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Golden Light at Hietaniemi

Catch the last warm light of the day as it dips toward the sea.

Best time: 15:50About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:10

    Café Regatta

    Grab a coffee and pastry at the seashore café. The terrace offers a pleasant prelude to the walk.

  2. 15:30

    Hietaniemi Cemetery

    Walk through Hietaniemi Cemetery. The graves of politicians and artists stand quietly between Mechelininkatu and the sea.

  3. 15:50

    Hietaniemi Cemetery

    Stand by the water’s edge. The sun sets toward the SW, casting golden light across the bay.

  4. 16:10

    Elite

    End the evening at the historic Elite restaurant. It feels like the living room of Helsinki’s creative past.

Local tip

Café Regatta gets packed in summer. If you prefer a quiet seat, arrive early or sit inside.

Check before you go

  • Elite is open until 22:00 on Sundays and 23:00 on weekdays.

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