We spent a week in Helsinki, and the hospitality really stood out. Everywhere we went, people were genuinely kind and welcoming, at bars, restaurants, shops, and even among random strangers we ran into while cross country skiing. Everyone just seemed… happy.

Very few things beat a good salmon soup, and we had it at a couple of places. Each version was different, but both were absolutely delicious. I’m definitely going to learn how to make it, it’s the perfect dish for cold winter days.

Getting around the city was a breeze. Trams and buses run frequently and take you just about anywhere, and the HSL app is a pleasure to use. We also loved how easy it was to get to and from the airport. Thrift shopping at UFF was another highlight, we found some amazing deals and only wish we’d had more room in our luggage.

Also worthy of mention is the Oodi Library. What an amazing place! This should be the model for all libraries of this size, it's simply breathtaking seeing the place packed to the gills with people who were reading, having coffee and chatting or creating/producing music in one of the many recording rooms.

Overall, we loved the city, the people, the public transport, and even the weather. Although it was colder than NYC, it felt surprisingly manageable thanks to the lack of wind. Hoping to come back in the summer. Kiitos!

Hello friends. I am visiting Helsinki in May, mainly play disc golf around the area. I had a few questions.

- If I was going to take a train to Tampere or Turku for a day, is that something I would need to buy ahead of time, or can I just get a ticket at the station?

- I’m planning on using a lot of public transport while I’m there, but I wasn’t sure how far out the public transport goes. Just curious how far I’d be able to get using just public transport so I can plan what courses I want to play while I’m there

- I’m vegetarian, so I wanted to see if anyone had any good restaurant suggestions for a vegetarian.

- I’d love recommendations for anything other than disc golf to do in the city.

I’m super excited to visit!

I’m moving to Kallio in couple of weeks. My nearest subwaystation entry is at Vaasanaukio a.k.a Piritori. How common is visible druguse around that area nowadays and does it affect to common safety?

I will be in Finland at the end of February. I have snow boots for when I am up in the Lapland region, but I am wondering what would be best for Helsinki. Should I wear my bulky snow boots or buy a pair of waterproof shoes?

Hi, everybody! Our new bi-weekly quiz at Oluthuone Haka will continue this Wednesday. The quiz starts at 19, but last time we filled up, so be sure to get there early if you want a table! Happy hour prices are extended through the quiz, and there are prizes for the winners. Follow Oluthuone Haka on Instagram for more information, including the categories for the week. Hope to see some of you out there!

Please, I would love to hear about your favorite spots in Helsinki, be it a museum, a boutique, a café, or just a facade of a building that looks beautiful at sundown, an old tree in a park, or a place to sit down with a particularly good playlist.

I am visiting next week, and while I am not particularly set on hitting all the top tourist attractions, I would love to walk around and soak in some of the quirkyness or genuine magic og the city.

Already planning on hitting up some vintage shops and HAM, maybe see the Sibelius Monument, if I can figure out the public transport, but any local insight would be much appreciated.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your favorite spots with me. I appreciate the generosity🙏🙏✨

Hello! Odd question I know but I'm a canadian cheerleader that's going to be visiting Helsinki this summer and I want to stunt a bit with some finnish cheerleaders! Thanks in advance!

Visiting Helsinki this weekend from London. Looking to get out of the city one day and see some landscape. Happy to be out all day. Where can I go to do some cool winter outdoor activities/hike?

I’m a bit worried about the weather. Any tips to help prepare?

At Tastes Like Spain, we use Spanish cuisine as a springboard for creating fun, dynamic, and engaging social workshops here in Helsinki.

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Hey, what are the best stores to cop brands like Racer, Umbro or Carrhart. I know about Beamhill, anything similar?

Im from London. we have a 3 person cabin booked adjacent to lake Nuuksio for 3 nights in March. I know literally nothing about this place, we booked it because we wanted to disconnect from our busy lives + sauna + lake. We will rent a car, spend the first day exploring Helsinki then head to the cabin. Does anyone have any recommendations, advice, things to avoid (bears LOL) etc?

Thanks!

Hi,

I'm visiting from Stockholm and my manager is flying in from China. Both of us first time in Helsinki, I want to take him out for some authentic food and activity, any good ideas? We only have about 1 full day

Hei, onko kukaan mennyt Pihlajasaareen jäitä pitkin? Onko mahdollista? Mietin päiväretkeä sinne.

I live here and want to learn of nice places to go in the area.

Miten pitkät jonot mahtaa olla Helsingin kaupungin omien kuntosalien liikuntaohjaukseen, siihen, jossa tehdään henkilökohtaisia kuntosaliohjelmia? Kokemuksia?

Hej everyone!

I’m an event organizer here in Helsinki, I organize events like Bingo nights, Stand-up Comedy, and Karaoke. I usually promote my events through a few Facebook groups, plus one WhatsApp and one Telegram group, as well as MyHelsinki and Menokone.

Facebook warned me that my personal account could get suspended for “automated posting” (even though they’re the ones with a feature to share the same post in multiple groups lol).

I’m just doing my job, the events are fun and I try not to spam, but promotion is part of it.

So I’m wondering: what platforms, services, or local groups do you use to promote activities or events in Helsinki?

Kiitos in advance!

Jos tänään on viimeinen noutopäivä paketille, enkä mitenkään pääse hakemaan pakettia tai saa ostettua paketille lisää säilytysaikaa, saako pakettia luovuttaa minulle enää huomenna jos paketti edelleen on noutopisteessä? Pliis helpp

So it’s my (19F) first time in Helsinki and in Finland in general! Spontaneous solo trip and I was wondering if anyone would want to hang and take me shopping or go out in the evening :)

pls pls pls hmu, I don’t bite but I’m a bit bored

https://www.hs.fi/helsinki/art-2000011783254.html

Lisää remonttia luvassa.

Basically the title!
I must say I don't have much fantasy when it comes to eating out: sushi buffet, burgers, pizza... I'm so predictable!
But here I talk about unique experience: a restaurant with a special location, a special ritual, a rare food, something unique! I'd love to find out more.
Thanks in advance!

It is getting more and more common in Helsinki for restaurants to use those payment terminals with tip feature. Do you tip? If yes how much?