Ateneum gives a very good overview about Finnish and European art in 1800s and 1900s. The place…read morehouses some of the most important oil paintings of national artists. The cost is well in par with the historic value the expos provide.

Fantastic museum in a lovely historic building. The Kallela and Klimt collections are worth this…read morevisit alone. Helpful staff, worthwhile value of time and money.

This is not a multiplex. They do not sell pop corn. They do not have any Dancing games in the…read morelobby. This is a film theatre and it is about movies. Orion is a film theatre owned by finnish film archives. So it is not commercial cinema but cinema for true film lovers. Check the programme from the website. Usually there are lot of classics scheduled and maybe some new stuff from lesser known film countries. Almost every season there is also a great selection of cult films shown: giallo, spaghetti, horror etc.

I love this place. The film archive curates their selections, the theater is an absolute treasure…read moreof architecture, and there's a bit of a regular crowd feel. We regularly plan months in advance to catch some of their selections!

Hidden gem in very central, old Helsinki. Basic coffee and pastry, but the area is worth the visit…read more Located in an old, old hospital on a beautiful site that has been in a middle of controversy. Due to its prime location, developers have been eyeing the area to use for new construction projects. Luckily the history so far has been preserved and the area is developing while conserving the history and cultural values.