Kruunuhaka Guidebook
Parks and Nature
At Tervasaari island, which is a popular recreation area next to the city centre, you can find eg. restaurant Savu, a kid's playground, a dogpark with a designated swimming beach for dogs, a summer theatre and a rug washing pier. It's also a perfect spot for a summer picnic. The shore has a walkway to the park island of Tervasaari.
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Tervasaari
At Tervasaari island, which is a popular recreation area next to the city centre, you can find eg. restaurant Savu, a kid's playground, a dogpark with a designated swimming beach for dogs, a summer theatre and a rug washing pier. It's also a perfect spot for a summer picnic. The shore has a walkway to the park island of Tervasaari.
Nuuksio is a beautiful National Park, not far away from the city centre. You can also get there cheaply with local transportation.
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ヌークシオ国立公園
84 NuuksiontieNuuksio is a beautiful National Park, not far away from the city centre. You can also get there cheaply with local transportation.
The view from the park up to Uspenski Cathedral with its golden cupolas is itself magnificent. In 2014 the park was renamed Tove Jansson Park, celebrating the 100th anniversary since the birth of Tove Jansson, artist and author of eg. the famous Moomin books.
Tove Janssons park
SatamakatuThe view from the park up to Uspenski Cathedral with its golden cupolas is itself magnificent. In 2014 the park was renamed Tove Jansson Park, celebrating the 100th anniversary since the birth of Tove Jansson, artist and author of eg. the famous Moomin books.
Sightseeing
Uspenski Cathedral (1868) is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history. The redbrick cathedral with golden cupolas was designed by Russian architect Alexey Gornostaev.
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ウスペンスキー大聖堂
1 PormestarinrinneUspenski Cathedral (1868) is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history. The redbrick cathedral with golden cupolas was designed by Russian architect Alexey Gornostaev.
The white cathedral that overlooks Helsinki has become a symbol of the nation’s capital and one of the two national shrines together with Turku Cathedral. Helsinki Cathedral was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed in 1839.
The steps leading up to the cathedral are used as both a stage and seating for events held in Senate Square. Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are among the most recognisable sights in Helsinki.
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ヘルシンキ大聖堂
29 UnioninkatuThe white cathedral that overlooks Helsinki has become a symbol of the nation’s capital and one of the two national shrines together with Turku Cathedral. Helsinki Cathedral was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed in 1839.
The steps leading up to the cathedral are used as both a stage and seating for events held in Senate Square. Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are among the most recognisable sights in Helsinki.
Things to do
Kauppatori
EtelärantaA Unesco World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Finland. Suomenlinna is also a suburb of Helsinki with around 800 residents. 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 tourism destinations in Finland. Suomenlinna is also a suburb of Helsinki with around 800 residents. The fortress is easily accessed all year by public transport (HSL) ferry from the Market Square.
Kino Engel is a boutique movie theatre with two auditoriums and quality movies. What is really noteworthy is their outdoor summer movie theatre (Kesäkino Engel) at the inner yard of Cafe Engel. Open during the summer months.
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Kino Engel
4 SofiankatuKino Engel is a boutique movie theatre with two auditoriums and quality movies. What is really noteworthy is their outdoor summer movie theatre (Kesäkino Engel) at the inner yard of Cafe Engel. Open during the summer months.
Sneak in through the yellow gate and revel in the atmosphere of the 1860s in the oldest surviving wooden house in Helsinki. At the Burgher's House Museum, you can experience everyday life and living in a house of the bourgeois in the Kruununhaka district of the 1860s and 70s. Open from May to October (always free entry).
Ruiskumestarin talo
12 KristianinkatuSneak in through the yellow gate and revel in the atmosphere of the 1860s in the oldest surviving wooden house in Helsinki. At the Burgher's House Museum, you can experience everyday life and living in a house of the bourgeois in the Kruununhaka district of the 1860s and 70s. Open from May to October (always free entry).
The perfect place to grab lunch is at the Old Market Hall. Here you can also purchase everything you need for a picnic on the outlying islands of Suomenlinna, which can be reached by ferry from the Market Square.
In addition to Finnish delicacies, including fish, meats, breads and pastries, the Old Market Hall also offers a colourful selection of international food. There are stalls selling American, Spanish and Middle Eastern food, as well as vegetarian alternatives. There is even a tiny little Alko shop where you can pick up a nice bottle of wine.
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Vanha Kauppahalli
125 EtelärantaThe perfect place to grab lunch is at the Old Market Hall. Here you can also purchase everything you need for a picnic on the outlying islands of Suomenlinna, which can be reached by ferry from the Market Square.
In addition to Finnish delicacies, including fish, meats, breads and pastries, the Old Market Hall also offers a colourful selection of international food. There are stalls selling American, Spanish and Middle Eastern food, as well as vegetarian alternatives. There is even a tiny little Alko shop where you can pick up a nice bottle of wine.
The garden is situated very close to the city centre, and its glasshouses and surrounding grounds offer nature lovers a unique experience all year round.
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カイサニエミ植物園
2 KaisaniemenrantaThe garden is situated very close to the city centre, and its glasshouses and surrounding grounds offer nature lovers a unique experience all year round.
Food scene
Cafe Engel, located by the Senate Square, is an idyllic café with a view of the Cathedral. In summertime the summer movie theatre "Kesäkino Engel", an outdoor movie theatre, is situated in the café's court yard.
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Café Engel
26 AleksanterinkatuCafe Engel, located by the Senate Square, is an idyllic café with a view of the Cathedral. In summertime the summer movie theatre "Kesäkino Engel", an outdoor movie theatre, is situated in the café's court yard.
Kuurna is a small and cozy restaurant in the Kruununhaka neighbourhood. The menu changes every two weeks and there are also a few daily specialities. All the ingredients are carefully chosen and the menu consists of mostly Finnish classics with a modern twist.
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Kuurna
6 MeritullinkatuKuurna is a small and cozy restaurant in the Kruununhaka neighbourhood. The menu changes every two weeks and there are also a few daily specialities. All the ingredients are carefully chosen and the menu consists of mostly Finnish classics with a modern twist.
A serious place for coffee lovers! The Johan & Nyström Cafe and Roastery in the Katajanokka district offers a specialty coffee experience, as well as good selection of teas and delicious pastries.
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Johan & Nyström - Kanavaranta
KanavarantaA serious place for coffee lovers! The Johan & Nyström Cafe and Roastery in the Katajanokka district offers a specialty coffee experience, as well as good selection of teas and delicious pastries.
Pizzeria Via Tribunali is the first real Neapolitan pizzeria in Helsinki. Grab a delicious pizza and enjoy the tasteful interior.
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Pizzeria Via Tribunali
4 SofiankatuPizzeria Via Tribunali is the first real Neapolitan pizzeria in Helsinki. Grab a delicious pizza and enjoy the tasteful interior.
Gohan is a sake & wine bar serving great food and carefully sourced artisan wines and sakes. They are located in the historic Torikorttelit district of Kruunuhaka.
Gohan - Restaurant & Sake Bar
3 SofiankatuGohan is a sake & wine bar serving great food and carefully sourced artisan wines and sakes. They are located in the historic Torikorttelit district of Kruunuhaka.
Olo is a modern Nordic gourmet cuisine restaurant at the heart of Helsinki. Olo's kitchen represents the modern Nordic cuisine, where traditional raw materials of the North are well-respected. The cuisine aims to offer clarity of design and generous flavours as known from our grandmothers' times. The menu follows the yearly cycle of the Nordic nature, bringing to the table only what is at best at a given time. The natural and clean flavours of land and sea reign in Olo's kitchen. The restaurant has had a Michelin-star since 2011.
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Olo
5 PohjoisesplanadiOlo is a modern Nordic gourmet cuisine restaurant at the heart of Helsinki. Olo's kitchen represents the modern Nordic cuisine, where traditional raw materials of the North are well-respected. The cuisine aims to offer clarity of design and generous flavours as known from our grandmothers' times. The menu follows the yearly cycle of the Nordic nature, bringing to the table only what is at best at a given time. The natural and clean flavours of land and sea reign in Olo's kitchen. The restaurant has had a Michelin-star since 2011.
Interior from the 1950s and traditional Finnish cuisine such as meatballs, "Pyttipannu" ('hash') and fried Baltic herrings.
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Ravintola Kolme Kruunua
5 LiisankatuInterior from the 1950s and traditional Finnish cuisine such as meatballs, "Pyttipannu" ('hash') and fried Baltic herrings.
Korea House is the first and only Korean restaurant in Finland. The restaurant serves tasteful and traditional Korean food in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere.
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Korea House Restaurant
19 MariankatuKorea House is the first and only Korean restaurant in Finland. The restaurant serves tasteful and traditional Korean food in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere.
Café-wine bar El Fant, situated next door to the Helsinki City Museum, is a cozy spot offering home-baked treats, quality wines and coffee from the small scale coffee roastery Good Life Coffee. I warmly recommend their breakfast, which is served Mon-Sat.
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Colorado Bar & Grill Helsinki
15 MikonkatuCafé-wine bar El Fant, situated next door to the Helsinki City Museum, is a cozy spot offering home-baked treats, quality wines and coffee from the small scale coffee roastery Good Life Coffee. I warmly recommend their breakfast, which is served Mon-Sat.
Version is an eatery & bar with a fair pinch of Californian flavour. Inviting interiors feature inspiring details and a lush garden setting to dine & wine. Version´s Drinkery serves top notch cocktails, with a resident DJ spinning joyful tunes. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks & cocktails.
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Restaurant Story
EtelärantaVersion is an eatery & bar with a fair pinch of Californian flavour. Inviting interiors feature inspiring details and a lush garden setting to dine & wine. Version´s Drinkery serves top notch cocktails, with a resident DJ spinning joyful tunes. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks & cocktails.
Restaurant W30 is a gourmet journey into the French-Scandinavian kitchen. The menus are composed with seasons finest ingredients, and different techniques are used to maximize the culinary experience.
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Restaurant Sunn
Restaurant W30 is a gourmet journey into the French-Scandinavian kitchen. The menus are composed with seasons finest ingredients, and different techniques are used to maximize the culinary experience.
Here you will find amazing sandwiches, generously filled with yummy ingredients. There is something for both meat lovers and vegans.
Sandwich Club
3 SofiankatuHere you will find amazing sandwiches, generously filled with yummy ingredients. There is something for both meat lovers and vegans.
An intimate Izakaya (informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks) with a simple concept: "Artisanal sake & good drinking food". Don't miss out on this fantastic gem in the neighbourhood.
Ben & Mino’s Sake Bar & Izakaya
11 VironkatuAn intimate Izakaya (informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks) with a simple concept: "Artisanal sake & good drinking food". Don't miss out on this fantastic gem in the neighbourhood.
Chjoko is making quality artisan chocolates, pralines and delicacies. All their products are made in their shop at Liisankatu 9 where you can also enjoy a cup of fresh coffee or hot chocolate as well taste and purchase their season changing products.
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Chjoko
9 LiisankatuChjoko is making quality artisan chocolates, pralines and delicacies. All their products are made in their shop at Liisankatu 9 where you can also enjoy a cup of fresh coffee or hot chocolate as well taste and purchase their season changing products.
A new bistro with great cooking, unique wine list and friendly service. Locally sourced produce and very reasonable prices.
Ravintola Bona Fide
8 VironkatuA new bistro with great cooking, unique wine list and friendly service. Locally sourced produce and very reasonable prices.
Nokka serves innovative seasonal food with a focus on wild fish, game, mushrooms and berries. Sustainably grown organic produce and meat.
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Ravintola Nokka
7 F KanavarantaNokka serves innovative seasonal food with a focus on wild fish, game, mushrooms and berries. Sustainably grown organic produce and meat.
Brasa opened in a prime location on the edge of Senate Square. As its name suggests, Brasa boasts a huge open-fire grill on which the meats, fish, shellfish and vegetables are prepared, and served on your plate straight from the smoke. The raw-cured meats and fish are displayed in the cabinets inside the restaurant, and Chef Taneli Korsiala finishes them on the grill using Japanese binchotan charcoal and fir branches. In addition to the open fire, the food has influences from around the world, from Japan to Southern Europe and the wild herbs of the Finnish forest.
Restaurant Brasa
Brasa opened in a prime location on the edge of Senate Square. As its name suggests, Brasa boasts a huge open-fire grill on which the meats, fish, shellfish and vegetables are prepared, and served on your plate straight from the smoke. The raw-cured meats and fish are displayed in the cabinets inside the restaurant, and Chef Taneli Korsiala finishes them on the grill using Japanese binchotan charcoal and fir branches. In addition to the open fire, the food has influences from around the world, from Japan to Southern Europe and the wild herbs of the Finnish forest.
Shopping
The Lapuan Kankurit Store & Studio displays a wide range of table settings, kitchen, bath and home interior textiles and wool blankets and is located in the Tori Quarter, between the Helsinki Cathedral and Market Square.
Lapuan Kankurit Store & Studio
2 KatariinankatuThe Lapuan Kankurit Store & Studio displays a wide range of table settings, kitchen, bath and home interior textiles and wool blankets and is located in the Tori Quarter, between the Helsinki Cathedral and Market Square.
Public Saunas
This is a true sauna experience for both beginners and veterans. The wood-stove sauna operates in a 19th-century log cabin with a lot a character.
The "Lenkkisauna" or weekly public sauna hours, are held on Monday to Wednesday from 18-22h. They offer women's and mixed sauna sessions (see website for more information). Individual tickets are required and need to be bought in advance.
Kaurilan Sauna
9 HeikinniementieThis is a true sauna experience for both beginners and veterans. The wood-stove sauna operates in a 19th-century log cabin with a lot a character.
The "Lenkkisauna" or weekly public sauna hours, are held on Monday to Wednesday from 18-22h. They offer women's and mixed sauna sessions (see website for more information). Individual tickets are required and need to be bought in advance.
Open year-round, this urban spa includes saunas, fresh and seawater pools to enjoy. Also good for families.
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アラスシープール
2a KatajanokanlaituriOpen year-round, this urban spa includes saunas, fresh and seawater pools to enjoy. Also good for families.
Modern seaside sauna with a stylish, glass-walled restaurant & large deck for nice views. Also possible to swim in the sea all around the year.
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaModern seaside sauna with a stylish, glass-walled restaurant & large deck for nice views. Also possible to swim in the sea all around the year.
An aesthetic, low-key public sauna established in 2013. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm. Separate departments for men and women. This sauna doesn't allow swimsuits or towels in the sauna. They don't accept groups bigger than 3 people since this is a small sauna. Remember also to bring your own towel.
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Kulttuurisauna
17 HakaniemenrantaAn aesthetic, low-key public sauna established in 2013. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm. Separate departments for men and women. This sauna doesn't allow swimsuits or towels in the sauna. They don't accept groups bigger than 3 people since this is a small sauna. Remember also to bring your own towel.
Drinks & Nightlife
Crazy Wine Helsinki
3 KanavarantaWine Stories is a cozy boutique wine room specialising in Bulgarian wines. Experience artisan wines with snacks and nice music.
Wine Stories by VinoAmore
11 VironkatuWine Stories is a cozy boutique wine room specialising in Bulgarian wines. Experience artisan wines with snacks and nice music.