Reviews for Helsinki, Finland

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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Sokos is generally considered as the second department store in Helsinki. It ranks almost in every aspect just a little bit below Stockmann, but it is still a worthwhile destination. The location is very central, between the railway station and Forum shopping centre on Mannerheimintie.

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If you are hunting sleek gadgets, computers or home electronics, head towards Sony Center on the basement floor in Kämp Galleria. The smallish store is packed full with all kinds of cool toys with brushed metal finish on the outside and the bleeding edge stuff inside.

I personally like the video... More >

The fifth floor of Kamppi shopping mall is devoted to young fashion, and of the best shops on that floor is Spiritstore limited. The shop is quite big, compared to the fellow stores, and the selections are very nice, for both ladies and gentlemen. The brands include, among others, J.Lindeberg, Juicy... More >

Stockmann department store is by far the best shopping experience in Finland. Their main store on Aleksanterinkatu has eight floors full of goodies.

The first floor hosts the large parfumerie, magazines, candies and big readymade meal counters. The second, third and fourth floor are filled with f... More >

Union Design is a collective workshop for goldsmiths, hidden in a courtyard near the Helsinki market square. The entrance is located opposite the old market hall.

Once inside, you get service from the goldsmiths themselves. There are a lot of readymade jewelry available, and anything can be order... More >

Vanha Kauppahalli (The Old Market Hall) is a collection of small shops and cafes near Kauppatori in Helsinki center. There are specialty meat and fish shops, a kitchen utensils stall, wine boutique, chocolatiere and a few cafes and stalls selling snack food.

The ambience of the place is something... More >

Vanha kirkkopuisto (Old Church Park) is a pleasant small park on Bulevardi, very near to Mannerheimintie and Esplanadi. The park has a smallish wooden church on one edge, and trees here and there to provide shade on hot summer days.

One thing makes the park rather peculiar: it is an old graveyard... More >

Verkkokauppa is the largest and most comprehensive computer superstore in Helsinki. Their flagship (and only) store is located in Ruoholahti, near the western end of Helsinki metro -- not far from the city itself.

The concept of the store is different to normal computer stores. Most of the stuff ... More >

Wayne's Coffee is a Swedish originated coffeeshop chain that has been steadily opening new cafés in Finland. Helsinki center hosts seven, most in malls or department stores. One of the biggest is located in Kaisaniemi, a couple of blocks to east from the central railway station.

The café has th... More >