Meetings and events

Organize Unforgettable Events at the University of Helsinki!

The University of Helsinki's main building offers unique event and meeting spaces for both small-scale corporate events and grand celebrations.

The beautifully restored main building is located in the heart of Helsinki, right by Senate Square, in an Empire-style building designed by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed in 1832. Thanks to its central location, the main building is easily accessible by public transportation from all over Finland. For those arriving by car, the nearest paid parking facility is P-Kluuvi.

Europark Parking 

Rent Event Spaces at the University of Helsinki

In the impressive event halls, you can host a variety of events, including seminars, conferences, cocktail receptions, annual celebrations, concerts, and more. The spaces accommodate between 18 and 800 people. The grand hall, located in the historic section of the building, has a capacity of 800 guests.

The University of Helsinki rents out its facilities for short-term use to businesses, the scientific community, public and nonprofit organizations, associations, and civic groups.

Explore the event services of the grand hall, as well as booking instructions and policies:

More information about renting the Grand Hall    The University of Helsinki’s Own Event Spaces and Booking Information  

You can rent Café Civis, Restaurant Flora, and Restaurant Laurus directly from Sodexo.

Sodexo's rental spaces provide an elegant setting for events hosting 50 to 220 guests. You can also order high-quality catering, from cakes and pastries crafted by our pastry chefs to more substantial buffet meals designed by our chefs.