[2] It serves the central Helsinki districts of Hakaniemi and Kallio.

It was designed by Mirja Castrén, Juhani Jauhiainen, and Marja Nuuttila.

The Hakaniemi metro station was seen in Aki Kaurismäki's film Calamari Union.

Hakaniemi metro station was also featured in Bomfunk MC's music video for the hit single "Freestyler".

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