Explore Wellbeing places in Helsinki.
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Take a swim at Allas Sea Pool right in front of the Presidential Palace, whether under January snow or August sun—whichever you prefer. This spa center is open year-round.
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Kumpula Pool, built for training before the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, is one of the oldest outdoor pools in Finland. This place offers a tranquil, simple atmosphere where you can enjoy relaxed swimming ...
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A lesser-known Helsinki attraction: Sheep Island. While the sheep that gave the island its name are long gone, nature lovers can explore wooden trails cutting through a scenic marsh. Here, you can get...
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Löyly is another popular spot, though it's more like a city resort with multiple saunas, including a traditional smoke sauna. There's a lounge area, a sea-facing patio, and a restaurant with slightly ...
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The Swimming Stadium, also known as Stadikka, is a historic symbol of Finland. This oldest outdoor pool, designed by architect Jorma Järvi, attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere and variety of ...
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The authentic Finnish sauna experience. It charms with its atmosphere: cracked paint, a sooty stove, and an interior unchanged since the mid-20th century. Although the sauna is even older, it has been...
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Another great way to enjoy your time is by renting a SUP board, kayak, canoe, or wooden pedal boat to explore the bay area in central Helsinki.
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A smaller version of Kaisaniemi, the main botanical garden in Helsinki, but with free entry. This greenhouse features classic architecture from the Russian era. Despite being smaller, the "Winter Gard...
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If you don't have time to travel far but want a quick picnic, there's a green oasis just five minutes from Helsinki's Central Station. With a café and the Hakuna Matata SUP station, you can also buy i...
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Instead of visiting trendy retreats, Finns often turn to nature for a simple yet effective escape. A day of hiking along winding trails by the water, surrounded by the soothing rustle of leaves and th...
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Kulttuurisauna is a modern sauna with an art gallery vibe. It features separate steam rooms (towels instead of swimsuits), a chance to dip in the cool sea, and a terrace or fireplace to relax afterward.
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A quiet park surrounding a former psychiatric hospital, where Alexis Kivi, the father of Finnish literature, was once treated. The hospital buildings now house a museum dedicated to mental health, sev...
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Mustikkamaa—Blueberry Land—is one of the most popular recreational areas near Helsinki and home to the world's oldest zoo.
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Lonna Public Sauna is located on Lonna Island in the archipelago, right across from central Helsinki.
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Suomenlinna is a group of islands near Helsinki, home to a historic fortress. Just a 15-minute ferry ride, and the scenery changes completely: cobbled streets, wooden courtyards, and massive bastions ...
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For those who prefer indoor heated pools over icy dips, head to Yrjönkatu, Helsinki's oldest public swimming pool. It features a spacious 25-meter pool, three cozy saunas, private changing rooms, hone...
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