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A Short Trip to Mall of Tripla: Spending a Sunday in Helsinki from a Station Without Ticket Gates

2026年9月11日 by CityNomix

1st floor digital map of Mall of Tripla showing Prisma.

The crisp, cold winter air brushed against my cheeks on this Sunday morning in September 2026. The streets of Helsinki were surprisingly quiet, a stark contrast to the usual weekday hustle. Few people were walking along the cobblestone pavements, and the independent record shops I had planned to visit were all tightly shut. Just like Continue reading “A Short Trip to Mall of Tripla: Spending a Sunday in Helsinki from a Station Without Ticket Gates”

The Ultimate Coffee Break at Roasberg: A Must-Visit Cafe After Exploring Helsinki

2026年9月30日 by CityNomix

Roasberg cafe counter with a chalkboard menu and chocolates.

Despite the biting winter chill outside, the streets of Helsinki radiate a vibrant cultural heat. Walking along the cobblestone paths, we spent the morning pushing open heavy doors in search of the dusty scent of vintage vinyl and the smooth touch of classic Nordic ceramics. Digging through crates until our fingertips turned black and inspecting Continue reading “The Ultimate Coffee Break at Roasberg: A Must-Visit Cafe After Exploring Helsinki”

Digging Deep at Music Hunter Helsinki: Unearthing Oasis’s Rare Box Set

2026年10月17日 by CityNomix

Packed vinyl records and CDs inside Music Hunter.

Under the strong sunlight casting sharp shadows on the dry cobblestones, a distinct scent of old paper and plastic drifts from behind slightly aged glass doors. Stepping away from the refined atmosphere of Levykauppa Äx Hakaniemi, you arrive at a place that quietly yet unmistakably asserts its presence on a street corner. The next destination Continue reading “Digging Deep at Music Hunter Helsinki: Unearthing Oasis’s Rare Box Set”

A Deep Dive into a Helsinki record store: How to get to Levykauppa Äx Hakaniemi

2026年9月30日 by CityNomix

The Stone Roses Love Spreads vinyl record cover.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a faint scent of old dust and crisp new paper tickles the nose. Away from the bustling Kamppi area, the yellow and black sign of Levykauppa Äx Hakaniemi blends seamlessly into the quiet local streets. This is one of the places where music lovers in Helsinki gather. Even now Continue reading “A Deep Dive into a Helsinki record store: How to get to Levykauppa Äx Hakaniemi”