Dive into the history of Helsinki!
A lot of high-quality research has been conducted on the history of Helsinki, and information is also readily available online. However, this material is scattered to a great number of sources and hence difficult to perceive as a whole. This website compiles the history of the capital to one location in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner. Read more about the History Helsinki project.
![Vanhanaikainen sukelluspuku ja sukeltaja](/sites/default/files/styles/3_2_m/public/Sukeltaja%201890.jpg?h=082a1482)
Diver at the water utility.
Diver at the construction site of the water utility in Vanhakaupunki in the 1890s. Helsinki City Museum.