Tips & Tricks
Gumböle Golf GG (Gumbölentie 20, Espoo) – located 25 minutes northwest of downtown Helsinki (via Route 1), Golf Digest magazine rated this course as being one of the top 5 courses in Finland. Along with the course, there’s also a pro shop, a restaurant, a private meeting room, saunas, golf simulator, as well as a […]
Presidentinlinna (President’s Palace) (Pohjoisespl. 1, Keskusta/Kauppatori, Helsinki) – since Finland is a young country (having gotten its independence from Russia in 1917), this building was originally a salt storehouse when it was built during the early 19th century. It became a palace in 1845 (where members of Russia’s royal family later resided). The Russian Czar […]
Paloheinä Golf Ltd. (Kuusmiehentie 13, Helsinki) – Paloheinä Golf is the most popular golf centre in Finland and is based on the principle of “pay and play”. It is located eight kilometres from the centre of Helsinki next to its Central Park. There is a long nine hole golf course at Paloheinä, a practise […]
Linnanmäki Amusement Park (Tivolikuja 1, Helsinki) – located in the northern part of the city, this is Helsinki’s amusement park, with fairground rides in an exciting atmosphere. The classic wooden rollercoaster is still the most popular ride. Free admission to the Park during the Summer. Prices vary for individual amusement rides. See the Park’s website […]
Saunas at Rastila (Karavaanikatu 4, Helsinki) –saunas are a deeply ingrained part of Finnish culture, so it’s no surprise that such facilities can be found throughout Helsinki. Rastila Camping Helsinki (located in the outer reaches of the city — just 17 minutes away from downtown) has three cozy saunas that can be rented: two small […]
Olympic Stadion (Stadium) — The Olympic Stadion, built in 1938 was designed in functionalistic style by the architects Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti. The Olympic Games were held in 1952 in Helsinki. Today the Stadion (located in an exceptionally central location in Helsinki – Töölö district) hosts both national and international sporting events (such as […]