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Bookmark & shareHelsinki provides ample parks, gardens and squares to accommodate active citizens who want to walk, skate or ride around. A free skate route map can be obtained from the city tourist office, and there are many rental options. Golfers are also well catered for, with many golf courses around Helsinki.
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inline skating
In summer you can hire inline skates from the kiosk on Merisatamanranta, west of Kaivopuisto park.
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canoeing/kayaking
Boats and canoes can be hired at Kaivopuisto park and at Töölönlahti lake.
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relaxation
Get a scrub-down and massage at the Kotiharjun Sauna in Kallio, Helsinki's last public wood-fired sauna. It's a real Finnish experience.
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