The South Harbour, with Helsinki Cathedral rising above the waterfront

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Ask a local

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Food & drink

Tasting menus, market halls, cafés and cocktail bars.

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Restaurants   Bars

Saunas

Löyly, Kotiharju, Allas and the island saunas.

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Saunas & health

Transport & entry

The airport train, HSL tickets, ferries and Schengen entry. Please keep it practical.

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Helsinki essentials

Travellers’ tips

Just been to Helsinki? Share your favourite places, discoveries and advice for other visitors.

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