What to do in Helsinki: saunas, islands, urban culture

This public sauna operates through local volunteer work. Entry is free and open at all hours of the day.

This cafe opens from May to September and serves traditional Finnish pastries with views over the city harbor.

The sandy beach sits within a forested area with footpaths. From here, visitors can watch the sun set into the sea.

This bar is located behind a hidden door and features 1920s era decor. The cocktail menu draws inspiration from detective novels.

This public wall in the Suvilahti cultural center allows artists to create legal graffiti and display their work.

This wooden chapel in the city center offers a silent space for prayer and meditation, without religious symbols.

This market hall from 1914 offers Finnish specialties, fresh produce, handcrafted items and traditional products across two floors.

This uninhabited island contains rock carvings from the past and receives only visits from birds and small animals.

The national park features marked trails through forests with blueberry fields and various mushroom species for foraging.

A collection of wooden villas from the 1920s stands in the forest, abandoned and marked by decades of decay.

Allas Sea Pool is a swimming complex with three pools at the harbor, including a seawater pool and a year-round heated freshwater pool.

This wooden-clad sauna on the beach features two saunas, a terrace and a restaurant serving Finnish cuisine.

This nature reserve features sand beaches, hiking trails and swimming areas. Regular ferry service operates from mainland during summer months.

Located on the 14th floor of Hotel Torni, this rooftop bar offers 360-degree views of Helsinki and serves Finnish cocktails.

Kallio Church was built in 1912 from granite and features a 65-meter tower. The interior shows characteristic elements of early 20th-century Nordic religious architecture.

Teurastamo is a converted slaughterhouse complex that now houses restaurants, cafes and event spaces, hosting regular markets and festivals throughout the year.

This ice cream vendor in Teurastamo district makes Italian style gelato with fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors.

Restaurant offering burgers made from local meat with homemade sauces, served alongside sweet potato fries.

Tempere Hall is a cultural center with a concert hall seating 500 people, exhibition spaces and a café on the first floor.

Museum on an island displaying historical wooden buildings from Finnish regions dating from the 18th to 20th centuries.

This central street houses several Finnish fashion houses and local clothing stores with contemporary collections.

The Laajasalo Oil Tanks are former industrial facilities built on rock cliffs that now serve as a public viewpoint. These abandoned structures are covered with graffiti and street art, providing open views of the sea and surrounding islands.

The Puotila Manor dates back to the 18th century and now houses a restaurant and event spaces. The building was constructed as an estate and currently serves as a venue for dining and social gatherings within a historical setting.

This music club organizes regular concerts with local and international jazz musicians. The venue provides seating for 120 people.

A sea bay with 5 kilometers of coastline and multiple walking paths through forested areas. In winter, the frozen bay serves for cross-country skiing.