Helsinki Art, architecture and travel

Helsinki Design Week 2013: the highlights

By Maria Sobrino • Last updated 25 October 22

Take a virtual reality tour of Alvar Aalto's Helsinki studio

Helsinki is betting big on its tech design scene as it looks ahead to a post-COVID world

By Elly Parsons • Last updated 21 October 22

Laura Seppänen creates a thoughtful design for Helsinki's newest restaurant

By Daven Wu • Last updated 20 October 22

Bronda — Helsinki, Finland

By Micha van Dinther • Last updated 19 October 22

Story — Helsinki, Finland

By Micha van Dinther • Last updated 19 October 22

Hotel St. George opens in landmark 1840s building in Helsinki

By Daven Wu • Last updated 19 October 22

Reason to shimmy the night away in Helsinki

By Daven Wu • Last updated 19 October 22

Bar & Co — Helsinki, Finland

By Lauren Ho • Last updated 19 October 22

Finnish lifestyle label Samuji has opened a new boutique in Helsinki

By Pe-Ru Keh • Last updated 19 October 22

Restaurant Block by Dylan — Helsinki, Finland

By David Paw • Last updated 19 October 22

Note Studio re-designs Helsinki’s Palace Restaurant

By Daven Wu • Last updated 19 October 22

The Land Rover Experience

By Jonathan Bell • Last updated 11 October 22

Contemporary artworks meet Old Masters at Helsinki’s Ateneum 

A new show at the Finnish National Gallery, ‘Inspiration – Contemporary Art & Classics’, contemplates the lingering power of iconic works and creates a powerful dialogue across generations

By Diane Theunissen • Last updated 10 October 22

Last chance to see: Helsinki Biennial 2021 brings art and sustainability to Vallisaari

Running until 26 September 2021, the Helsinki Biennial on Vallisaari island combines world-class art, eco-awareness, and striking surroundings

By Harriet Lloyd Smith • Last updated 7 October 22

Societal design: Susanna Björklund’s inaugural ’Signals’ installation at Habitare

By Sujata Burman • Last updated 30 September 22

Designer Joanna Laajisto works her magic on new Helsinki restaurant, Ox

By Daven Wu • Last updated 19 September 22

Michel — Helsinki, Finland

By David Paw • Last updated 19 September 22

November travel news: editor’s picks

By Melina Keays • Last updated 12 September 22

Helsinki Design Week 2010

By Amy Heffernan • Last updated 3 September 22

Helsinki Design Week 2011

By Benjamin Kempton • Last updated 3 September 22

Colour and joy: Design Museum Helsinki celebrates Finnish legend Eero Aarnio

By Ali Morris • Last updated 27 August 22

A Helsinki exhibition explores the artistic synergy between the Nordics and East Asia

Ateneum museum is marking the centenary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Japan with a quietly beautiful display of ceramics, paintings, sculptures and textiles

By Minako Norimatsu • Last updated 24 August 22

Relocation relocation: Artek settles into a new Helsinki home

By Elly Parsons • Last updated 9 August 22