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Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit
Kaivopuisto is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

1. Kaivopuisto

8.9
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · 28 tips and reviews
Café Ursula is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

2. Café Ursula

7.4
Ehrenströmintie 3, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Coffee Shop · Kaivopuisto · 75 tips and reviews

3. Kaivopuiston ranta

8.8
Ehrenströmintie, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Waterfront · Kaivopuisto · 6 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Enjoy the walk with the sea-side bars and holiday atmosphere.

Merisatamanranta is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

4. Merisatamanranta

8.2
Merisatamaranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Waterfront · 4 tips and reviews

5. Eira

Helsinki, Uusimaa
Neighborhood · 3 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: One of the most expensive neighborhoods with art-noveau buildings from early 1900. Most of the embassies are located here.

Engelinaukio is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

6. Engelinaukio

7.9
Engelinaukio, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Plaza · Eira · 3 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Small & cute park in the middle of Eira. Very nice both in the winter and in the summer.

7. Esplanadin puisto

9.2
Eteläesplanadi (Pohjoisesplanadi), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · 64 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Especially nice in the afternoons - after all the lights are turned on. Good place where to search for nice restaurants/ bars.

Sinisen huvilan kahvila is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

8. Sinisen huvilan kahvila

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

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: For good weather - perfect spot for an ice-cream with a view over the whole Toolonlahti, Ooppera and Finlandia concert hall.

9. Töölönlahti / Tölöviken

8.8
Hakasalmen puisto (Mannerheimintie & Töölönlahti), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Bay · 25 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Why don't you take a walk around Toolonlahti?

10. Hakasalmen huvila

7.6
Mannerheimintie 13b (Karamzininkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Art Gallery · Etu-Töölö · 12 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Art gallery in an old villa - for free!!

11. Oopperan amfiteatteri

Mannerheimintie (Helsinginkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Outdoor Event Space · Taka-Töölö · 6 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Although I don't think Ooppera looks too fancy from the outside, the view from the inside is fantastic.

Hietaniemen uimaranta (Hietsu) is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

12. Hietaniemen uimaranta (Hietsu)

8.6
Hiekkarannantie 11, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beach · Etu-Töölö · 26 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: The best view is actually hidden - if you go North-East just behind where the boats are being held during the winter, you will see a very romantic sunset.

13. Urheilumuseo / Sports Museum

Paavo Nurmen tie 1 (Olympiastadion), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Museum · Taka-Töölö · 3 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Helsinki was hosting the Olympic games of 1952, hence the sports museum summarizes the history of olympics, as well as history of sports outfit and accessories (amazing how it has evolved recently)!

14. Linnanmäki

8.7
Tivolikuja 1 (Tivolitie), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Amusement Park · Alppila · 90 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: The old wooden roller coaster is surely still on the top of the activities.

15. Kuuskulma

Porvoonkatu (a.k.a Porvoonkadun aukio), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Plaza · Alppila · 4 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Very nice place where many streets cross in the middle of Alppila housing region.

16. Alppipuisto

8.2
Viipurinkatu 25 (Helsinginkatu), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Park · Alppila · 18 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: One of the greatest parks for all tastes not interrupting each other - dog run, feeding ducks, picnic, sunbathing, book reading, playing music and just hanging out.

17. HSL 0637 Eläintarha

Nordenskiöldinkatu 22, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Tram Station · Västra Böle · 2 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Enjoy the sight-seeing tram routes 3B and 3T - take the whole circle to see Toolo, Centre of Helsinki, Kaivopuisto and Kallio.

Sibelius Monument is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

18. Sibelius Monument

8.2
Merikannontie (Sibelius Park), Helsinki, Uusimaa
Monument · Taka-Töölö · 36 tips and reviews

19. Cafe Regatta

9.3
Merikannontie 8, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Café · Taka-Töölö · 192 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Small red cute cafe

Humallahdenpuiston kalliot is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

20. Humallahdenpuiston kalliot

8.4
Humallahdenpuisto, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Scenic Lookout · Meilahti · 8 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: This is one of the great places if you like to enjoy sea views and jump up and down the rock coast.

21. 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!

22. Torpanranta

6.8
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Beach · Vanha Munkkiniemi · 5 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: The beach with finest sand you can find in Helsinki. Walk South towards Hilton Hotel for another beautiful rock sea-coast.

Café Torpanranta is one of Explore Helsinki: non-touristic places to visit.

23. Café Torpanranta

7.3
Munkkiniemenranta 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Café · Vanha Munkkiniemi · 42 tips and reviews

24. Munkkiniemenranta

7.9
Munkkiniemenranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Waterfront · Vanha Munkkiniemi · 4 tips and reviews

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Nice sea-side park - stretched along the coast so that you can enjoy quite some walking/ jogging. Non-standard residential buildings around.

25. Laajalahden aukio

Laajalahden aukio, Helsinki, Uusimaa
Plaza · Vanha Munkkiniemi · 1 tip

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: Park-alley, a green path of a tram

26. Vaasankatu

Vaasankatu, Helsinki
Road · Harju · 1 tip

Zane Z.Zane Zamuška: The Red Light District of Helsinki. But also a possibility to find nice and cheaper bars.