Participate January 25th 2012
Marimekko's Helsinki
Marimekko Map of Helsinki
This map takes you on a journey through Marimekko’s home town Helsinki, to places where our colourful products bring joy to our friends, customers and passersby. It also takes you to places that have a strong emotional meaning for our designers – from cafés pulsating with urban activity to the nearby islands to enjoy the calm of nature.
Pelmenit
Vallila District
Cafe Regatta
The Swimming Stadium
Hietalahti Flea Market
Suomenlinna
Kruununhaka District
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
Western Käärmeluoto
Toad Pond in Suomenlinna
Kivinokka Recreation Area
Kruuna Finnish Living
Café Compass - Outdoor Coffee Shop
Fleuriste
Marikulma
Marimekko, Kamppi
Marikiska
Marimekko Hakaniemi Market Hall
Marimekko House
Market Square
Kiasma
Ateneum
Seurasaari
Lunch café Raiku
Hämeentie 1
www.raiku.net
"A great place to have a bite for lunch right next door to the Hakaniemi market hall."
-Erja Hirvi
Vallila district
"The nicest way to my studio located in the industrial area of the district goes through the wooden Vallila."
-Erja Hirvi
Cafe Regatta
Merikannontie 10
"A great fire outside and a cool painting hung in a corner inside the café"
-Mika Piirainen
The Swimming Stadium
Hammarskjöldintie
"Outdoor swimming and functionalist architecture at its best."
-Mika Piirainen
Hietalahti flea market
hel.fi/hki/heltu/fi
/kirpputorit/Hietalahden+kirpputori
"THE flea market in the summer. It’s such a fun place, and there’s always something new to discover."
-Mika Piirainen
Kruununhaka district
"I like the atmosphere of old Helsinki."
-Kristina Isola
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden
Unioninkatu 44
luomus.fi/english/exhibitions/botanicgarden
"Plants have always been a big interest of mine."
-Kristina Isola
Western Käärmeluoto
"The best thing in Helsinki is the sea. Western Käärmeluoto is one of my favourite islands; it’s a perfect place to go in the summer. Some food, a book and a swimsuit are a must."
-Aino-Maija Metsola
Toad pond in Suomenlinna
"A great attraction in the spring. Around the 1st of May, a little pond in Kustaanmiekka gets filled with spawning toads."
-Aino-Maija Metsola
Kivinokka recreation area
"Colourful cottages, beautiful nature, paths, a beach and a lovely café."
-Aino-Maija Metsola
Kruuna Finnish Living
Maurinkatu 8–12
www.kruuna.fi
"A beautiful store that has a good selection of art and design items and furniture. Great interior. When I’m on the lookout for something special, this is where I go."
-Sami Ruotsalainen
Café Compass – outdoor coffee shop
Ehrenströmintie 1 B
www.cafecompass.fi/en
"A perfect place for relaxing in the summertime."
-Sami Ruotsalainen
Photo: Eeva Tiisala
Fleuriste
Uudenmaankatu 13
www.fleuriste.fi
"One of my favourite cafés at the moment. Fantastic ambiance, delicacies and staff. Like a little piece of Paris in the heart of Helsinki."
-Sami Ruotsalainen
Marikulma
Pohjoisesplanadi 33
Marimekko’s flagship store – a welcoming shopping experience and a meeting place to share news and stories.
Marimekko, Kamppi
Urho Kekkosen katu 1
A colourful break within the bustling Kamppi shopping mall.
Marikiska
Uudenmaankatu 13
Named after a kiosk, Marikiska offers one-of-a-kind surprises and sneak peeks, among other things.
Marimekko Hakaniemi market hall
A cosy shop filled with atmosphere on the top floor of a popular market hall.
Marimekko House
Kirvesmiehenkatu 7
Two stores, offices, showrooms, and a textile printing factory, the heart and soul of Marimekko. All under one roof.
Market Square
One of the most famous market places in Helsinki. Feel the sea on your face; hear the cry of seagulls; smell the fragrance of flowers and coffee; taste the freshly smoked fish; feast your eyes on a riot of colour.
Kiasma
Mannerheiminaukio 2
www.kiasma.fi/kiasma_en
Museum of contemporary art, designed by architect Steven Holl. A labyrinth of creative discoveries winding through the building.
Ateneum
Kaivokatu 2
www.ateneum.fi
Ateneum Art Museum, the national gallery of Finland, houses the biggest collections of art in Finland. In addition to all the best-loved Finnish classical masterpieces, visitors to the museum can also enjoy a fine collection of international gems, including works by van Gogh and Chagall.
Seurasaari
www.nba.fi/en
/museums/seurasaari_openairmuseum
A recreational island and an open-air museum providing an insight into the Finnish countryside life from days gone by. A wonderfully peaceful place for picnics, outdoor cooking, and the odd friendly squirrel to keep company with.
In 2012, we celebrate Helsinki with Marimekko Village which brings together people through numerous events and activities in Marimekko spaces in Finland and abroad.