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Design District, Helsinki

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#3 of 9 in Neighborhoods in Finland
Neighborhood · Hidden Gem · Other
Get to know Finnish design at Design District, an area full of design and antique shops, fashion stores, and showrooms spread over 25 streets in the heart of town. Beyond good shopping, the district's shops, museums, galleries, restaurants, and hotels offer a distinct neighborhood feel centered around a hub of creativity. Whether you fill your shopping bags or simply soak up the atmostphere, you'll come away understanding how Helsinki earned its reputation as a city of design. Use our Helsinki attractions planner to add Design District and other attractions to your Helsinki vacation plans.
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  • By Liron K
    Nice area but Helsinki got nicer places. The coffees are much more expensive there and other than nice stores I didn't see any reason to go there.  more »
  • By AdventureDiva
    Located near the Design Museum, this district is a great place full of design, fashion stores, antique shops, restaurants and more. A very convenient and welcoming district.  more »
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