Timeline
14:50
Start at Cafe Mutteri in its octagonal wooden building. Order a coffee and a pie to take outside. The café is open until 19:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time.
15:30
Walk five minutes to Salmisaaren Liikuntakeskus. Find a spot near the edge of the sports mall complex. The sun sets toward the SW, offering a clear view of the light fading over the water.
16:10
After the light fades, head to Picnic Ruoholahti. It is a short walk from the sports center. Grab a warm drink or a light bite to stay warm as the evening chill sets in. Note that on Sundays this place is closed, so plan accordingly.
Local tip
The walk from the café to the viewing spot is short and flat. If it is raining, you can enjoy the sunset view from inside the sports complex or move straight to the café for a warmer finish.
Check before you go
- Cafe Mutteri is open Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00 and Sa,Su 10:00-16:00.
- Picnic Ruoholahti is closed on Sundays (Su off).
Worth knowing
- Picnic Ruoholahti is open at 16:10 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Helsinki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).