A bit of the beaten track but more than wort a visit. Especialy if you are on a bike or motorcycle…read more Good burgers. Friendly staff. Good selection of bewerages.

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.

Haltia has exhibitions, hiking trails, equipment rental, a restaurant, a lodge, a sauna, a gift…read moreshop, a nature school, etcetera. My husband and I briefly stopped here to buy souvenirs in the gift shop. I saw merchandise such as books and t-shirts. The prices were a bit high, but I felt determined to buy something! I purchased two magnets and bags of marshmallows in unique berry flavors. The cashier promptly and kindly rang up my purchase.

The forest This is one of our favorite forests near…read moreHelsinki. Lovely evergreen forest by the Kaitalampi lake. You can smell the moss and the woods in the air. There are several paths and one takes you around the lake / pond and it's about 1 h walk. The lake The lake is lovely clean water and there's several places to go for a swim and to change clothes. Hhh. Amenities There's several places for setting up a fire, the wood is provided and ready for use free of charge. Changing rooms and forest toilets are also available if needed. Location Easy to reach by bus, car or bike (for avid bikers) from Helsinki. Several parking spots also at Luukki direction. Remember to respect every man's rights and leave no trace. Enjoy this beautiful forest and let it enhance your heart!

Vanha Kirkkopuisto is the Old Church Park and it's a very nice mostly green spot (it's November, so…read morethe trees are a little bare). Popularly referred to as the "Plague Park" as victims of the 1710 plague were buried here alongside the church. So there's that going for it. Several large grave markers alongside the paths that crisscross the park, which is the size of the city block. Modernized in the late 1990s, the overgrown trees were cut back. This brought more sunlight, allowing the grass and shrubbery to grown in. The paths are cleaner and definitely not muddy despite some recent rain. The main archway was restored and they've added a public toilet here. It is 3.5 hectares (8.4 acres). [Review 10089 overall, 1675 of 2018.]

Old Church Park! This old park is right in the middle of…read morethe Kamppi Design District in Helsinki. It's a big park that takes up an entire city block, with lots of places to sit and watch the trees grow. There's lots of walkways that allow you to traverse the park in any direction. When I went, most of the pathways were covered in ice, and were quite slippery. It's a picturesque park that'd be perfect for an afternoon stroll or even a picnic! The church at the end of the park is beautiful, and a great setting for photos. It's a quiet park, without much open space- it's all taken up by pathways, lines of trees, and tombs. It's not an ideal place for a game of football or to fly a kite. In the corner of the park, you'll find a cemetery with ancient tombstones in Finnish, and tombs. Some of the tombstones don't look to be in the best condition. One of the tombstones resembles a large book, marking the grave of the first print shop owner in Helsinki. Parking can be challenging here, no lots to park in. I also didn't find a public restroom, but there are more in the neighborhood. The other name for the park is "Plague Park." Creepy! It's where they buried the plague victims hundreds of years ago. Don't dig!