sisäänkäynti

Sisäänkäynti is a Finnish term for the point of entry to a building or a part of a building. It denotes the door and the surrounding area used for entering, such as a foyer or entry hall. In architectural and urban planning contexts, the sisäänkäynti defines how people access a structure from the exterior and how they move into interior spaces. It can be the main entrance or a secondary or service entrance, and may include features such as a vestibule, canopy, stairs or a ramp, and sometimes an automatic door or revolving door.

The design of a sisäänkäynti considers weather protection, security, traffic flow, and accessibility. Public buildings and many workplaces aim to provide accessible entrances that accommodate wheelchairs and people with limited mobility, often with level access, wide doors, motion sensors, and clear signage. Safety standards require well-lit entrances, non-slip surfaces, clear sightlines, and properly marked emergency exits and evacuation routes.

Signage for entrances commonly includes the word Sisäänkäynti in Finnish-speaking contexts, with international accessibility icons used where appropriate. In practice, a building may have multiple entrances serving different functions (public, staff, deliveries) and the primary sisäänkäynti is usually the most convenient and welcoming point of access.

Etymology: the word combines sisään meaning 'in' and käynti from the verb käydä, 'to go' or 'to pass'. The term is used across Finnish architecture, construction, and everyday language to refer to any entry point into a building.