Pieni Helsinki is launching a new city tourism concept as restaurant management student Heidi Säynätkari creates city walks for families in Helsinki neighborhoods as her final project.

Located a short tram ride from Helsinki's city center, Ruskeasuo offers green parks, lovely cafes, and the chance to see horses. You can reach it by trams 10 and 3, as well as any buses running along Mannerheimintie.

Stay at the charming Myö Hostel, where you can prepare your own breakfast or enjoy morning coffee at the trendy Cafe Bon Temps, then explore the Central Park and visit the horses. If hunger strikes, enjoy a delicious lunch at Cafe Blanka, and after a pleasant walk, you can visit a beautiful cottage garden. Dinner tastes wonderful at the traditional White Lady, where children are especially well looked after.

MYÖ HOSTEL

Tenholantie 10 F
This is an excellent choice if you want to stay in a peaceful setting while still having quick access to the city center buzz. The hostel offers various room types and shared kitchen and living room facilities.

CAFE BON TEMPS

Mannerheimintie 132
This trendy cafe attracts from early morning both hipsters with laptops, families with children, and elderly residents of the neighborhood. It offers a wide selection of coffees and teas, sweet and savory options, and lunch on weekdays. Vegetarian options available.

CAFE BLANKA

Mannerheimintie 95
Cafe Blanka is a new addition to the area. The cafe offers lunch Monday to Saturday, as well as delicious pastries. Vegetarian options available.

WHITE LADY

Mannerheimintie 93
White Lady, operating since the 1950s, is a classic restaurant. Families are catered to with a children's play area and kids' menu. The restaurant's pizzas are unparalleled. On warm days, you can enjoy your meal on the terrace. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

CENTRAL PARK

This ten-kilometer-long park area spreads out widely, but you can easily access its treasures through, for example, Lehtikuusentie or Ratsastie. The area has many walking and cycling routes.
You may also spot riders, and you can watch horses at the sports park's riding stables.

RUSKEASUO COTTAGE GARDEN

Nauvontie 1
Founded in 1918 and our country's oldest cottage garden still on its original site, it invites you to explore. During the summer season, you have the opportunity to peek into this idyllic cottage garden area. Take a walk into old-time charm and enjoy the scent of flowers!

Green Ruskeasuo.
Photo: Heidi Säynätkari