There isn’t a better way to get to know a city than with a little help from its residents: Helsinki Local Guide is like a personal friend who takes you to places the locals would go.

The guide is designed by a Helsinki-based couple who knows the city inside and out. The app will take you to places that no other travel guides would even know of. Helsinki Local Guide does not have the usual tourist hot spots, museums or sights. Our picks are special, economical, and most of all, they are favoured by the locals.

With the help of Helsinki Local Guide you will dodge the traveller’s curse of bad restaurants, international chain stores and over-priced tourist cafés.

• Best places to shop
• Most popular restaurants and lunch spots
• Bars and night clubs
• Best parks and other activities
• Free wi-fi spots
• Guide to survival in Helsinki and in Finland