Ban on the use of fireworks in the City of Helsinki area
Publication date 27.12.2023 8.52| Published in English on 28.12.2023 at 8.35
Press release
Fireworks may not be used in certain areas of Helsinki.
The use of fireworks is banned in Helsinki between New Year's Eve and Day at 18.00-02.00 in the certain areas.
The use of fireworks is banned in Helsinki between New Year's Eve and Day at 18.00-02.00 in the following areas:
Helsinki city centre area, which includes the following street areas: Yliopistonkatu – Mikonkatu – Central Railway Station area – Asema-aukio – Elielinaukio – Töölönlahdenkatu – Töölönlahti Park – Makasiinipuisto – Kansalaistori – Mannerheiminaukio – Paasikivenaukio – Salomonkatu – Narinkkatori – Simonkatu – Mannerheimintie – Erottaja – Eteläesplanadi – Market Square – Mariankatu –Aleksanterinkatu – Senate Square
Oulunkylä Shopping Centre
Ylä-Malmi Market Square
Pihlajamäki Shopping Centre
Ala-Malmi Market Square
Töölöntori
Old Church Park (so-called Ruttopuisto)
Maatullinaukio
Kontula shopping centre
Itäkeskus Shopping Centre and Tallinnanaukio
Helsinki Market Hall background area, including the parking area
Sinebrychoff Park Area
Kaisaniemi and Kaivopuisto park areas
Kannelmäki Sitratori, Youth Centre and Kannelmäki station areas
Malminkartano Square and Malminkartano station areas
Vaasanaukio
Hakaniemi Market Square and Ympyrätalo
The ban is based on the rescue director's decision (in Finnish). You can also find the banned areas on the map (in Finnish). The banned areas are valid until further notice.
The purpose of banning the use of fireworks in designated areas is to improve the overall safety of people gathering in the area and to reduce damage to people, buildings and other property. The aim is also to reduce the disturbances caused by fireworks, such as noise, smoke and garbage, thereby improving general comfort and cleanliness.