Everything you need to know about living in Helsinki
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First Steps Checklist
Have you just relocated to Helsinki? Weโve put together a handy checklist of the things you need to consider.
Featured links
- International House Helsinki
A one-stop shop for newcomer registration
- MyHelsinki
Great for tourists, MyHelsinki is your go-to guide for how to spend time in the city
- Helsinki-info
Our multilingual staff can answer all of your questions
- City of Helsinki website
The city's main website is your window to municipal operations
- InfoFinland
Useful everyday information in 12 languages
- Business Helsinki
Free startup and business advisory services
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Has love led you to Helsinki?
Join our group for recently-arrived partners and spouses to expand your professional network, learn about Finland and make new friends. Forge your own path in your new hometown.
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Are you new in Helsinki?
The City of Helsinki’s new event series helps you settle in and enjoy the Helsinki area. We explain the local culture, share everyday tips, and provide career and entrepreneurship advice. Come join us!
We've put together a great list of activities for kids who are looking for something do on their school holiday this week. ๐๐๐ Maybe there is something that will interest you? ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki to offer plenty of activities for children and young people during autumn break
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As previously, autumn break will be held from 14 to 20 October in Helsinki. During the week, young people and families with children can participate in dozens of events, most of which are free of char...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The City of Helsinki would like to hear what you think about the city's health and social services. ๐ฉโ๐ฌ๐ฉบ๐ฉป๐ What do you think of our digital services? What is important to you when visiting one of our service locations? Please share your thoughts with us today; the survey is available in several languages! ... See MoreSee Less
Tell us what matters to you in Helsinki’s health and social services – take part in our resident survey
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We would like to hear how you think the health and social services of the City of Helsinki should be developed. What is your view on digital services? What is important to you when visiting one of our...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
What could be better than combining great music ๐ถ and Helsinki's wonderful libraries! ๐ Don't miss this terrific opportunity to experience the best of both! ๐๐๐ ... See MoreSee Less
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra’s small ensembles tour Helsinki’s libraries for the first time
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Jazz will be playing at Helsinkiโs libraries from 24 to 26 September 2024 as Finlandโs only professional orchestra specializing in jazz music, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, goes on a library tour w...1 CommentComment on Facebook
What a fantastic blend of great music and the charm of Helsinki's libraries! This is an amazing opportunity to celebrate creativity and community. Can’t wait to enjoy the best of both worlds! Warm greetings from Village Vision Care-NGO!
In honour of European Mobility Week, the City of Helsinki will be providing no-cost bicycle maintenance services this Friday 11.00-17.00 at Kansalaistori, the plaza in front of the Oodi Central Library. ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ด๐ดโโ๏ธ ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki to provide bicycle maintenance free of charge on the Friday of Mobility Week, 20 September
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Join us in celebrating the annual European Mobility Week during 16โ22 September! The week culminates in Helsinki on Friday, 20 September, when the City will provide simple bicycle maintenance servic...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hey residents of Helsinki! Let us know what you think could be done to improve traffic safety in our wonderful capital! ๐๐๐๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ Find a link to the English-language survey at the end of the attached story. ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki aims to improve traffic safety – share your opinions on hazard spots
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The City of Helsinkiโs goal is to improve traffic safety. Part of the work includes surveying the experiences of city residents on traffic safety. Share your own experiences and the hazards you face...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Helsinki has a great selection of after-school activities for children. ๐คธโโ๏ธ๐คธ๐คธโโ๏ธ Those that are part of the 'Finnish model' will start on 2 September 2024. Sign-ups for the no-cost leisure activities are currently underway. Learn more and sign up via the story below. ... See MoreSee Less
Free-of-charge hobbies for 13,000 children and young people in Helsinki
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The Finnish model for leisure activities is offering leisure activities for approximately 13,000 pupils at Helsinki comprehensive schools this school year. The activities are free of charge and will s...0 CommentsComment on Facebook