You can reach Munkkivuori with tram number 4 (with a little walking) as well as with various busses. You can also take a taxi if you don't feel like using public transportation.
'''Surroundings of the M.A.U.N.O. apartment''' is definitely an area worth seeing. The place offers a great view at, as far as is known, the only apartment in the world that has its curtains always closed. In order to get there, just buy a map of Helsinki and you will see a big, red exclamation mark near the Munkkivuori shopping mall.
'''Pimeyden pastori''' (the priest of darkness) is a man dressed in black, often walking around the Munkkivuori area telling people how upset he is about the spending policy of mister Hjallis Harkimo, chairman of the board of the Helsinki-based ice-hockey team Jokerit. Listening to him is great entertainment, but beware, it is believed he has some kind of supernatural powers.
The beautiful nature and the rocky environment of Munkkivuori offer great opportunities for rock-climbing and hiking trips. Be sure to wrap yourself up especially in winters, since Finland is known for their hard and cold winters.
'''Munkkivuoren ostoskeskus''' (the Munkkivuori shopping mall) has plenty of boutiques. Many of them are banks, dining places and grocery stores, but you can also find clothing stores, hairdressers and other little boutiques.
The most popular restaurants are located in the shopping mall, but there are also other restaurants spread around the district. Unfortunately, on November 30th 2007, one of the most respected pizzeria/'kebaberia' in Helsinki, Pizza House, folded up because of their lease contract expiring.
'''Alko''', the national alcoholic beverage retailing monopoly in Finland, has one of its stores located in the basement of the shopping mall. You'll find a great selection of liquors and other alcohol drinks with reasonably high prices.
Unfortunately Munkkivuori doesn't offer accommodation for tourists. However, a large part of the Helsinki senior citizen population lives in Munkkivuori area, so someone might be kind enough to offer you a place to stay overnight.
Munkkivuori, like most of the districts in Helsinki, is a very safe place and you'll stay safe by using common sense. However, a minority of the Munkkivuori youngsters is upset because of their favourite restaurant, Pizza House, closing. They might give you angry looks or even challenge you for a fight, but just refuse kindly, move on and you should be fine.