Unlocking access to extraordinary people & places.

We are a social club founded by women, provoking intercultural encounters in Helsinki since 1986.

Spice up your social game

Add a dose of excitement to your social life by joining our community of 150+ women from 47 countries, all different ages.

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Monthly activities


For our language enthusiasts


  • Organiser: Christine

If you’d like to practice French in a relaxing atmostphere, this group is for you. Beginners as well as fluent or native speakers are warmly welcome. This group will gather twice per month, at an equally inspiring and central venue, Oodi libray, from 5pm until 6pm, to make it compatible with everyone’s work schedule no matter where you are in the city.

  • Organiser: Tiina
  • The group actively recruits native speakers
  • Organiser: Victoria

For our art lovers


  • Organiser: Ilse

For our crafty & playful members


  • Organisers: Paula & Minna
  • Organiser: Marianne

Welcome to our group, skillfully led by Marianne from the American Women’s Club! We gather every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm at the Finnish Bridge Association, Bridge Areena, Hiomotie 10, 2nd floor in Pitäjänmäki, to indulge our passion for bridge, fostering a friendly and competitive atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a novice eager to learn, our group provides the perfect setting for honing your skills and enjoying the strategic thrill of the game.

Culinary club

  • Organiser: Brigitta

Indulge in the vibrant culinary scene of Helsinki with our exclusive culinary group, where gastronomy enthusiasts gather eight times a year to explore the city’s diverse and delectable dining offerings. Our rendez-vous excludes December and the summer months, allowing us to savor the unique flavors and ambiances of various handpicked venues in the Finnish capital the rest of the year.

Explore exclusive places

Our monthly activities will take you to various locations in Helsinki, private & public. Discover the beauty of the city anew.

Inside the art | A conversion with Kreetta Järvenpää at her studio

Dear members of the International Women’s Club of Helsinki, we are excited to invite you to visit the enchanting studio of Kreetta Järvenpää in Vallila, Helsinki. Kreetta, a talented artist and photographer, specializes in contemporary floral art, drawing inspiration from the Dutch Golden Age. With a master’s degree from the University of Lapland, her stunning work has been featured in esteemed publications like the Financial Times and Helsingin Sanomat.

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