The cycle and foot lanes on Kruunuvuorensilta, Finland’s longest bridge

6 of the best · Helsinki, Finland

New Developments and Landmark Projects in Helsinki

Finland’s longest bridge and new trams to Laajasalo, new seaside districts, and two museum projects: what’s open and what’s coming. We give status, not prices.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.

  1. Bridge open; trams from 7 Nov 2026

    Kruunusillat and Kruunuvuorensilta

    Kalasatama·Bridge and light rail

    Finland’s longest bridge and the new tram link to Laajasalo.

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  2. Towers by the sea

    Kalasatama

    Kalasatama·New district

    A former harbour now built up with towers and the REDI centre.

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Transport 1

Bridges and trams.

  1. Bridge open; trams from 7 Nov 2026

    Kruunusillat and Kruunuvuorensilta

    Kalasatama·Bridge and light rail

    Finland’s longest bridge and the new tram link to Laajasalo.

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New districts 3

Building by the sea.

  1. By the West Harbour

    Jätkäsaari

    Jätkäsaari·New district

    A new seaside district by the West Harbour ferry terminal.

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  2. Towers by the sea

    Kalasatama

    Kalasatama·New district

    A former harbour now built up with towers and the REDI centre.

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  3. Built over the railway

    Keski-Pasila and Mall of Tripla

    Pasila·New district

    A new centre built over the tracks at Pasila station.

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Culture 2

New museums.

  1. Reopening expected spring 2027

    National Museum of Finland extension

    Töölö·Museum

    The National Museum’s renovation and new extension.

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  2. Planned; opening late 2030

    The new Architecture & Design Museum, Makasiiniranta

    South Harbour·Museum

    A new museum building planned on the South Harbour.

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