How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in helsinki.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Tyna
Tyna
Connect with Tyna to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Tyna's home
Connect with Tyna to know about the hidden gems of Písek
Connect with Tyna to explore Písek together
Písek
My town is quite ordinary, except for the oldest stone bridge in Europe, located in Písek. There’...
Arom
Arom
Connect with Arom to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Arom's home
Connect with Arom to know about the hidden gems of Tallinn
Connect with Arom to explore Tallinn together
Tallinn
Adventurer of all sorts! Love meeting people, doing new things, and having new talks!
Julian
Julian
Connect with Julian to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Julian's home
Connect with Julian to know about the hidden gems of Bielefeld, Germany
Connect with Julian to explore Bielefeld, Germany together
Bielefeld, Germany
anything
Ali
Ali
Connect with Ali to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Ali's home
Connect with Ali to know about the hidden gems of Strängnäs, Sverige
Connect with Ali to explore Strängnäs, Sverige together
Strängnäs, Sverige
go around have a coffee or drink.
Peter
Peter
Connect with Peter to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Peter's home
Connect with Peter to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Peter to explore Budapest together
Connect and lend Peter's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Peter's travel and outdoor equipment
Budapest
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Budapest! 🌍 As a seasoned local, I'm here to show you the hi...
Petr
Petr
Connect with Petr to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Petr's home
Connect with Petr to explore Protivín, Czechia together
Connect and lend Petr's vehicle or get a ride
Protivín, Czechia
Hey there, fellow traveler! 👋 If you're heading to South Bohemia, I'd love to show you around and...
Mehran
Mehran
Connect with Mehran to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Mehran's home
Connect with Mehran to know about the hidden gems of Vienna
Connect with Mehran to explore Vienna together
Connect and lend Mehran's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Mehran's travel and outdoor equipment
Vienna
Hi, I’m Mehran 🙂 I’m based in Vienna and work in IT, but outside of work I’m someone who really ...
Akhilesh
Akhilesh
Connect with Akhilesh to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Akhilesh's home
Connect with Akhilesh to explore Amsterdam, Netherlands together
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Helsinki

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Helsinki. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Helsinki. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Helsinki together.