This walking tour takes you to Itä-Pasila, a neighborhood that exemplifies the utopian ideals of 1970s urban planning. Conceived as a “compact city” designed to encourage community and provide easy access to services, Itä-Pasila is a concrete-heavy landmark of its era. The tour explores the area’s unique architectural character and examines how the ideals of 1970s urbanism have held up over time—and how they connect to the district’s current evolution.
Join us for a deeper look beneath the surface of Itä-Pasila.
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 Itä-Pasila
Thu 26 June 2025 | 15:00–16:15 | Language: English
Thu 26 June 2025 | 17:00–18:15 | Language: Finnish
Thu 24 July 2025 | 15:00–16:15 | Language: English
Thu 24 July 2025 | 17:00–18:15 | Language: Finnish
Sat 16 August 2025 | 14:00–15:15 | Language: Finnish
Sat 16 August 2025 | 16:00–17:15 | Language: English
Thu 18 September 2025 | 15:00–16:15 | Language: English
Thu 18 September 2025 | 17:00–18:15 | Language: Finnish
Thu 9 October 2025 | 15:00–16:15 | Language: English
Thu 9 October 2025 | 17:00–18:15 | Language: Finnish
Tour details
Start: Rauhanasema, Veturitori 3, Helsinki
End: Junailijanaukio, Helsinki
Length: approx. 1.2 km
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 route is paved or gravel-covered with a few inclines and one flight of stairs (14 steps), which can be bypassed via a ramp. There are no seating areas during the stops, but you may bring your own portable seat. The nearest public and accessible toilets are at Pasila Library (Kellosilta 9).
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.
