One day @ Helsinki !!

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nto_oslo Member

Member since 07 September 2012

nto_osloMember08 March 2013 10:04:28

Hei All,
Later this month (25th Mar), I will be travelling through Helsinki and will halt for a day. I have a evening flight to catch, which actually leaves me with just half a day or lets say from 8am till 5pm. Considering this short duration, can some natives suggest a few must watch sites in the city, best way to navigate around or anything else I must know.

If a local/visitor wants to join me in this plan, I'd love to team up.

rgds,
nto.

kni0 Active member

Member since 07 April 2012

kni0Active member18 March 2013 17:43:28

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citizen1 ViP

Member since 06 December 2009

citizen1ViP19 March 2013 09:53:46

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Matti Member

Member since 04 May 2010

MattiMember21 March 2013 15:40:21

get into town ASAP.
Take the metro EAST to S枚rn盲inen.
Ask how to get to KALLIO
Walk up the hill and enjoy the view over the city.
Walk down the hill in the direction of the city
Stop at the bottom of the hill in H脛K脛NIEMI and see the MARKET HALL and check LENIN'S OLD APARTMENT BUILDING
Keep walking towards town, over the bridges. Immediately after you cross the bridge hand LEFT and walk around KRUUNUHAKA and see all the beautiful Jugendstil houses.
From Kruunuhaka walk down to the harbour area taking in the SENATE SQUARE on the way. Here you'll see the big white CATHEDRAL up on the steps. Say a quick prayer, then head to the HARBOUR / MARKET AREA for a great bowl of fish soup. Oh.. You can also get great fish soup in the market hall in H盲k盲niemi.
Next, keep walking south and have a wander around EIRA and then start heading back to the railway station. I won't tell you which way to go, It's all fun round there and worth seeing.
If you're hungry I recommend you then get on a train to TIKKURILA. This will take you back out towards the airport - about 15 mins taxi ride. get yourself to the SAGARMARTHA Nepalese restaurant which is about 10-mins' walk from Tikkurila train station

Order yourself a taxi to the airport. Should be about 12聙 i guess.

Have fun!

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