Everything you need to know about living in Helsinki

First Steps Checklist
Have you just relocated to Helsinki? Weβve 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!
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. π ... 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 8β17 September, the city will be full of interesting events for design and architecture enthusiasts. Check out the programme in the link below! ππ ... 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. π¦ ... 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
Today is the day! Join the Mayor of Helsinki and hundreds of others in the city centre as we walk together in support of Ukrainan independence. ... See MoreSee Less
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www.hel.fi
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Join us tomorrow on Zoom for a Newcomer Information Session designed especially for new international degree students arriving in the Helsinki capital region! π Sign up for the 10.00 no-cost session in English at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kduuvrz8oHNReKCvrUori2k6_e1s3XoXN?fbclid=IwAR2NaKQUoB9rItI-Gu... ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us in the Helsinki city centre next Thursday for a sunflower-filled march to promote peace in Ukraine! πΊπ¦π»πΊπ¦π»πΊπ¦π» ... See MoreSee Less
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www.hel.fi
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