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Esplanade

Helsinki, Finland (Kampinmalmi)
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Ranked #6 of 125 attractions in Helsinki
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Parks
Activities: Shopping
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Esplanaden is a must when visiting Helsinki! I thought it was very nice to visit the many shops with local design. However you need to bring a lot of money to buy. That is different in the market in the harbour which is also a nice place for lunch. Have salmon or raindeer!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Beautiful long day in May Simply stroll along relax with sipping coffee or sitting on bench . Watching life goes on people , bird etc That is as good as people watching along Champs Élysées on Paris

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The good summer weather made our walk very pleasant.Beautiful flowers, the Finland philarmony, ice cream selling in road, coffee-shops, restaurants and many shops and the Stockmanns shopping centre along the park.Everything just there! Esplanade the heart of Helsinki!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The largest buns and cakes in the city, friendly personnel and the Latte in Helsinki. The cafe Esplanad is right in city center, one can get a glimpse on normal Finnish outgoing culture in there.

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Altrincham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Loved the central location! We took a walk in the park after lunch and took photos beside the statue too. It was relaxing and lovely on a sunny day or nice weather.

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See 6 more reviews by Lipsytravel for Helsinki
Finland
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The best shops in Helsinki are here. The Esplanade Park is lovely and lively during summer time. You may even have a picnic on the lawn. The best hotel in Helsinki locates also here. Remember that both Southern and Northern Esplanades have shops and restaurants.

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The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

From the harbour and market you can walk through Esplanade. In the middle a kind of a park with historic buildings where you can drink coffee. Walk till Stockmann and shop till you drop!

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

It's a nice place for quite walking and thinking. Also there is a place where city-tour buses going out

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Walking down the esplanade you totally get the idea why Helsinki is called the design capital of the world. The architecture is so beautiful and the colours the shops display are treat to the eye. There is so much to see around. You have so many shops including the lovely marimekko, then there are good eat outs, also walk down... More

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Berlin, Germany
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Amazing old buildings, nice restaurants and cafes and lots to see. A walk through the Esplanade is a must see when being in Helsinki. :)

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