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Helsinki : Michelin's recommendations

Of fairly recent origin (Helsinki’s current site was settled in 1640), and capital since only 1812, this "daughter" of the Baltic Sea that surrounds it is a city of contrasts. It is calm yet bustling, urban but wafted by sea breezes and woodland scents, and architecturally both classic and contemporary. With its half a million inhabitants, the capital of this small country has established a name for itself in diplomatic circles, as well as in the world of tasteful, decorative arts.

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Tourist attractions Helsinki : Things to see and do

Senaatintori

Senaatintori FIN - 00100 Helsinki

Work of town planner Ehrenström and architect Carl Ludvig Engel , Senate Square comprises a collection of monumental buildings typifying the aristocratic elegance of neo-Classicism. The senate building was completed in 1820, the university in 1832..

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Kiasma Modern Art museum

Mannerheiminaukio 2 FIN - 00100 Helsinki

Right in the heart of the city, between the Station, with its refined lines of Finnish Art nouveau, and the functionalist Parliament building, Kiasma, inaugurated in 1998, is the work of Steven Holl. The exterior combines metals (copper, zinc, titani..

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Amos Anderson Museum

Yrjönkatu 27 FIN - 00100 Helsinki

This was the home of the parliamentarian, publisher and patron Amos Anderson , built in 1912-13, by the architects Palmqvist and Sjöström, and left by Anderson to the state. Today, it displays his collection of Scandinavian work from the 19 and part..

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Hotels Helsinki

Scandic Simonkenttä

Simonkatu 9 FIN - 00100 Helsinki

Prix Prices from : 99 €

This hotel is 200 metres from Helsinki Central Station and 400 metres from Helsinki’s Esplanaden shopping district. It offers free Wi-Fi and free access to the sauna and gym. Scandic Simonkenttä’s air-conditioned rooms have wooden floors and satelli..

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Omena Hotel Helsinki Yrjönkatu

Yrjönkatu 30 FIN - 00110 Helsinki

Situated directly across from Forum Shopping Centre is this central Helsinki hotel. It provides basic, yet functional accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Helsinki Central Station is 7 minutes’ walk away. A flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave and tea/coffee..

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Hotel Finn

Kalevankatu 3 B FIN - 00100 Helsinki

Directly across the street from Stockmann Department Store, this hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from Helsinki Central Station. It offers free Wi-Fi, along with basic and functional rooms with local artist’s works. Cable TV and private bathrooms with a sho..

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Leisure activities Helsinki

Full Day Medieval Tallinn with Lunch

Prices from : 170 €

The English-speaking guide will take you on a tour around the most important sights of the city and also outside medieval Tallinn - such as the Song Festival grounds and the 18th century Kadriorg park and palace. Walk through the Old Town area. Si..

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Helsinki Card - Includes Unlimited Public Transportation

Prices from : 33 €

Unlock the culture and character of Finland's capital city. The Helsinki Card brings this buzzing, cosmopolitan city to your fingertips, offering unlimited transportation, great discounts, a free city tour and free entry to over 50 museums and attrac..

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Guided City Tour

This tour illuminates eclectic Helsinki–where the old lives harmoniously alongside the new. From the historic city centre to numerous examples of contemporary architecture and grandiose landmarks, the city's passion for design is revealed. Live comme..

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Restaurants Helsinki

Toscanini

Bulevardi 2 FIN - 00120 Helsinki

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Seurahuone

Kaivokatu 12 FIN - 00100 Helsinki

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A21 Dining

Kalevankatu 17 FIN - 00100 Helsingfors

Fashionable spot known as much for its cocktails as for its food. Minimalist in style, with all white decoration in the dining room and all black in the bar. Understated, modern menu, with cocktails to match each dish.

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Torni

Yrjönkatu 26 FIN - 00100 Helsingfors / Helsinki

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Farang

Ainonkatu 3 FIN - 00100 Helsingfors

The Kunsthalle exhibition venue also plays host to this stylish, modern restaurant, decorated in hues of red, black and grey. Black wood tables and chairs are separated by transparent curtains. Zesty, harmonious, vibrant dishes take their influence f..

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Verde

Elielinaukio 5 FIN - 00100 Helsingfors / Helsinki

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