The project will last until July 2027, but the seating area on the Töölönlahti side of the street will be open from 2027 onwards. The popular Töölönlahti summer park will also remain open during construction. Later in the summer, park renovations will also begin around Töölönlahti in Hesperianpuisto and Hakasalmenpuisto.
A place to spend time and have a stroll
The Karamzininranta area will largely become a park-like square, respecting the prestige of the surroundings of Finlandia Hall. Going forward, Karamzininranta and the surroundings of Finlandia Hall will be more seamlessly connected to Töölönlahdenpuisto Park. Park planning is currently underway.
A significant part of the paved area of Karamzininranta will be converted into a planting area for shrubs, flowers and deciduous trees. The vegetation will be diverse, rich in species and designed to support pollinators. Between the planting areas, there will be lawns of various sizes, and benches will be placed around the edges. The street area will be equipped with litter bins, bicycle racks and a city bike station.
At the southern end of Karamzininranta, an extended footpath and cycle path will be built parallel to Töölönlahdenkatu. The alignment of the cycle path and crossing safety will be improved at the Töölönlahti end of the street.
Keep track of the construction project on the website
The construction work will affect cyclists and pick-up and drop-off traffic at Finlandia Hall. Cyclists will be directed onto a diversion route when construction begins. You can keep track of the works and the changes they will bring to the use of the area at hel.fi/karamzininranta-en.