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
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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!
What could be better than combining great music 🎶 and Helsinki's wonderful libraries! 📚 Don't miss this terrific opportunity to experience the best of both! 💚💚💚 ... 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 Helsinki’s libraries from 24 to 26 September 2024 as Finland’s 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. 🚴♀️🚴🚴♂️ ... 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 16–22 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! 🚗🚌🚛🛴🚲🏍🚃 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 Helsinki’s 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. 🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️ 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