · Käpylä · 7 tips and reviews

Petsku H.Petsku H.: Winter evening with plenty of snow on the ground, visit the top and admire the eerie beauty of the surrounding city.

Kuusiluoto is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

23. Kuusiluoto

Helsinki, Uusimaa
Island · Viikinranta · 3 tips and reviews

Niko R.Niko R.: Pittoresque little island with sheeps around summertime. Ideal for piqniq with friends or family. Swimming in sea possibilities.

Särkiniemen puisto is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

24. Särkiniemen puisto

Park · Lauttasaari · No tips or reviews
Haltialan aarnimetsäalue is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

25. Haltialan aarnimetsäalue

8.0
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Forest · Haltiala · 2 tips and reviews

Juha L.Juha Lindy: Nice short walk in a natural forest. Protected area. Stay on trail.

Vuosaari / Nordsjö is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

26. Vuosaari / Nordsjö

Helsinki, Uusimaa
Neighborhood · 5 tips and reviews

KarriKarri: One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Helsinki, along with Viikki and Pikku-Huopalahti.

Puu-Käpylä is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

27. Puu-Käpylä

Helsinki, Uusimaa
Neighborhood · No tips or reviews

28. Meilahden Arboretum

8.6
2-3 Meilahdentie, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · Meilahti · 2 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: A hidden botanic garden with a rose garden in the centre. Come when roses are blooming!

Marjaniemen siirtolapuutarha is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

29. Marjaniemen siirtolapuutarha

Virvakuja 6, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Garden · Itäkeskus · 2 tips and reviews

Jonna M.Jonna Muurinen: Suosittelen vaikkapa iltakävelyreitiksi!

Maunulan maja is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

30. Maunulan maja

7.9
Ampumaradantie (Keskuspuistontaival), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Ski Lodge · Mänsasparken · 14 tips and reviews

Robin 🐳 L.Robin 🐳 Lauren: After a long walk in the snowy Central park, this place, a coffee and a korvapuusti can really detach you from the hectic urban grind.

Kulttuurisauna is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

31. Kulttuurisauna

9.3
Hakaniemenranta 17 (Merihaka), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sauna · 24 tips and reviews

Meeri J.Meeri J.: Leave your bag at the reception and do a pre-sauna run. It's ca 4 km around the Kaisaniemi bay.

Vartiokylän linnavuori is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

32. Vartiokylän linnavuori

Linnavuorentie (Varjakanvalkama), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Historic and Protected Site · Botbyäsen · No tips or reviews

33. Kasakallion luonnonsuojelualue

Nature Preserve · Östersundom · No tips or reviews
Mustikkamaa / Blåbärslandet is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

34. Mustikkamaa / Blåbärslandet

8.7
Mustikkamaantie, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Island · Brändö · 3 tips and reviews

Suvi K.Suvi Kinnarinen: Nice green island next to the zoo. Great views, peaceful beaches, rocks, places for a barbecue, and for fishing too!

Tähtitorninmäki is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

35. Tähtitorninmäki

9.0
Tähtitorninkatu (Unioninkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · 16 tips and reviews

Kalle R.Kalle R: Some of the best views over central Helsinki and over the harbour. Nice place to take a small climb and sit down to enjoy a sunny day.

Fallkullan kotieläintila is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

36. Fallkullan kotieläintila

8.0
Malminkaari 24, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Farm · Malminlentokenttä · 7 tips and reviews

Asmo H.Asmo Halinen: Bring your kids here to see cows, pigs and other farm animals. :)

Ryssänkärki is one of 🇫🇮 Like a Local in Helsinki.

37. Ryssänkärki

Särkiniemi (Veijarivuorenpuisto), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Other Great Outdoors · Lauttasaari · No tips or reviews

38. Viikin Lintutorni

Scenic Lookout · Viikintiedepuisto · No tips or reviews