Helsinki was declared the capital of the Finnish Grand Duchy in 1812. Its elevation to capital status represents the most significant turning point in the city’s history
Four years after the catastrophic fire, Helsinki became the country’s capital.
By the start of the eighteenth century, Helsinki had become the fourth most important port of importation after Stockholm, Gävle, and Gothenburg.
Finnish National Ballet performs at Senate Square, the historic heart of Helsinki.
25.5.2012
The so-called Union Line, stretching across central Helsinki from Observatory Hill to Kallio Church, encompasses a number of key events and institutions from the city’s history.
1.1.2012 – 31.12.2012
Utan militärbasen Sveaborg utanför Helsingfors hade den lilla staden kanske aldrig uppnått ställningen som Finlands huvudstad.
Suomenlinnakeskus
26.3.2012 – 15.8.2012
The HelsinkiMenu restaurants are marking the city’s 200 years as Finland’s capital with a wide range of menus and flavours from across this period.
8.4.2012 – 31.12.2012
The Head and Heart exhibition at Virka Galleria tells the story of Helsinki, declared as the capital of the newly created Grand Duchy of Finland on 8 April 1812 by Tsar Alexander I.
4.4.2012 – 17.6.2012
Laituri is one of the most important Helsinki venues for World Design Capital year 2012.
Exhibitions, which change every month, follow the theme ‘The open city – opportunities for improving the lives of city residents’.
Kallio Kukkii Festival is celebrated between 11 and 20 May. This year, the cultural event is organised for the 18th time in succession, which makes it the oldest regional festival in Helsinki.
11.5.2012 – 20.5.2012
