Beautiful government building (Finnish House of Nobility) with a gothic design that merits further…read moreexploration. I did not go in but apparently one can make an appointment to see it during business hours.

Awesome cocktail terrace!…read more Great looking place at Teurastamo area. The area is an upcoming foodie area with lot's of happenings and new restaurants. We enjoyed some really professionally made cocktails at the terrace. Bartenders were really attending and professional. Cocktails are around 10€ but for the craftmanship I pay it gladly. Awesome place on a hot summer day!

Fish stew was really tasty, although depressingly small. Had to struggle to finally find four small…read morepieces of fish in it. Dessert rather blunt. Had the chocolate cake. Overall a pleasant experience. Friendly staff. Expensive. It used to be a slaughter hall, so if you are a vegetarian or animal activist, the environment might put you off.

In Kulosaari east of the center of Helsinki the restaurant Casino is awaiting your visit. The…read moretraditional building was built in 1915 and is located next to a sailing harbor on a small island that is connected by bridge to the main land. From the restaurant and especially from its terrace you have a beautiful view over the small bay. At this time of the year you can observe lots of birds while enjoying your drinks. You can come there for a fancy lunch or dinner or just to have a drink. You can of course also rent the place for weddings, birthday parties and such. Being one of the oldest and most exclusive places in Helsinki the prices are high but don't really differ much from what you pay in the center of Helsinki. The location has the big advantage that you don't have any city noise. Therefore it is not that well connected by public transport. You have to take the metro to Kalasatama, continue with bus line 16 and walk the last 500 meters.