Helsinki Friends
Embrace | Connect | Belong
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering a strong local community, embracing both Finns and expats alike. We are working towards greater integrity and diversity and against alienation and loneliness. What started as a small gathering in Esplanadi park, has now grown to a vibrant community of few thousands, uniting people through shared interests, weekly meet-ups, and exciting events.
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Helsinki Friends x the City of Helsinki: Building Connections Together
We’re proud to announce our collaboration with the City of Helsinki through the International House Helsinki Friend Program! This cooperation aims to foster community, connection, and cultural exchange for everyone living in Helsinki, especially newcomers looking to feel at home.
Together, we’re hosting a variety of monthly events that encourage networking, integration, and fun in a welcoming, low-barrier environment. These events are designed to bring people together and create a sense of belonging while celebrating the vibrant culture of our community.
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Thursday Meetups
at KRAKEN BAR
Weekly Helsinki Friends meet-up is an event open to everyone. Come and meet new friends from around the world!
Join us and meet other Helsinki Friends, Couch-surfers, locals, national and international travellers, expats etc., together with their friends and guest to hang out, socialise, practice languages, have a drink or two or maybe even have a dinner, talk randomly to someone, hear what’s going on in the town, exchange experiences and getting new acquaintances.
About us
Who we are and what we stand for?
Vision and future of Helsinki Friends consists mainly of two parts.
The first part is to keep growing our community and become a go to place not only to meet like-minded people and make new friends but also for networking for both personal and business opportunities and also for advice and recommendations concerning life in Helsinki…
The second part is building strong partnerships with businesses in and around Helsinki. We feel that there is power in numbers and both the community and businesses benefit from such collaborations.
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