Feel creative? Annantalo, a multimodal "house of art" arranges art workshops and courses for both kids and grownups, as well as performances and exhibitions.

Mon-Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat Sun 10:00–16:00

Annantalo

Old public sauna in Kallio. Separate saunas for men and women. Washing service and traditional bloodletting (kuppaus) also available.

Arlan sauna

Spacier and calmer than Hietsu in Western Helsinki, the Aurinkolahti Beach is frequented by everyone from youth to families.

Aurinkolahti Beach

One of the better kept secrets of Helsinki is the beach on Uunisaari, an island a short ride away from the south coast.

Beach of Uunisaari

Not as famous as the one in New York, but with over 6,000 participants the largest marathon race in Finland.

Helsinki City Marathon