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For Uniarts Helsinki conference attendees

Welcome to the University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland! Here you will find information about us and our venues as well as how to move around in Helsinki and where to visit.

Getting to and around Helsinki

If you come to Helsinki by train or boat, you can take the bus or the tram from the central railway station or different harbours to everywhere. The railway station is in the centre and all the harbours are a tram journey away from there. Here you will find more information on the public transport in Helsinki and how to get here.

Venues and locations

Uniarts Helsinki has two campuses, one in Töölö and one in Sörnäinen. Töölö campus is within a walking distance and Sörnäinen campus a short bus or tram ride away from the Helsinki central railway station.

  • Töölö campus

    The teaching facilities and performance venues for music are located primarily on Uniarts Helsinki’s Töölö Campus. The buildings are located in the heart of Helsinki.

  • Sörnäinen campus

    The Sörnäinen Campus in central Helsinki offers an inspiring learning environment especially for students of fine arts, theatre and dance.

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Safer spaces for all

Get to know our guidelines for how to make our spaces psychologically safer for everyone.

  • Safer space guidelines for academic events

    We encourage academic discussion, but ask everyone to keep their comments constructive and respectful, thus contributing to a positive, encouraging, and safer atmosphere in Uniarts Helsinki.

Practical information for visitors

It is safe to drink tap water in Finland. Most Finnish people understand and speak English. Pack a jacket, get some woolly socks and enjoy your stay!

Where to visit and what to do