Hakaniementori

Hakaniementori is a bright and modern space refurbished in summer 2022. It is suitable for seminars, training events, meetings and workshops. The eye-catching graphic wall portrays the well-known landmark of the Kallio district, the buzzing Hakaniementori market with its stalls and market sellers. Hakaniementori overlooks the treetops of the leafy Paasipuisto park.

If necessary, Hakaniementori can be extended with Karhupuisto and Brahenkenttä spaces. The spacious foyer is ideal for event catering and small-scale exhibitions. With its visual references to the surrounding district of Kallio, the Kallio group of spaces provides a unique setting for various special events.

Initially, Hakaniementori was covered by water, and Siltasaari, where Paasitorni is located, was an island. The market was built on infill land in the late 19th century and has been a lively market place of the eastern inner city ever since.
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ART NOUVEAU I MODERN I INSPIRATION

The Kallio group of spaces

The eastern historic working-class city district of Kallio is known for its special ambience. The varied and colourful history of Kallio has served as the inspiration for the design of the Kallio conference rooms at Paasitorni, consisting of meeting rooms Karhupuisto, Brahenkenttä, and Hakaniementori, and the adjoining foyer. Paying tribute to the history of the district and people of Kallio is the permanent exhibition of the noted street photographer Kasperi Kropsu, whose work parallels that of Henri Cartier-Bresson. The light and metal tube installations referencing Kallio and its iconic landmarks bring added character to the space.