Venue accessibility
Please find the accessibility info for the 2024 venues below.
KINO TAPIOLA
Address: Mäntyviita 2, 02110 Espoo
Kino Tapiola is accessible. The entrance, lobby, and cinema are all wheelchair, walker/rollator, and stroller-friendly.
Parking: The nearest accessible parking spaces are located in front of the Tapiola Swimming Hall, about 150 meters away from Kino Tapiola.
Cinema: The Kino Tapiola auditorium has just been renovated, and it now features four seats with armrests that can be lifted to allow wheelchair users to move to the seat if they wish and with assistance. A wheelchair can also be placed at either end of any row. No seat reservations are sold for Espoo Ciné screenings, so when entering the auditorium, you are free to choose a seat at either end of any row. After the movie, exit the theater through the accessible rear door to Menninkäisentie.
Please note, if the screening is sold out, the possibility to move to seat is not automatically possible. Please let us know, if you want us to reserve that option for you by sending email to boxoffice@espoocine.fi.
Induction loop: The cinema hall is equipped with an induction loop, which works best on the sides of the hall.
Restrooms: One of the two restrooms in the lobby is accessible.
Assistance dogs are warmly welcome!
ESPOO CULTURAL CENTER
Address: Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Entrance: The main entrance of the Cultural Center is accessible, and one of the entrance doors opens automatically.
Parking: In front of the main entrance at ‘Kulttuuriaukio’, there are two accessible parking spaces. There are also paid accessible parking spaces nearby on Tapionaukio square and in the parking hall.
Louhisali: Wheelchair seating is in the upper part of the hall. NOTE! Accessible entry to Louhi Hall is through the staff areas, with assistance from the lobby service staff.
Elevators: There are elevators in the lobby and near Tapiola Hall, providing access to upper floors. Assistance can be requested from the lobby services and Espoo Ciné staff if needed.
Induction loop: Both Tapiolasali and Louhisali are equipped with induction loops, with coverage extending to the central area of the halls. For detailed information, contact the lobby services staff.
Restrooms: The Cultural Center has accessible restroom facilities. The most spacious restroom is located near the cloakroom area of the concert hall.
There is one wheelchair available at the Cultural Center. It can be borrowed from the lobby services in the lower lobby of the Cultural Center. It's recommended to confirm the availability of the wheelchair in advance by contacting the lobby services at +358 9 81657200.
FINNKINO SELLO
Address: Sellon kauppakeskus, Ratsukatu 3, 02600 Espoo
Cinemas: Espoo Ciné films are screened in halls 4 and 5. Wheelchair seats are located in the front rows, in the center, in all halls.
Induction loop: NB! There are no induction loops available at Finnkino Sello.
Parking: The closest accessible parking spaces can be found by entering the parking hall from the Ratsukatu side (accessible spaces next to Lidl's elevators). By using the elevators on the Ratsukatu side, you can directly access the store level (2nd floor) and the cinema level (3rd floor).
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are located on the cinema level, near the other restrooms (1 restroom), and behind the gourmet store (1 restroom).
FINNKINO OMENA
Address: Piispansilta 11, 02230 Espoo
Cinemas: Espoo Ciné films are screened in halls 4, 6, and 7. Wheelchair seats are available in the front rows in all halls. All halls have accessible entry for wheelchair users.
Induction loop: All halls (4, 6 and 7) have induction loops.
Restrooms: An accessible restroom is located on the restroom level, near the other restrooms.
CINEMA ORION
Address: Eerikinkatu 15, 00100 Helsinki
Cinema Orion is not accessible. To ensure smooth service, kindly inform in advance via email if you are attending a screening with a wheelchair: lipunmyynti@cinemaorion.fi.
Entry to the hall: The theater has 2 wheelchair seats located in the balcony, which can be accessed via the stairwell of the building on the Eerikinkatu side.
Access to the balcony is provided by two wheelchair ramps. The lower ramp is 180 cm long and steep (approximately 32 degrees incline), so we recommend arriving with an assistant. The upper ramp is 150 cm long and has a 21-degree incline. The ramps' width is 70 cm. Unfortunately, the ramps are not suitable for electric wheelchairs.
Induction loop: NB! Cinema Orion does not have induction loops.
Restrooms: Please note that the restrooms in the lobby area are not accessible.
KINO REGINA
Address: Central library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki
Entrance: Kino Regina is located on the first floor of Oodi. Access to the auditorium is through wide corridors. When entering from Kansalaistori, turn left and pass by the cafe until you see on your left the ticket counter and entrance to Kino Regina. An accessible route to Regina is also indicated with a tactile guidance strip on the floor.
Induction loop: There is an induction loop in the auditorium and at the service point. In the ticket inspection booth, there is a coverage map for the induction loop, which shows that the front row and back row are outside the coverage area.
Restrooms: The accessible restroom facilities at Oodi are located on the K-floor. Access is via the elevator located between the cafe and Kino Regina. Each accessible restroom door is equipped with horizontal handles. The spaces also have plenty of room to maneuver. The support bars next to the toilet are attached to the wall.
BIOREX KULTTUURIKASARMI
Address: Narinkka 2, 00100 Helsinki
Entrance: The entrance to the cinema and the ticket office are located on the 1st floor.
Access between floors: The entrance to the cinema and the ticket office are located on the 1st floor. The screening rooms are located on the ground floor, which is accessible by elevator. All screening rooms have barrier-free access, and there are designated seats for people with disabilities. These seats are located in the back row of each screening room. For more information, please call: 075 756 1275.
Induction loop: There's an induction loop in every screening room.
TAPIOLA CHURCH
Address: Kirkkopolku 6, 02100 Espoo
Entry: Tapiola Church has accessible entry and offers wheelchair spaces.
Restrooms: The facilities are accessible.
Induction loop: Available.
THE MUSEUM LEIKKI
Address: Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo (Tapiola)
Entry: Barrier-Free Entrance: The information desk and ticket office are located in the building's lobby at street level. Accessible taxis can drop off and pick up museum visitors at the main entrance. A wheelchair and walker are available for loan from the coat-check area. Outdoor strollers should be left outside the museum, but indoor strollers can be borrowed from the museum.
Restrooms: Restrooms are located on the ground floor behind the coat racks. The facilities are accessible. There is also a gender-neutral restroom. The accessible restrooms include changing tables, and low-height toilets for children.
HAUKILAHTI HARBOUR / RESTAURANT SKIFFER
Address: Haukilahdenranta 12, 02170 Espoo
The event will be held outdoors, and seating is not provided on the lawn. We recommend bringing your own camping chair or picnic blanket for comfort. Alternatively, you can watch the film from the patio of Restaurant Skiffer, which is accessible via a wheelchair ramp.
Induction loops
The following Espoo Ciné venues have induction loops:
Kino Tapiola – Best reception at the sides of the hall
Espoo Cultural Centre – Coverage includes the central area of the halls. For more detailed information, contact the lobby services staff.
Finnkino Omena
Kino Regina – There is an induction loop in the auditorium and at the service point. In the ticket inspection booth, there is a coverage map for the induction loop, which shows that the front row and back row are outside the coverage area.
BioRex Kultuurikeskus
Tapiola Church
2024 PROGRAMME | Descriptive subtitles & Audio Description
Some screenings have descriptive subtitles for the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing. Information about these can be found on the movie presentation pages here.
A version with audio description is produced for all domestic distribution films for the visually impaired. The free MovieReading app is used for audio description of films and is available from the app store for both Android and iOS devices. Up-to-date information on films with audio description can be found in the app.
Descriptive subtitles:
In English: The Ride Ahead, Arthur&Diana
In Finnish: The Homecoming
Audio description on the MovieReading app:
In English: The Ride Ahead
In Finnish: Once Upon a Time in a Forest, Je’vida, Sihja – The Rebel Fairy, Void, Power of Love
