Kamppi hot spots: your 7 must-dos
From the eastern edge of Helsinki centre, you can find Kamppi and Hietaniemi. They are lively residential areas with a lot of action on the street level. You could call Kamppi the wonderland of all the major art museums and galleries in Helsinki. Just by wandering around, you can find a lot of cool and surprising spots to enjoy the day.
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1. Ekberg Café
The original Grand Cafe of Helsinki has a traditional bakery and a delicious old-school breakfast buffet. They also usually have a good selection of international newspapers. The bakery next door serves classic pastries and bread fresh from the oven. In the summer, the terrace is a great place for crowd-spotting.
2. Maria 01
The leading startup campus in the Nordics hosts over 180 startups and almost 30 VCs. If you are into startups or just interested in the future of business, Maria 01 is worth a visit. There will be further development in the future, and Helsinki is betting big time to be among the hottest startup hubs in the world with exceptional life-work balance. You can find the companies, more information, and the latest program at maria.io.
3. Kosmos
Kosmos, a French and Russian-influenced “Helsinkian kitchen”, is hidden aside in the centre of a lively bar strip. When art was used as currency, many of the paintings on the walls had been painted by local artists. If you want to try something truly unique, go for reindeer tongue or vorschmack.
4. Yrjönkatu public bath
Just around the corner, you can find the Yrjönkatu swimming hall, which has been a public bath since 1928. Women and men have separate days, so remember to check the right day in advance. Cafe Yrjö upstairs serves cold drinks and great food. Every guest upstairs gets their own private cabin and a bed to recover from a night out or jet lag.
5. Kamppi art of shopping
A big shopping centre is literally in the centre of everything. Easily accessed with metro, bus or tram, it has all major international brands and plenty of restaurants for every taste. Kamppi is a convenient place for last-minute souvenirs or getting something warmer to wear. The biggest Muji in Europe serves excellent ramen.
6. Contemporary art within walking distance
Kamppi hot spots hosts all major art museums within walking distance. You can tour all of them during one day or experience them one by one. Amos Rex is a home for experimental contemporary art. Kiasma is The Museum of Contemporary Art. HAM is Helsinki Art Museum. Check out the exhibitions at Amos Rex, HAM, and Kiasma. Taidehalli hosts interesting exhibitions all year round.
7. Hietaniemi beach and cemetery
Hietaniemi has the longest natural beach in the city. It’s a great place to hang out on a hot day and exercise at an outdoor gym. If you are not a fan of beach life, the Hietaniemi cemetery is great for peaceful walks.
Kamppi hot spots won’t leave you cold (despite the weather)
The central neighborhood of Kamppi is one of the Helsinki neighborhoods most packed with art. From the famous city museums to smaller galleries, Kamppi will inspire your creativity. Be ready to be surprised!
