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For Uniarts Helsinki visitors and newcomers

Welcome to Finland! Browse this page to learn more about our university, the city of Helsinki and Finnish life from a visitor's point of view.

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 your final destination. The railway station is in the city centre and all the harbours are a tram journey away from there.

  • Getting to Helsinki

    Whether you come by plane, boat, train or bus, the My Helsinki website has simple and clear instructions on how to get around.

  • Helsinki public transport tickets and fares

    Find the right tickets for your needs: single tickets, day tickets and travel zones.

  • City bikes

    City bikes are shared-use bicycles that anyone, residents and visitors alike, can borrow for a fee. Read more on the My Helsinki website.

  • Journey planner

    The Helsinki Region Transport service (HSL) offers a handy journey planner tool to help you plan your route with any form of public transportation.

Venues and locations

The University of the Arts Helsinki, or Uniarts Helsinki for short, has two campuses. The Töölö campus is within a walking distance from the Helsinki central railway station, while the Sörnäinen campus is a short bus or tram ride away.

  • 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 for students of fine arts, theatre and dance.

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Safer spaces for all

Read our guidelines on how to make our spaces psychologically safer for everyone.

  • Safer space guidelines for academic events

    We encourage academic discussion but also ask everyone to keep their comments constructive and respectful, which contributes to a positive, encouraging and safer atmosphere at 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, bring some woolly socks and enjoy your stay!

Where to visit and what to do