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We are a social club founded by women, provoking intercultural encounters in Helsinki since 1986.

Welcome to IWCH!

Add another dimension to your social life in Helsinki by joining our community of 160+ women from nearly 50+ countries, of all different ages.

Monthly Activities

Explore the regular events that we have in store for you every month.

Please, bear in mind that these groups are for members only, and are generously offered by our members on top of the events organized by the IWCH board.

Would you like to start or join a new group? We’re happy to help you get cracking.

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Our monthly activities will take you to various locations in Helsinki, private & public. Discover the beauty of the city anew.

Events Calendar

Visit | Eira Hospital

Welcome to a visit of Eira Hospital! CEO Nella Ginman-Tjeder will welcome us; starting with a short presentation of the hospital’s history, hospital services today and how Eira Hospital prepares […]

November 4 @ 14:00 – 15:30
Walk and Remembrance Service

This month we will walk around Ullanlinna and head towards St Nicholas Anglican Church for the Remembrance Service starting at 10:45. If you do not wish to join the service, you are still very welcome to come for a walk beforehand

November 11 @ 09:45 – 12:00
Guided Visit | Elin Danielson-Gambogi: Gazes and Encounters

IWCH welcomes you to join a guided tour at the Didrichsen Art Museum, where we will learn about the works and practice of Finnish artist Elin Danielson-Gambogi. “ELIN DANIELSON-GAMBOGI (1861–1919) […]

November 26 @ 16:00 – 17:00
Early Birds’ Morning Coffee

Kick start your day into the weekend by meeting eager ladies who all get better after some coffee! Come as you are and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the café, […]

November 5 @ 08:15 – 09:15
Visit | UN Women Finland

UN Women Finland is part of the global UN Women network working to promote gender equality and strengthen the rights and opportunities of women and girls. Through fundraising, advocacy and collaboration, […]

November 9 @ 16:00 – 17:00
AWCxIWCH: Tour and Gathering at CoolHead Brew:

We are invited by the American Women’s Club in Finland (AWC) to join their tour of CoolHead Brewery. New AWC member Stephanie Popp’s husband Ryan Ludwick has invited us for […]

November 16 @ 16:00 – 19:00
Commemoration of Armistice Day in World War I | Embassy of Serbia

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Helsinki cordially invites you to the Commemorative Event on the occasion of the Armistice Day, to be held on Tuesday, 10th November […]

November 10 @ 14:00 – 17:00
Adrienn Újhazi, Opening Ceremony | Hungarian Cultural Institute

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia and the Hungarian Cultural Center have the great pleasure of inviting you to the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition of Adrienn Újhazi, visual […]

November 13 @ 18:00 – 20:00
Documentary Screening | Hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco would like to invite you to the screening of the documentary film “The Call”, taking place on 3rd of November 2026, at Gilda […]

November 3 @ 17:00 – 19:30
November Luncheon | Patrick Halford

Back at the familiar Lilla Roberts, we are delighted to welcome Patrick Halford as the speaker at our November Luncheon! Women Building Businesses Across BordersAmplifying ambition through global expertise and […]

November 19 @ 11:25 – 14:30
Screening of Slovak movie Perla

The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Helsinki invites you to a screening of the Slovak movie Perla, taking place on Monday, October 19th at 19:00, at Korjaamo Kino in […]

October 19 @ 19:00 – 21:00
October Casual Get-Together | Klaus K Hotel

Instead of a social luncheon, this time let’s get together for a cozy afternoon tea, a relaxed and conversational late afternoon gathering at the stylish Klaus K Hotel! Klaus K […]

October 20 @ 16:00 – 18:00
Early Birds’ Morning Coffee

Kick start your day into the weekend by meeting eager ladies who all get better after some coffee! Come as you are and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the café, […]

October 15 @ 08:15 – 09:15
Executive roundtable: Nordic–global connections & leadership

An Executive Dialogue with HRH Queen Consort Olori Cecilia of the Owu Kingdom, exploring Nordic–Global Connections across Cultural Heritage, Trade, and Leadership. Hosted by Rödl Attorneys in collaboration with IWCH. […]

October 6 @ 10:00 – 12:00
Walk and Coffee

Please join us on Wednesday 14 October for a walk around Seurasaari. Easy, flat walk around 5km. Meet at carpark area at bridge across to Seurasaari. We will go for a coffee after the walk.

October 14 @ 10:00 – 12:00
Visit | Aarikka Flagship Store

Aarikka – House of Iconic Design Aarikka is a Finnish house of arts and design known for timeless and elegant fashion, jewelery, and home items. Aarikka is deeply rooted in […]

October 28 @ 18:00 – 19:30
Ateneum | Elga Sesemann

Join us at Ateneum, the Finnish National Gallery, in exploring the newly opened exhibition of Elga Sesemann’s works. We have a guide who takes us through the exhibition. This ends […]

October 27 @ 16:00 – 18:00
Inside the Arts | Inka Bell

Join us for another exclusive dip into the Helsinki art scene. This time, Inside the Arts visits the atelier of Finnish artist Inka Bell. Inka Bell (b. 1981) is a Helsinki-based […]

October 5 @ 16:55 – 18:00
Visit | Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

Welcome to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of Finland to learn about our work and the RDI Growth Programme for Health and Wellbeing. Note to Attendees: If you […]

October 22 @ 14:00 – 15:30
Stories of Women in Ukraine

We are privileged to welcome Mrs. Inna Adamovich, President and Co-founder of STAYWITHUKRAINE Inc. from Texas USA, to share with us firsthand stories of women now in Ukraine. Russian-born Americans, […]

October 6 @ 18:00 – 19:30
Trip to Rome

Need another holiday already? Rome is calling! As a culmination of our 40th Anniversary year, we are planning a trip to Rome between 7th-11th October together with the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spouses […]

October 7 @ 12:00 – October 11 @ 14:00
Inside the Arts | Elina Brotherus

Join us for another exclusive dip into the Helsinki art scene. This time, Inside the Arts visits the atelier of Finnish artist Elina Brotherus. Elina Brotherus is one of the most […]

September 3 @ 17:00 – 18:00
Visit to Helsinki Expo and Convention Center, Messukeskus

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to Finland’s largest event and congress venue. Founded in 1919, just two years after Finland gained independence, the Finnish Fair Corporation was established […]

September 30 @ 15:00 – 17:00
Early Birds’ Morning Coffee

Kick start your day into the weekend by meeting eager ladies who all get better after some coffee! Come as you are and enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the café, […]

September 3 @ 08:15 – 09:15
‘Ladies Night’ at Hotel Kämp

As per the wishes of our members after the success of our last event: “Ladies Night” is back! We meet this time in Kämp, starting with drinks in the newly […]

September 24 @ 18:00 – 21:00