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!
Have you visited Lammasaari in the Vanhakaupunki neighbourhood of Helsinki yet? Now there's even more reason to make it a priority. You won't regret it! 🐑🐂🐦🦅 ... See MoreSee Less
The Hakalanniemi viewing platform and Lammassaari hideout offer a great setting for nature observation at Vanhankaupunginlahti
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The new structures serving visitors and nature enthusiasts at Vanhankaupunginlahti have been completed.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Great news from HSL - Helsinki Region Transport! The zero-emission light rail line 15 will significantly improve crosstown traffic in Helsinki. 🚊💙 ... See MoreSee Less
Light rail line 15 to start on 21 October
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Light rail line 15 to start on 21 October19.09.2023Light rail line 15 will start operating between Itäkeskus in Helsinki and Keilaniemi in Espoo on Saturday 21 October. The new 25-kilometer long ligh...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This year's European Mobility Week culminates on Friday, 22 September with a Car-Free Day in Helsinki. A free family-friendly event at Kansalaistori Square will include chances to test-drive electric cargo bikes, free express bike maintenance, and more! 🚶♀️🚲 ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that the City of Helsinki offers flats with a lower rent to city residents that show a need? See the Heka website for information on how to apply. 🏘 ... See MoreSee Less
Heka homes are happy homes | Heka
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Heka has about 53,000 apartments in more than 500 locations around Helsinki.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Helsinki Design Week, the largest design and architecture festival in the Nordic countries, begins tomorrow! From 8–17 September, the city will be full of interesting events for design and architecture enthusiasts. Check out the programme in the link below! 👇😊 ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki Design Week's Events - Helsinki Design Week
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The programme listing of Helsinki Design Week 2023.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Tomorrow is Baltic Sea Day! How do you plan to celebrate our most important waterway? The opening will take place at Helsinki City Hall. See the article below for more information. 🦭 ... See MoreSee Less
Baltic Sea Day
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The Baltic Sea Day is celebrated every year on the last Thursday in August with various rallies and events.0 CommentsComment on Facebook