Karhupuisto

Karhupuisto 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, Karhupuisto park with its iconic sculptures. Paasitorni’s Karhupuisto room has beautiful views over Eläintarhanlahti bay.

If necessary, Karhupuisto can be connected with the adjoining Brahenkenttä and additionally extended with Hakaniementori. 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.

Right in the centre of Kallio you will find Karhupuisto, ”Bear Park”. It is flanked by Kallio Library, a fire station and several good restaurants. But how did Bear Park get its name? And what was it originally called?
Read the whole story here. 

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.