Are you curious about meeting new people? Do you want to expand your social network? Join CIRKELN! CIRKELN means “The Circle” in Swedish. Everyone is welcome!
It's a coordinated social networking program to help meet new people in Helsinki and the Capital Region. Once you apply, the coordinator helps to match the circle according to the participants’ shared interests and common spoken language/s. TO DO WHAT? The idea is to spend some good time with new people doing something fun whether it’s a shared interest or a sharing in a new experience. The whole
group decides and arranges together what to do, where and when. Here is some inspiration:
Each group will also be invited to a CIRKELN mingle, an exclusive social event hosted by Luckan, where they have the opportunity to meet many more participants from other groups. It’s another chance to connect and do fun, interactive activities together.
*This event is part of the International House Helsinki Friend Program pilot and supported by the City of Helsinki
WHO CAN JOIN? Anyone over 18 years of age residing in Helsinki, the Capital Region, and Uusimaa area. Please mention if you have some special needs so that we can find the best solutions together. COST
Taking part is free, but you pay for your own expenses with any activities you decide to do with your group. HOW DO I REGISTER? Fill in the registration form on the Luckan Integration site:
Answer the questions and do mention your interests and if you have any expectations. You’ll receive a confirmation email upon sign up. The coordinator will contact you via email once a suitable group has been found for you and proceed to create a WhatsApp group (or email thread) with your fellow Cirkeln participants. Though most registrations are processed between 1-4 weeks, please bear in mind that it could take up to 6 weeks. Your personal data is managed according to our GDPR regulation. WHO IS IN MY CIRCLE? The most important criteria connecting Cirkeln are a common spoken language and some common interests. It doesn't matter what level your language skills are, as long as you can express yourself and understand each other. Sharing common interests makes it easier to spend good time together. On the other hand, you can also get interested in something new so it’s good to be open minded. WHY CIRKELN? Cirkeln opens up possibilities to meet new people outside of the daily routine. It isn’t always easy to take that first step to meet people so we want to help you with that. Keep a playful attitude with a curiosity about life and new people will help you keep the inner lights on! COMMON RULES IN CIRKELN
Everybody is equal as a human being and treated with respect. Be on time to the Cirkeln meet ups (plan some extra time for finding the right place, address, transport, parking, also for traffic jams, etc). If you suddenly get prevented from participating please let everyone know. Should there be any inconveniences or misunderstandings during participating in Cirkeln please contact us. In case of emergency call 112. IS IT SUSTAINABLE? You can participate in Cirkeln activities as many times as you want. All Cirkeln participants are more than welcome to join all other Luckan activities too. In Luckan we all are committed to providing our clients with the best services and are open to co-operation and best practices. Your feedback helps us a lot to improve and continue our services. Let's keep Cirkeln circling. Thank you! More information: [email protected]
12/03/2026
💫 Looking to expand your social circle in HELSINKI or the CAPITAL REGION? Join CIRKELN! 🙋♀️🙋 Free to participate!
🟣 Cirkeln, run by Luckan Integration, connects people who want to meet new friends and build meaningful connections in the capital region. Newcomers, Finns, and anyone who calls Finland home are welcome.
👉 It is designed for people who are open, curious, and ready to actively participate in making meet-ups happen.
✏️ After applying, you’ll be matched into a small WhatsApp group with people who share similar interests and a common language.
✨ From there, the group takes the lead: introduce yourselves, suggest activities, and arrange when and where to meet. Most groups usually arrange their first meet-up within the first couple of weeks.
🥳 Participants also receive an exclusive invitation to one of our Mingles, where you can meet even more people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
🎉 We’d love to welcome you and help you create some wonderful new connections in the capital region!
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19/12/2025
Click the link to read more and find great tips in the comments section!
Merry Christmas one and all! God Jul! 🎄
🎄✨ Happy Holidays! ✨🎄
📌 Please note : We will be closed from 20th December 2025 and reopen on 7th January 2026.
❄️ Spending the holidays in Helsinki?
The city is full of festive things to do for all ages, Christmas markets, winter walks, museums, family-friendly events, and cosy seasonal workshops. Whether you prefer outdoor adventures or warm indoor activities, there’s plenty to enjoy together.
🔗 We’ve shared links below in the comment section to holiday tips and the Helsinki events calendar so you can easily find what’s happening near you.
💛 Thank you to all our clients and participants for a wonderful year filled with fun moments, meaningful encounters, and your engagement with our services. We truly value being part of your journey and supporting you in all the ways we can.
🎆 Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you again in the new year!
📣 Feel free to share with friends and family looking for holiday inspiration in the city!
25/11/2025
❄️ International House Helsinki are hosting a wonderful Winter Social! ❄️
Want to meet new people and enjoy the holiday spirit together? Join this special event to celebrate, connect, and have a good time!
📅 When: Thursday 4 December 2025 | 16.30–19.30
📍 Where: Lars Sonck, Maria 01 (Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki)
💫 Come and join us for International House Helsinki’s Winter Social to celebrate the season and connect with others in the international community across the Helsinki area.
🤝 This event is jointly organised by our Spouse and Friend Programs. Whether you are part of these communities or simply interested in meeting new people, you are warmly welcome!
📅 When: Thursday 4 December 2025, 16:30–19:30
📍 Where: Lars Sonck, Maria 01 (Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki)
🎉 Let’s celebrate the end-of-year season together!
25/11/2025
Check out these other Social Groups for arranging more fun meet ups! :)
MEET NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY FUN ACTIVITIES!
Want to find more ways to meet new people. Native Henrik runs some social groups on facebook which encourage arranging meet ups with others who have similar interests. Feel free to join and check out any that are of interest:
ENG (SVK nedan)
👋😃 Hey folks! 🙋🙋♀️
Come and join CIRKELN and grow your social network if you live in HELSINKI or the CAPITAL REGION! FREE to take part! https://integration.luckan.fi/cirkeln/
🟣 CIRKELN is a program, run by LUCKAN INTEGRATION, designed to help expand your social circle in the CAPITAL REGION. Newcomers, Finns and people who have found a home in Finland have the opportunity to meet and do fun activities together. After applying, you will be matched into a group with several other people who share similar interests. You will decide on what to do and together arrange when and where to meet.
🥳 ✉️ You'll also get an exclusive invite to one of our Mingles to have yet another opportunity to meet some fabulous people in a fun, relaxed environment. (Sponsored by International House Helsinki)
🎉 We are looking forward to having you on board and giving you the opportunity to make some valuable new connections here in the capital!
(*Pics from our recent Mingle)
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SVK
👋😃 Hej alla! 🙋🙋♀️
🟣 Kom med och delta i CIRKELN och utvidga ditt sociala nätverk i HUVUDSTADSREGIONEN! Det är GRATIS att delta! https://integration.luckan.fi/sv/cirkeln/
Cirkeln är ett program gjort för att hjälpa dig expandera din sociala cirkel om du bor i HELSINGFORS eller i HUVUDSTADSREGIONEN! Nyanlända, finländare och folk som har hittat ett hem i Finland får möjligheten att träffa varandra och göra roliga aktiviteter tillsammans. Efter att du anmält dig, kommer du att paras ihop med andra människor med liknande intressen. Ni bestämmer sedan vad ni vill göra tillsammans och var och när ni vill träffas.
🥳 ✉️ Du kommer också att få en exklusiv inbjudan till en av våra Mingel för ännu en möjlighet att träffa fantastiska nya människor i en trevlig och avslappnad miljö.
🎉 Vi ser fram emot att ha dig med och att ge dig möjligheten att skapa nya värdefulla kontakter i huvudstadsregionen!
(*Bilder från tidigare Mingel)
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👋😃 Join CIRKELN and grow your social network if you live in HELSINKI or the CAPITAL REGION! FREE to take part! 🙋🙋♀️
ENG (SVE nedan)
🟣 CIRKELN is a program, run by LUCKAN INTEGRATION, designed to help expand your social circle in the CAPITAL REGION. Newcomers, Finns and people who have found a home in Finland have the opportunity to meet and do fun activities together. After applying, you will be matched into a group with several other people who share similar interests. You will decide on what to do and together arrange when and where to meet.
🥳 ✉️ You'll also get an exclusive invite to one of our Mingles to have yet another opportunity to meet some fabulous people in a fun, relaxed environment. (Sponsored by International House Helsinki)
🎉 We are looking forward to having you on board and giving you the opportunity to make some valuable new connections here in the capital!
(*Pics from our recent Mingle)
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SVE
🟣 Kom med och delta i CIRKELN och utvidga ditt sociala nätverk i HUVUDSTADSREGIONEN! Det är GRATIS att delta!
Cirkeln är ett program gjort för att hjälpa dig expandera din sociala cirkel om du bor i HELSINGFORS eller i HUVUDSTADSREGIONEN! Nyanlända, finländare och folk som har hittat ett hem i Finland får möjligheten att träffa varandra och göra roliga aktiviteter tillsammans. Efter att du anmält dig, kommer du att paras ihop med andra människor med liknande intressen. Ni bestämmer sedan vad ni vill göra tillsammans och var och när ni vill träffas.
🥳 ✉️ Du kommer också att få en exklusiv inbjudan till en av våra Mingel för ännu en möjlighet att träffa fantastiska nya människor i en trevlig och avslappnad miljö.
🎉 Vi ser fram emot att ha dig med och att ge dig möjligheten att skapa nya värdefulla kontakter i huvudstadsregionen!
(*Bilder från tidigare Mingel)
🚴🏊🧗🌲🐕☕🎡🗺️🎾🎨🖌️🪡⛸️🎭🎟️📸🍻🍿📽️🏛️🎹🎺🎤🎮
09/10/2025
A great activity to do in your CIRKELN group if you are practising swedish. Click the post to find out more:
🥳 SVENSK (ENGLISH BELOW)
🎊 Varmt välkomna till manskören Frihetsbrödernas 120-års Jubileumskonsert! 🛡
DATUM
25.10.2025 lördag
TID
kl 18
PLATS
Svenska Arbis, Dagmarsgatan 3, Helsingfors
PROGRAM
Temat är Best of Frihetsbröderna, och det kommer att bli en fantastisk upplevelse!
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🥳 ENGLISH
This is a wonderful way to practice your Swedish and join many others in the Finlandssvensk community! Suitable for the whole family.
🛡 Frihetsbröderna is a well established mens choir, a cultural treasure, known for delivering a diverse repertoire and their contagiously energetic performances.
🎊 You are warmly invited to attend their 120 year Jubilee Concert!
DATE
25.10.2025 Saturday
TIME
1800
PLACE
Svenska Arbis, Dagmarsgatan 3, Helsingfors
PROGRAM
Enjoy a fantastic evening experiencing The Best of Frihetsbröderna!
This workshop is less than 2 weeks away and is a fantastic way to build new skills that are helpful in the business world and life in general. It is fun and a great social activity to do! 😃
🎭✨ Acting for Business: Performance Skills Workshop
Sharpen your live & on-camera communication with industry pros Rebecca and Tan. Perfect for individuals, professionals, and leaders who want to speak with confidence and authenticity.
You’ll learn to:
🎬 Analyse, rehearse & perform a script
🗣️ Use voice modulation & non-verbal cues
🎤 Level up presentation skills
🤝 Play, experiment & collaborate — and have fun!
❓ Questions? Contact Rebecca Ward at 045 345 3515 or [email protected]
17/09/2025
An exciting evening at the latest Cirkeln Mingle!
We had a fantastic Cirkeln Mingle last week. We welcomed all the new groups who had not yet had chance to meet each other yet. It was a great opportunity for participants to expand their social circles with a relaxed evening of interactive activities and games. It was a warm, cheerful and vibrant atmosphere full of laughter and good conversations.
Not only did participants meet other members of their own group but they also had the added bonus of meeting many more from other groups. There was much common ground found and this Mingle group have now decided to arrange a fabulous shared dinner together. Everyone will contribute a dish and celebrate the flavours of each other’s national heritage.
If you would like to join the Cirkeln program, and meet a new group of like-minded individuals, you can sign up here:
🟣 CIRKELN is a program, run by LUCKAN INTEGRATION, designed to help expand your social circle in the CAPITAL REGION. Newcomers, Finns and people who have found a home in Finland have the opportunity to meet and do fun activities together. After applying, you will be matched into a group with several other people who share similar interests. You will decide on what to do and together arrange when and where to meet.
🥳 ✉️ You'll also get an exclusive invite to one of our Mingles to have yet another opportunity to meet some fabulous people in a fun, relaxed environment.
🎉 We are looking forward to having you on board and giving you the opportunity to make some valuable new connections here in the capital!
(*Pic from our recent Mingle)
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Luckan Helsingfors Luckan Integration
10/07/2025
😃 Happy Holidays folks! ☀️
🌳 Hope you have a fabulous summer. After a great spring season, we are looking forward to new activities in autumn. You can still sign up to CIRKELN but we will be grouping any new participants in August. It’s FREE to take part and grow your social network!
🟣 CIRKELN is a program, run by LUCKAN INTEGRATION, designed to help expand your social circle if you live in HELSINKI or the CAPITAL REGION. Newcomers, Finns and people who have found a home in Finland have the opportunity to meet and do fun activities together. After applying, you will be matched into a group with several other people who share similar interests. You will decide on what to do and together arrange when and where to meet.
🥳 ✉️ You'll also get an exclusive invite to one of our Mingles to have yet another opportunity to meet some fabulous people in a fun, relaxed environment.
🎉 We are looking forward to having you on board and giving you the opportunity to make some valuable new connections here in the capital!
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