Helsinki Jätkäsaari and Ruoholahti (Colours of Winter), January 2026, DJI Mini 5 Pro

Helsinki Jätkäsaari and Ruoholahti (Colours of Winter), January 2026, DJI Mini 5 Pro
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Jätkäsaari is a modern, densely built, seaside district in southwestern Helsinki. It used to be a major cargo harbor, but over the past decade it has transformed into one of the city’s largest urban development projects.

🌊 What Jätkäsaari is
A neighborhood in the Länsisatama (West Harbour) area of Helsinki’s inner city.
Originally a group of small islands (Jätkäsaari, Hietasaari, Saukko and a few islets) that were later connected through land reclamation.
Known for its urban, compact city blocks, tram connections, and strong maritime atmosphere.

📍 Key facts
Area: 1.16 km²
Population: 15,634 (as of 31 Dec 2024)
Planned capacity: homes for ~21,000 residents and ~6,000 jobs when fully built.
Postal codes: 00180, 00150, 00220
Nearby areas: Ruoholahti, Kamppi, Hernesaari, Lauttasaari.

🏗️ Development and character
One of Helsinki’s largest ongoing construction areas, with development continuing into the 2030s.
Features parks, waterfront paths, cafés, schools, and modern apartment buildings.
The nearby West Harbour provides frequent ferry traffic to Tallinn, giving the area an international feel.

Ruoholahti is a seaside district in central Helsinki, known for its mix of modern housing, office buildings, and waterfront views. It sits just west of Kamppi and north of Jätkäsaari, forming part of the Länsisatama (West Harbour) area.

🏙️ What Ruoholahti is
A compact urban neighborhood built mostly in the 1990s on former industrial and harbor land.
Part of Helsinki’s 20th district, with a strong blend of residential, business, and cultural spaces.
Known for the Ruoholahti Canal, which cuts through the area and gives it a distinctive maritime feel.
Home to both tech companies and everyday services, making it lively during both workdays and evenings.

📊 Key facts
Area: 0.65 km²
Population: 2,920 (31 Dec 2024)
Jobs: ~18,377 (2022)
Postal code: 00180

🌆 What the area is like
Modern architecture with glass‑fronted offices and 90s-era residential blocks.
Excellent transport: metro station, trams, and easy access to Länsiväylä.
Shops & services: includes the Ruoholahti Shopping Centre and many cafés and restaurants.
Waterfront paths popular for walking and cycling.

🧭 Location highlights
East of Lauttasaari
West of Kamppi
North of Jätkäsaari

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