Information on Helsinki
Information on HelsinkiUnderstand Helsinki better by exploring the past, present and future. Explore different themes and statistics that shine a light on everyday life in the city.
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Get acquainted with Helsinki’s brand, service design, digital solutions and their development guidelines.
Information about the accessibility of our online services, the storage of customer data and the data protection compliance of our services.
The Helsinki Map Service, Service Map, Outdoor Exercise Map and many other informative maps of the city.
Look in the Trending section to find information about current affairs and the city’s important themes.
Explore life in Helsinki through statistics and research.
We invest in ecological, social and economic wellbeing and strengthen equality, non-discrimination and the opportunities for resident participation.
Our tips to help newcomers settle in the city and support those moving to Finland, as well as information about Helsinki’s international activities.
Immerse yourself in the history and archives of our capital, or request information about a topic that interests you.
Through cooperation with various partners, we aim to increase the appeal of the region and meet our shared challenges.
Popular services
What’s new
Statistics and research
Maps for many uses
See how the city is evolving
Statistics and research data describe the everyday life of our residents and our business environment.
Helsinki on the map
The Helsinki Map Service publishes a guide map of the city you can use to search for a location by its address. The Map Service contains several map layers such as cadastral maps, parks, nature reserves, area plans, aerial photographs and 3D map layers.
Explore maps and locations in the Map Service(Link leads to external service)
Dive into Helsinki’s history!
Immerse yourself in the capital’s interesting past, in the light of events, phenomena and the development of different regions.