Tickets and Info

Bonfires and Wildfire Warnings

Bonfires will be lit during the celebration, provided there is no wildfire warning in effect.

Transport

Bus 24 runs from the city center to Seurasaari. Additional service bus 24S will operate from Kamppi Terminal. Tram 4 also takes you close to Seurasaari (about a 10-minute walk). More info: HSL. You can also reach Seurasaari by city bike (Seurasaari 091).

If you live nearby, we recommend arriving by foot or bicycle. Parking for private cars is limited along Seurasaarentie and at the parking areas near Heikinniementie, Meilahti Arboretum (Johannesbergintie), and Meilahti Sports Park.

Food and Beverage

Kahvihuone Mieritz (by the bridge) offers sweet and savory pastries by Rönttösrouva, fresh buns, organic coffee/tea, soft drinks, and organic juice boxes.

The Festival Ground kiosk sells light savory and sweet snacks, organic coffee/tea, soft drinks, and juices.

Helsingin Jäätelötehdas (across from Pikku Helsinki) serves various ice cream treats.

Kauppahalli’s Kotiruoka provides meal portions from food stalls at Festival and Jusupoff Ground.

Restaurant Seurasaari Juhlatalo: table reservations: info(at)ganache.fi

Picnic food and drinks are allowed. We recommend bringing your own water bottle.

Dogs

Dogs are not recommended at the event, but guide and assistance dogs are welcome.

Other Info

Strollers are allowed, but there are no loaner strollers available.

Lost & Found

Found items will be taken to the event announcer. After the event, please contact the Seurasaari Foundation office: Tel: +358 40 649 3040

WC

City toilets including accessible toilets are located near the beginning of the island and Jusupoff Ground. Additional toilets including one accessible toilet will be available at Jusupoff Ground and Kyykkä Field.

Accessibility

The terrain is varied, but most of the area is fairly accessible by wheelchair. Some museum buildings are not wheelchair accessible. The Festival Ground, where most of the program takes place, is fully accessible. The Bonfire Shore is not accessible by wheelchair, but bonfires can be viewed from elsewhere. The children’s bonfire has an accessible route.

Food service points (Jusupoff and Festival Ground), Restaurant Seurasaari Kruunu, the café, and Antti’s Coffee Shed all have accessible entrances. The kiosks at the Festival and Jusupoff Ground have raised platforms. Kahvihuone Mieritz has steps.

Safety

The Finnish Red Cross provides first aid during the event. Security staff will be present who you can turn to in case of problems.

Emergency number: 112

Please dress according to the weather.

Photography Permits

Photography and media accreditation (for commercial photography) must be arranged a week in advance. Contact: Executive Director Aila Nieminen, aila.nieminen(at)seurasaarisaatio.fi.

The event will be photographed and images may be used in the Foundation’s communications and marketing.

Entry To The Island

The entire Seurasaari island will be closed to the public from 12.00 noon on Midsummer Eve. After that, entry is only allowed with a valid event ticket. The island will reopen to the public on Midsummer Day.