- Address: Mannerheimintie 13e, Helsinki 00100, Finland
- Hours: Open Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5pm. Tour availability varies
- Admission: Adults: € 10.50, Children: € 8.50
Finlandia Hall (Finlandiatalo) Tours
Finlandia Hall (or Finlandiatalo) is Helsinki's concert and congress hall. It is also an architecture masterpiece by famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto (1898 - 1976) who was sometimes referred to as the Father of Modernism. In Helsinki, Aalto wanted to realize the major plan for a grand square and avenue flanked by cultural buildings, including the Parliament Building, first thought of by Eliel Saarinen in 1917 when Finland became independent of Russia. He drew plans for a grand center to Helsinki in 1961 and modified them in 1964 and 1971; you could say the city was a lifelong project of his.
Finlandia Hall was designed in 1962 and built between 1967 and 1972. The congress wing followed in 1973 - 75. For Aalto it was a major part of realizing his grand plan. The building shows many of his ongoing concerns - few right angles, design around existing trees on the site, the use of Italian marble and Finnish granite. The building is worth visiting but you can only do so on a guided tour, held on irregular days in the afternoons - check the website for dates.
Practical Info
Trams 4, 7 and 10 go to Finlandia Hall, get off at the stop for the National Museum.
Tours & Tickets
Helsinki Super Saver: Panorama Sightseeing Bus Tour and Canal Cruise
Make the most of your stay in Helsinki with this comprehensive combination tour including two top tours in the Finnish capital: Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
Explore Finland's fascinating capital, Helsinki, where you'll discover a city filled with incredible and memorable sights. A guided city tour is an easy way ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Shore Excursion: Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is full of life and exciting sights! A guided city tour with a pick up from your cruise port is an easy way to get to know ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Private 3-Hour Helsinki Walking Tour
Make the most of your Helsinki visit in 3,5 hours on this private tours that's operated with just you and your party: Enjoy a comprehensive walking tour ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Helsinki Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Embark on a 3.5-hour tour by bike within Helsinki. Enjoy an entertaining and easy-going orientation to the major attractions of Helsinki. Visit the market ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Shore Excursion: Panoramic Helsinki and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
This 5-hour Helsinki sightseeing tour departing from your cruise port will cover the top attractions in the city, but also includes a visit to the Seurasaari ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
Shore Excursion: Helsinki Panoramic Sightseeing Tour
After leaving your cruise ship at Helsinki port, experience a panoramic glimpse of Helsinki, also known as 'The White City of the North' on this 3.5-hour ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Audio Tour
Choose from 10 languages on this Self-guided Helsinki Audio City Tour. The tour takes in the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Helsinki Sustainable City Tour by Tram and Subway with 24-Hour Transport Ticket
This city tour introduces you to a new sustainable way to enjoy our environmental friendly city. Helsinki is known for the effective and advanced public ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Half-Day Tour of Helsinki and the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Discover the many charms of Finland’s vibrant capital during this private, half-day tour. Over the course of four hours, your guide will give you an in-depth ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
