Esplanadinpuisto

It’s a nice park with plenty of space (and people), and there are restaurants and higher-​end stores surrounding the park. It’s a nice place to take a stroll and look through, or maybe grab some lunch and eat it at the park. A lot of the surrounding restaurants have an outdoor seating area which would also be nice for a sunny day!

Located in downtown Helsinki, this main strip is a little piece of nature in an urban setting. It’s a long skinny park in between two major roads. Along each side are very high-​end shops of all nationalities. While most are clothing shops, there are still a bunch of food places. There are also a variety of shops/​mini-​stores inside the park that sell various things (coffee, tea, ice cream, snacks etc).
In the warmer months, you’ll see many people picnicking, sitting, people watching or just otherwise enjoying the weather. It leads directly to the main square (the pier where the ferry to the island picks up) so it’s great for logistics too. The flowers and green grass are a beautiful touch — as are the trees that line the park. It’s well worth a walk or an afternoon sitting.