Meilahti Tower Hospital

Meilahti Tower Hospital is a 15-story modern building that forms part of the Helsinki University Central Hospital complex. It contains multiple specialized medical departments and treatment facilities for patients requiring advanced care.

The building was completed in 1965 by architects Jaakko Paatela and Reino Koivula, introducing modern design principles to Finnish healthcare facilities. Its construction marked an important shift in how hospital buildings were designed in the region.

The hospital functions as an educational institution connected to the University of Helsinki, training future medical professionals while delivering patient care.

The hospital features a rooftop helipad for emergency transport and serves as a major medical facility in the region. Access may be restricted as it is an active healthcare institution with specific visiting protocols.

The building is protected under city planning regulations and preserved as an architectural heritage site in Helsinki. This designation allows the hospital to maintain its original modern design while continuing to serve as a contemporary medical facility.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: 1965

Architects: Jaakko Paatela, Reino Koivula

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 15

Part of: Meilahti hospital area, Helsinki University Central Hospital

Website: https://hus.fi/en/medical-care/hospitals/meilahti-tower-hospital/Pages/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 60.18861,24.90528

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40