Everything you need to know about living in Helsinki
First Steps Checklist
Have you just relocated to Helsinki? We’ve 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
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.
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!
In honour of its 150-year anniversary, the Helsinki City Council decided on 15 January to grant city residents between the ages of 7 and 19 free admission to outdoor swimming pools, select events at cultural centres and the Villa Hakasalmi museum. 🙂🙂🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki City Council jubilee decision: Free admission to outdoor swimming facilities, select cultural events for young residents in 2025
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In honour of its 150-year anniversary, the Helsinki City Council decided on 15 January to grant city residents between the ages of 7 and 19 free admission to outdoor swimming pools, select events at c...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Woohoo! The annual Lux light festival is back, bringing mesmerizing light art to the darkness for the next five days. Don't miss this year's installations! 💡💡💡 ... See MoreSee Less
Lux Helsinki
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Lux Helsinki 8.–12.1.2025 Lux Helsinki will once again showcase the diverse forms of light art in January 2025! This year’s festival theme is “Stories from Beyond.” Artworks will be displayed ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Helsinki warmly invites its new international residents to use our comprehensive integration services! 🌸🌸🌸 We can help you on your journey to adapt to Finnish society, learn the language and find employment. Helsinki Employment Services offers assistance in Finnish, Swedish and English, as well as in other languages via interpreters. Contact us today! ... See MoreSee Less
Integration services transferred to City of Helsinki in January
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The City will be in charge of services for international migrants as of the start of next year in Helsinki, as well. Integration services are provided by the City of Helsinki Employment Services Enter...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us next Tuesday for the next Newcomer Information Session! The helpful online event will feature many helpful presentations from various city services, the Finnish pension centre and trade unions on the topic of Working in Finland. Sign up via the link below. ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ ... See MoreSee Less
Newcomer Information Session about Working Life - International House Helsinki
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Are you looking to find a job, start a business, or grow your career in the Helsinki area? Join our info session about working life!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A photo contest asking residents to share their own images and experiences of Grey Helsinki has been launched on the City of Helsinki's social media channels. Those who participate stand a chance to win one of four Allas Sea Pool gift cards! 💦💦💦 ... See MoreSee Less
Embrace the Grey: Send us your photos of Helsinki during the early winter season
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Helsinki will soon be experiencing the darkest and most overcast months of the year. Many events will be held against the monochromatic city backdrop in the next few weeks to bring good cheer. The urb...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We've put together a great list of activities for kids who are looking for something do on their school holiday this week. 🍂🍁🍄 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