uncovering the gems of this quirky little city
The Helsinki Kawaii Guide is all about design, cafés and other lovely finds – in other words, your guide to the best Helsinki has to offer! We love these curated, independent city guides off the beaten track that allow visitors and locals alike to dive deep into local gems and all kinds of lovely things. […]
MoreI’m not sure if it’s the music that draws me in or that I’m entranced by the magificent tree that sits in the coolly lit alcove. Regardless, I can’t resist climbing the steps into this fantastic place that is Helsinki 10. The space itself is a striking palette of black, white and grey. Accented by […]
MoreFound this graphic piece of tray art just around the corner where I live, in a newly opened design store called Decor run by Eva Mähler. Moods and marks of Helsinki in a nutshell. Graphic designer Maria Dahlgren has earlier made trays of Stockholm and Gothenburg – now she is on a journey around the […]
MoreOn a sunny summer afternoon I park outside a lush garden and a wooden old house, just like the one Pippi Långstrump lives with her horse and monkey. Instead, I’m gladly woffed by a dog, Chewbacca, who obviously wants to be my next best friend. I am in the Arabia area where Helsinki was born […]
MoreWe thought this winter would last forever. A sure sign of spring in Scandinavia is when people start washing their bikes in the backyards. It’s time to ride again. This year, unfortunately, the city of Helsinki is not providing the popular free citybikes for dwellers and tourists. So we thought to give you another bike […]
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