The most spectacular buildings constructed as Workers’ Assembly Halls with significant cultural value have been compiled together with the aim of making it to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Paasitorni is one of the seven top buildings located around the world, each of which has its own unique story. Get to know Paasitorni’s unique history, […]
The landmark granite building in Siltasaari – Paasitorni – was designed by architect Karl Lindahl and completed in 1908 to serve as the Helsinki Workers’ House. The building has been owned since its inception by the Helsinki Workers’ Association, Finland’s first workers’ association formed in 1883 and officially established in 1884. The history of the […]
With the increasing demand for events and technical events solutions, Paasitorni is strengthening its Conference Services team. Aleksi Koslonen has joined the team as a Technician as of 19 September 2022. Trained as a media assistant in live performance technology, he has built extensive experience as an AV technician and tour manager. Most recently, he […]
The eastern historic working-class city district of Kallio is known for its special ambience. On the journey through Hakaniemi, Siltasaari, Kallio, Alppila and Vallila, perhaps on the legendary number 3 tram, we witness an urban mosaic of the past and the present: the lively chatter at Kahvisiskot marquee café at the Hakaniementori market, the shouts […]
Now that we are organising events at full speed again, we have strengthened our Sales and Marketing team. As of 1 September 2022, Tomi Martikainen (in the centre), Bachelor of Hospitality Management, has been appointed Account Manager. Tomi currently works as a Sales Coordinator at Paasitorni and has also worked in our Conference Services in […]
The government has decided to ease the restrictions on restaurants so that as of 14 February, restaurants can serve alcoholic beverages until 23.00 and stay open until midnight. If the disease situation continues to develop favourably and the sustainability of the health care system is not under threat, restrictions on restaurants will be lifted completely […]
The Finnish government has agreed on new COVID restrictions on restaurants, which will apply to licensed premises and restaurants open in the evening. The restrictions will enter into effect as of Sunday 28 November in areas where the coronavirus is spreading. At that time, Helsinki Congress Paasitorni will start checking COVID passes as an alternative […]
Looking for a special, inspiring conference room? Welcome to Tarmo! Tarmo is Paasitorni’s latest multifunctional conference room for team and groupwork, as well as wellbeing. Tarmo’s design leads guests into the building’s sporting history as the culturally valuable Paasitorni, located in the heart of the city, has staged many boxing matches. The all-time top Finnish […]
Updated 22.6.2021: The criteria of sustainable service were updated in 2020-2021 and they now cover better not only ecological but also social and cultural aspects of sustainability. Paasitorni clearly meets the new criteria of event venues and uses them as a set of tools to develop operations. Find more about the criteria here Original text […]
Updated 13.9.2021 Do you need some participants to come together under one roof while some join in via remote connections? We offer you functional solutions for small and large hybrid events alike. All you need is conferencing software on your computer. Our hybrid solutions are easy to use, and we always offer guidance in using […]