Places to visit in Helsinki and Lauttasaari

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Places to visit in Helsinki and Lauttasaari

Coffee and breakfast

Locals favourite Boutique Cafe, also one of the oldest still running Cafes in Helsinki.
25 locals recommend
Cafe Mutteri
2 Lauttasaarentie
25 locals recommend
Locals favourite Boutique Cafe, also one of the oldest still running Cafes in Helsinki.
Delicious vegetarian breakfast in a personal shipping container - one of my favourites!
20 locals recommend
Cargo Coffee + Vegetarian food
20 locals recommend
Delicious vegetarian breakfast in a personal shipping container - one of my favourites!
Espresso House is the largest coffeehouse chain in Nordic Countries. They have several locations and are always around the corner everywhere in Helsinki.
Espresso House
28 Lauttasaarentie
Espresso House is the largest coffeehouse chain in Nordic Countries. They have several locations and are always around the corner everywhere in Helsinki.
Adorable place by the sea with countryside wibes, stop by for a coffee or a snack. You can hardly notice at all that you are in the capital city. During weekends prepare to wait in line, this place might get crowded. Open daily: 8am-10pm @caferegatta
225 locals recommend
Regatta
8 Merikannontie
225 locals recommend
Adorable place by the sea with countryside wibes, stop by for a coffee or a snack. You can hardly notice at all that you are in the capital city. During weekends prepare to wait in line, this place might get crowded. Open daily: 8am-10pm @caferegatta
A secret gem right in the heart of Helsinki! Cafe is open every day 10-17, and lunch is served mon-fri 11-14. I sincerely recommend everything they make, especially their sour gough bread and the salmon soup which they serve every wednesday at lunch.
Cafe Villa (Huvila)
13 Mannerheimintie
A secret gem right in the heart of Helsinki! Cafe is open every day 10-17, and lunch is served mon-fri 11-14. I sincerely recommend everything they make, especially their sour gough bread and the salmon soup which they serve every wednesday at lunch.

Food and Drinks

Restaurants I recommend to visit in Helsinki.
Kaunis Kampela (”the Beautiful Flatfish”) is a great place to have a craft beer or two with some food and friends. @kauniskampela
Kaunis Kampela
10 Lauttasaarentie
Kaunis Kampela (”the Beautiful Flatfish”) is a great place to have a craft beer or two with some food and friends. @kauniskampela
Pizza Maestro Luca cooks you the best pizzas ever (no joke!) in his authentic pizza oven from Napoli. @pizzeria_luca en.pizzerialuca.fi
Pizzeria Lumi
7 Hämeentie
Pizza Maestro Luca cooks you the best pizzas ever (no joke!) in his authentic pizza oven from Napoli. @pizzeria_luca en.pizzerialuca.fi
Charming place to stop for a coffee or a quick meal. You’ll find outdoor jogging routes close by which leads you walking around the beautiful cape. @paseo_lauttasaari
11 locals recommend
Paseo Cafe & Grill
1a Itälahdenkatu
11 locals recommend
Charming place to stop for a coffee or a quick meal. You’ll find outdoor jogging routes close by which leads you walking around the beautiful cape. @paseo_lauttasaari
Delicious Moroccon food and one of my favourite restaurants in Helsinki. Amazing brunch buffet on sat 11-16 and lunch buffet mon-fri 11-16. @sandrorestaurant www.sandro.fi
Sandro Kortteli
1 Urho Kekkosen katu
Delicious Moroccon food and one of my favourite restaurants in Helsinki. Amazing brunch buffet on sat 11-16 and lunch buffet mon-fri 11-16. @sandrorestaurant www.sandro.fi
Charasteristic place by the sea, at the old harbour. Delicious tasting menus and wine and also very Instagrammable! @shelterhki www.shelter.fi/menu
16 locals recommend
Shelter
7 Kanavaranta
16 locals recommend
Charasteristic place by the sea, at the old harbour. Delicious tasting menus and wine and also very Instagrammable! @shelterhki www.shelter.fi/menu
Bar, kitchen & sunny terrace on the exotic island of Katajanokka, also at the old harbour area. @holidaybarhelsinki holiday-bar.fi
42 locals recommend
Holiday Bar
7 Kanavaranta
42 locals recommend
Bar, kitchen & sunny terrace on the exotic island of Katajanokka, also at the old harbour area. @holidaybarhelsinki holiday-bar.fi
Modern European tasting menus and delicious wines in the center of Helsinki, between Esplanadi Park and the Shopping street Aleksanterinkatu. @restaurantemo emo-ravintola.fi/en/
11 locals recommend
Demo
9-11 Uudenmaankatu
11 locals recommend
Modern European tasting menus and delicious wines in the center of Helsinki, between Esplanadi Park and the Shopping street Aleksanterinkatu. @restaurantemo emo-ravintola.fi/en/
Great cocktails and delicious food, right next to Esplanadi Park. @restaurantbronda www.ravintolabronda.fi/en/
24 locals recommend
Bronda
20 Eteläesplanadi
24 locals recommend
Great cocktails and delicious food, right next to Esplanadi Park. @restaurantbronda www.ravintolabronda.fi/en/
Traditional Finnish delicates and atmosphere from the old Helsinki. Sea Horse has served the same menu for as long as 80 years and kept the interior the same. The famous dishes of crispy fried herrings and a Sea Horse special onion stake (beef) have also had international recommendations. www.seahorse.fi
97 locals recommend
Sea Horse
11 Kapteeninkatu
97 locals recommend
Traditional Finnish delicates and atmosphere from the old Helsinki. Sea Horse has served the same menu for as long as 80 years and kept the interior the same. The famous dishes of crispy fried herrings and a Sea Horse special onion stake (beef) have also had international recommendations. www.seahorse.fi
The European style bistro is a charismatic place to eat or have a glass of wine with friends. They like to do things their own way, and they make cocktails that need a note for. The downstairs located cozy old wine cellar is also a good place for a bigger party. @thecockhelsinki thecock.fi
27 locals recommend
The Cock
17 Fabianinkatu
27 locals recommend
The European style bistro is a charismatic place to eat or have a glass of wine with friends. They like to do things their own way, and they make cocktails that need a note for. The downstairs located cozy old wine cellar is also a good place for a bigger party. @thecockhelsinki thecock.fi

Sports and outdoor

The shouthern tip of Lauttasaari has beautiful outdoor routes. These are popular among locals and they are easy to walk and enjoy Finnish nature in Helsinki.
7 locals recommend
Särkiniemen puisto
Itälahdenkatu
7 locals recommend
The shouthern tip of Lauttasaari has beautiful outdoor routes. These are popular among locals and they are easy to walk and enjoy Finnish nature in Helsinki.
Floating water park and water sport acrivities such as SUP renting, kayaking and wake boarding, only 10 mins away from the flat.
8 locals recommend
Laguuni
8 Keilalahdentie
8 locals recommend
Floating water park and water sport acrivities such as SUP renting, kayaking and wake boarding, only 10 mins away from the flat.
Outdoor pools right in the center of Helsinki. Events and live music during the summer.
218 locals recommend
Allas Sea Pool
2a Katajanokanlaituri
218 locals recommend
Outdoor pools right in the center of Helsinki. Events and live music during the summer.
Unique place with sauna, terrace and restaurant with the chance to drop in the ocean - all year round. Accessable by city bikes, bus line and scooters.
322 locals recommend
Löyly Helsinki
4 Hernesaarenranta
322 locals recommend
Unique place with sauna, terrace and restaurant with the chance to drop in the ocean - all year round. Accessable by city bikes, bus line and scooters.

Nähtävyydet

The fortress of Suomenlinna is a UNESCO's World Heritage Site and located on a group of islands in Helsinki. Take the ferry from Kauppatori and enjoy the beautiful historical fortress and walk around the islands stone pavements which take you back in time. Have a nice picnic on the grassy shire-like hills on the southern side of the island or have a lunch or refreshing beverage in one of the local restaurants.
430 locals recommend
Suomenlinna
430 locals recommend
The fortress of Suomenlinna is a UNESCO's World Heritage Site and located on a group of islands in Helsinki. Take the ferry from Kauppatori and enjoy the beautiful historical fortress and walk around the islands stone pavements which take you back in time. Have a nice picnic on the grassy shire-like hills on the southern side of the island or have a lunch or refreshing beverage in one of the local restaurants.
The Market Square is the most popular and international marketplace in Helsinki, located at the South Harbour. Taste some Finnish treats or just look around and enjoy the buzz, open all year round, but specially popular during the summer.
125 locals recommend
Kauppatori
Eteläranta
125 locals recommend
The Market Square is the most popular and international marketplace in Helsinki, located at the South Harbour. Taste some Finnish treats or just look around and enjoy the buzz, open all year round, but specially popular during the summer.
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands. - visithelsinki.fi
Kaivopuisto observatory
1 Ehrenströmintie
Helsinki's oldest and best known park is surrounded by embassies and villas. The nearby sea, rock cliffs and green lawns offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy the outdoors. During winter, if the snow situation permits, the park is popular for sledding. At the highest point of the park is the Ursa Observatory. There are also several cafées and restaurants along the shore and on the islands. - visithelsinki.fi
Beautiful Park in the center of Helsinki. You can find local people and visitors walking along the area and at times events take place in Esplanadi Park.
103 locals recommend
Esplanadi
Pohjoisesplanadi
103 locals recommend
Beautiful Park in the center of Helsinki. You can find local people and visitors walking along the area and at times events take place in Esplanadi Park.
The beautiful Cathedral of Helsinki and the Senate Square are charasteristic sights of Helsinki.
210 locals recommend
Helsinki Cathedral
29 Unioninkatu
210 locals recommend
The beautiful Cathedral of Helsinki and the Senate Square are charasteristic sights of Helsinki.
View Helsinki from a different point of view, from A big SkyWheel in the heart of Helsinki, one of the gondola cabins also have a sauna in it! See opening hours and tickets: http://skywheel.fi/fi
22 locals recommend
SkyWheel Helsinki
2 Katajanokanlaituri
22 locals recommend
View Helsinki from a different point of view, from A big SkyWheel in the heart of Helsinki, one of the gondola cabins also have a sauna in it! See opening hours and tickets: http://skywheel.fi/fi
2019 World’s Public Library of the Year and one of the most beautiful buildings I know, Oodi is a library of today. It’s interesting to look at from every angle, and the roof looks like it’s fading to the clouds when it’s grey and foggy weather. In addition to the architectural uniqueness outside, a visit inside on the top floor is also highly recommend.
93 locals recommend
Oodi Central Library
4 Töölönlahdenkatu
93 locals recommend
2019 World’s Public Library of the Year and one of the most beautiful buildings I know, Oodi is a library of today. It’s interesting to look at from every angle, and the roof looks like it’s fading to the clouds when it’s grey and foggy weather. In addition to the architectural uniqueness outside, a visit inside on the top floor is also highly recommend.

Wine & Liquer Stores (Alko)

Alko is the Finns wine & liquer store, where you can find alcohol beverages and good service. (open mon-fri 9-21 and sat 9-18)
Closest wine & liquer store from my place
Alko Helsinki Lauttasaari
28 Lauttasaarentie
Closest wine & liquer store from my place
Second closest wine & liquer store from my place
Alko Ruoholahti
21 Itämerenkatu
Second closest wine & liquer store from my place

Groceries

My most usual grocery store, here I find everything in one place. Good selection of vegan food and ice cream!
K-Supermarket West-best
28 Lauttasaarentie
My most usual grocery store, here I find everything in one place. Good selection of vegan food and ice cream!
Large supermarket, open 24/7, also one of the best ice cream selections!
29 locals recommend
K-Citymarket Ruoholahti
21 Itämerenkatu
29 locals recommend
Large supermarket, open 24/7, also one of the best ice cream selections!
Wide selection of groceries located in Lauttis.
S-market Lauttasaari
28-30 Lauttasaarentie
Wide selection of groceries located in Lauttis.
Less expensive grocery store also good quality!
29 locals recommend
Lidl Lauttasaari
4 Heikkiläntie
29 locals recommend
Less expensive grocery store also good quality!
Really good grocery store, one of my favourites!
18 locals recommend
K-Supermarket Lauttasaari
2 Kiviaidankatu
18 locals recommend
Really good grocery store, one of my favourites!

Pharmacy

12 locals recommend
Lauttis
28 Lauttasaarentie
12 locals recommend
24h pharmacy, open for you every day. Just order a taxi or uber for a quick visit anytime you want.
27 locals recommend
Yliopiston Apteekki
96 Mannerheimintie
27 locals recommend
24h pharmacy, open for you every day. Just order a taxi or uber for a quick visit anytime you want.