Helsinki Pride
accessibility and
sensory accessibility 2025

You can arrive at Senate Square by taxi until 11:00 AM. Enter the square from the corner of Unioninkatu and Aleksanterinkatu, where there is a pedestrian crossing with lowered curbs. When joining the parade, use the opposite side of the square—from the corner of Snellmaninkatu and Aleksanterinkatu—at the pedestrian crossing, which also has lowered curbs.

There are two accessible portable toilets at Senate Square, and their locations are marked on the map.

Please note that this year, Senate Square will be more crowded than in previous years due to the summer terrace. There will be a large number of people and trucks in the area. You can also join the parade from anywhere along the route or from one of the two suggested entry points. The alternative joining points are marked on the parade route map.

Senaatintori > Aleksanterinkatu > Mannerheimintie > Pohjoisesplanadi > Fabianinkatu > Eteläinen Makasiinikatu > Kasarmikatu > Neitsytpolku > Kaivopuisto.

The approximate length of the Pride parade route is 2,8 km.

Aleksanterinkatu is a cobblestone street along its entire length. There are also two tram tracks running along the street, which may make movement with mobility aids more difficult. The pedestrian walkway on the left side is easier to navigate, but during the parade it may be occupied by spectators.

Fabianinkatu is entirely a cobblestone street. Kasarmikatu begins with a gentle uphill slope and ends with a small but steep incline. The steepest part of the hill has a gradient of approximately 7.5%.

In addition to cobblestone sections, the main accessibility challenges along the parade route are related to hills and their steepness. As the parade turns onto Kasarmikatu, it begins with an uphill section, with the steepest part reaching a gradient of 7.5% as it approaches the Surgical Hospital. This is followed by a downhill section, which reaches a maximum gradient of 7.8%. Due to the steepness of these slopes, mobility aid users may require assistance on the hilly parts of the route.

This year, there are two official joining points along the route that offer the possibility to choose a more accessible path, taking conditions into account. The first of these recommended joining points is on Pohjoisesplanadi, where we suggest entering through the park.

The second joining point is located on Neitsytpolku in Vuorimiehenpuisto, approximately 450 meters from Kaivopuisto. From there, the remaining route to Kaivopuisto is flat and paved, with no significant inclines or declines.

The Official Program of Helsinki Pride consists of events organized by various program organizers. Accessibility information from the organizers can be found in our event calendar or, if needed, by contacting the organizer directly.

In the event calendar, you can also search for programs using the "Accessible" category.