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6/12/2008 - 6/12/2008Helsinki Day
Helsinki,
Finland
Helsinki Day is celebrated each year on 12 June to mark the anniversary of the city's foundation by King Gustav I of Sweden in 1550. Helsinki Day began in 1959, and since 1992 has always been held on 12 June, regardless of the day of the week. The city puts on a diverse programme of events, including free admission to museums and exhibitions and lavish events in the public parks and squares. Early in the morning, there's free coffee and traditional Helsinki Day rhubarb tart in Railway Square. Throughout the day the city is filled with music, magic, handicrafts, prize-givings and dance. You have no choice but to join in
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Art & Literature
, Exhibitions
, History
, Dance
, Music
Hours: Various
Cost: Most events are free
Where: Various venues across Helsinki
Various venues across the city centre including Amos Anderson Art Museum, Annantalo Arts Centre, Cinema Orion, Espoo Cultural Centre, Finlandia Hall, Helsinki City Theatre, Huvila Festival Tent, Kallio Church, Finnish National Opera, Finnish National Theatre, Glass Palace, Savoy Theatre, The Cultural Centre of Eastern Helsinki, The Swedish Theatre, UMO Jazz House and the Old Church
Helsinki, Finland
Getting there:
Public transport in Helsinki is excellent and many of the venues are easily reached on foot from Hakaniemi which is served by public transport
Contact Information:
Helsinki City Council
City Board and City Administration Centre
Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13
Helsinki
Finland
Telephone: +358 9 310 1641
Email: Via website
Website: www.hel.fi
