Photo: Roni Rekomaa/Office of the President of the Republic

Open house at the residence of the President welcomes 1,800 visitors


The temporary residence of the President of the Republic of Finland in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki, opened its doors to the general public on Saturday 29 March 2025. The event was attended by approximately 1,800 visitors.

The tour took the visitors through the public areas of the residence. The visit started at the main entrance and passed through the dining room and the fireplace room.

The tour was not guided, but staff from the Office of the President and the artists of the exhibited works were present to answer any questions.

The State Guest House in Munkkiniemi serves as the temporary residence of the President of the Republic during the renovation of the permanent Mäntyniemi residence in Meilahti, Helsinki. The renovation of Mäntyniemi began in March 2024 and will be completed in spring 2026.

Open house events have been held at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki in 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2017.


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