DoInner East

Helsinki Fair Grounds

Helsingin Messukeskus

For many business travellers the reason to visit Helsinki, but there are also some events around the year that aren't exclusively geared towards professionals like the American car show in April, the book fair in October, ski expo in November and the travel expo in January.

Address: Messuaukio 1
Getting there: in Pasila, east of the railway
Website: finnexpo.fi (opens in a new tab)

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