Succeed with your business events in Helsinki
Globally connected. Locally distinct.
Whether you’re planning an incentive trip, international meeting or high-level business event, Helsinki offers a city experience that’s anything but ordinary. Learn how you and your clients can connect with our Nordic story.
Why Helsinki
#1 GDS Index
Helsinki proudly holds the top position in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (2024), reflecting our city’s deep commitment to creating a greener, more inclusive future.
1st Large city with GSTC certificate
Helsinki is the first city with over 500,000 residents to achieve Green Destinations certificate.
1st Happiest country
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 8th year in a row.
15,000 Delegate capacity
Helsinki is home to five major conference centres, meeting facilities for up to 15,000 delegate congress.
22,000 Hotel rooms in Helsinki
There are 20,000 total hotel rooms in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
100% Venues environmentally certified
All major conference venues in Helsinki have an environmental certificate and a strong commitment to an environmentally-friendly society, for example through renewable energy.
#1 Helsinki Airport
Passengers have selected Helsinki Airport as the best airport in Europe in terms of customer experience in the 15–25 million passenger size category.
2030 Carbon-neutral Helsinki
Helsinki’s goal is to be carbon neutral in 2030. The national goal for carbon-neutral Finland is 2035.
1st Sustainable Development Report
Finland ranks at the top of the Sustainable Development Report. The country excels in several ratings including Good Health and Well-being; Quality Education; Affordable and Clean Energy; and Industry, Innovation,and Infrastructure.
Business events in Helsinki run just as they should.
Organise meetings, events and corporate incentives in a vibrant Nordic capital where innovation, creativity, and human connection come together. Just hours from major global hubs, Helsinki offers world-class meeting facilities alongside award-winning restaurants, effortless logistics, unique seasonal experiences, and a thriving design and arts scene.
- Organise with a piece of mind: Event venue staff support you with room bookings, event tech, and catering. Venue pricing in Helsinki is transparent and there are no hidden fees for basic amenities such as air conditioning.
- The four seasons in Finland provide a variety of outdoors activities from ice dipping and architecture walks to island hopping and forest adventures. Plus, our operators are always prepared for a turn in the weather.
- The food culture in Helsinki is known as a unique blend of high-quality fine dining, food industry innovations, tradition and novelty, and locally-sourced natural ingredients. Currently, there are six Michelin starred restaurants in Helsinki.
- Two cities, one trip: Combine a stay in Helsinki with a visit to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The ferry transfer takes only 2 hours, and the charming Tallinn Old Town is only a 5-minute drive away from the harbor.
Open air. Open minds.
Supporting materials for event organisers
Make good decisions – check out these additional resources about Helsinki and how the city supports international meeting organisers.
Featured transfer companies in Helsinki
Featured transfer companies in Helsinki for business travel and events
Stories from Helsinki
Facilities for business events in Helsinki
Services for event organisers
Helsinki Convention Bureau services are always free-of-charge. From luxury incentives to efficient meetings, organisers and visitors both get enamoured by the city’s quiet elegance.
FAM tours to Helsinki
Curious about what Helsinki can offer for your meetings and events? We’d love to show you firsthand. Our familiarisation (FAM) tours let you explore the most relevant venues and services for your event, giving you a real taste of what your participants will experience. We’ll create a detailed program designed just for you, packed with insights on the right venues, services, and key contacts to make your event a success.
Connections to local service providers
We know all the right people to make your event a seamless success. Looking for the ideal venue, a DMC, or a PCO? We have the connections to make organising your event in Helsinki effortless. Let us link you with top players in the meetings industry, academia, and local businesses.
Marketing materials for your event
Our material bank has hundreds of high-quality photos, videos, and resources to help you present Helsinki as an ideal event destination. No login required—download and share freely to bring your Helsinki story to life.
Stay up to date of the Helsinki events scene
You on LinkedIn? Follow us on LinkedIn @HelsinkiCVB to learn about new hotels and venues and get tips for activities.
Contact us
No matter your event type, Helsinki Convention Bureau can connect you to the right people at the right time. Contact us if you’d like to learn what our Nordic capital, still an undiscovered and exciting destination for many, can offer your business and clients.
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Helsinki Convention Bureau for event organisers
