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Culturally and historically valuable old kiosks are a reflection of their era

11.6.2026 / 13:35

Helsinki’s historical kiosks are part of our shared cultural heritage. The architecture of kiosks has always closely reflected the ideals of each era, and renowned architects have been commissioned to design them right from the start. Helsinki City Premises Ltd manages the following kiosks: 

Photo: Aarne Lehto / Helsinki City Museum collections

Hietalahdenranta: a functionalist, oval-shaped soft drinks kiosk

Preserved almost in its original state, this kiosk is the only one of its kind.

Year of construction: 1939–

Lead designer: Väinö Määttä, Assistant City Architect

Photo: Helsinki City Museum collections

Hakaniemi Market Square: a modernist, rectangular kiosk

Originally built for the 1952 Olympic Games, this kiosk has been preserved almost in its original state.

Designer: Gunnar Taucher / Lasse Björk, City Architect
Year of construction: 1952

Photo: Helsinki City Museum collections

Pohjoisesplanadi: a functionalist kiosk shaped like a spool of thread

Designed by City Architect Gunnar Taucher, this functionalist, round kiosk has been preserved almost in its original state.

Year of construction: 1928