Helsinki, Finland #4sqCities

jusQ: They serve really tasty breakfast! Love those cakes.

Petr Klika: Go under the sculpture and look up!

Ville Vihermaa: For great food visit the Stockan Herkku downstairs. The best grocery store in Helsinki.

Petsku H.: Winter evening with plenty of snow on the ground, visit the top and admire the eerie beauty of the surrounding city.

Marko Albrecht: Light a candle for a loved one. Serene place with stunning architecture.

Eurohostel: Monumental orthodox church made of red bricks, less than a kilometer from Eurohostel.

Nokia: Suomenlinna is the only UNESCO World Heritage site around the Helsinki capital region. Come here for a lovely picnic and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.

Aleksi Neuvonen: One of the few all-vegan fine dining menus in Helsinki available! Generous portions, exceptional service, by Finnish standards.

Tuuva Harjanne: Make it a Miami Vice moment and sip som Moet ice imperial with mint leaves and gaze at the yachts :)

Jenni Virtanen: They just earned one Michelin star and that was for a reason! Read more.

Jami Laes: In the summer watch the sunset from the top of Ullanlinnanmäki. In the winter check out the times to go stargazing at the Ursa observatory.

Lotta Rytkönen: Great place to see good bands.

Pirita Paananen: The Mango ivanovs are pretty much the best drinks ever!

Ossi Honkanen: The best terrace in the city on a sunny day. Cold beer and a hip crowd.

Ida Männistö: The best atmosphere, you can just come and hang around here in the summer. No entry fee!

Lotta Rytkönen: Great list of beers. also awesome selection of Whisky. Nice place to sit down with friends, read daily news and just hang around.

Hanna Manninen: Yay for soya based smoothies! A rare treat.

Carolina Seoane: Helsinki's own MoMA

Laura Kangasluoma: Cafe and shop are delightful and the exhibitions good. Check out the bathroom - it's pretty!

Nokia: Take advantage of the free guided tours at the Parliament of Finland and hear the many stories of this historic building come to life.

Petr Klika: Make sure to go to Kupla - the wooden observation tower. Beautiful view from here!

Anna: Beautiful place to swim naked (most do). Wood burning sauna upstairs...Helsinki at its best.

Antti Rita: You can drop your old (Nokia) phones here and they will be recycled.

Jiri Kupiainen: Enjoy the great view... from one of the bathrooms.

Juho Toivola: Great acoustics in the main hall Read more.

Hanna: Tavastian Lauantaidisko Read more.

Tommi Salonen: Sit back in one of those cosy armchairs downstairs on a Friday afternoon, leaf through some books or just watch people beginning their weekends.

Sami Salmenkivi: One of the few kitchens open all night.

Santeri Uusitalo: Good music and very relaxed atmosphere. Check downstairs, the place to meet before heading to the night!!!

Pereperchili: The weather seems pretty nice when you are on the platform, even if it's raining bad outside.

Santamaria: Most popular beach in Helsinki City area.

Suvi Kinnarinen: Nice green island next to the zoo. Great views, peaceful beaches, rocks, places for a barbecue, and for fishing too!

kur kista: Huvila, during Helsinkifestival listen to music either as a paying music lover in the tent or just sit outside of it on the lawn and enjoy the view and the music for free.

Antti Brunni: Greatest pause for a busy day in Helsinki

Timo Uusi-Kerttula: Ice skating rink thru winter months

Johanna Sarviharju: Authentic 50's feel, villas, nice sand beach, laid back atmosphere. Just get a ferry in front of restaurant Carusel, Kaivopuisto. Read more.

Eetu Jäppinen: Loan your CD's from here.

Henri Pihkala: They make their own pasta and it tastes good. You also get to see your food being prepared right in front of your eyes, but you have to stand while waiting for it. Price range 7,5-12 euro.