Helsinki Olympic Stadium

In August 2020, one of Finland’s most valuable buildings was resurrected in Helsinki when the refurbished Olympic Stadium reopened its doors to the public. ABLOY locking and security solutions are strongly present in the renovated stadium.

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium, with the reputation of being the most beautiful arena in the world, has offered encounters to Finnish and international visitors for over 80 years. Many have permanent — large or small — memories of the stadium that will not be forgotten over the years. Now the stadium has been renewed for future experiences and daily services.

The Olympic Stadium is Finland's most important arena for major events and a meeting place for sports, exercise, entertainment, culture and tourism. It is often thought that only major events are held at the stadium, but the venue is open 360 days a year, and there is activity every day.

The pandemic also brought new health security needs to the Olympic Stadium. It is important for the stadium to be involved in the development and to help ensure safe events.

"Architectural hardware in the service centre, restaurant and player tunnel, all defined by the architect, were also available as antibacterial ABLOY ACTIVE versions, so it was an easy decision to deploy them. Many other providers offer similar coatings, but with adhesive label technology, which easily begins to fray. Factory-painted ACTIVE is a more maintenance-free and visually sensible option for us," says Ilkka Rautakivi.