City guides

Helsinki

Sea, design and a sauna on every corner.

Find your vibe

Cafés

Kahvila Siili

Independent pick
Kallio

A tiny corner café where the cinnamon buns sell out by noon.

Paahtimo Nord

Promoted partner
Punavuori

A light-filled roastery for people who take their filter coffee seriously.

Restaurants

Lähiruoka Kitchen

Independent pick
Kruununhaka

Seasonal Finnish plates that change with whatever the farms send in.

Bars

Bar Lumi

Independent pick
Punavuori

Low light, natural wine and a playlist you'll want to Shazam.

Saunas

Allas Public Sauna

Promoted partner
Katajanokka

A seaside sauna with cold pools and a skyline view.

Shops

Putiikki Kuusi

Independent pick
Design District

Finnish makers only: ceramics, textiles and small-run prints.

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