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One of the best things about Helsinki is, that you can walk pretty much anywhere. Especially the nice walk is around the old city centre, Senate Square Getting There and , is a must, as it’s the most Senate Square, 00170,Helsinki famous and photographed building in Finland.

lensbetweenus.com lensbetweenus.com First of all, we would like to thank Elisabeth and My Helsinki Residence for Also, another place to visit is definitely the Design district. Is a local area our stay - we could not wish for a better stay. Aallonkoti apartments hotel full of designers and art shops, galleries and restaurants. Our favourite is offers beautiful and cosy stay, and Marimekko has done such a great job definitely is Lokal shop/gallery where you can find , design and to designed the space in a way that you don’t want to leave it. handmade craft pieces.

We arrived in Helsinki a couple of weeks before Christmas, so we were And if you love beautiful design, we definitely recommend visiting Artek able to experience the right Christmas vibe, try some sweet glogi and design furniture store. It gives you so much inspiration for your home, tasty food along with the magic of lights and Christmas atmosphere. In so once spotting those pieces you probably won’t want anything else in order to get an even better feeling of winter and Christmas, right next to your house. Central station, there is an ice-skating rink, where you can have some As we wanted to experience the real Finnish culture, we went to try the fun. Right on the spot, you can rent the skates on the spot, so no need to sauna. We chose the Loyly - beautiful public sauna built on the waterfront worry about not having the right gear. of the Baltic sea. The whole building is made of wood, that gives you the feeling of home right away. As we are a creative duo, we were looking forward to seeing all the design and art places that Helsinki has to offer. We visited few galleries and In Loyly you’ve got 2 types of the sauna - smoke sauna and wood-burning museums, that brings people so many interesting experiences. sauna, and after each session, you can dip into the freezing cold water of brings you the joy for the architecture - so minimalistic and clean design. Baltic sea so you can get the true Finnish experience. When we came for a visit, there was a great exhibition of Ann Veronica After the saunas, you can sit down the lounge area in front of the fireplace Janssens. She plays with lights and colours. And on the 5th floor, you and sink into the feeling of the full relaxation. could even ride the bicycles, that gives you a different perspective of looking and using the space.

lensbetweenus.com Right next to the sauna is a restaurant, that you should definitely try. We had the traditional Salmon soup and that’s the dish you should definitely try. To be honest, we came the next day there again just for another portion of Salmon soup.

And we would love to recommend the Allas Sea Pools, too. Swimming in the outdoor pools, when outside is -2 degree, has its own magic, especially those views on the harbour. You can go to the sauna over there too and then you get the option to jump into the other pool (which is not heated) and at the time we went there the water has only 3 degrees. Once you get out that pool, you don’t feel cold at all.

We must say, that our stay in Helsinki was great. We definitely want to come back, as there are so many things to explore and see.

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As we wanted to experience the real Finnish culture, we went to try the sauna. We chose the Loyly - beautiful public sauna built on the waterfront of the Baltic sea. The whole building Address: is made of wood, that gives you the feeling of Hernesaarenranta 4, 00150 Helsinki home right away.

lensbetweenus.com In Loyly you’ve got 2 types of the sauna - smoke sauna and wood-burning sauna, and after each session, you can dip into the freezing cold water of Baltic sea so you can get the true Finnish experience. After the saunas, you can sit down the lounge area in front of the fireplace and sink into the feeling of the full relaxation.

Right next to the sauna is a restaurant, that you should definitely try. We had the traditional Salmon soup and that’s the dish you should definitely try. To be honest, we came the next day there again just for another portion of Salmon soup. lensbetweenus.com Allas Sea Pools

Swimming in this iconic outdoor pool, when outside is -2 degree, has its own magic. Especially those views on the harbour, just a few steps away from the Market Square. You can go to the sauna over there too and then you get the option to jump into the other pool (which has the sea water) and at the time we went there the water has only 3 degrees. Once you get out that pool, you don’t feel cold at all. This beautiful marine spa has three saunas, two warm water pools and Address: one seawater pool, to which the water is pumped Katajanokanlaituri 2a, 00100 Helsinki from nearby streams and filtered clean.

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Minimalism & architecture. Those 2 words can describe this architectural landmark. Kiasma primary focuses on Finnish contemporary art. Space itself is so bright and full of natural light. At the time we went there, there was an exhibition of Ann Veronica Janssens, that among other things plays with interaction. Visitors could ride a bike on Address: the fifth floor and experience space from a different Senate Square, 00170,Helsinki point of view.

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marimekko

Marimekko stores are all around the city, pretty much in all shopping malls. We recommend you to walk into any of them and you will be taken on the journey of the unique and well-known design & colour patterns, that are popular all around the world. Founded by Armi and Viljo Ratia in 1951, Address: 1 hour drive from Marimekko is a Finnish design house that combines Ubud. Near the village of Nungnung. fashion and accessories with interior design.

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bar & restaurant Yes Yes Yes

We found this cute bar when walking around the streets of Helsinki. Our attention caught the unique and colourful interior design of the space Address: Iso Roobertinkatu 1, that stands out from the crowd and right away we 00120 Helsinki, Finland wanted to walk in.

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Address: Oodi is Helsinki’s new Central Library and a living Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki meeting place in the city centre

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Ekberg is Finland’s oldest bakery, patisserie and café, located in the city centre on the atmospheric Bulevardi. Start your morning at Ekberg cafe and enjoy the lovely environment, beautiful breakfast and bakery with a cup of coffee or tea. Next door Address: is the Ekberg bakery shop, so grab a snack with Bulevardi 9, 00120 Helsinki you when exploring the city of Helsinki.

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This well-known art museum is a must-visit place if you are a true art lover. You will find there a wide collection of Finnish art, and see a bit of history. Other than that, you can find there art pieces from Pablo Picasso, Le Corbusier, or Edvard Munch, just to name few. And if you start to be hungry from all the overwhelming art, you should head next door to Address: the Ateneum Bistro - they’ve got a pretty good Kaivokatu 2, 00100 Helsinki deal for the lunch.

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This gallery/museum brings fresh air into the art world and a new urban cultural hub for Helsinki. Address: We went there for the teamLab exhibition, a very 22-24, 00100 Helsinki cool digital art experience.

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What a place! If you love a great minimalistic furniture design, then this place is a must. The two-story shop brings you the ultimate Address: design experience from furniture, lighting and Keskuskatu 1B, 00100 Helsinki accessories to your home.

lensbetweenus.com lensbetweenus.com lensbetweenus.com Right next to Central station, there is an ice-skating rink, where you can have some fun. Right on the spot, you can rent the skates on the spot, so no need to worry about not having the right gear and we don’t mean the red hat..

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Travelers, designers, startuppers, creative souls, and partners, Zuzu Galova and Peter Sedlacik are the creators of projects including Lens Between Us, Crea Crea studio and co-founders of Study Anywhere.

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