- AN ALTERNATIVE GUIDE TO HELSINKI - THE SPECIAL JOYS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SMALL SHOPS OF KALLIO-
| A guide to Helsinki for the alternative tourist who wants to see something outside the most common sights and shopping centers.
Here you find links to - and short presentations of - art galleries, small special shops with art, music, comics and second hand, for example, that all are situated in the area of Helsinki center called Kallio (for a Kallio map, use Google Maps,
and for finding your way in Helsinki by local buses and trams the Journey Planner).
Some of the small, old shops are sights in themselves. Here are also listed some nice cafes and restaurants, and places to go for live music or sauna. Kallio is also known for quite a good selection of bars with cheap beer, and sex shops. Feedback - and suggestions how to improve this site - will be appreciated if sent to
feedback(at)kallio-info.net. Art and crafts Galleria Alkovi Gallery Alkovi is an art project started by artist Otto Karvonen in 2005. The 8 meter long window lets you experience the art 24 hours a day. Helsinginkatu 19. Aurinkogalleria The atelier and gallery of Kiba Lumberg. Fleminginkatu 9 A. Open: Mon-Fri 11 - 18, Sat 12 - 16, Sun 12 - 18 Kalleria Small gallery with monthly changing exhibitions. Kaarlenkatu 10. Galleria Keidas Ecological cafe/gallery. Open: Mon-Fri 08-18 Sat 11-18. Fleminginkatu 7. KulmagalleriaArt exhibitions. Porthaninkatu 17. Liskogalleria Paintings and tattoos. Hämeentie 1. Myötämäen kellarigalleria Siltasaarenkatu 28. Open: Mon-Tue 12 - 16, Wed 16 - 20, Thu-Fri 12 - 16 Rabbit Art Rabbit Art is a small art gallery/shop/atelier founded by artist Minna Grönstrand in 2006. Original rabbit paintings and other rabbit artwork and postcards. Also second hand clothes for women, and some CD:s with Finnish progressive music. Open Sundays 12-16, occasionally other days. Also by agreement. Castreninkatu 3. Redesigned second hand clothes and furniture. Riitta Pajunen
& Susanna Salonen. Helsinginkatu 7. Cheramic products for your kitchen. Helena Sarvela. Kaarlenkatu 15 Music Black & White Records Music store that sells new and second hand CD:s and LP:s. Open Tue-Fri 10-18, Sat 9-14. Toinen linja 1. Fatty Sounds Record Store Avoinna Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat 10-18. Hämeentie 4. Hippie Shake Records Music shop that has specialized on rare rock and hard rock from the 60s and 70s . Open Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 10-14. Hämeentie 1. Jazz & Soul Levykauppa Jazz, soul, funk, blues, rock, pop. CD & LP, new and old. Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 11-15. Toinen linja 1. Panic Room 60s/70s progressive and psykedelic rock music. Zappa. Broad selection of the historical republications of Artie Music Oy (DallapĂ©, Malmsten, Sacy Sand jne.) New and second hand vinyls. Fleminginkatu 4. ari.tarkiainen(at)welho.net, tel. +358409628250 Pitkämies Open Tue-Fri 11-19, Sat 10-16. Kolmas linja 17. Rabbit Art Some CD:s with Finnish progressive music. Original rabbit paintings and other rabbit artwork and postcards. Also second hand clothes for women. Open Sundays 12-16, and occasionally other days. Also by agreement. Castreninkatu 3 Comics Kulkukatin poika Open 11-17, Sat 9-14. Läntinen Brahenkatu 12. Pitkämies Shop specialized in comics, music and clothes. Alternative comics. Open Tue-Fri 11-19, Sat 10-16. Kolmas linja 17. Antiquarian booksellers Ervasti
Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 9-15. Torkkelinkatu 4.
Punainen Planeetta Buys and sells books in Finnish. Open Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 10-15. Harjutori 12. Second hand clothes Ansa Second hand clothes and vintage for young people. Open Mon-Fri 12-19, Sat 12-16. Fleminginkatu 8. Hilda Viola Vintage & new fashion. Shoes and purses. Jewellery. Also large sizes. Open: Mon-Fri 10-18, Sat 10-14. Toinen linja 15. Hoochie Mama Jane Second hand clothes for young people, beautiful small shop. Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 12-16. Vaasankatu 10. Rabbit Art / Vampyr Lucia Second Hand Original rabbit paintings and other rabbit artwork and postcards. Second hand clothes for women, and some CD:s with Finnish progressive music. Open Sundays 12-16, and occasionally other days. Also by agreement. Castreninkatu 3. Buy and sell Kallion Retro & Vintage Audio Old stuff, vintage hifi, vinyls... Open Mon-Fri 10-18. Neljäs linja 22. Keko Harjutori 8. Vanha Kaarle Wanha Kaarle is specialized on design from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Open 12-18, Sat 12-16. Kaarlenkatu 12. Bikes / Cycling Cycle Center High quality bikes. Avoinna arkisin 10-18, la 10-14. Helsinginkatu 9. Ikifillari Ikifillari has specialized on transport bikes.Ikifillari has moved to Loviisa, 90 km east from Helsinki! Kumiluoti Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat by agreement. Fleminginkatu 12 b. Other special shops Corset shop Belle Modeste High quality corsets by order for every size and gender. Open by agreement. Fleminginkatu 12. Ludus Small shop specialized in toys and games. Open Fri 14-17, Sat 10-14. Fleminginkatu 12a. Piippu Water pipes and other pipes. Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 12-16. Helsinginkatu 13. Textile Shop Selma Palmu Clothes and lingerie, the shop founded in 1953. Neljäs Linja 20. Taloushoito Oy Old, traditional and small shop that sells sewing equipment, founded in 1945. Fleminginkatu 12. Tapettitalo Large selection of wall papers. Fleminginkatu 4. Tobacco Store Pajazzo Tobacco store founded in 1968. Mon-Fri 9.15-17. Fleminginkatu 8. TelevisioapuHelsinginkatu 28. Food & Drinks Leipomo Avikainen Small bakery. Open Mon-Fri 9-17. Franzeninkuja 10. Galleria Keidas Ecological cafe/gallery. Open: Mon-Fri 08-18 Sat 11-18. Fleminginkatu 7. Thai restaurant Lemon GrassCosy and quite small restaurant, good thai food. Open Mon-Fri 11 - 20, Sat 12 - 20, Sun 12 - 18. Kolmas linja 12. Ravintola Cella Good menu. Open every day 12-02. Fleminginkatu 15. Pub Heinähattu Small pub with special interior. Jukebox. Vaasankatu 23. Open Mon-Fri 16-02, Sat-Sun 14-02 Karhupuiston kahvila - Bear Park Café Summer cafe in Bear Park is open from April to September - every day except rainy days. Musta Kissa In the heart of Kallio, Musta Kissa is a place to experience new things, new artists, new music, new people.. live music, poem evening, art exhibitions, DJs - we are aiming at giving Kallio what it really deserves.. check facebook group for more info about our program. Tue-Sun 17-02. Toinen linja 15. Café PirittaRelatively classy and expensive cafe. Nice location near water. Open every day 8-24. Tokoinranta, Eläintarhantie 12. Roskapankki Cheap beer, pizza. Customers of every kind. Open Mon-Sun 09 - 02. Helsinginkatu 20. Rytmi Nice cafe-bar, music from jazz to etno. Art exhibitions. Computer for customers to use, free WLAN. OpenMon-Sat 11-02. 2.linja 2. Restaurant Silvoplee Vegetarian food. Make a reservation in advance for lunch time and weekends. Mon-Sat 11-18. Toinen linja 3. Restaurant Soul KitchenSoul and soup. Mon-Tue 11-24, Wed-Fri 11-02, Sat 14-02, Sun 12-24. Fleminginkatu 26-28. Kahvila Taikalamppu A really personal cafe. Mon-Fri 10-19, Sat-Sun 12-19. Torkkelinkatu 21. Ravintola Toveri Cosy and peaceful restaurant. Beer, wine and tapas. Free WLAN. Open Mon-Thu 17-01, Fri-Sat 17-02. Castréninkatu 3. Cafe/Shop Villipuutarha Small cosy cafe. Open Tue-Sat 11-19. Kaarlenkatu 13. Restaurant Boat Wäiski Lunch Mon-Fri 10:30-15:00 Otherwise open by agreement. Hakaniemenranta 11. Live music Club Liberté Live music every day. Kolmas linja 34. Kuudes Linja Hämeentie 13. Open Tue–Thu 21–03, Fri–Sat 22–04, Sun 21–03. K20 (Sundays K18). During the week first band starts at 22:30. Lepakkomies Normally the live evenings are from Wednesday to Saturday. The area downstairs opens at 21 and the bands starts at n. klo 22.30. Open every day 12-02. Helsinginkatu 1. Musta Kissa In the heart of Kallio, Musta Kissa is a place to experience new things, new artists, new music, new people.. live music, poem evening, art exhibitions, DJs - we are aiming at giving Kallio what it really deserves.. check facebook group for more info about our program. Ti-su 17-02. Toinen linja 15. Pitkämies Occasional live performances in the comic store. Kolmas linja 17. Saunas Arla Open Wed-Sun 14-20. Kaarlenkatu 15. Kotiharju Traditional sauna. Open Tue-Fri 14-20 (sauna time until 22), Sat 13-19 (sauna time until 21). Harjutorinkatu 1.
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