Helsinki: CTUR concrete outputs at Hernesaari

Open European Helsinki 2011, temporary architecture in Hernesaari

This summer the Open Europeans 2011 European Sailing Championships was held at Hernesaari. This major event attracted up to tens of thousand spectators and competitors to Hernesaari waterfront. Event, free to public, it was a major kick-off event for Hernesaari developments.

Creating of Hernesaari market place to develope leisure and tourism orientated businesses and events in co-operation with World Design Capital 2012 foundation (state/city/private)

In the market place at Hernesaari, stalls and containers will be rented to businesses as sales points. The private sector company Vuotekno Oy is responsible for all rental activities.The marketplace will also serve as a venue for events in the area, such as sailing competitions.

Enhancing of the waterfront park for leisure Hernesaari waterfront park is un part of an industrial area but also a part of the most popular waterfront park of Helsinki, Merisatama.

In Hernesaari waterfront park there are plans for a new permanent kiosk and 'Sauna village' but also for temporary functions for the local such as fishing, beach and agility track for dogs. Water sports are in key role as surfing goes well with strong waves and wind.

The Olympic Classes Sailing Competition at Hernesaari

Due to the fact that the area is ideally located in the heart of the city and by the opean sea also two minor sailing competiotions are held in Hernesaari and the trend is to continue. Therefore two ramps for lifting boats on and off the sea are constructed which will also serve the clubs and active water sports men as well.