Relaxing in Helsinki

Escape from the hustle and bustle with these local relaxing spots in Helsinki. From peaceful parks to relaxing saunas, our Spotters have found the perfect spots to unwind in the city. Experience Löyly, the coolest sauna in Helsinki with stunning sea views, or enjoy a peaceful picnic in the hidden garden of Talvipuutarha. Explore these and many more local gems for a relaxing time in Helsinki.

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Löyly

World's coolest sauna

"Löyly" in Helsinki has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. It's a very Finnish spot, but at the same time, not! Sauna accompanied by sunshine!? But...!

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Veikkolainen

Apr 9, 2025

Vanhankaupunginkoski

Roots, nature and design

"Vanhankaupunginkoski" is the Old Town of Helsinki, but instead of old buildings, here you'll find beautiful nature and a lovely scenery...

Art & culture

Bars

Relaxing

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Kervinen

Apr 9, 2025

Talvipuutarha

Picnic in a secret garden

"Talvipuutarha" (or 'winter garden') in Helsinki is a big greenhouse garden with three rooms. It's 120 years old and super cute, even for picnics!

Relaxing

Janiina

Knuutinen

Apr 9, 2025

Töölönlahti Bay

Relax and unwind

"Töölönlahti Bay" Helsinki is my favorite place to unwind from the busy city. I love jogging around or relaxing by the banks or in the surrounding parks...

Relaxing

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Veikkolainen

Apr 9, 2025

Linnunlaulun silta

Trainspotting among villas

"Linnunlaulun silta" is my bridge in Helsinki where I go to observe the trains passing underneath. All trains to and from Helsinki pass under this place...

Relaxing

Janiina

Knuutinen

Apr 9, 2025

Hietalahti Port

Enjoy seaside Helsinki

"Hietalahti Port" is the new must-visit place in Helsinki for all foodies. The romantic industrial harbor environment gives it a perfect atmosphere...

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Veikkolainen

Apr 3, 2025

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Relaxing in Helsinki

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Relaxing

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Joonas

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Janiina

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Why not just trust our Locals?

Markus

Joonas

You?

Janiina

Löyly

World's coolest sauna

Markus

Veikkolainen

Vanhankaupunginkoski

Roots, nature and design

Joonas

Kervinen

Talvipuutarha

Picnic in a secret garden

Janiina

Knuutinen

Töölönlahti Bay

Relax and unwind

Markus

Veikkolainen

Linnunlaulun silta

Trainspotting among villas

Janiina

Knuutinen

Hietalahti Port

Enjoy seaside Helsinki

Markus

Veikkolainen

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