12.6.2012
Helsinki Day 12.6.

Helsinki celebrates its birthday among residents and visitors on 12 June. Helsinki Day has been officially celebrated since 1959.

23.8.2012 25.8.2012
Delicacies of Finland 2012 and Syystober 2012

Rautatientori, the Helsinki central railway station square

Local food – event Herkkujen Suomi 2012 (Delicacies of Finland) and Syystober 2012 (Beer Festival) takes place at Rautatientori square on the 23 th, 24th and 25th of August.

22.9.2012 23.9.2012
The Era of Autonomy Festival – Car-Free Day

The Era of Autonomy Festival takes the city back to the 19th century.

7.10.2012 13.10.2012
Herring Market

The Herring Market at the Market Square is Helsinki’s oldest traditional event, which has been organised since 1743, as far as we know.

8.4.2012 31.12.2012
Taste Helsinki’s 200-year culinary history

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.

18.8.2012 31.12.2012
At Your Service!

Food and drink culture of Helsinki and Finland
in the new permanent exhibition at the Hotel and Restaurant Museum