Experience Helsinki trough Helka staff´s favorite places
Oodi libary- Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a living meeting place at Kansalaistori square, right at the heart of Helsinki. - Töölönlahdenkatu 4
Fortress of Suomenlinna - Suomenlinna is a Unesco World Heritage Site located on the coast of Helsinki. Shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. - Suomenlinna C1
Ateneum Art Museum - Ateneum is the home of Finnish art and part of the Finnish National Gallery. The museum's collection includes more than 20,000 national treasures - Kaivokatu 2
Kaivopuisto Park - Kaivopuisto is situated right at the tip of the Helsinki peninsula. It is one of the oldest and most popular parks in the city. - Kaivopuisto
Kulttuurikasarmi - Kulttuurikasarmi is an entertainment center located in Lasipalatsi Square in the Kamppi district. Kulttuurikasarmi combines culture, art, concerts, events and good food. - Narinkka 2
Café Regatta - Regatta is an outdoor café in a small, red cottage by the sea in Töölö, close to the Sibelius monument. - Merikannontie 8
Senate square - The Senate Square is the heart of the city's historic centre, and one of Finland’s most significant attractions. It is known for its neoclassical architecture and the notable buildings underlining Helsinki's status as the capital city: the Government Palace, the Helsinki Cathedral, and the University of Helsinki. - Senaatintori
Market square - The Market Square is Helsinki's most international and famous market. The booths here sell traditional market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs. - Eteläranta
The old market hall - The Old Market Hall has been housed inside the redbrick building right next to the Market Square since 1889. - Eteläranta
Hiljaisuuden kappeli - Kamppi Chapel is a place for meeting people and appreciating peace and quiet in the centre of Helsinki. - Simonkatu 7
Café succes - Café Succès has been serving its customers from 1957. The café is famous for its delicious cinnamon buns. - Korkeavuorenkatu 2
TinTin Tango - Café & bar that serves breakfast during the whole day and in the evening turns into a cozy bar, while also equipped with a self-service laundromat. - Tööltöntorinkatu 7
Café Regatta - Regatta is an outdoor café in a small, red cottage by the sea in Töölö, close to the Sibelius monument. - Merikannontie 8
Café Engel - located on the edge of Senate Square with a direct view to the Helsinki Cathedral. This café has traditionally been favoured by artists, writers and other cultural figures, as well as members of the political elite. - Aleksanterinkatu 26
Murasaki - A traditional Japanese restaurant located in Helka. Make sure to book your table in advance. - Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 25
Aleksanderplats - Brasserie & Pub Alexanderplats is an easy going restaurant located in Eteläesplanadi where you can enjoy dishes from the best ingredients inspired by the greatest European classic kitchen. Wheen booking a table, remember to mention Helka. - Eteläesplanadi 22
Passio - Passio is passionate about Scandinavian food. A visit to Passio is full of surprises owing to excellent ingredients, perfected skills and carefully selected wines. Passio offers three and five course surprise dinner menus . - Kalevankatu 13
Konichiwa - Sushi and Asian food. One of our staff´s go to lunch places. Ask the reception for a coupon. - Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 21
Yes Yes Yes - A bar & restaurant where food just happens to be vegetarian. Expect a magical expression of colors and splashes of marble combined with lots of art from the hottest local artists. - Iso Robertinkatu 1
Restaurant Kirsikka - Located in Hakaniemi Market Hall. The menu is shaped according to the four seasons of the year and is inspired by the food stalls on the 1. floor of the market hall, Helsinki classics and timeless masterpieces. - Hämeentie 1a
Restaurant Nolla - All of the ingredients are mindfully sourced from local farmers, fishermen and producers, with a strong focus on sustainability. The restaurant aims to minimize the amount of waste produced with everyday actions. - Fredrikinkatu 22
Sea Horse - Traditional Finnish food since 1934. It has been said that Sea Horse is a part of Finnish restaurant history. - Kapteeninkatu 1
Linnanmäki amusment park - Linnanmäki is Finland’s oldest and most popular amusement park, located in the Alppila quarter of Helsinki. Linnanmäki has over 40 rides, many different games, as well as restaurants and cafés.
Sea Life - Discover fascinating underwater worlds at Sea Life, located next to Linnanmäki amusment park.
Finnish museum of natural history - Dive into the Baltic Sea, go face to face with the king of the woods, see dinosaurs and other wonders of evolution. Discover the wondrous nature of Finland and the world!
Korkeasaari Zoo - Korkeasaari Zoo is uniquely located on an island, in the Baltic Sea. It is only a short distance from the Helsinki city centre. The Zoo is home to over 150 animal species.
Allas Sea Pool - Allas Sea Pool has enlivened the city centre waterfront and claimed its place as a popular centre of seaside bathing and urban culture for Helsinki residents.