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Villa Weckström is pleased to invite the members of IWCH to the home and art gallery of professor, sculptor and jewellery designer Björn Weckström on 24.2.2026 at 15:00. “Björn Weckström is known for many of the first Star Wars film, where in the final scene, Princess Leia wears a necklace and bracelet that Weckström designed. […]
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Folkhälsan, the largest Swedish-speaking NGO in Finland, works to enable better health and quality of life. We will hear from from CEO Anna Hellerstedt, who will speak on the topic of “Folkhälsan yesterday, today and tomorrow”. And we will meet three other committed leaders: Guests: More about Folkhälsan: Folkhälsan is the largest Swedish-speaking organization in […]
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Join us for a networking event with sparkling refreshments and light bites, as we explore global trends shaping the Finnish fashion industry. Discover three distinctive brands — Gemmi, éN Hats, and ViaMinnet— each offering handmade products created in Finland. Together, they represent elegant, timeless, and contemporary design in a world increasingly dominated by fast fashion.
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We will see two exhibitions at the Embassy of Slovakia.
Light and layers – abstract paitings by Slovak artist Kati Zemková; and
Magical Slovakia – a photographic exhibition by Slovak photographer Laco Struhár)
This will be accompanied by an introduction of the unique Slovak folk musical instrument Fujara (fipple flute). The event is a part of “Days of Slovak Culture in Finland” (January – March 2026).
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We will visit the joint exhibition of the works of Nanna Sude and Pekka Ala-Pietilä. Their works complement each other: central to both of their work is the exploration of the human experience of ever-changing time and space, as well as the layered nature of the works, which creates opportunities for multifaceted interpretation.
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Join us for a special visit to OP Group! OP Group (OP Pohjola) is Finland’s largest financial services group, having over two million owner‑customers with a full range of services in banking, insurance, and wealth management. We will visit two companies: OP bank and Pohjola insurance. During the session, you will: The event will be […]
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March luncheon at the beautiful Restaurant Salutorget in the heart of historic Helsinki! Our luncheon will be at the Havis Amanda Cabinet with a view to Pohjoisesplanadi. We are delighted to welcome the distinguished Finnish actress Sari Puumalainen as our guest speaker. Puumalainen is known for her diverse and enduring career across Finnish theatre, film, […]
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You are warmly welcome to enjoy our own Club models dressed in Jasmin’s couture garments all made by her Finnish seamstress in Helsinki. Jasmin has had her couture fashion brand for 20 years in Paris, which is the source of her inspiration, skillset and fabrics chosen. We meet in Yvonne Westerlund’s home in Katajanokka where […]
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A warm welcome to visit Stora Enso, a global leader in renewable materials with a strong focus on packaging. A brief introduction to Stora Enso and how we replace non-renewable materials with renewable solutions followed by an exclusive guided tour of our iconic headquarters. Coffee, tea, and other refreshments will be available.
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Kick start your day into the weekend by meeting eager ladies who all get better after some coffee! Come as you are and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the café, the buzz of the coffee machine and people in perfect harmony. Welcome! Where? Fratello Torrefazione, Yliopistonkatu 6, opposite Helsinki Uni Metro Station
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Join us for a guided tour of this delightful exhibition at the Architechture & Design Museum
Escape to Moominvalley: Reflecting Reality Through Tove Jansson’s Imaginary World
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Join us for a very special ladies night, at the atmospheric restaurant Robusto – a cosy à la carte restaurant located in the Merikortteli district of Punavuori. We have the pleasure of being welcomed by Robusto owner and Masterchef Judge Kape Aihinen, who will join us at the bar. We will converse with Kape about […]
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Join Inside the Arts for an intimate evening in the studio of Finnish scupltor Jasmin Anoschkin, where we will have the special opportunity to meet the artist herself, hear about her practice as an artist, and engage in open dialogue together. We welcome you to join us in this unique look into the private studio […]
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Need another holiday already? Rome is calling! As a culmination of our 40th Anniversary year, we are planning a trip to Rome between 7th-11th October together with the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spouses Association (ULPU) members! We will be having: The final program may be subject to change. You will arrange your flight and hotel on your own,…
October 7 @ 12:00 – October 11 @ 14:00
The German Conversation Group is one of the oldest IWCH Activity Groups. It was established with the aim of fostering language learning and cultural exchange in a friendly and informal setting. During the meetings, we engage in a variety of activities designed to improve our German language skills. We read and discuss articles from German…
August 26 @ 22:48
Join us for another exclusive dip into the Helsinki art scene. This time, Inside the Arts visits the atelier of Finnish artist Elina Brotherus. Elina Brotherus is one of the most recognized contemporary artists from Scandinavia. Brotherus’ art has been alternating between autobiographical and art historical approaches. Her early series on subjective experiences gave way to…
September 3 @ 17:00 – 18:00
Kick start your day into the weekend by meeting eager ladies who all get better after some coffee! Come as you are and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the café, the buzz of the coffee machine and people in perfect harmony. Welcome! Where? Fratello Torrefazione, Yliopistonkatu 6, opposite Helsinki Uni Metro Station Host Yvonne Westerlund, yvonne@iwch.fi
September 3 @ 08:15 – 09:15
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Finland’s largest event and congress venue. Founded in 1919, just two years after Finland gained independence, the Finnish Fair Corporation was established to promote Finnish business through meaningful encounters; a vision that continues to guide Messukeskus today. Today, Messukeskus welcomes over one million visitors annually. Its events…
September 28 @ 15:00 – 17:00
As per the wishes of our members after the success of our last event: “Ladies Night” is back! We meet this time in Kämp, starting with drinks in the newly renovated bar and continue with dinner (Chef’s September Menu) in the exclusive restaurant A la Kämp. The General Manager of Kämp, Tuomas Liewendal, will meet…
September 24 @ 18:00 – 21:00
Fresh sea food is best available from Thursday onwards at the fishmongers. We will also look into stalls selling meat, cheese, fruit and vegetables. So do bring your shopping basket or rucksack! Upstairs is the Kirsikka restaurant as well as non-food products. In the street you can find lovely ethnic food shops: Indian, Japanese, Korean…
September 17 @ 10:00 – 13:00
lease join us on Tuesday 1 September for a walk around Suomenlinna. Moderate, fairly flat walk around 5km. Meet at Market Square, next to ferry terminal, from 9:45. We are catching the 10:00 am ferry so don’t be late! We will walk for approx 1 hour, have a coffee and then catch the return ferry…
September 1 @ 09:45 – 12:30
Please join us for a guided tour of the EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, with a welcome by Krist Gruijthuijsen, the Director of the EMMA. This visit has been arranged in conjunction with our member, Pauline Portheine. Entry is free with museum card.
September 22 @ 13:50 – 15:30
As an inspiring start of our activity year, we are greatly honored to have Former President of Finland, Tarja Halonen, as our September luncheon distinguished speaker! President Halonen served as Finland’s 11th President, two terms from 2000 to 2012, and is Finland’s first and only woman president till now. Throughout her distinguished career, President Halonen…
September 8 @ 11:25 – 14:30
