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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Happy 474th birthday, Helsinki! Come and join in the fun today at events throughout the city. 🥂🥂 ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki Day offers nearly 180 free events all over the city | Helsinki-päivä – Helsinki Day
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Helsinki’s birthday will be celebrated with a diverse, free programme on Wednesday, 12 June. Cultural centres will be organising live concerts, theatre, circus and a whole host of other experiences.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Next week Wednesday, Helsinki will celebrate its 🎂 474th birthday 🎂 with loads of fun activities throughout the city. Read the story below and join in the festivities! ... See MoreSee Less
Helsinki Day offers nearly 180 free events all over the city
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Helsinki’s birthday will be celebrated with a diverse, free programme on Wednesday, 12 June. Cultural centres will be organising live concerts, theatre, circus and a whole host of other experiences....0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Warmest congratulations to all new general upper secondary and vocational school graduates, as well as to every pupil and student embarking on their summer adventures! I wish you all a joyful and relaxing holiday with family and friends," says the City of Helsinki's Education Division Executive Director Satu Järvenkallas. ☀️☀️☀️ ... See MoreSee Less
The school year is coming to an end – congratulations to all graduates!
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The 2023–2024 school year is ending soon and we can start our well-deserved summer holiday. The next school year will start in August.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Feast Helsinki food festival kicks off today, shining a spotlight on the city's local food scene. Special dishes will be on offer in Helsinki restaurants and cafes for the next three weeks! The story below contains a link to the full programme. 🍽🍷🍻🍓🥦
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Feast Helsinki serves up 100 sizzling events highlighting delicious food and beverages
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The first-ever Feast Helsinki food festival welcomes everyone to dive in and experience Helsinki’s diverse culinary scene. From 24 May to 16 June 2024, Finland’s capital will be the site of over 1...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The City of Helsinki's Education Division was the target of a data breach in late April. Read the article below for tips on how to help keep your information safe. 🍎🍏🍎 ... See MoreSee Less
Expert tips: What to do in the event of a data breach
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If you suspect that your information may have fallen into the wrong hands in the city’s data breach, the most important thing to do is to stay vigilant and remain calm, says Matias Mesiä, a data se...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Starting tomorrow, the Espa stage in downtown Helsinki will have live entertainment of all kinds for residents of the city to enjoy. 🐝🐝🐝 ... See MoreSee Less
The summer season of Espa Stage starts on 16 May – a wide variety of music, dance and circus performances throughout the summer
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The centre of summertime Helsinki is Espa Stage, the programme of which has a record-breaking level of diversity this year as well. The programme features nearly 250 performances for all ages until 31...0 CommentsComment on Facebook