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Helsingin Golfklubi

Helsingin Golfklubi (Talin puistotie 10, Helsinki) — Helsinki Golf Club (HGK) is the oldest and most prestigious golf course in Finland, founded in 1932.  Located in the beautiful old park of Tali manor, the club is only 6 km from the center of Helsinki. HGK is also widely known by the name of the old […]

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Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Mannerheimintie 13 A, Helsinki) – this orchestra, established in 1882, is the oldest symphony orchestra anywhere in Scandinavia.  It performs every week at the Helsinki Music Centre from September to May.  See the following website for details:  www.hel.fi/filharmonia

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Helsinki Ice Hall

Helsinki Ice Hall (Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13, Helsinki) – this indoor arena (with a seating capacity of 8,200 spectators) occasionally holds rock events and theater productions.  However, it is best known for holding hockey games played by the Helsinki home team HIFK (which won its last championship in 2011).

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Hartwell Areena

Hartwell Areena (Areenankuja 1, Helsinki) – opened in 1997, the Hartwall Arena is one of the liveliest centers of entertainment in Europe: concerts, operas, dance performances, top ice-hockey and other sporting events, and to an increasing extent private corporate events.  Its seating capacity for pop and rock musical events is 15,000, and acts as the […]

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GR8 Salmisaari (Energiakatu 3, Helsinki)

GR8 Salmisaari (Energiakatu 3, Helsinki) – this is a full-fledged entertainment center, with a variety of activities, such as bowling, archery, segway-driving, golf with a simulator, pool, lazer games, mini-golf, and boxing. There is also a sports bar on the premises.  See its website for more details:  www.gr8.fi/helsinki/‎

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Fishing Lords

Fishing Lords (Lakkisepantie 20 B, Helsinki) – Finland is fishing country – a paradise for die-hard fishermen.  This outfit provides fishing excursions to different coastal areas outside of Helsinki.  The staffers at this firm have up-to-date information about where the fish are and thus we can take you to the hottest fishing spots and show […]

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Finlandia Hall

Finlandia Hall (Mannerheimintie 13 e, Helsinki) – this architecturally unique concert hall, designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, is located by a seaside park in the city center.  The types of shows held here are mostly classical music concerts.  However, some pop and world music events are held here, too.  Guided tours are offered […]

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Casino Helsinki

Casino Helsinki (Mikonkatu 19, Hensinki) – this casino offers an extensive array of table games including: American roulette, Blackjack, Red Dog, Oasis Poker, Punto Banco and five different poker games. It also has 300 slot machines. Its specialties are the Derby horse racing game, the Touch Bet Roulette and Lightning Poker. It also has a […]