Reviews for Finland

The most conveniently located Tex-Mex joint in Helsinki is buried inside Aikatalo, and you have to be careful enough to spot their small advertisement on Aleksanterinkatu. Most of the younger people in Helsinki know this place, so don't be afraid to ask.

As the location is nice, the place can be ... More >

Sasso is quite new restaurant near Helsinki Market Square. The place is sort of a combination of fine dining restaurant, café and wine bar. The place is owned by Palace Restaurants that have several top-notch restaurants in Helsinki.

Food is very good and service is extremely swift, a unique fea... More >

If you own a sauna -- who wouldn't? -- then consider visiting one of the Sauna Kaira shops to accessorise it. The shop sells a lot of small items that may not be crucial for the sauna experience, but they really add some small perks here and there.

The selection includes the basic items, such as ... More >

Restaurant Savoy has been on the top of Finnish haute cuisine since 30s. The place used to be favourite of field marshall Mannerheim, later a president of Finland. His favourite plate, vorschmack, is always available on the menu.

The restaurant is conveniently located on Eteläesplanadi park stre... More >

Senza Nome is a small fashion boutique on Linnankatu -- a cluster of fashion shops in the very heart of Turku.

The selections in the shop are not huge, but the philosophy is quality over quantity. They stock several known high-end fashion labels, such as Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss for both men... More >

Sibelius Hall (Sibeliustalo in Finnish) is a big culture centre next to the lakeshore a couple kilometers from Lahti downtown. The venue is known for concerts and other cultural events, but it is worth of a visit even an event.

The building is made of wood, and being several storeys high, it is a... More >

Restaurant Sipuli ("Onion" in English) is located on a prime spot in Helsinki, next to the Orthodox cathedral and very near the presidential palace. The restaurant is carefully renovated into an old harbour warehouse, and the bare red brick walls create really cozy atmosphere when lit with candles.
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Skanno is the best store to buy design furniture in Finland. Their recently opened store, located in a refurbished factory district Ruoholahti, is an excellent place to see what's hot in furbishing your home.

Skanno has both their own line of furniture and they sell a whole lot of other brands, s... More >

Skuutio is one of the few shoe shops in Kamppi shopping mall. The store is a bit hidden away on the fifth floor that is devoted to young fashion. The store is worth of visit if you are interested in more relaxed footwear -- don't expect to find a pair of classy shoes for a cocktail party here.

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Sokeri-Jussin Kievari is a traditional Finnish restaurant in an old converted barn. The place is located in Pikisaari, an island just in the front of the Oulu city centre.

The fare mixes some international twists to Finnish cuisine. The menu contains, for example, fish, game, meat and mushroom di... More >