Walking the Esplanade is a part of every day! A fun and lovely walk to other sights. More

You can't leave Helsinki without experiencing Esplanade because it's central to the life of the city, You can sit and relax while you watch the people or listen to one of the free concerts or perhaps just stroll through the park. But don't expect a peaceful place because it's lively and energetic. More

There is also the nice restaurant 'Kappeli' and all kind outdoors concerts etc. More

This is the main shopping avenue in Helsinki. It's packed with both tourists and locals that lay in the sun on some terrace, resting from their walks or shopping sessions. More

This review is about having a picnic there. If you are over 25, you might not feel cozy there, mostly teens drinking beer and cider and older tourists passing by. Also very open ground. If you want more relaxed place, go to Sinebrykoff Park near Hietalahti (maybe not on weekend-nights), Alppipuisto next to Linnanmäki amusement park or Suomenlinna Island (15... More

It is so niice to find a large green space in the heart of a city. A number of very good reataurants nearby too and very close to the harbour. More

This was my landmark, while getting lost in the city. An open park for a laze evening stroll. There are many famous designer shops on both sides of the park and the park leads you to Helsinki port. So you would encounter this place one way or the other. More

The centre of life in Helsinki. Make sure you walk the total length and then sit in one of the sidewalk cafes with a beer and watch the people walk by More

If the sun is shinning, just sitting in one of the benches and watching the (Finnish) world go by is a great experience More