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Best things to do in Helsinki: a local’s guide for 2026
Things to do

Best things to do in Helsinki: a local’s guide for 2026

Forget bucket lists and 'must-see' sights (we don’t have many, honestly). Helsinki is its own beast. It’s moody and minimalist one minute, playful...
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Book a hotel stay in Helsinki

The best hotels in Helsinki in 2026
Hotels

The best hotels in Helsinki in 2026

Helsinki’s hotels are much like the city itself: stylish, surprising and full of stories. The city’s diversity shines through the windows of its...
24 hours in Hanaholmen hotel
Hotels

24 hours in Hanaholmen hotel

When it comes to the ultimate iconic nature experience around Helsinki, three elements are essential: the sea, pine forests and the occasional whooper swan...
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Give your budget a break

The best shops in Helsinki
Shopping

The best shops in Helsinki

Shopping might not be the hottest thing right now, but let’s be honest – sometimes there’s nothing better than treating yourself to a new (or...
Helsinki's best thrift stores
Shopping

Helsinki's best thrift stores

Forget fast fashion and the same old high-street chains. In Helsinki, the best shopping happens in second-hand stores. These places are full of genuine...
The best bookshops in Helsinki
Shopping

The best bookshops in Helsinki

Helsinki takes its bookshop culture seriously – and you’ll notice how quickly locals speak up to defend it. Residents are fiercely loyal to their...

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