- 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
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.)
Helsinki 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 3.5 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.)
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 Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day City and Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Tour
Get to know Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland, on a private 4-hour shore excursion that includes pickup from the cruise port. Take a city tour to see ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 4 hours (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.)
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 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: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Audio Tour
Choose from 10 languages on this Self-guided Helsinki Panorama Sighsteeing. The tour takes in the most interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical ... Read more
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 87 minutes (approx.)
