Women-Friendly Travel in Helsinki
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Rastilla camping
A very unique accommodation option, this is the only camping site within the borders of Helsinki. The entire facility is outdoors with canopies and picnic spots that are scattered all around the gardens. Huts and chalets are available for sleeping, and they carry all basic necessities like dish washers, heaters, TVs and more. Additional amenities can be ordered for an extra charge.
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Travelers Home
Instead of paying to get a hotel room, why not get a cozy furnished apartment for your family’s’ stay in Helsinki? Travelers Home offers tourists the opportunity to rent excellent quality apartments at 85 Euros per night. This rate includes the usage of all amenities such as TVs, the fully equipped kitchen and laundry services. The apartments are located in the downtown area where you will get the feel of the hustle bustle in the city and the never ending excitement.
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Aarikka
This 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!
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Ril's Concept Store
Another 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.
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Annikki Karvinen
Opened 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!
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Artek
Established 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.
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Hackman Shop Arabia
Located 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.
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Kalevala Koru
Kalevala 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
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Marimekko
Another 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!
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Academic Bookstore
Perhaps 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
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Artisaani
Artisaani 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.
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Marttiini Oy
Who 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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Digelius Music
Digelius has one of the finest collections of music in all of Europe and perhaps one of the largest too, of about 10,000 titles. The collection includes genres of Finnish folk music, pop music and all time favorites from Asia, Europe, America and Africa. Digelius’ USP lies in the fact that it offers worldwide mail order service so that anyone can take advantage of its huge collection.
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Skanno
A household name in furnishing, home decorations and textiles, Skanno is a family enterprise that has won over Finnish hearts due to its impeccable quality. The owners have been able to evolve with the taste of the locals and offer couches and sofas that suit their exact needs of comfort and style. The shop is worth a visit to marvel at the unique designs and colors that Skanno has to offer.
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Suomen Käsityön Ystävät
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.
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Anne’s Shop
Anne’s Shop is a small cottage located near the Temppeliaukio Church. It has a small but good collection of china, jewelry, clothes, pots and pans, dolls and hats. The products are exempted from taxes so the prices are very reasonable. Most of the shoppers seen at Anne’s are either from nearby localities or tourists visiting the area.
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Fuga
Fuga is a small music shop in Helsinki that has a tasteful collection of music available for tourists and locals. The collection is vast and the store especially has a wide variety of classical and jazz recordings from all over Europe. The brothers who run the place give good advice on which collections to buy. Address: Kaisaniemenkatu 7, Helsinki
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Hietalahti Antique and Art Hall
Hietalahti Antique is a collection of antique shops that sell a wide variety of antiques ranging from jewelry to ornaments to decorative pieces. The shop is located a few minutes from the city center and attracts a lot of tourists who fish around for such collectables. Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am to 5 pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm. Location: Hietalahdentori Phone: +358 9 670145
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Ryijypalavelu
Ryijypalavelu offers hand woven Finnish goods like rugs and mats for sale, and the proceeds are given to the disabled veterans in Finland. The store is part of the campaign launched by Women's Organization of the Disabled War Veterans' Association to provide as much help as possible to veterans who suffered as a result of the Finnish War. Rug weaving kits are also available if you want to weave your own patterns.
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Tarja Niskanen
If you plan to visit Helsinki in the winter, you will have to make a round to Tarja Niskanen that specializes in making tough winter headgear for women. The gears are made from strong and warm materials like leather and fur so that good protection is provided in the harsh winters that hit Helsinki each year. Headgears are priced low depending on what material you chose.
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Hakaniemi Market Hall
This market is a collection of all items that locals need on an everyday basis. The first floor is mainly eatables and groceries while the second floor stocks souvenirs and decorative pieces. All goods are priced moderately so an average shopper can easily buy without being tight on budget. Hakaniemi market is very famous among the locals for its affordable prices.
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Market Square
Sprawled near the Baltic waters is this open air market where fresh sea food is sold, considered to be the best in all of Finland. The market is open all year round and has peak seasons in the summer and during Christmas. Most of the stalls sell eatables but souvenirs are also found here.
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Forum Shopping Center
Forum Shopping Center is the number one shopping arena in all of Finland. The building houses 150 shops that stock all kinds of merchandise including jewelry, furnisher, garments, decorative items, sports goods and gift items. It is located in one of the most important streets of the city center: the Mannerheiminite, and has seven floors that cover an entire block of space. The restaurant and hangout cafes are also very comfortable to spend time in.
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Sokos
A large department store located right next to the railway station, Sokos is very convenient for tourists to buy daily groceries and items while commuting to and fro from the neighborhood. The store stocks all varieties of eatables and accessories at a good price.