Design District
in Helsinki
The nest of architecture and design.
Design District Helsinki brings together creative people in the heart of the city. There are almost 160 members in the Design District area, offering eg. ceramics, jewellery, Finnish fashion as well as international brands, local goods, and sustainable lifestyle products. There are also art galleries with contemporary art, photography, installations or sculptures in the area, not to mention the prestigious museums, such as Design Museum and Taidehalli/Kunsthalle Helsinki.
Design for all senses
Helsinki Design District is exactly what it says on the tin: the birthplace of the beautiful Finnish design and creative wonders. Located right by the centre of the city, this district stretches across four neighbourhoods and 25 streets (at the very least, depending on who you ask) lined with gorgeous architecture, art galleries, museums, local independent stores, and international brands bustling with business side by side. The beloved creative community of 200 members has been inspiring and enriching the daily lives of Helsinkians for the past two decades with jewellery, fashion, decor, ceramics, art, and so much more! Explore Helsinki Design District and experience the art of creation with your very own hands.
Oasis of treasures
The Design District is an oasis for those in search of design, fashion and experiences in the heart of Helsinki. The Design District Helsinki initiative dates back to 2005, when Finland celebrated its Design Year. Numerous design shops and businesses began popping up around the Dianapuisto park, and entrepreneurs were attracted to the idea of working together and making Helsinki an even more fascinating city.
By following this little black logo, you will find design and antique shops, fashion boutiques, art galleries, showrooms, restaurants and design hotels, as well as the leading design and architecture museums in Finland. The creative neighbourhoods also host a wide range of urban cultural events – from open-air concerts to light art. Whether you follow the map or let your instincts guide you, you will return from the Design District with a rejuvenated mind and body!
Helsinki expresses and celebrates its quirky spirit through design. Design is an essential cornerstone of the city, it is integral to the way the city behaves and functions, which can be felt and experienced as you spend time here.
-Anna
Local Helsinkian
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