Erottaja 2: Visitors Info

Helsinki Design Week has taken over a stunning neo-renaissance palazzo by architect Theodor Höijer. Five floors, 65 exhibition rooms and best Finnish design – this has never been seen in Finland before. Here is what you need to know about practicalities.

Helsinki Design Week has taken over a stunning neo-renaissance palazzo by architect Theodor Höijer. Five floors, 65 exhibition rooms and best Finnish design – this has never been seen in Finland before. Here is what you need to know about practicalities. English update coming soon!

You’ll find all this at Erottaja 2

Ground floor

Secto and enHats at Erottaja 2. Photo: Aleksi Poutanen

Second floor
DesignPartners, Experiencing Beijing
Third floor
DesignPartners, Design Diplomacy -exhibition
Fourth floor
Roow With a View, Helsinki Design Week Stage, Metsähallitus
Fifth floor
Roow With a View, Typocraft Helsinki’19, Vuoden Graafikko Lotta Nieminen, Safa, Design for Sustainability Summit

Tickets for floors 2 to 5

  • Adults 18€
  • Registered for the Festival Pass 9€
  • Students, retired and other groups eligible for discount 9€
  • Free entrance for children (under 18 years)
  • We recommend visitors to buy tickets in advance online
  • At the ticket sales at Erottaja 2, we accept both credit cards and cash

Opening hours

  • 6–15 Sept at 11–19
  • Closed on Monday 9 Sept

Talks on the 4th floor stage

In addition to exhibitions and installations, Erottaja 2 hosts talks and discussions. There is a morning lecture and inspiring programme after work on each work day on the 4th floor.

The premises are unfortunately not accessible with wheelchair or a pram. There are no lifts available.

Toilets are in the courtyard, entrance through the ground floor, turn right after the entrance hall.

Welcome!