Helsinki City Archives

The City Archives is responsible for the City’s permanently archived document data and for providing an information service related to them.

Search the City Archives’ materials

Search by keyword, such as the name of an archive, district or author. Website is in Finnish.

Opening hours

The research hall is open Monday to Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Exceptions to opening hours:

The research hall is closed on mid-week holidays.

On the mid-week holiday’s eves, the research hall closes at 2 PM.

Contact information

Address: Eläintarhantie 3 F, 00530 Helsinki
Telephone number: +358 9 310 43571
Location on the map

You can order documents and records in advance via Sinetti or in person at the City Archive’s customer service. Orders placed before 3 PM will be delivered the same day.