Helsinki Jätkäsaari, June 2024

Helsinki Jätkäsaari, June 2024
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Jätkäsaari (also known as Busholmen in Swedish) is a district in the southern part of central Helsinki, Finland. It originally consisted of Jätkäsaari Island, along with two other islands (Hietasaari and Saukko), and the water areas between them, which have since been filled in. In the 1990s, the Ruoholahti Canal was dug, separating Jätkäsaari from the mainland. The area used to be a busy cargo port and industrial zone, but since 2010, it has been transformed into a predominantly residential neighborhood. Jätkäsaari features a bustling passenger harbor, Länsisatama, with regular ferry connections to Tallinn and St. Petersburg. By 2030, it is estimated that Jätkäsaari will have around 21,000 residents and 6,000 jobs. At the end of 2021, the area already had over 14,000 residents. The name “Jätkäsaari” has an interesting history, with various theories about its origin, including connections to harbor workers (“jätkä” means laborer), ancient Swedish words, and local folklore. Today, it’s a vibrant and diverse part of Helsinki, combining residential spaces, parks, art, sports, and culture