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Bringing together all the “brothers of fetish” in gay Helsinki.
Save the date and play with fetish brothers! Every August an amazing Finlandization fetish weekend in Helsinki takes place and is brought to you by Toms Club and MSC Finland.
- Visiting Helsinki for Fetish Weekend? Stay downtown close to all the parties, parades, events and fun. Sta at the Hotel Kämp for a “Superb” rated stay, with luxurious rooms, great breakfast options and perfect location.
The Fetish Weekend
- Next Edition – Awaiting date – Typically Friday to Sunday in late August.
- Finlandization is brought to you by the hottest bar in Helsinki, bringing together all the “brothers of fetish” events will include parties for Leather, Rubber, Fetish, Sport, Puppy, Military and more.
- Over 3 days in August, Helsinki will bring together the hottest Mr Leather contestants from around the world!
- Events include themed fetish parties, tourist trips around the beautiful city of Helsinki, fetish brunches, meet and greet parties and more.
- All parties have strict dress codes so pack your gear!
- Use the day by day schedule as a guide – venues to be confirmed.
Friday
- Fetish Karaoke: Open event for everyone, fetish gear recommended. Entrance at the price of cloakroom. Venue: Mann’s street (Mannerheimintie 12), from 21:00.
Saturday
- MSC Fetish lunch: Fetish gear recommended, registration by 19.8. Venue: Restaurant Factory Kamppi (Runeberginkatu 3), 13:00 – 15:00, 19€ (own expense).
- Finlandization 38 main party: Only for men, MSC Fetish gear mandatory. Entry: 15 eur with MSC/ToE/ECMC card, 20 eur for others. Venue: ClubX, a gay BDSM Club. (Mäkelänkatu 54a 203), Event time: 21:00-06:00, Doors: 21:00-23:00.
Sunday
- MSC Fetish Brunch: Registration by 19.8., price 26€/person, a glass of sparkling 4 eur (own expense). Venue: Restaurant Kaarti (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 33), from 13:00 to 14:30.
Gay Helsinki
- Take a tour of the town, enjoy some delicious ice cream at the Kallio Bear Park Café.
- In the evening friends of leather can head to Hercules Gay Night Club for a night of dancing.
- For something different, take the ferry out to the nudist beach in Pihlajasaari Island or steam up at the gay Sauna Vogue.
Recommended Hotels in Helsinki
The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the gay bars:
EasyHomes , Scandic Simonkenttä, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Solo Sokos Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Klaus K right in the heart of
Helsinki offering a unique personal touch
For further information and advice on
Finlandization Fetish Weekend Website
Although smaller than some European capitals, Helsinki’s gay scene is still active and open to all, stretching across from the city centre to the Kallio district. There are several Gay Bars and restaurants, along with a Gay Cruise Club and a Gay Sauna.
Unioninkatu 17, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
Overlooking Helsinki Harbour, this elegant hotel is just around the corner from the Esplanadi shopping streets. It offers rooms with luxury beds, spa-style bathrooms and a Bang & Olufsen multimedia system. WiFi and gym access is free.
The air-conditioned rooms of Hotel Haven include modern décor, a minibar and both cable and satellite channels. Suites have views of the Presidential Palace, the Market Place and the Uspenski Cathedral.
Runeberginkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
This stylish, eco-friendly hotel is opposite Kamppi Shopping Centre in central Helsinki, 100 m from Kamppi Metro Station. It offers free sauna and gym access, plus air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
Designer furniture and décor, luxury beds and marble bathrooms are standard at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Helsinki. All rooms feature a 40-inch flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Just 250 m from Kamppi Metro Station, this stylish Helsinki hotel is set in a refurbished 1920s building. Guests have free, daily access to a relaxing sauna. All rooms have Finnish designer furniture and free WiFi.
Hotel Helka's bright, spacious rooms feature luxurious beds from Hilding Anders, air conditioning, a kettle and flat-screen TVs with Chromecast streaming. The bathroom comes with aroma therapeutic toiletries from Thann.
Simonkatu 9 00101 Helsinki Finland
This hotel is 200 m from Helsinki Central Station and 400 m from Helsinki’s Esplanaden shopping district. Free WiFi and free access to the sauna and gym are offered here.
Scandic Simonkenttä’s air-conditioned rooms have wooden floors and satellite TV.
Runeberginkatu, Helsinki, Finland
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Private parking and a terrace
Fredrikinkatu 60a, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
There is a seating area with TV, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, 4 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower. Free WiFi & a 24-hour front desk
Narinkka 5, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
The apartment features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a bathroom with a bidet & shower. a Sauna. Private parking. Superb Location
Malminrinne 2b, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Free WiFi plus a 24-hour front desk.
Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21b 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Hercules Gay Nightclub is the biggest and most popular Gay Nightclub in Helsinki popular with guys 30+
00120, Bulevardi 26, Helsinki, Finland
A trendy gay bar in the heart of Helsinki
Malminrinne 1, 00180 Helsinki, Finland
Popular gay bar with events like Pop Bingo, DJs and dragshows
Agricolankatu 13, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Bear Park Cafe "13" The super cute gay cafe in the heart of Kallio! Open daily 9-5 The best salmon sandwich, in town, Located in the park this award winning gay cafe is a great place to have a drink and a bite to eat.
Helsinginkatu 7 00101 Helsinki, Finland
Small gay bar in Helsinki city centre, popular with all ages.
Mannerheimvägen 6b 00100 Helsingfors, Finland
welcomes every color of the rainbow and every letter of LGBTIQ. At DTM you can be yourself and party like there's no tomorrow. To party with the best benefits and prices
Very popular gay night club with 3 bars.
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