Helsinki Prison

Ristikkokatu 8, 00580 Helsinki, Finland
PB 40, 00581 Helsinki, Finland
Tel. +358 29 56 82100
Fax +358 029 56 82014
Email: helsinki.vankila(at)om.fi

Email to a prisoner: vankiposti.helsinki(at)om.fi
Instructions: Sending email, post and money to a prisoner.
The message is not processed if it is not compliant with the instructions.

Head of Unit Danila Gangnuss, tel. +358 29 56 83216, +358 50 585 2416
Assistant Director Tero Uuranmäki tel. +358 50 598 3398
Assistant Director Maarit Lundahl, tel. +358 50 533 0002
Assistant Director Tarja Nykänen, tel. +358 50 462 7455

Email: firstname.lastname(at)om.fi

Visiting a prisoner

Supervised visits are arranged on Saturdays between 9.15 and 13.00.

Prisoners book the visiting time beforehand and inform their visitors of the time. Due to security checks, visitors must report to the prison gate at least 15 minutes before the actual visiting time.

• between 8.30 and 9.00 for a visit that begins at 9.15
• between 10.10 and 10.30 for a visit that begins at 10.45
• between 11.40 and 12.00 for a visit that begins at 12.15

Accessibility of the facilities

Helsinki Prison is not fully accessible. People using assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, can visit the prison, but it may require special arrangements. Please contact the prison staff in advance.
A designated parking space for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility is next to the main gate of the prison.

Prison rules

Prison rules for Helsinki Prison 26.5.2025 [pdf, 155.0 kt]
‍Prison rules for Helsinki Prison 26.5.2025, Russian [pdf, 222.8 kt]

Information for prisoners

Information for prisoners in Helsinki Prison 26.5.2025, Russian [pdf, 403.9 kt]

‍Visiting prisoners

Visiting prisoners in Helsinki Prison 21.10.2018 [pdf, 11.9 kB]

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