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Tervasaari

Popular recreation area next to the city centre. Includes restaurant Savu, a kid's playground, a dogpark with a designated swimming beach for dogs, a summer theatre and a rug washing pier.

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Finnish Military Museum
Founded in 1929, the central museum of the Finnish Defence Forces.
Tue-Thu 11:00-17:00, Fri–Sun 11:00–16:00, closed Mon€4
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Kolme Kruunua
literally, the "Three Crowns"
A very-easy-to-like restaurant with traditional food, founded in 1952.
Mon–Thu 16:00–01:00, Fri 16:00–01.30, Sat 12:00–01:30, Sun 12:00–01:00Mains around €20–40
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Zinnkeller
An authentic German restaurant in the middle of Helsinki, owned by a German immigrant family. Claims to be "the only German restaurant in Finland". Spacious with German-style decor. The menu is full of traditional German food with copious amounts of steaks, sausages, potatoes and sauerkraut. A wide variety of German beers and wines available. The staff are fluent in Finnish, German and English.
11:00-23:00 mostlyMain courses €12–22.
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Wellamo
Not strictly Russian, but a longtime favourite of both bohemians and the Orthodox community from nearby Uspensky Cathedral. Apart from the wonderful Russian dishes, lighter Mediterranean fare is also available.