Category Archives: Beach

Hietaniemi beach

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Hidden Helsinki editor

Ok, it is not Barcelona but Helsinki has decent beach right in the city center. On short summer it gets quite packed at day time and in the evening, teenagers invade it for party-party. In good summer sea water can … Continue reading →

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Pihlajasaari – beach & camping island

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Hidden Helsinki editor

Just a 15 minutes boat trip from either Merisatama or Ruoholahti is excellent and small twin islands called Pihlajasaari. Islands have multiple beaches, restaurant, camping and even the nude beach! It is a good place to go for a sunny … Continue reading →

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Kivinokka – hidden cape of tiny summer cottages

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Hidden Helsinki editor

This cape on Herttoniemi has something why we call this blog as Hidden Helsinki. Kivinokka is truly hidden escape for citizens. There you can see that there is many layers in Helsinki. The one that tourist see in every brochure … Continue reading →

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Tuomarinkylä – the mansion and farm

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Hidden Helsinki editor

Old style horse farm and big mansion in middle of vast wheat fields. Mansion has a very good but decent priced restaurant and one of the best terraces in Helsinki. This peaceful area gives you an good idea how the … Continue reading →

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Kulosaari – the posh embassy island

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Hidden Helsinki editor

The island of embassies, huge mansions, Jaguars strolling on quiet lanes and peaceful parks. It is Helsinki´s posh island but it is also excellent for biking around. There is a small public beach where you can dip in sea. And … Continue reading →

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