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Suomen preserves and sells Finnish traditional handicrafts that date back to the ancient times. In the collection of these original designs, more contemporary ones have been added to depict Finland’s revolution in terms of development. Items for sale include table cloths, textiles, shawls and embroidered rugs. This shop is mostly famous with tourists who take a symbol of Finland’s craftsmanship with them.
Suomen preserves and sells Finnish traditional handicrafts that date back to the ancient times. In the collection of these original designs, more contemporary ones have been added to depict Finland’s revolution in terms of development. Items for sale include table cloths, textiles, shawls and embroidered rugs. This shop is mostly famous with tourists who take a symbol of Finland’s craftsmanship with them.
Address: Runeberginkatu 40, Helsinki Phone: 09/612-60-50
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helsinkiThis shop caters to all those people who value carvings and unusual designs. The store has gifts carved out of wood along with specially designed home utensils. Exquisite silver jewelry is also available for tourists who wish to take home a Finnish masterpiece!
helsinkiAnother of Helsinki’s high priced designer apparel shops, Ril’s is gaining immense popularity and fame even in the international arena. The color and cuts used are very artistic and daring and Ril’s is mostly popular with females in the media, politics and other prestigious professions. If you plan to attend parties on your vacation, make sure to check out Ril’s latest collection for an outfit to wear.
helsinkiOpened by Ms Karvinen for developing the fashion taste in Finland, Annikki today serves the elite Finn with exquisite dresses that are hand woven and cut exactly according to the client’s preferences. The shop specializes in both formal and casual coats as well as dresses that are made out of silk, viscose and velvet. To drape yourself in style on your vacation make sure you visit Ms Karvinen!
helsinkiEstablished by Alvar Alto, Artek is a shop of beautifully carved chairs and desks that are also supplied to other retailers. However, the brand name is not detached. The place houses designer tables and other wooden items that are of immense value to tourists who prefer buying collectable antiques. The store is so big that exhibitions for arts and craft are also held here and international art is also depicted in the wood carvings display at Artek.
helsinkiLocated in one of the most prestigious shopping localities of Helsinki, the Hackman attracts new designer collections in porcelain because of its prime location and continued customer service. All goods are of excellent quality and have well known designer tags attached to them. Most of the porcelain items are acquired from Arabia which is a ceramics factory in Helsinki that was established in 1873 and is ranked among the leaders in the ceramic arts field worldwide. The staff at the shop is multilingual so that customer service is not compromised with tourists in any way.
helsinkiKalevala Koru is a jewelry shop run by the Association of Kalevala Women in Finland whose main aim is to preserve the Finnish traditional designs in jewelry and ornaments. The store sells quality jewelry in gold, silver and bronze that is authentically carved from the models found by archeologists. In short, when you buy from Kalevala, you get an exact copy of the original Finish ornaments that have existed through history and have given Finland its rich culture. Address: Unioninkatu 25, Helsinki Phone: 020/761-1380
helsinkiAnother favorite of the Finns is the 3 story shop called Marimekko. The store specializes in vivid color fabrics designed to perfection and cut to your favorite shape. Marimekko sells a number of fabric varieties including fabric for home decoration, dresses, accessories, bags, coats T-shirts and suits. The designers change colors and styles every season to give the inventory a new look that no one can resist!
helsinkiPerhaps the largest bookstore in all of Europe, Academic has the most extensive collection of books in various languages and a two story building that specializes in stationery products, gift items and travel aids. Every Friday a literary meeting is also held in which anyone can participate and promote their views and opinions on certain books and topics Address: Keskuskatu 1, Helsinki Phone: 09/121-41
helsinkiArtisaani is a few minutes’ walk from the market square. The place is run collectively by 20 artisans from Finland who sell their art work in this small museum. The paintings are not very pricy but are nicely done to give a perfectionist look.
helsinkiWho knew making knives was also an art. Marttiini Oy is a store specialized in making and selling high quality knives. These scary objects are made in varying varieties of stainless steel and are of good quality and precision. Knives of all shapes and sizes are available that range in their usage and functionality. Regular knives are priced moderately but the larger ones designed for hunting and fishing are more pricy.
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helsinkiHelsinki’s Cultural Office runs this special program for children to keep them entertained during their holidays. Annantalo is an art center that is filled with children learning basic art techniques, attending small exhibitions, workshops and dance performances.
helsinkiThis is part of the Helsinki City Museum that holds exhibitions with and for children. To keep them engaged, the Museum holds exhibitions under attractive names like Guinea Pig, where children are told about the animals found in Helsinki. There are colorful displays of cows and fish and children are allowed to have sensory experiences as well, for example they are taught and shown how to milk a cow.
helsinkiThe National Opera runs special programs for children featuring exciting stories and documentaries to promote learning and creativity.
helsinkiLocated on the Korkeasaari Island, Helsinki Zoo is the biggest attraction for children in Finland. The Zoo covers hundreds of acres of land and has a collection of animals and birds. Children love looking at the animals while they feed them and marvel at their size and colors! Many engaging activities have also been developed for kids in the Sea Life section of the Zoo such as having your child’s birthday celebrated there!
helsinkiEsplanadi Park is located right in the center of Helsinki with lush green lawns that are crowded by both locals and tourists in the summer months. The park also offers a picnic place for people to get together and spend the day out with friends and family.
helsinkiSenate Square is the most popular destination within Helsinki. It was built by a famous Russian architect, Carl Ludvig Engel(1778-1840). Today the Senate Square houses concerts, events and a site seeing tour. The Square occupies a huge area and has a number of monuments and important buildings located on all four sides.
helsinkiThis Museum has all the contemporary work of Finnish artists and those from neighboring countries. The place also hosts various exhibitions around the year to entertain tourists and to display the cultural and historic side of Finland. The museum building itself is a work of art and is worth a visit on your trip to Helsinki. Entrance fee for adults is 7 Euros while for students it is 5 Euros. Visitors under 18 are admitted free of charge and the first Wednesday of each month is free for all from 5pm to 8 pm! Opening times: Tuesday 10am to 5pm; Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 8 30pm; Monday closed. Address: Mannerheiminaukio 2, Phone: +358 9 1733 6501
helsinkiThis complex is a cultural center located in the Kammpi area of the city center. The place houses a lot of shops, a multi Cineplex called ‘Finkino’, an Art Museum, Tennis Palace and the Museum of Cultures. Tennispalatsi has had a rich history in the sports arena as well. Back in 1938 it was constructed as a center for the Olympic Games held in 1940 and later was the ground for a few basketball games in the 1952 Olympics.
helsinkiRich art is depicted in every alley way and intersection of Helsinki. The Three Smiths Statue is a famous sculpture carved by Felix Nylund at the intersection of the two most famous streets of Helsinki, Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie. The statue was attacked in the war in 1944 and damaged areas are still visible. Within the city, The Three Smiths is a popular meeting place for people.
helsinkiSituated along the Mannerheim Street in the heart of Helsinki is this statue of the great Finnish Military leader, Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim. The statue is a very famous cultural landmark for Helsinkians.
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helsinkiSasso offers one of the best Italian 3 course meals in town. The Italian culture of enjoying food and wine while chit chatting is evident here at Sasso, so if you’re looking for a quiet evening this is not the place to be. The chef holds back nothing in perfecting the order you place. The wine collection is also one of the best in Helsinki so make sure you order one for starters or the main courseYou will certainly leave with good Italian memories once you visit Sasso!
helsinkiOne of the more upscale and modern French restaurants in Helsinki, La Petite has delicious French food and the way it’s presented makes it even more mouth watering. The chefs and staff are highly trained in making customers feel welcome. The restaurant has the best collection of wines that will leave you wanting more!
helsinkiYume has introduced Helsinki to a new way of dining with exquisite flowers, a very sophisticated dining hall and an elaborate wine and steak list. Just sitting in the restaurant makes you feel peaceful and close to nature. Japanese food is served at its best at Yume with a choice of tailoring your own appetizers and main courses by selecting which spices and herbs you prefer. The Japanese culture of ‘mix and match’ is highly promoted and diners are encouraged to create their own meals.
helsinkiThis restaurant is atop a hill on the island of Suomenlinna in Helsinki. The place has a touch of elegance and class amidst the fortified island that has had a dark past. Walhalla has a lot of Finnish specialties to serve. Needless to say the best quality ingredients are used and food is prepared to perfection. Among the most famous dishes are salmon soup, reindeer, lamb and grilled duck.
helsinkiOne of the best restaurants in Helsinki in terms of food and décor is Chez Dominique. The place offers excellent French food prepared by the world renowned chef Hans Välimäki. Such specialties include Duck confit, Smoked Tuna, Roasted Turbot and lobster. Inside, the décor and placement of tables is sophisticatedly done. Reservations are a must as there is little competition for Chez Dominique and so there is usually a full house on weekends. Cuisine: French Address: Richardinkatu 4, Helsinki Phone: 09/612-73-93
helsinkiOne of the largest restaurants in Helsinki is Havis. High ceiling and wooden panels add much beauty to the dining hall; it is tough to decide between having your meal in the hall or the spacious airy terrace. Havis prides itself for the use of fresh sea food that is prepared to perfection. Reservations are a must. For further details visit the URL below.
helsinkiThe setting of G.W.Sundmans is one of elegance with 19th century Finnish paintings lined on the walls and a mansion like look that is set beautifully overlooking the harbor. The best quality ingredients are used to prepare food that is finger licking good and people keep coming back to enjoy Chef Jarmo Vähä-Savo’s famous cuisine. Specialties include fried Sweetbreads; sugar cured salmon and apple pie.
helsinkiOne of the posh dine-ins in Helsinki, Gallery restaurant is situated on the Katajanokka Island and is visited mostly by prestigious people. The restaurant is very charming and has a white and brown décor which oozes class. Specialties include sautéed white fish, lamb and grilled rabbit.
helsinkiArguably the only Lebanese restaurant in Helsinki, Farouge has the best home made “baklava” in Finland. The dishes offered are exquisite and are made from rare herbs and spices that are hardly used in Western foods. Apart from food, Farouge offers excellent customer service. The staff is friendly and well trained and can make menu recommendations based on your preferred tastes. Main course meals may vary from 20 to 38 euro.
helsinkiA very casual place where the chef himself serves the dishes, Cella was opened in 1969 as a traditional Finnish restaurant that would offer spicy dishes at a price of around 10 to 20 Euros in the Kallio district. There is also a summer terrace that is filled up during summer months and reservations may be required. The environment inside is cozy yet a bit noisy as the place is not all that big. A fine collection of wines can also be found at the bar.