Finlandia Hall, Helsinki

Name: Finlandia Hall
Address: Mannerheimintie 13, Helsinki, 00100, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 61286400

#47 among attractions in Helsinki

Convention center, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

The Finlandia Hall is a congress and event venue in the centre of Helsinki on the Töölönlahti Bay, owned by the City of Helsinki. The building, which was designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971. Every detail in the building is designed by Aalto. The designs were completed in 1962, with building taking place between 1967 and 1971. The Congress Wing was designed in 1970 and built in 1973–1975. In 2011, the building was expanded with new exhibition and meeting facilities. Finlandia Hall is known as the venue for the OSCE Summit held in August 1975, attended by 35 world leaders, including the leader of the Soviet Union, Leonid Brezhnev, and the President of the United States, Gerald Ford. ()

Local name: Finlandia-talo Completed: 2 December 1971 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 60°10'33"N, 24°56'1"E

Address

Mannerheimintie 13Eteläinen (Kampinmalmi)Helsinki 00100 Finland

Contact

+358 9 61286400

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Day trips

Finlandia Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiasma, Temppeliaukio Church, National Museum of Finland, Villa Hakasalmi.

~1810 ftSE
Contemporary art museum and theater
Kiasma, Helsinki
9 min walk • Kiasma is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. This dynamic museum, with its striking architecture, stands as a testament to modern creativity and design. Opened to the public in 1998, Kiasma is part of the Finnish National Gallery...
~1850 ftSW
1960s church excavated into rock
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the Rock Church, offers a unique architectural experience that seamlessly blends nature and design. Carved directly into solid rock, this Lutheran church was completed in 1969 and has since stood as...
~710 ftS
Museum of Finnish culture and history
National Museum of Finland, Helsinki
4 min walk • The National Museum of Finland, located in the heart of Helsinki, stands as a beacon of Finnish heritage and culture. Housed in a striking building that combines neo-renaissance and national romantic architectural styles, the museum was opened to the public in 1916.
~480 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, Villa Hakasalmi stands as a cultural gem and a testament to the city's rich history. This elegant museum, housed in a charming 19th-century villa, offers visitors a glimpse into the life of Helsinki's bourgeoisie during the...
~1990 ftSE
Park
Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki
10 min walk • Kaisaniemi park is a popular park, in the center of Helsinki, in the region of Kluuvi. The Kaisaniemi Park was named after Catharina "Cajsa" Wahllund. Part of the park was given to the University of Helsinki in 1829, for gardening. The oldest greenhouse was opened in 1889.
~1640 ftS
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim, Helsinki
8 min walk • A bronze equestrian statue of Gustaf Mannerheim, the Marshal of Finland, stands in centre of Helsinki, Finland. It was made by Aimo Tukiainen and erected in 1960. The bronze statue is 5.4 m tall. It is raised on a granite podium, 6.3 m tall, 6.3 m long and 2.72 m wide.
0.4 miN
Modern, 2 auditorium waterside venue
Finnish National Opera, Helsinki
12 min walk • The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is a Finnish opera company and ballet company based in Helsinki. It is headquartered in the Opera House on the coast of the Töölönlahti bay in Töölö, which opened in 1993, and is state-owned through Senate Properties.
~1640 ftS
Complex of 3 art museums
Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki
8 min walk • Finnish National Gallery is the largest art museum institution of Finland. It consists of the Ateneum, an art museum; Kiasma, a contemporary art museum; and the Sinebrychoff Art Museum, a historic house and art museum.
~1700 ftS
Nature-based collection and botanic garden
Natural History Museum, Helsinki
9 min walk • The Finnish Museum of Natural History, established in 1988, is a research institution under the University of Helsinki in Finland, based in Helsinki, Finland.
~1960 ftNW
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Töölöntori, Helsinki
10 min walk • Töölöntori is an urban square and marketplace in the Töölö district of central Helsinki, Finland. It is bounded in the west by Runeberginkatu and the southern end of Topeliuksenkatu, in the north by Tykistönkatu; Töölöntorinkatu forms its eastern limit, and Sandelsinkatu its southern.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki
11 min walk • The Finnish National Theatre, established in 1872, is a theatre located in central Helsinki on the northern side of the Helsinki Central Railway Station Square. The Finnish National Theatre is the oldest Finnish speaking professional theatre in Finland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Finlandia Hall open?

Finlandia Hall is open:

Monday 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Finlandia Hall?

Nearby attractions include Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki (3 min walk), National Museum of Finland, Helsinki (4 min walk), Musiikkitalo, Helsinki (5 min walk), Kristuskyrkan, Helsinki (6 min walk).

How to get to Finlandia Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Finlandia Hall:

Tram

Kansallismuseo • Lines: 10, 4 (2 min walk)
Hesperian puisto • Lines: 10, 4 (6 min walk)

Bus

Kansallismuseo • Lines: 212, 213, 213N, 280, 346, 40, 455, 456, 457, 63 (4 min walk)
Hesperian puisto • Lines: 200, 212, 213, 213N, 231N, 235N, 280, 321, 321N, 322, 332, 345, 345N, 346, 40, 411, 415, 415N, 421, 431, 431N, 435, 436, 436K, 436N, 455, 456, 457, 465, 485, 63, Finnair, Tampere - Helsinki (6 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (10 min walk)

Metro

Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (12 min walk)
Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (19 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (24 min walk)