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!
Helsinki has a great selection of after-school activities for children. 🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️ 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
A UNITED FOR UKRAINE event is being arranged in Finland’s capital on Saturday 24 August in honour of the Independence Day of Ukraine. Starting at 13.00, the event will show support for Ukraine and its people. Join us - and bring a sunflower! 🌻🌻🌻 ... See MoreSee Less
Ukrainian Independence Day event to fill Helsinki’s Senate Square with song
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A UNITED FOR UKRAINE event is being arranged in Finland’s capital on Saturday 24 August in honour of the Independence Day of Ukraine. Starting at 13.00, the event will show support for Ukraine and i...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join in the fun tonight as the popular Night of the Arts event kicks off the annual Helsinki Festival. There are free events for everyone to enjoy throughout the city. Check the programme below and find your favourites! See you there! 🌛✨ ... See MoreSee Less
Programme | Taiteiden yö
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NB: The English programme includes only events that were submitted prior August 4th.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today is the day! Join the Newcomers Information Session for incoming international students, where you will learn all about life in the Helsinki region. Click on the story below to sign up. ℹ️ℹ️ℹ️ ... See MoreSee Less
Newcomer Information Sessions - International House Helsinki
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Newcomer Information Sessions cover topics and steps for international newcomers before and after arriving to Finland.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are you a newcomer to the Helsinki area from abroad? Sign up for the City of Helsinki's newsletter and learn more about all the services that are available to you! ✴️✴️✴️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Need some help finding a job in Helsinki? The city's employment advisors can help! Contact us today. 😎😎
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Helsinki Employment Services’ advisory service provides support for and information about working life
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Helsinki Employment Services provides personal advice in several languages regarding matters related to working life. Our experts help with problems in working life and promote the realisation of empl...0 CommentsComment on Facebook