April 22, 2026
A New Landmark Opens
HELSINKI, FINLAND - Designed soley for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport – no cars, the Kruunuvuorensilta bridge opened last Saturday, attacting 50,000 visitors during its first weekend. Kruunuvuorensilta spans 1,191 metres, almost three-quarters of a mile, making it the longest and tallest bridge in Finland. The central structural component and most visible feature of the bridge is its 135-metre-high (443 feet) diamond shaped pylon. Rising 135 metres above sea level, it is taller than Finland's highest residential building, the Kalasatama tower (134 m), and significantly higher than the Olympic Stadium tower (236 feet). Helsinki's newest landmark connects the city centre to Laajasalo island, a rapidly growing area.
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