What you'll hear inside Katajanokka:

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  Merikasarmi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

  The Merikasarmi complex—the name translates to 'marine barracks'—now houses Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs and stands as one of Katajanokka's most significant architectural landmarks.

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  Stora Enso Headquarters (Alvar Aalto)

  Alvar Aalto's Stora Enso headquarters, completed in 1962 on Katajanokka, is instantly recognisable by its striking white monolithic form – locals call it 'Sokeripala' (sugar cube).

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  Katajanokka Wharf

  Katajanokan Laituri is the first new building on Katajanokka's historic industrial waterfront, completed in 2024 as the headquarters of Stora Enso and the Pier 4 hotel.

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  Wanha Satama (centro de conferencias)

  Wanha Satama, meaning "old harbour" in Finnish, is an exhibition and conference centre located in Helsinki's Katajanokka district, close to the waterfront and the Viking Line terminal.