Kohta 18 Filming Locations

Ullanlinna, and nearby neighborhoods Eira and Kaivopuisto, are known for their waterfront promenades and sea-view cafes and bistros. Classic art nouveau buildings house upscale Finnish and Russian restaurants as well as designer boutiques. Helsinki Observatory has sweeping views, while nearby Kaivopuisto Park hosts summer concerts and is a winter sledding spot. St. John’s Church is a huge neo-Gothic landmark.

Arty, trendy Punavuori has a vibrant foodie scene, with busy delis and cafes, plus casual Greek, Thai and taco places. After dark, hip bars draw stylish crowds for craft beers and live music. The area is part of the Design District, with fashion boutiques, contemporary art galleries and showrooms offering Finnish interior design. Sinebrychoff Art Museum exhibits classic European paintings in a 19th-century townhouse.

Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor.