Welcome to the Finnish Literature Society
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Participate in the events
- fri 29.5.
Launch event of Centre of Excellence in Nationalism Research in the Humanities
SKS, Hallituskatu 1, Helsinki
European Heritage Label for Kalevala
In the spring of 2024, the Kalevala was awarded the European Heritage Label (EHL) by the European Commission. Since 2013, this label has been granted to sites within the European Union that play a key role in European history, culture, and integration.
Did you know this on SKS?
The word "kirjallisuus" was coined in 1831 for the name of SKS
How can we help?
Ask SKS
Do you need help with searching for information or finding materials about folklore, oral history, Finnish literature or cultural history?
Ask SKS is an information service which is run jointly by the archive and the library. You will get the best answer when you formulate your questions clearly and tell what purpose you are looking for information and what materials you have already found.
As a rule, our information service is free of charge.
You will receive a response to the e-mail address you provided within approximately one week.
Opening hours
Week 22
On the eves of holidays, SKS closes at 4 pm.
On holidays and weekends, SKS is closed.
Special Opening Hours:
1–30 Jun 2026 10am to 4pm
19 Jun closed
1–31 Jul closed
1–31 Aug 10am to 4pm
27 Aug closed
21–23 Dec 2026 10am to 4pm
24 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027 closed
4–5 Jan 2027 10am to 4pm