Helsinki Central Railway Station

Helsinki, Finland

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Wheelchair access: Accessible

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Helsinki Central Railway Station, the main terminus for commuter and long-distance trains in Helsinki, Finland, is a granite-clad landmark designed by Eliel Saarinen and inaugurated in 1919. Conceived in the Art Nouveau and national Romantic styles characteristic of early 20th-century Finnish architecture, the station is distinguished by its prominent clock tower and the sculptural ensemble *Lyhdynkantajat* ("The Lantern Bearers") by Emil Wikström, which flank its entrance. Serving approximately 200,000 daily visitors—roughly half of whom are train passengers—the station functions as the hub of Helsinki's commuter rail network and hosts the Rautatientori metro station within its structure. Recognized by the BBC in 2013 as one of the world's most beautiful railway stations, it has become an iconic symbol of Finnish railways and features prominently in national branding. The building enjoys protected status under Finnish law and through municipal designation.