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How to get a Helmet library card
One card works across public libraries in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen.
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Helsinki Christmas Market starts on 27 November
Tuomaan Markkinat is scheduled to run at Senate Square through 22 December 2026.
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Newcomer webinar on 10 December
International House Helsinki offers a free session in English on moving and settling in.
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Where newcomers can ask for settling-in advice
International House Helsinki brings together services for people new to the capital region.
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Which HSL zones does your ticket need?
Plan the route first, then buy a ticket for every zone it passes through.
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Check for slippery pavements before leaving
The Finnish Meteorological Institute publishes warnings specifically for pedestrians.
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