Open for business since 1950, Helsinki’s only amusement park is Linnanmäki.  More than one million people visit the amusement park each year to enjoy the games, arcades, thrill rides, performances and restaurants of Linnanmäki Amusement Park. The Wooden Roller Coaster, or Vuoristorata, is the park’s most well-known ride. It has been operating since 1951. The oldest ride in the park, the carousel, was built in 1896. It officially became part of Linnanmäki in 1954. Additional [...]

One of the best things that Helsinki offers residents and visitors is world-class dining. There are five restaurants in Helsinki that have been awarded a star-ranking from the prestigious Michelin Guide. One restaurant holds a two-star rating for excellent cuisine. The other four hold one star each and are viewed as superb restaurants worth a visit. The Michelin Guide has also given four restaurants in Helsinki the Bib Gourmand mention for exceptional value.   Chez [...]

Sedu Koskinen, Finlands most famous nightclub mogul opened a new restaurant last Friday (11.11.2011) in the Makkaratalo (kaivokatu 6). The huge venue consists of four sections: The lounge bar with DJ music, a place to hang out after work with friends, The Food and Lounge Restaurant, with asian themed food mixing flavours from Japan, China, Korea and Thailand (Lunch and À La Carte), a Private Lounge for reserved special occasions and The Food and Lounge [...]