Helsinki the Venue

The suitability of Helsinki as a venue for major events can be summarised by its compact size, proximity to nature and exotic Northern appeal. Helsinki stands out from other European capital cities thanks to its fascination loca-tion, its rich cultural history and the general sense of ease and practicality. Helsinki is an open and tolerant city that does not exclude anyone and that is able, despite its rela-tively small size, to offer unforgettable international ex-periences. Helsinki is all about the interaction between East and West, old and new, pristine nature and the urban environment. In Helsinki you can experience not only exceptional major events, but also the unique city itself.

A compact and charming destination

Helsinki’s functional and affordable public transportation makes it fast and convenient for competitors and specta-tors to move about between sporting venues and hotels and into the heart of the city itself. Major event venues, such as Helsinki Ice Hall, Hartwall Arena and the Olympic Stadium, are situated close to the city centre, allowing visitors to make the most of related events, the city’s own cultural offerings and the best shopping opportunities. The cities of Tampere and Turku are also easy to reach and offer plenty of additional facilities for events, not to men-tion Espoo and Vantaa, which are integral parts of Hel-sinki Region. The excellent public transportation also pro-vides easy access to accommodation and attractions out-side the city centre. The wide range of events in our friendly city guarantees a good time for visitors also when they are not watching the sporting events. Situated at the crossroads between East and West, Helsinki attracts tour-ists from all directions and is thus extremely easy to get to know. Come and let Helsinki charm you!