Paasitorni, Helsinki

Name: Paasitorni
Address: Paasivuorenkatu 5A, Helsinki, Finland

#182 among attractions in Helsinki

Art Nouveau architecture, Convention center

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Facts and practical information

Paasitorni, also known as the Helsinki Workers' House, is a conference and congress centre of exceptional value in terms of its architecture and cultural history. The historic building is located in Hakaniemi, Helsinki, Finland. It was designed in Art Nouveau style by architect Karl Lindahl, opened in 1908 as conference and leisure premises for the working class, and for a long time, served actively as a workers' house. As a professional congress centre Paasitorni's functions have been developed since the mid-1990s. Today Paasitorni houses almost 30 spaces for meetings and events for 8–800 people, four restaurants and hotel Scandic Paasi with 170 hotel rooms. A floating restaurant pavilion, Meripaviljonki, seating 200 was also opened in 2015 in front of Paasitorni, by the Eläintarhanlahti bay. ()

Local name: Helsingin työväentalo Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 60°10'43"N, 24°56'50"E

Address

Paasivuorenkatu 5AKeskinen (Kallio)Helsinki Finland

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Day trips

Paasitorni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hakaniemi, University of Helsinki Botanical Garden, Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki Railway Square.

~920 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Hakaniemi, Helsinki
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, Hakaniemi Market Hall stands as a testament to the city's vibrant culture and love for fresh, local produce. This historic market, which has been operating since 1914, is a bustling hub of activity where locals and tourists...
~1240 ftS
Botanic garden based around a herbarium
University of Helsinki Botanical Garden, Helsinki
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the University of Helsinki Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This botanical paradise, established in 1673 and relocated to its current site in the Kaisaniemi...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki
14 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...
0.5 miS
Square
Helsinki Railway Square, Helsinki
14 min walk • Helsinki Railway Square is an open square immediately to the east of the Helsinki Central railway station in central Helsinki in Finland. The square serves as Helsinki's secondary bus station along with the main Kamppi Center bus station.
0.4 miS
Park
Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki
11 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.
0.5 miW
Convention center, Concert hall
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
13 min walk • 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.
0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Kallion kirkko, Helsinki
11 min walk • Kallio Church is a Lutheran church in the Kallio district of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by Lars Sonck and represents National Romanticism with Art Nouveau influences.
0.5 miSE
Military history museum in an armory
Military Museum, Helsinki
13 min walk • The Military Museum of Finland is the central museum of the Finnish Defence Forces and the national special museum of military history. It is located in Helsinki and it is part of the Finnish National Defence University. In 2018, the Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna had around 131,000 visitors.
0.4 miS
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki
12 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.
0.4 miE
Ship
Wäiski, Helsinki
10 min walk • Wäiski is a restaurant ship located in Merihaka, Helsinki, Finland.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Casino
Casino Helsinki, Helsinki
13 min walk • Casino Helsinki is a casino located in Helsinki, Finland, located less than a ten minute walk from Central Railway Station. It's owned by government-owned Veikkaus and is one of the few casinos in the world, and the second in Finland, to donate all of its profits to charity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paasitorni?

Nearby attractions include Hakaniemen Kauppahlli, Helsinki (4 min walk), Arena-näyttämö, Helsinki (4 min walk), Hakaniemi, Helsinki (5 min walk), Pitkäsilta, Helsinki (5 min walk).

How to get to Paasitorni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paasitorni:

Tram

Hakaniemi • Lines: 3, 6, 6T, 7, 9 (3 min walk)
Kallion virastotalo • Lines: 3, 9 (5 min walk)

Bus

Hakaniemi • Lines: 23, 23N, 502, 55, 61, 611, 611B, 615, 616, 617, 61N, 61T, 623, 633, 633N, 64, 643, 65, 66, 67, 67N, 71, 717A, 717N, 722, 724, 73, 731, 731N, 739, 73N, 74, 74N, 75, 77, 77N, 78, 785, 785K, 788, 79N, 85N, 86N, 87N, 90A, 90N, 92N, 94N, 95N, 96N, 97N (5 min walk)
Kallion virastotalo • Lines: 23, 23N, 502 (7 min walk)

Metro

Hakaniemi • Lines: M1, M2 (5 min walk)
University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (7 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (22 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (14 min walk)