Via Viator I booked at Viva Natura the three hour Helsinki kayak tour. Pick up was in town near…read morecentral station, from where a minivan took us to the kajak centre. We kayaked for approx 3 hours including stopover on one of the island in the nature reserve. Overall a great experience to kajak near Helsinki. What I liked: - knowledgable guide - Price quality is good - pick up and drop off Tip: do pack some dry clothes, as you are bound to not stay dry.

Zippy is a fantastic new addition to the Munkkivuori area! It's situated near the bowling alley and…read moreTalli tennis courts. If you're driving, they'll give you a temporary permit from the counter or park marginally farther for the 4hr disc parking. Zippy has two tracks -- one for kids and one for adults. I took my kid here and she loved it. Hours of fun and outdoor exercise -- I think the entry fee is for three hours but that's really plenty. Strap on the harness, hook up to the zip lines and away you go! Friendly and attentive staff. Tips: They also accept Smartum vouchers for payment. Bring gloves, although they sell them on site for a fair price. Loved it -- can't wait to go back! Wonder what they'll do for winter?

Opened in 2015, this place currently has five tracks for adults (140cm or taller). Place offers…read morevariable level of challenge and English instruction. Although only 5km from Helsinki center, nice forestry feeling in it! My experiences are mostly very good, the only issue being over crowding which then limits your chances of enjoying the site. This means you need some flexibility and two to three hours to xperience all of it. Considering the price, this is something they need to work on. Otherwise recommended!

One of the main sights in Helsinki. There's more…read moreinformation on the official sites, however, if you'd like to have a different and peaceful experience, here's some advice: Catch one of the earlier ferries to get to the Suomenlinna island. Take some water and sandwiches with. Choose some side roads to roam to get a more authentic experience. Find the beautiful side paths by the ocean. Pick a great spot to sit and enjoy the nature and atmosphere.

Beautiful island that you can get to in about 20 minutes on the ferry from Helsinki. Great walking…read morespot with cafes and restaurants as well. There are people that actually live on the island so there are residential areas. Beautiful views and a great half day spot to visit from Helsinki. Also you can take the ferry to other islands but the schedule is pretty spaced out.

Nuuksio National Park contains forests, lakes, wildlife (e.g., flying squirrels), camping areas,…read morerest areas, hiking trails, etcetera. My husband and I visited this park one time. We spent most of our time at the Nuuksio Reindeer Park. There, we hand-fed lichen to reindeer, sat around a fire inside a Lappish hut while drinking berry juice and tea and eating cinnamon buns, and shopping in a small souvenir shop. We really enjoyed the entire experience but particularly the feeding of the reindeer. In the souvenir shop, I purchased a few small souvenirs that were made from reindeer antlers, which fall off both male and female reindeer annually.

One of the newer National Parks in Finland. Wanted to go somewhere different as we were about to…read morestart a journey. A lovely escape for some time. A place for camping in the common areas. We didn't stay long but enjoyed our walk to the lake and time to talk. It was a worthwhile while stop.

My boyfriend and I came here for breakfast from a suggestion of our Airbnb co-host…read more The cafe​ is modern and cozy, definitely something that you'd find in LA, SF, or NY. I think they also have yoga in the back, which is cool. I can see being a regular here! We were greeted as we walked in, and we got a menu in English at the register. For breakfast, they have a set menu or you can get items a la carte. We spent 18 euros on an a la carte smoothie (Energize Me) and their breakfast set, which came with 1) a seed bread topped with a spread, tomatoes, and sprouts, 2) oat pudding, 3) a juice, and 4) a coffee or tea. It was all really good and healthy. We split everything, and it was filling. Note! They have pancakes on the menu but it's not for breakfast. Haha, what a tease! =P

Medium sized sports store with a selection of goods from skis, snowboard, boots, running shoes,…read morejackets, football gear, thermos'es, accessories. Feels much like a sports store anywhere else. Service appeared quick even though it was Christmas sale time. Prices reasonable considering priced in EUR. The same mall (Jumbo) has a number of other sports stores also so if you do not find what you are looking for here then do explore further.

Beautiful park in the city center of Helsinki. Great for people watching and also eating ice cream…read morefrom one of the many kiosks. Many benches but they are full at peak times.

Great park to walk thru to get to the center of the city…read more Barely a block wide but about five blocks long, I was dropped off at the west end and walked thru it to the central market area just across from the Havis Amanda fountain. The central walkway is wide and lined with beautiful mature trees. In the center of the park is a statue of Johan Ludwig Runeberg. On my return walk back to the ship there was a musician playing a violin for tips in front of the statue. A beautiful sound with a fabulous setting. Near the east end is the Kappeli restaurant, opened in 1867. Across from the restaurant is a large outdoor stage, disappointed neither was open at the early time I came thru the park. Both looked wonderful. Across from the park on the north side are several shops, cafes and hotels to wander about while near the park. A very clean area to spend the day in.

Absolutely fantastic climbing gym. Large, spacious place and super many routes for climbers of…read moredifferent levels. All types of climbing, including bouldering. Safe environment. Harnesses and shoes are included in the affordable prices. Great place for the whole family! Dogs are allowed!