Jamie’s travel tips
Museums worth paying a visit
Amos Rex, a private art museum with unique
architecture, was opened in central Helsinki at
the end of August 2018. Amos Rex consists of new
underground exhibition spaces, the old Lasipalatsi
(glass palace) from 1936 and its Bio Rex cinema, as
well as a vibrant event forum on Lasipalatsi Square,
which serves as the roof of the exhibition hall. Amos
Rex’s exhibition programme extends from the newest,
often experimental, contemporary art to 20th-century
Modernism and ancient cultures.
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アモス・レックス
22-24 MannerheimintieAmos Rex, a private art museum with unique
architecture, was opened in central Helsinki at
the end of August 2018. Amos Rex consists of new
underground exhibition spaces, the old Lasipalatsi
(glass palace) from 1936 and its Bio Rex cinema, as
well as a vibrant event forum on Lasipalatsi Square,
which serves as the roof of the exhibition hall. Amos
Rex’s exhibition programme extends from the newest,
often experimental, contemporary art to 20th-century
Modernism and ancient cultures.
Ateneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and
the home of Finnish art. The well-loved works in our
collection cover the period from the 19th century to
Modernism.
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アテネウム美術館
2 KaivokatuAteneum is Finland’s best-known art museum and
the home of Finnish art. The well-loved works in our
collection cover the period from the 19th century to
Modernism.
Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) is the home of an art
collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki,
consisting of over 9,000 works of art. HAM manages
and expands the collection, which also includes the
public works of art that are on display around the
city. HAM’s Finnish and international exhibitions,
held mainly at the Tennis Palace, portray modern
and contemporary art.
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HAM Helsinki Art Museum
8 Eteläinen RautatiekatuHelsinki Art Museum (HAM) is the home of an art
collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki,
consisting of over 9,000 works of art. HAM manages
and expands the collection, which also includes the
public works of art that are on display around the
city. HAM’s Finnish and international exhibitions,
held mainly at the Tennis Palace, portray modern
and contemporary art.
The Helsinki City Museum is located in the oldest
quarters of the city, at the corner of the Senate
Square. It is a museum of everyday life, offering new
perspectives to the history of the city, heart-warming
details and many types of spaces and atmospheres to
hang out in.
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ヘルシンキ市立博物館
16-18 AleksanterinkatuThe Helsinki City Museum is located in the oldest
quarters of the city, at the corner of the Senate
Square. It is a museum of everyday life, offering new
perspectives to the history of the city, heart-warming
details and many types of spaces and atmospheres to
hang out in.
Kiasma is one of the leading museums of
contemporary art in the Nordic region and a part of
the Finnish National Gallery. It breaks the boundaries
of a traditional art museum. Kiasma is known for
major international solo exhibitions, curated
thematic exhibitions and collection displays and
various co-operation projects and live art program
in Kiasma Theatre.
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ヘルシンキ現代美術館
2 MannerheiminaukioKiasma is one of the leading museums of
contemporary art in the Nordic region and a part of
the Finnish National Gallery. It breaks the boundaries
of a traditional art museum. Kiasma is known for
major international solo exhibitions, curated
thematic exhibitions and collection displays and
various co-operation projects and live art program
in Kiasma Theatre.
National Museum illustrates Finnish history from
prehistorical to present times. The museum's unique
exhibits tell of the life from a period of over 10 000
years. Temporary exhibitions on current themes and
an interactive exhibition Vintti, where you can
experience history by doing yourself.
107 現地メンバーのおすすめ
フィンランド国立博物館
34 MannerheimintieNational Museum illustrates Finnish history from
prehistorical to present times. The museum's unique
exhibits tell of the life from a period of over 10 000
years. Temporary exhibitions on current themes and
an interactive exhibition Vintti, where you can
experience history by doing yourself.
Sightseeing and Architecture
Helsinki Central Library Oodi is open seven days a
week, from early in the morning till late in the evening.
Oodi is a venue for events, a house of reading and
a diverse urban experience. It is a library of a new
era, a living and functional meeting place open
for all. Oodi is a striking building with its glass and
steel structures and wooden facade, its design
a combination of traditional and contemporary
flavours.
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Oodi Central Library
4 TöölönlahdenkatuHelsinki Central Library Oodi is open seven days a
week, from early in the morning till late in the evening.
Oodi is a venue for events, a house of reading and
a diverse urban experience. It is a library of a new
era, a living and functional meeting place open
for all. Oodi is a striking building with its glass and
steel structures and wooden facade, its design
a combination of traditional and contemporary
flavours.
Skywheel Helsinki is one of the best known landmarks
in the city and it offers an amazing view of the heart
of Helsinki and its most important cultural attractions
and historical buildings. Skywheel operates all year
round due to its climate controlled cabins.
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スカイホイール・ヘルシンキ
2 KatajanokanlaituriSkywheel Helsinki is one of the best known landmarks
in the city and it offers an amazing view of the heart
of Helsinki and its most important cultural attractions
and historical buildings. Skywheel operates all year
round due to its climate controlled cabins.
The world famous composer Jean Sibelius' (1865-1957)
monument by Eila Hiltunen is located at the Sibelius
park. It was unveiled 7 September 1967. The Sibelius
Monument, resembling organ pipes, is made of
welded steel with over 600 pipes and with the bust of
the composer on one side. The monument is one of
Helsinki's most popular statues and one of the most
well-known tourist attractions.
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シベリウスのモニュメント
MechelininkatuThe world famous composer Jean Sibelius' (1865-1957)
monument by Eila Hiltunen is located at the Sibelius
park. It was unveiled 7 September 1967. The Sibelius
Monument, resembling organ pipes, is made of
welded steel with over 600 pipes and with the bust of
the composer on one side. The monument is one of
Helsinki's most popular statues and one of the most
well-known tourist attractions.
The church, completed in 1969, due to its unique architecture, is one of the main attractions in Helsinki. The church hall is covered with a dome, lined with copper and supported on the rock walls by reinforced concrete beams. The interior walls are of rugged rock and rubble wall. Before noon, the light spreads from the row of windows surrounding the roof periphery to the altar wall, where an ice-age crevice serves as the altarpiece. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts.
258 現地メンバーのおすすめ
テンペリアウキオ教会
3 LutherinkatuThe church, completed in 1969, due to its unique architecture, is one of the main attractions in Helsinki. The church hall is covered with a dome, lined with copper and supported on the rock walls by reinforced concrete beams. The interior walls are of rugged rock and rubble wall. Before noon, the light spreads from the row of windows surrounding the roof periphery to the altar wall, where an ice-age crevice serves as the altarpiece. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts.
A Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular attractions in Finland for a reason. Suomenlinna was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport (HSL) ferry from the Market Square.
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スオメンリンナ
A Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular attractions in Finland for a reason. Suomenlinna was shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. With its museums, events and restaurants Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport (HSL) ferry from the Market Square.
Neighborhoods
Eira is a sea side neighborhood located 10 minute walk from our home. The area is surrounded with beautiful nature and significant Finnish architecture buildings. You can pay a visit and enjoy a peaceful walk along the beach, and it is at its best when sunset!
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Eira
Eira is a sea side neighborhood located 10 minute walk from our home. The area is surrounded with beautiful nature and significant Finnish architecture buildings. You can pay a visit and enjoy a peaceful walk along the beach, and it is at its best when sunset!
Mumin Kaffe Kruununhaka
Finnish Cuisine worth trying
Saaga offers a taste of Lapland, with its rugged and
beautiful nature, as well as regional dishes and an
atmosphere full of the exotic charm of the North.
The à la carte menu is in several languages. Seating
for 100 on two floors including the private room Shaman
for 10 persons. Table reservations recommended.
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Restaurant Grön
36 AlbertinkatuSaaga offers a taste of Lapland, with its rugged and
beautiful nature, as well as regional dishes and an
atmosphere full of the exotic charm of the North.
The à la carte menu is in several languages. Seating
for 100 on two floors including the private room Shaman
for 10 persons. Table reservations recommended.
Kuurna is a tiny restaurant that maintains such a low profile that its name doesn’t even appear on the sign. The menu favours Finnish ingredients, such as root vegetables, grains and fish. The food is simply delicious, the prices reasonable and the service beyond compare.
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Kuurna
6 MeritullinkatuKuurna is a tiny restaurant that maintains such a low profile that its name doesn’t even appear on the sign. The menu favours Finnish ingredients, such as root vegetables, grains and fish. The food is simply delicious, the prices reasonable and the service beyond compare.
Longest opening hour restaurant in Helsinki which serves you food until midnight ( until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on Fri and Sat). It offers traditional Finnish food, the portion is huge and the price is reasonable and proportional to the quality. Must try the snails, it tastes amazing!
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Ravintola Manala
2 DagmarinkatuLongest opening hour restaurant in Helsinki which serves you food until midnight ( until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on Fri and Sat). It offers traditional Finnish food, the portion is huge and the price is reasonable and proportional to the quality. Must try the snails, it tastes amazing!
Regatta
8 MerikannontieAsian Cuisine for a change
My favorite sushi place ever! Located 10 minute walk from the accommodation. Pricing is reasonable and more importantly, the sushi is fresh and some are made with a twist of fusion!
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Haru
30 FredrikinkatuMy favorite sushi place ever! Located 10 minute walk from the accommodation. Pricing is reasonable and more importantly, the sushi is fresh and some are made with a twist of fusion!
H’NOI Bistro Vallila
Restaurant Tibet Hut
Korea House Restaurant
19 MariankatuThai Orchid Villa Kamppi
旅行者へのアドバイス
交通アクセス
Visit the city by tram is the best!
If you plan to explore Helsinki, hop on every tram that happens to be on your way and let it take you around. Tram routes cover the best parts of Helsinki, and the pace is also chilling and comfortable for traveling! (Remember to buy the day ticket if your stay is longer than 1 day, since it's much cheaper)
交通アクセス
You can buy public transport tickets on your mobile device
Download the HSL app on your mobile device and buy the public transport ticket for your travel. It offers all kinds of tickets, depending on your need. And the ticket applies for all kinds of public transport!
風習と文化
Check out Myhelsinki.fi
Check out Myhelsinki.fi for great advice about where to visit, what to do and where to eat, also keep yourself informed about interesting events going on during your visit!