Presidentinlinna (President’s Palace) (Pohjoisespl. 1, Keskusta/Kauppatori, Helsinki) – since Finland is a young country (having gotten its independence from Russia in 1917), this building was originally a salt storehouse when it was built during the early 19th century. It became a palace in 1845 (where members of Russia’s royal family later resided). The Russian Czar […]
Paloheinä Golf Ltd. (Kuusmiehentie 13, Helsinki) – Paloheinä Golf is the most popular golf centre in Finland and is based on the principle of “pay and play”. It is located eight kilometres from the centre of Helsinki next to its Central Park. There is a long nine hole golf course at Paloheinä, a practise […]
Olympic Stadion (Stadium) — The Olympic Stadion, built in 1938 was designed in functionalistic style by the architects Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti. The Olympic Games were held in 1952 in Helsinki. Today the Stadion (located in an exceptionally central location in Helsinki – Töölö district) hosts both national and international sporting events (such as […]
Linnanmäki Amusement Park (Tivolikuja 1, Helsinki) – located in the northern part of the city, this is Helsinki’s amusement park, with fairground rides in an exciting atmosphere. The classic wooden rollercoaster is still the most popular ride. Free admission to the Park during the Summer. Prices vary for individual amusement rides. See the Park’s website […]
Linna Golf Oy (Vanajanlinnantie 485, Harviala) — opened in 2005, Linna Golf (located 23 minutes north of Helsinki) is heralded not only as Finland’s finest golf course, but as one of the best new layouts in Europe. A member of the PGA European Tour Courses Group, Linna Golf, an hour’s drive north of Helsinki, has […]
Korjaamo Culture Factory (Töölönkatu 51 A-B, Helsinki) — Korjaamo Culture Factory is one of the largest arts centers in the Nordic countries. It produces arts events across various fields including music, theatre, fine arts and talks. Every August, Korjaamo hosts Stage – Helsinki Theatre Festival, which showcases a top-notch selection of domestic and foreign theatre […]
Helsingin Golfklubi (Talin puistotie 10, Helsinki) — Helsinki Golf Club (HGK) is the oldest and most prestigious golf course in Finland, founded in 1932. Located in the beautiful old park of Tali manor, the club is only 6 km from the center of Helsinki. HGK is also widely known by the name of the old […]
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra (Mannerheimintie 13 A, Helsinki) – this orchestra, established in 1882, is the oldest symphony orchestra anywhere in Scandinavia. It performs every week at the Helsinki Music Centre from September to May. See the following website for details: www.hel.fi/filharmonia
Helsinki Ice Hall (Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13, Helsinki) – this indoor arena (with a seating capacity of 8,200 spectators) occasionally holds rock events and theater productions. However, it is best known for holding hockey games played by the Helsinki home team HIFK (which won its last championship in 2011).
Hartwell Areena (Areenankuja 1, Helsinki) – opened in 1997, the Hartwall Arena is one of the liveliest centers of entertainment in Europe: concerts, operas, dance performances, top ice-hockey and other sporting events, and to an increasing extent private corporate events. Its seating capacity for pop and rock musical events is 15,000, and acts as the […]