West Terminal 2 in Helsinki — Online Traffic Webcam

West Terminal 2: Gateway to Tallinn

The Port of Helsinki is Europe's second busiest passenger port with a throughput of around 11 million passengers per year. A significant portion of this flow passes through West Terminal 2, where high-speed ferries to Tallinn depart. The webcam online broadcasts the terminal's access roads, parking areas, and pier territory — everything passengers see several hours before boarding the ferry.

West Terminal 2 is the only operating passenger terminal in the West Harbour of Helsinki. Three operators run services from here: Tallink Silja (Megastar, MyStar, Victoria I) and Eckerö Line (MS Finlandia). The Helsinki — Tallinn route is one of the busiest ferry routes in the world, and traffic on the terminal's access roads rarely subsides.

Architecture and Construction History

West Terminal 2 opened in February 2017 on reclaimed land in the Jätkäsaari district — a former cargo port area that is transforming before our eyes into a modern residential neighborhood. The terminal was designed by architectural firm PES-Architects and is located on a narrow plot on the southern edge of the new district.

The distinctive curved white roof and glass facade make the building a recognizable landmark. The terminal's structure accounts for the harsh weather conditions of the Gulf of Finland: wind loads, temperature fluctuations, and salt spray. In 2024, the Port of Helsinki handled 12.2 million tons of general cargo, with freight traffic in the West Harbour continuing alongside passenger ro-ro services.

Ferry Services and Operators

From West Terminal 2, flights to Tallinn operate at intervals of several hours throughout the day. Tallink Silja is the main operator on this route, using high-speed ferries Megastar and MyStar, as well as Victoria I. Eckerö Line operates on this route with the MS Finlandia ferry.

Passenger traffic through the terminal is colossal: the West Harbour of Helsinki is the busiest passenger port in Finland. On peak days, queues of cars and buses form before ferry boarding, clearly visible on the access roads. Online video surveillance allows you to assess terminal congestion before heading out — especially relevant during the summer season and before holidays.

Transport Access and Parking

The terminal address is Tyynenmerenkatu 14, 00220 Helsinki. Street traffic on the access roads is organized along Tyynenmerenkatu street, part of which is under reconstruction due to the development of the Jätkäsaari district. The nearest metro station is Ruoholahti, approximately 1.3 kilometers on foot.

The terminal is served by several Helsinki tram lines. Taxi stands are located right at the terminal entrance — Lähitaksi and Taksi Helsinki operate here. In front of the terminal building are short-term parking zones for quick passenger drop-off. Long-term parking without prior reservation is available at the Länsiterminali T1 outdoor parking lot.

Terminal Infrastructure

The check-in area operates on the shipping companies' schedule — typically 1.5–2 hours before ferry departure. Passenger disembarkation and ferry boarding are carried out through designated zones marked at the terminal entrance. On the terminal grounds are rows of buses and trucks parked near the ferry pier area with cargo containers.

Around the terminal are car parks with passenger vehicles, roads with moving cars, pedestrian walkways, road markings, pedestrian crossings, and street lights. To the right of the main zone, a construction site is visible with earthworks, temporary containers, and construction equipment — the district's infrastructure development continues.

Jätkäsaari District: From Cargo Port to Residential Neighborhood

West Terminal 2 stands at the junction of two eras. Just a few decades ago, Jätkäsaari was a cargo port area — a container terminal and industrial zone. Today, a new residential district of Helsinki is rising here with apartment buildings, offices, and public spaces. The Port of Helsinki is gradually relocating cargo operations to Vuosaari, freeing up the shoreline for the city.

This transition is clearly visible from the camera: on one side — an operating ferry terminal with intense traffic, on the other — construction cranes and new residential neighborhoods. Ruoholahti district, the nearest major transport hub with a metro and tram depot, is within walking distance and serves as a transfer point for passengers reaching the terminal by public transport.

What You Can See on the Camera

The camera overlooking the Port of Helsinki — West Terminal 2 transport hub in real time. In the frame is a modern cruise and ferry terminal with a distinctive curved white roof and glass facade, overlooking the Gulf of Finland. A wooded island is visible in the background.

On the terminal grounds are rows of buses and trucks near the ferry pier area with cargo containers. Surrounding the area are car parks with passenger vehicles, roads with moving cars, pedestrian walkways, road markings, pedestrian crossings, and street lights. To the right is a construction zone with earthworks, temporary containers, and construction equipment. The scene showcases the port's transport hub with various modes of transport: cars, buses, trucks, vans, pedestrians.

The webcam online allows you to monitor traffic conditions on the terminal's access roads, assess parking lot congestion, and check weather conditions on the Gulf of Finland before your trip.