#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!"

2015

Helsinki Fashion Week held for the first time

Source: Helsinki Fashion Week

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