#1
Helsinki-Uusimaa is the most innovative region in the EU
Source: Regional Innovation Scoreboard
#1
in the sustainable development index
Source: Sustainable Development Report
#1
First place in European Happiness Equality Index
Source: The Happiness Research Institute
Hei!
Finnish word for "Hello!"
2005
The year Helsinki Design Week, Scandinavia's biggest design fest, was founded
1902
The year Francisco Tárrega composed the waltz that later became the Nokia ringtone
Mellunmäki
The world's northernmost metro station, in Helsinki
Restaurant Day
A Finnish invention allowing anyone to set up a restaurant for a day