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    When is the city bike season in Helsinki?

    When you can ride the yellow city bikes.

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    Short answer

    The City of Helsinki says the city bike season in Helsinki and Espoo starts on 1 April and runs until the end of October. Outside the season the bikes are taken off the streets. The season had the same dates in 2026, and the city announces the start each spring.

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    Why

    1. The City of Helsinki announced that the season begins on 1 April.
    2. HSL lists the season as running until the end of October.
    3. The system covers both Helsinki and Espoo, according to HSL.

    Details

    In winter, buses, trams and the metro are the main options. Some cities in Finland have different city bike seasons.

    Tip

    Buy the pass in the city bike app and check bike availability at stations before you walk there.

    What may differ

    The season can start or end a little differently if the weather requires. Check HSL each spring.

    Common misconception

    Helsinki city bikes are available all year.

    What actually happens

    The season runs from 1 April to the end of October.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. City bike seasons, prices and rules change every year, so check the official city bike pages.

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