Open House: An inside look at Helsinki decision-making at the City Hall
The Open House programme is open to everyone at no cost. Parts of the tour are not accessible.
The Helsinki City Council celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. In honour of this landmark, the City of Helsinki is arranging an Open House at City Hall on Saturday, 13 September.
The tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the historical building and how local government works. The Open House event will allow visitors to tour the building’s premises and learn more about its architectural features and artwork.
Tours will lead visitors from the City Hall lobby to the mayor’s reception room and its adjacent balcony looking out over the Market Square. From there, they will continue to the historic Banquet Hall, the City Council Chamber and its public gallery, and also to the Bock House, otherwise known as the Old Town Hall, established in 1763.
In addition to the architecture and art, the tour will also highlight the city’s decision-making processes and the history of the Helsinki City Council and the City Hall buildings.
Open House: An inside look at Helsinki decision-making Saturday 13 September 2025 10.00–14.00 Street address: Pohjoisesplanadi 11 – 13
