14/09/2026
Did you know that 150,000 people visit Lapinlahti every year (excluding park visitors)?
In its leader on 2 September, Hufvudstadsbladet incorrectly reported that the number of visitors was 50,000 per year. It also compared this figure to the 500,000 visitors to Seurasaari and the 1 million visitors to Suomenlinna.
The comparison is flawed, as both sites have a long history as tourist attractions; Seurasaari Folk Park was established in 1889, whilst Suomenlinna opened to visitors in 1948 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. The Seurasaari Open-Air Museum is part of the National Museum of Finland, whilst tourist information for Suomenlinna is provided by the Suomenlinna Management Board, which operates under the Finnish Heritage Agency.
Thanks to the efforts of civil society actors, Lapinlahti has grown into an interesting urban destination in just 12 years. The pace of growth has been rapid, and the area has the potential to become a meeting place for even more Helsinki residents if these activities are allowed to continue.
Let the decision-makers know this today. Instructions on how to write an email can be found on our website.
Thank you for helping Lapinlahti to continue developing as a gem of urban culture!