Destination Helsinki by Herb Lester

Fall for Helsinki with this pocket-sized city guide from Herb Lester, featuring 37 carefully selected places to see, eat, drink, shop and explore in Finland's elegant capital.

Helsinki has plenty to offer whatever the season. In winter, warm up in traditional saunas, settle in for long, relaxed meals and discover the city's cosy cafés and interiors. Come summer, head out onto the Baltic to explore the islands and enjoy the city's easy-going outdoor life.

Herb Lester's carefully chosen recommendations take you beyond the obvious tourist sights, highlighting the places that capture the character and charm of the Finnish capital — from design classics and independent shops to architecture, food, culture and escapes by the water.

Inside you'll find:

• 37 carefully selected Helsinki recommendations
• Finnish design and independent shops
• Saunas, cafés and restaurants
• Architecture, museums and cultural sights
• Places to explore Helsinki's islands and waterfront
• Ideas for discovering the city in both summer and winter

Designed by Martín Azambuja, the guide is litho-printed in England on 100% recycled paper and folds from A3 to a pocket-friendly A6.