- 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)
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
Private Guided Helsinki City Tour
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is full of life and exciting sights! A guided city tour is an easy way to get to know about Helsinki’s top sights. A ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Private Half-Day Tour of Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, is full of life and exciting sights! This private 4-hour tour includes a guided city tour of Helsinki and a visit to ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Private 3-Hour Helsinki Walking Tour
Make the most of your Helsinki visit in 3 hours on this private tours that's operated with just you and your party: Enjoy a comprehensive 3-hour walking tour ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Helsinki Day Trip from Tallinn
While in Tallinn, take some time to explore the dynamic, vibrant city of Helsinki on this day trip! Famous for its modern architecture, Helsinki boasts ... Read more
Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Duration: 17 hours (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: 90 minutes (approx.)
Helsinki Small-Group Walking Tour
Take advantage of this opportunity to discover beautiful Helsinki, affectionately known as the "White City of the North" or the "Daughter of the ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: Flexible
Helsinki Sustainable City Tour by Tram and Subway
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.)
Helsinki Sightseeing Tour With a Live Guide
See the beauty of this stunning Nordic city, Finland's vibrant capital Helsinki, on an introductory 1.5-hour sightseeing tour with live commentary from your ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Private Helsinki Walking Tour
Take advantage of this opportunity to discover beautiful Helsinki, affectionately known as the "White City of the North" or the "Daughter of the ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: Flexible
Private Half-Day Helsinki City Sightseeing Tour by Minivan
Take advantage of the opportunity to discover beautiful Helsinki, the capital of Finland, on this 3-hour guided sightseeing tour by minivan organised for you ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
