The Ateljee Bar's Rooftop Terrace, 14th floor, Sokos Hotel Tourni, 26 Yrjönkatu, 00100 Helsinki. +358 20 1234 604. Offers unbeatable views over central Helsinki. More precisely, the very best view of Helsinki can be experinced from the Atelje Bar's women's restroom. The view from the men's isn't bad either! Mon to Thu 2pm—1am. Fri 2pm—2am. Sat 12 Noon—2am. Sun 2pm—12 Midnight. Rooftop cocktails. The Ateliers great selling point is that you can sip a cocktail and look over Helsinki and watch the sun going down. If it is a bit chilly, the bar supplies cosy direct electric heating. Triple glazing has been added to its long side windows. Some stairs involved. email
Loiste Restaurant and Roof Terrace, 10th floor, Sokos Vaakuna Hotel, 2 Asema Aukio, Helsinki 00100. +358 20 1234 800. Gourmet dining at Loiste so more than a breathtaking view of Helsinki. email Mon to Thurs 11.30am - 12 Midnight. Fri 11.30am - 1am. Sat 2pm - 12 Midnight. Virtual Terrace Tour
Ursula, Kaivopuisto, 3 Ehrenströmintie, Helsinki, 00140 +358 9 652 817 At the tip of Kaivopuis aivopuisto park, by the seaside, Café Ursula is one of the best-known and best-loved places in Helsinki. It has a very pleasant, peaceful view out to the sea and the archipelago, including Suomenlinna. Owned by six non-profit organisations. Daily 9am—10pm.
Restaurant Kaisaniemi, 6 Kaisaniementie, Helsinki 00100. +358 9 63 2223. Located in the Kaisaniemi Park. The lunch buffet is served on weekdays from 11am until 3pm. Lunch on weekdays (inside and outside) 11am—3pm. The Terrace is open Mon to Fri 11am—9pm. Sat 12am—9pm. Sun 12 Noon—8pm (if weather permits). On request the main restaurant and the cabinets are available also at other hours. email
Palace Gourmet, 10th Floor, 10 Eteläranta, Helsinki, Finland 00130. +358 9 1345 6715. A first class gourmet restaurant in Helsinki where you can get a taste of the 50's feel and enjoy the breathtaking view of South Harbor and Helsinki City Centre. A most beautiful sea view of Helsinki. Mon to Fri 11.30am—2.30pm. 6pm—11pm. Other times by appointment. email
Palace Katto Roof Bar, Palacen Katto, 11th floor, 10 Etelaranta, Helsinki 00130. +358 9 1345 6715. Mon to Fri 11am—12 Midnight. Sat 2pm—12 Midnight. A cosy bar which is open throughout the year. During the summer you can enjoy a lunch or a drink at the outdoor terrace while admiring the stunning seascape high over the rooftops. Summertime: Mon to Fri 11.30am—12 Midnight. Sat 3pm—12 Midnight. Sun closed. Winter, Spring and Autumn: Mon to Fri 5 pm—12 Midnight.
Näsinneula Revolving Restaurant, Näsinneula Tower, Särkänniemi Adventure Park, Särkänniemi, Tampere 33230. at the top of Näsinneula +358 3 284 8234. At the top of Näsinneula on the shores of Lake Näsijärvi, some 170 km north of Helsinki. Spectacular views. Mon to Sun 11am—11.30pm.