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Climate and Culture
Helsinki benefits from a maritime climate, which gives it a warm (but short) summer, while its high latitude makes the summer days extremely long. Unfortunately for some activities, the reverse is also true, with the sun barely rising during the long winters. Consummately, Helsinki natives seem to spend most of their warm-weather time outdoors, while navigating the cold-weather months from nightclubs and bars. Like the popular winter sport of skiing, Helsinki's nightlife has beginner and expert slopes, and keeping up with the locals can be hazardous to those who overestimate their skills. The city's attractions include the National Museum of Finland and the Finnish National Gallery, as well as the country's National Opera and National Theatre.
Helsinki Local Cuisine
- Havis Scandinavian, Phone: 9/6869-56-60 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Fodor's Choice
Helsinki High-End Restaurants
- G.W. Sundmans Scandinavian, Phone: 09/622-64-10 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating
- Chez Dominique French, Phone: 09/612-73-93 Google Map
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating
- Palace Gourmet Scandinavian, Phone: 09/13-45-61 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Fodor's Choice
Helsinki Moderate Restaurants
- Ravintola Sipuli Scandinavian, Phone: 09/622-9280 Google Map
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
- Bellevue Russian, Phone: 09/17-95-60 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Ravintola Rivoli French/Belgian, Phone: 09/64-34-55 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Teatteri Ravintola International, Phone: 09/681-11-36 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Raffaello Italian, Phone: 09/856-857-30 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
Helsinki Affordable Restaurants
- Kynsilaukka Restaurant Garlic International, Phone: 09/65-19-39 Google Map
- Frommer's Highly Recommended, Fodor's Choice
- Manala Scandinavian, Phone: 09/580-77707 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Lautanen Scandinavian, Phone: 09/4232-6040 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Ravintola Perho Scandinavian, Phone: 09/580-78-66 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
- Chica's American Regional, Phone: 09/49-35-91 Google Map
- Frommer's Recommended
Helsinki Vegetarian Restaurants
- Happy Cow's Vegetarian Guide: Vegetarian Restaurants Helsinki Finland