Explore East Helsinki
Neighbourhoods
Kalasatama is Helsinki’s new urban seaside neighborhood. Just 7 min by metro from the Central Railway Station, this area is super accessible. Very family friendly and all possible conveniences can be found in the large Redi mall. A beautiful urban seaside walk!
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Kalasatama
Kalasatama is Helsinki’s new urban seaside neighborhood. Just 7 min by metro from the Central Railway Station, this area is super accessible. Very family friendly and all possible conveniences can be found in the large Redi mall. A beautiful urban seaside walk!
A beautiful historic district full of 100+ year old wooden villas. Home to many quaint cafes and restaurants.
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Vallila
A beautiful historic district full of 100+ year old wooden villas. Home to many quaint cafes and restaurants.
Nature outing
An island with scenic views of Helsinki full of walking trails and cafes. A favorite outdoor spot for locals.
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Mustikkamaan uimaranta
2 MustikkamaanpolkuAn island with scenic views of Helsinki full of walking trails and cafes. A favorite outdoor spot for locals.
A beautiful nature reserve. Walk to the island on wooden stilts through a swampland. Great for bird watching!
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Fårholmen
A beautiful nature reserve. Walk to the island on wooden stilts through a swampland. Great for bird watching!
Food scene
Teurastamo - An old butchery transformed into a modern food hub. Lots of great restaurants. Events held throughout the summer. A local favorite!
Työpajankatu
TyöpajankatuTeurastamo - An old butchery transformed into a modern food hub. Lots of great restaurants. Events held throughout the summer. A local favorite!
Krung Thep Thai Bistro (Kalasatama)
Best thai food in town, located in the next building!
Shopping
The biggest Marimekko store in the world, with 30% off on the full outlet selection.
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Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuThe biggest Marimekko store in the world, with 30% off on the full outlet selection.
Sightseeing
A family favorite! The Helsinki zoo is located on an island with beautiful views of Helsinki. Spot Finnish bears and reindeer among all zoo favorites.
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Korkeasaari
A family favorite! The Helsinki zoo is located on an island with beautiful views of Helsinki. Spot Finnish bears and reindeer among all zoo favorites.
Sompasauna
6 VerkkosaarenkujaAn underground sauna run by volunteers