The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Eira and Ullanlinna: the back story
Art Nouveau villas, the Kaivopuisto shore and Löyly by the sea.
Neighbourhood guide · Helsinki
Eira & Ullanlinna: Our Favourites
Art Nouveau villas, Kaivopuisto, Café Ursula and Löyly by the sea.
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What to see and do
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On the southern shore
Kaivopuisto Park
A seaside park on the southern shore, with Café Ursula on the water.
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Views over the harbour
Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill)
A hill park above the South Harbour, by the old observatory.
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Along the southern shore
Kaivopuisto to Eira and Löyly
The southern shore from Kaivopuisto past Eira’s villas to Löyly at Hernesaari.
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Sauna and restaurant by the sea
Löyly
Public and private saunas and a restaurant, in a wooden building by the sea at Hernesaari.
Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Where to eat
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Selected by MICHELIN (2026)
Aoi
A neighbourhood restaurant in Ullanlinna.
Neitsytpolku 10, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Selected by MICHELIN (2026)
Le Ankka
A restaurant on Huvilakatu, among Eira’s villas.
Huvilakatu 28, 00150 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Selected by MICHELIN (2026)
Bistro Ego
A French bistro on Korkeavuorenkatu.
Korkeavuorenkatu 27, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Finnish home cooking
Sea Horse
A traditional Finnish restaurant on Kapteeninkatu.
Kapteeninkatu 11, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Known for korvapuusti
Café Succès
A café on Korkeavuorenkatu, known for its korvapuusti cinnamon buns.
Korkeavuorenkatu 2, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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On the Kaivopuisto shore
Café Ursula
A café and restaurant on the Kaivopuisto shore.
Ehrenströmintie 3, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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