In the heart of the city, by the water
You will find us in the best location in the city, Siltasaari, where the city centre and the Kallio district meet. In Siltasaari, you are in the middle of the city, but away from the rush of the city centre. We are right on the shore of Eläintarhanlahti bay, and our area offers a wealth of services and culture, as well as many different accommodation options.
Parking
Guests arriving by car can find parking spaces in the vicinity of Paasitorni. The spaces are subject to a charge. The car park at Jaffa Station (Arena Center Hakaniemi) provides long-term parking options.
Public transportation
We recommend arriving at Paasitorni by public transportation. Many bus and tram lines run through Hakaniemi, and there is a metro station as well. The Central Railway Station is roughly a kilometre away, a distance easily covered on foot or by bicycle as well. Paasitorni provides parking for bicycles on the side flanking Saariniemenkatu. There is a direct train from Helsinki Airport to the Central Railway Station.
Metro, tram and bus
For an easy way to locate Paasitorni, go to:
Trams 3, 6 and 9 will take you directly to Hakaniemi market square from the front of the Central Railway Station.
Several buses departing from Railway Square (at the Central Railway Station, next to the Finnish National Theatre) have stops in Hakaniemi. If you arrive by metro from the city centre, get off at Hakaniemi station.
Trains
All long-distance and commuter trains arriving in Helsinki stop at the Central Railway Station. The Ring Rail Line will take you from Helsinki Airport to the city centre in about 30 minutes. The distance from the Central Railway Station to Paasitorni is short and convenient.
Timetables: www.vr.fi
Services for guests with reduced mobility
How to find us
Guest with reduced mobility can enter the conference centre through the inner courtyard (automated doors) between the main entrance (Paasivuorenkatu 5 A) and Hotel Scandic Paasi (5 B). If necessary, our staff will be happy to help you (Conference Services, tel. +358 9 7089 613).
Paasitorni does not have guest parking facilities of its own. For more information on the parking in the area, please refer to the parking map.
Accessibility at Paasitorni
With the exception of five spaces (Kirjasto, Johtokunta, Huippu, Saunakabinetti and Tarmo), Paasitorni’s premises are accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
Lifts
The building has two lifts. Lift 1 runs between floors 1 (downstairs lobby), 2 (Restaurant Paasi), 3, 4, 5 and 6. Lift 2 runs between floors 0, 1, 1.5, 2.5 (Congress Hall) and 3.5. When you wish to move from Restaurant Paasi to Congress Hall, for instance, take lift 1 to the downstairs lobby and lift 2 from there to floor 2.5.
Restrooms
Paasitorni’s accessible restrooms are located on floor 0 (Sirkus), 2.5 (Congress Hall) and on floor 3..
Congress Hall, Siltasaari Hall and Sirkus
Congress Hall offers lecturers, panel members and other speakers and performers with reduced mobility easy access to the stage with the help of a wheelchair lift. In Siltasaari Hall and Sirkus, the stage can be accessed via a ramp.
Services for other guests with special needs
Congress Hall has an induction loop as a fixed feature; for other premises, it is available on order.
Deliveries
Any deliveries made to event organisers and exhibitors (brochures, structures, etc.) must be agreed in advance with our Sales Service (tel. +358 9 7089 611) or Conference Services (tel. +358 9 7089 613). Paasitorni’s storage capabilities are limited and their use must always be agreed on in advance.
Deliveries are mainly made through the main entrance of Paasitorni or alternatively through the inner courtyard. Entrance to the inner courtyard takes place between the main entrance (Paasivuorenkatu 5 A) and Hotel Scandic Paasi (5 B) (automated doors available). Please contact our Conference Services in the downstairs lobby upon entry (tel. +358 9 7089 613). You can also borrow hand trucks from here. In an exceptional case deliveries can be made through the maintenance floor (-1); the entrance can be found at Säästöpankinranta 6. The dimensions of the entrance ramp are 3.7 m (height) and 3.0 m (width).
Paasitorni has two lifts. Lift 1 runs between floors 1 (downstairs lobby), 2 (Restaurant Paasi), 3, 4, 5 and 6. Lift 2 runs between floors -1, 0 (Sirkus), 1.5, 2.5 (Congress Hall) and 3.5. There is no lift connection to the conference rooms Kirjasto, Johtokunta or Huippu.
Lift 1: width 110 cm, depth 140 cm, height 220 cm, door width 80 cm and height 200 cm, capacity 630 kg
Lift 2: width 110 cm, depth 210 cm, height 217 cm, door width 80 cm and height 200 cm, capacity 1,000 kg