Guidebook for Helsinki

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Guidebook for Helsinki

Parks & Nature

Wikipedia says the following: Nuuksio National Park (Finnish: Nuuksion kansallispuisto, Swedish: Noux nationalpark) is one of the national parks in Finland. The park spreads over an area of forests and lakes North-west from Helsink. The park can be reached by public transportation from Helsinki and Espoo.
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Nuuksio National Park
84 Nuuksiontie
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Wikipedia says the following: Nuuksio National Park (Finnish: Nuuksion kansallispuisto, Swedish: Noux nationalpark) is one of the national parks in Finland. The park spreads over an area of forests and lakes North-west from Helsink. The park can be reached by public transportation from Helsinki and Espoo.
Super nice forest walks close to the center. There's also a really neat river a bit further away closer to Espoo part.
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Taman Central
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Super nice forest walks close to the center. There's also a really neat river a bit further away closer to Espoo part.

Drinks & Nightlife

Down the road from my place, the local hang-out serves a wide selection of beers but also coffee and other things. They are the neighbourhood bar with board games and easy entrance. Worth the visit if you want a drink!
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Sörkan ruusu
3 Pääskylänrinne
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Down the road from my place, the local hang-out serves a wide selection of beers but also coffee and other things. They are the neighbourhood bar with board games and easy entrance. Worth the visit if you want a drink!

Getting Around

You can get a metro to the city center or go east-wards. There is also a stop for trams and bus. Search online for "reittiopas" to find public transport connections and more info. From other guests: Some guests recommend buying a 4 day card, with 2 zones so you could go even to Nuuksio park.
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Sörnäs
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You can get a metro to the city center or go east-wards. There is also a stop for trams and bus. Search online for "reittiopas" to find public transport connections and more info. From other guests: Some guests recommend buying a 4 day card, with 2 zones so you could go even to Nuuksio park.
The city bikes are apparently pretty good to get around, I have not tried them myself yet!
City Bicycle Station
24 Eteläesplanadi
The city bikes are apparently pretty good to get around, I have not tried them myself yet!
Some of the guests rented their bikes from here and were very happy with the service and the quality/price ration. If you rent a bike, make sure to lock it properly and leave it inside the courtyard!!
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Bicyclean Helsinki
14 Luotsikatu
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Some of the guests rented their bikes from here and were very happy with the service and the quality/price ration. If you rent a bike, make sure to lock it properly and leave it inside the courtyard!!
This is the main train station in Helsinki. You can get local and long-distance trains from here, and buy your tickets, etc. The local train company is called VR, Valtion Rautatiet, so buy searching for "VR" and "timetables" on the Internet you can find the train schedules.
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Helsingin päärautatieasema
1 Kaivokatu
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This is the main train station in Helsinki. You can get local and long-distance trains from here, and buy your tickets, etc. The local train company is called VR, Valtion Rautatiet, so buy searching for "VR" and "timetables" on the Internet you can find the train schedules.

Sightseeing

Take a ferry boat, it's only 10 min ride from the central market square, and you'll discover this beautiful island. Pick up the HKL ferry boat, it's included in your public transport ticket.
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Suomenlinna
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Take a ferry boat, it's only 10 min ride from the central market square, and you'll discover this beautiful island. Pick up the HKL ferry boat, it's included in your public transport ticket.
This church is made into a rock, it's impressive to see!
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Gereja Temppeliaukion
3 Lutherinkatu
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This church is made into a rock, it's impressive to see!

Essentials

Finns love going to sauna. Nowadays, common saunas in the city are rather rare, but here is one nearby. Note: they are places for relaxing and a good wash, nothing to do with the idea of sauna for sex partners, etc.
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Kotiharjun Sauna
1 Harjutorinkatu
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Finns love going to sauna. Nowadays, common saunas in the city are rather rare, but here is one nearby. Note: they are places for relaxing and a good wash, nothing to do with the idea of sauna for sex partners, etc.
A really nice and chill place for a good coffee in the neighbourhood.
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Sävy
12 Aleksis Kiven katu
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A really nice and chill place for a good coffee in the neighbourhood.

Arts & Culture

Libraries in Finland are awesomely good, a good place to browse around.
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Kallion Kirjasto
11 Viides linja
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Libraries in Finland are awesomely good, a good place to browse around.
This public library has a stunning design both inside and outside - worth the visit!
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Perpustakaan Pusat Oodi
4 Töölönlahdenkatu
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This public library has a stunning design both inside and outside - worth the visit!

Shopping

Full of all kinds of delicacies and goodies .
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Pasar Hakaniemi
1 Hämeentie
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Full of all kinds of delicacies and goodies .