Nestled in the heart of the historic Konepaja district in Vallila, the Train Factory is a bold reimagining of Helsinki’s industrial soul. Where the clatter of heavy machinery and the hiss of steam once defined the landscape, a new kind of energy now pulses through these red-brick halls.
We have taken a site once dedicated to building Finland’s locomotive engines and transformed it into a sprawling, 24/7 ecosystem of culture, activity, and flavour.
The Konepaja area has been the industrial heartbeat of Helsinki since the early 20th century. As the former manufacturing and repair site for the Finnish State Railways, these buildings were designed for scale, grit, and endurance.
Today, we honour that heritage by preserving the raw, beautiful backdrop of the original factory architecture. We haven't just renovated a building; we’ve unlocked a landmark, turning a closed industrial site into an open invitation for the city to gather.
At its heart, The Train Factory is about keeping things moving. It’s in our history. Whether it’s the physical energy of a workout, the buzz of a great film, or the social spark of a shared meal, we’ve built a space where people and ideas meet.
A one-of-a-kind destination and mix of services within these historic walls.
With easy access from the metro, tram, bus or by car, the Train Factory sits between Aleksis Kiven Katu and Teollisuuskatu.
Tram 9 (Kotkankatu)
Tram 3 (Linnanmäki)
Bus 59 (Pasilan konepaja)
Pasila train station (900m)
Metro Sörnäinen (1,3km)
If you are interested to know more about how you or your brand could be part of the Train Factory, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.