Take a guided 4K walking tour of Jätkäsaari, one of Helsinki, Finland’s most innovative residential districts, filmed in September 2025. Discover unique architecture, waterfront parks, and family-friendly courtyards, all with immersive voice narration that brings the streets and buildings to life. See how contemporary Finnish design shapes everyday city living in this vibrant and one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
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Time code:
00:00 Intro
01:28 Lauttasaarensilta
02:02 Ruoholahti
09:35 Park of Good Hope
17:07 Melkinlaituri area
19:04 Atlantinkatu
22:19 Saukon district
27:08 Tammasaarenallas
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Hello everyone. The beginning of September is
the perfect time for a walk. The summer heat is already behind
and autumn is just beginning. Today’s route will take us to one
of the youngest districts located close to the center of Helsinki,
the island of Jätkäsaari. Just 15 years ago, this area was
filled with container terminals and warehouses of the West Harbor, Länsisatama. But since the early 2000s, the
district has been changing completely. New sections of shoreline were
created to expand the area. A new passenger terminal T2 was
built for fairies to Tallinn. The main artery street Atlantinkatu
appeared along with a bridge and tram lines. On the former industrial grounds, new
residential blocks have risen along with streets, modern public buildings, parks, open
spaces, and multi-level parking halls. Step by step, a new waterfront
district has appeared on the city map. Our tour begins on the Lauttasaarensilta
Bridge and leads straight into the heart of Jätkäsaari through the west
harbor and the district of Ruoholahti. Ruoholahti is the gateway to
the western part of Helsinki where residential blocks stand next
to business and industrial buildings. Here you can find the district
court and the Helen power plant, highlighting the area’s role
in the city’s infrastructure. Ruoholahti is also known for its
concert venues and cultural spaces, making it not only a business
district but a lively urban center. Here in Jätkäsaari stands Malta, a cohousing residential complex
designed by ARK-house architects. It was created by a group of residents who
formed an association to realize the project. The complex includes more than 60 apartments
together with shared spaces such as a kitchen, a lounge, a sauna, a rooftop
terrace, and even a winter garden. Within just a few blocks, Jätkäsaari
showcases a wide variety of Finnish and Nordic housing styles, and Malta
is a clear example of this diversity. It represents an alternative to
mainstream housing production and to the usual housing policies
in the Helsinki capital region. The bright orange Rokkiporkkana bridges
serve as visual landmarks of the island pedestrian crossings over the road. From here begins the park of good hope, stretching
over a kilometer in length and nearly 90 m wide, forming a green corridor between
residential blocks and connecting the mainland with the coastal part of the island. The park is designed not only as a recreational
area but also as an important bicycle artery. Hundreds of young trees have been planted here.
Birches, maples, apple trees, and pines. And over time, the park is expected
to grow into a lush forestlike space. The Park of Good Hope has
already been recognized with the environmental structure of the year award. A welldeserved honor for
the harmonious combination of architecture, nature, and urban environment. The sounds of demolition
can be heard in Jätkäsaari. The old bunker is being dismantled.
The interiors have already been cleared. The facades are taken down from top to bottom
and the building has visibly decreased in height. On the cleared site, a sports and swimming
center will rise. featuring a 50 meter pool, halls for ball games, and
spaces for group activities. A bit further, the old building
of Terminal 1 has been demolished and construction of the new maritime
center is now underway on its site. This project is directly connected to the port tunnel with its southern entrance
planned right beneath the center. The inner courtyards are
organized without car traffic. This approach creates a safe
environment for children, reduces the risk of pedestrian accidents,
and has a direct impact on road safety. Helsinki is considered one of the safest
cities in Europe for walking and cycling. And in 2025, no fatal road
accidents were recorded here. At the time of filming, only the western
part of Jätkäsaari remained undeveloped, where construction of a new
educational complex has already begun. It will include a primary and secondary school for
550 pupils and a kindergarten for 250 children. The building with a total area of about
8,200 square m is being developed under the life cycle model where the contractor
is responsible not only for construction but also for maintenance over a 20-year period
with a strong focus on energy efficiency. The interior spaces will be adaptable and partly
open to local residents outside school hours. As part of the Port of Helsinki’s
development program, starting in the 2030s, Länsisatama will become the city’s main passenger
port, concentrating all ferry services to Tallinn. Ferries to Stockholm will continue
to operate from Katajanokka, while the South Harbor is planned to be opened
up and returned to residents for new urban uses. Jätkäsaari has a unique feature: its
streets are named after ocean regions, reflecting the maritime character of the island. There are no bus routes here; trams
provide the main public transport. With the opening of the Atlantinsilta Bridge, tram lines now run continuously between
Tyynenmerenkuja and Atlantinkatu, forming a direct route along
the island’s central axis. Today this street is fully built up
and lined with residential blocks, giving the area a calm, relaxed rhythm. Before the container terminal
was built in the 1930s, part of the island was used as an informal dump. Today these lands are isolated and
carefully redeveloped for safe use. In the northwestern part of the island,
between the park and Saukonpaasi Square, stands a striking building the “Lace House,”
designed by the firm Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen. Its delicate façade has become a symbol of the
district and gave the building its poetic name. A little further along rises
the residential complex Ambra, created by Skanska together with
the architectural office B & M Oy. This Class A terraced house is both
heated and cooled with geothermal energy. Its stepped design forms spacious open
terraces that extend the living space outdoors. The architecture has made it
one of the district’s landmarks, embodying the idea of a future home light,
open, and unlike anything else in Helsinki. On the opposite side of the
park, along the shoreline, stretches a well-maintained recreational area. Walking paths, picnic spots, and playgrounds
make this space a favorite for families. The seaside promenade offers
views of the water and fresh air, creating a sense of calm and
relaxation right within the city. From the corner of Saukonpaadenranta quay, there is a picturesque view of
Tammasaarenallas and Venesatama. Here stand distinctive buildings that have
become symbols of the Ruoholahti district: modern office blocks of glass and
metal, built in the early 2000s, with massive orange supports adding
lightness and dynamism to their architecture. These buildings house offices for tech
companies, startups, and creative studios. Opposite is Venesatama, the city marina, which comes alive in summer
with private yachts and pleasure boats, and its proximity to the city center
makes short sea trips easily accessible. Thank you to everyone who watched until the end. Support the channel with a subscription
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1 Comment
Nice work. It looks very nice there. Have a nice evening.