Vuosaari, Helsinki’s largest district, has seen its architecture and urban planning evolve with each passing decade. This walking tour explores Vuosaari through the lens of the 1970s. While the area is often viewed as a typical 1960s forest suburb, it also features intriguing examples of 1970s architecture and reflects changing ideals in urban design. This tour focused on suburban themes also asks: how are the societal shifts of the 1970s still present in the built environment—and how do they resonate today?
Join us to explore 1970s Vuosaari beyond the surface.
The tour is written by the experts at the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki and guided by museum educators familiar with the theme. It is part of the museum’s 2025 summer series of architecture walking tours through some of Helsinki’s most intriguing residential areas.
Participation
Advance registration is required for each tour. Tickets are paid in advance through our online store. Registration is binding.
Show your booking confirmation email to the guide at the start of the tour.
Price: €15 / person
Duration: 75 min
Language: Tours are offered in Finnish and English.
Each tour is limited to 25 participants. Participation fee must be paid online by the day before the tour. Payments are accepted only through our registration platform, not on-site.
Private group tours can also be booked here
Tour dates
1970s Vuosaari
Thu 3 July 2025 | 15:00–16:15 | Language: English
Thu 3 July 2025 | 17:00–18:15 | Language: Finnish
Sat 26 July 2025 | 14:00–15:15 | Language: Finnish
Sat 26 July 2025 | 16:00–17:15 | Language: English
Thu 21 August 2025 | 15:00–16:15 | Language: English
Thu 21 August 2025 | 17:00–18:15 | Language: Finnish
Sat 13 September 2025 | 14:00–15:15 | Language: Finnish
Sat 13 September 2025 | 16:00–17:15 | Language: English
Tour details
Start: Main entrance of Vuotalo, Mosaiikkitori 2, Helsinki
End: Merikorttikuja 6, Helsinki
Length: approx. 2 km (one way)
Duration: approx. 75 minutes
Group size: max. 25 participants
The guide uses a voice amplifier to support audibility. The tour takes place entirely outdoors.
Accessibility
The walking route is paved and crosses streets with lowered curbs. There are some gentle or moderately steep slopes along the way, but no stairs. The stops do not include seating areas, but you are welcome to bring a portable chair.
The nearest public toilet is at the tour’s starting point, Vuotalo. There is also an accessible unisex toilet. Entry is accessible with an automatic door button. The accessible toilet is locked and can be opened upon request at the info desk or café.
Safer space
All participants are expected to follow the Architecture & Design Museum’s safer space principles
More information
During opening hours, you can also reach our front desk at +358 9 6220 540.
