Find AA Meetings in Finland

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Find AA meetings across Finland. There are 8 meetings listed in 5 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

Finland's AA fellowship runs Finnish-language meetings across Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, and the smaller cities, plus a number of English-speaking groups serving the international community.

Join online AA meetings from across Europe - accessible from Finland or anywhere in the world. Browse meetings throughout the week below.

Finland has a limited number of online meetings, so we've added the closest online meetings from nearby countries (sorted by distance) to give you at least 25 options.

Online AA Meetings in Finland

Helsinki Big Book Study
Tuesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Online
27 Liisankatu, Helsinki
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

We meet in-Person and on Zoom (Hybrid) . For the Zoom ID and Passcode, please email: survivors.liisankatu27k@gmail.com

Heard It Through The Grapevine
Wednesdays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Online
Kotka
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyChild-FriendlyLiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Welcome to the Through The Grapevine — English-speaking AA meeting. Every Wednesday at 18:00 EET (17:00 CET/16:00 UK). This meeting is family friendly and available to anyone that is interested in the ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS program of recovery...

Helsinki High Noon
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
27 Liisankatu, Helsinki
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenTradition StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

For the Meeting ID and passcode, please email: survivors.liisankatu27k@gmail.com Reading of Daily Reflections. Once a month tradition of the month.

Survivors
Saturdays3:00PM - 4:30PM
Online
27 Liisankatu, Helsinki
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenSpeakerStep StudyTradition StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Daily Reflections meeting—once a month: Step, Tradition, Speaker. If you wish to join the meeting as an online attendee, please request the access information via the contact email

Nittedal AA-gruppe
Sundays3:00PM - 4:00PM
Online
2 Skolebakken, Nittedal
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenLocation Temporarily ClosedNorwegian
Meeting Notes:

Nittedal AA har Zoom møter torsdager kl 19.00 og søndager kl 15.00 Postadresse: Kontakt Servicekontoret Åpent møte: Siste torsdag i måneden. NB. På jule- og nyttårsaften avholdes møtene klokken 12.00

Online Literature Study (Monday)
Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Berlin
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedLiteratureEnglish
Meeting Notes:

IMPORTANT: This meeting is ONLY meeting online. INFO: You can join this meeting online at https://zoom.us/j/91965907675?pwd=bWdNbjZpSlF2YTVvWEdjdjY3MFBGUT09 Hotline Germany: 030 3030 6688 Website: alcoholics-anonymous-berlin.de

Online Sunrise Serenity Group
Sundays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Amsterdam
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglishMeditationOpen
Meeting Notes:

Have a great start at every morning of the year Meeting format: A reading from Daily Reflections, a reading of several prayers, followed by ten minutes of meditation, after which the meeting is open for sharing Zoom

Online Sunrise Serenity Group
Mondays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Amsterdam
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglishMeditationOpen
Meeting Notes:

Have a great start at every morning of the year Meeting format: A reading from Daily Reflections, a reading of several prayers, followed by ten minutes of meditation, after which the meeting is open for sharing Zoom

Online Sunrise Serenity Group
Tuesdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Amsterdam
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglishMeditationOpen
Meeting Notes:

Have a great start at every morning of the year Meeting format: A reading from Daily Reflections, a reading of several prayers, followed by ten minutes of meditation, after which the meeting is open for sharing Zoom

Online Sunrise Serenity Group
Wednesdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Amsterdam
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsEnglishMeditationOpen
Meeting Notes:

Have a great start at every morning of the year Meeting format: A reading from Daily Reflections, a reading of several prayers, followed by ten minutes of meditation, after which the meeting is open for sharing Zoom

AA Meetings Finder in Finland
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AA Meetings in Finland by the Numbers

Across Finland, the 8 listed AA groups are concentrated in Helsinki (4 meetings), Helsingfors (1), and Kotka (1), with active groups in 5 cities in total. Tuesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 50% of groups (4) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Finland

When AA groups meet in Finland

  • Sunday1
  • Monday1
  • Tuesday2
  • Wednesday1
  • Thursday1
  • Friday2
  • Saturday1

Meetings per day of the week across Finland. Tuesday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Finland. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, in both English and Finnish, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book)

English

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

English

Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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Living Sober

English

A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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Daily Reflections

English

One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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As Bill Sees It

English

Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Nimettömät Alkoholistit (Iso Kirja)

Suomi

A.A.'s foundational text — the "Big Book" — in Finnish.

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Kaksitoista askelta ja kaksitoista perinnettä

Suomi

Bill W.'s essays on the Steps and Traditions, in Finnish.

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Lisää A.A.-kirjoja

Suomi

Browse more A.A.-approved literature in Finnish on Amazon.

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Finding AA Meetings in Finland

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 5 cities in Finland, with 8 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in Finland

AA meetings in Finland run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in Finland

Helsinki is Finland's most active AA community with 4 meetings. Other cities with strong AA presence include Helsingfors, Kotka, Tampere.

Helsinki

4 AA meetings

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Helsingfors

1 AA meetings

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Kotka

1 AA meetings

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Tampere

1 AA meetings

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Turku

1 AA meetings

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For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting Finland?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in Finland

Online AA meetings in Finland follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in Finland or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in Finland

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Finland without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in Finland are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Finland's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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Other European Countries with AA Meetings

Albania
3
Austria
14
Belgium
28
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1
Bulgaria
3
Croatia
6
Czech Republic
13
Denmark
8
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