Venue and accessibility

The EPSC-DPS 2025 will take place in newly renovated Finlandia Hall, which is located in the Helsinki city center near the Helsinki Music Centre and National Museum on the shore of Töölö Bay, about 10 minutes' walk from the Helsinki main railway station and major city center hotels.

Finlandia Hall is one of the most important architectural attractions in Helsinki. Alvar Aalto’s design was finished in 1971 in its beautiful central location by the Töölö Bay. The white Carrara marble facade, in contrast with black granite, makes it one of the most beautiful buildings in Helsinki. The building was inspired by European cultural tradition, resembling Venetian palaces by the water. The building complements the surrounding park and forms an almost unbroken link with the local landscape. The futuristic look hasn’t lost its appeal over the decades.

As the name indicates, Finlandia Hall was designed to be a symbol for Finland. Aalto originally made plans for the whole Töölö Bay area in 1962. His impressive plan was never fully completed, but Finlandia Hall is still the prestigious centerpiece of the area, surrounded by other cultural institutions.

Location and arrival

The entrance to the Finlandia Hall is from Karamzininranta side (door K4) and from Mannerheimintie side (door M4).

The most feasible public transportation options are trams 4 and 10 that stop at Mannerheimintie, in front of Finlandia Hall (National Museum stop). Also, many local transport buses stop at the same stop. The exact timetables and routes can be found from the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) website or mobile application. There are also HSL City Bikes available for rent.

The taxi rank of Finlandia Hall is located on the Karamzininranta side of Finlandia Hall.

For parking, there is a parking garage, Aimo Park, next to the Finlandia Hall, with connections to the Finlandia Hall elevator lobby. Access to the parking garage is via Karamzininranta. Parking is subject to a charge.

The Finlandia Hall is well reachable via the Airport Train (operated by the HSL) that arrives and departs from the main railway station.

Complete information regarding the public transportation ticket options, fares and travel zones is available on the HSL Tickets and Fares website.

Visitors with restricted mobility

Accessibility

EPSC-DPS congress floors are connected by elevators and the restrooms are wheelchair accessible around the building. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at Finlandia Hall.

Accessible parking

The accessible parking places are located in the Aimo Park Finlandia parking hall with access to the Finlandia Hall by elevator. They are located near the entrance and marked with a wheelchair symbol.

Visitors who have a parking card for people with restricted mobility can pick up a 2-hour discount ticket at Service Point.

Taxis for people with restricted mobility are allowed to drop off and pick up customers at the entrances of the building.