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VISIT HELSINKI - OUR SERVICE TO TRAVEL TRADE Helsinki Helsinki is a smart, compact city where we design modern urban life together. Helsinki is one of Europe’s fastest growing and developing cities. Pure nature, greenness and proximity to the sea are assets of Helsinki. The city faces East and West, old and new, the urban environment and nature. The city center can be explored conveniently on foot, and all the main attractions and services are nearby. Visit Helsinki promotes Helsinki as a tourist and congress destination and provides information about the region‘s travel services.

Brochures • Day in Helsinki – Map Brochure (in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean) • Urban Nature - Map Brochure (in English, German, Russian, Japanese and Chinese) • Helsinki for Kids –Map Brochure (in English, Swedish, Russian, Estonian and Finnish) • Daytrips from Helsinki (in English)

Contact Visit Helsinki Marketing Managers according marketing areas as follows: Kaari Artemjeff - Russia, China kaari.artemjeff@hel.fi Anne Relander - Japan, South-Korea, global Download or order at: markets tourist.marketing@hel.fi anne.relander@hel.fi Jenny Taipale - Germany, UK, USA, We also organize familiarization tours International cruises together with Visit Finland and other partjenny.taipale@hel.fi ners.

Helsinki Tourism Material Bank offers highres pictures, videos and presentation texts. We will help you to find the right contacts Agent offer and information at: for your business. We work closely with tourist.fam@hel.fi Helsinki travel trade and know what it has to offer for its visitors. www.visithelsinki.fi/en www.myhelsinki.fi/en

Contact Visit Helsinki P.O.Box 28 00099 City of Helsinki Visit Helsinki Tourist Information: Pohjoisesplanadi 19 or at the Airport Terminal 2

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Contact our Leisure Marketing team! The Leisure Marketing team provides information, advice and assistance to tour operators and travel agents as well as plan and coordinate campaigns in domestic and international target markets.

Number of Hotels: 60 Capacity: 12,000 beds Most hotels are located within 1.5 kilometres of city centre. Usually breakfast is included in the room rate. Airport: Helsinki Airport is located 19 km/ approx. 30 min. from city center. Accessibility: Helsinki City Transport’s Tourist Ticket offers unlimited travel on all public transportation within Helsinki. 1-day tickets can be purchased from drivers (cash only), vending machines, R-kiosks and the Tourist Information office. Tickets and fares: www.hsl.fi

Follow us! Meet us! Subscribe to our Visit Helsinki newsletter. Read about what is new in Helsinki in our myhelsinki.fi -site (in English & Finnish) or follow our social media channels. We will be happy to meet you at workshops and Travel Shows throughout the year.

Trains: The Ring Rail Line connects long distance trains to the airport and allows quick and easy access to the city centre (30 min.). I trains operate from Helsinki via Pasila to Tikkurila and the airport and back to Helsinki. P trains operate from Helsinki via Pasila and Huopalahti to the airport and back to Helsinki via Tikkurila. Single ticket: 5.50 € Finnair City Bus: operates between Helsinki Airport (Terminal 1 platform 11, Terminal 2 platform 10) and Helsinki Railway Station (Elielinaukio, platform 30) every 20 minutes. Single ticket: 6.30 € Taxi: from the airport to Helsinki costs around 40 €.

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HELSINKI TOP EVENTS 2017 5-9.1. Lux Helsinki Lux Helsinki light festival offers a brilliant experience for all the senses during the darkest time of the year. This free of charge city event includes impressive light installations and fire art. www.luxhelsinki.fi

30.6.-2.7. Tuska Open Air Metal Festival The biggest heavy metal festival in Northern Europe takes place in Helsinki at the beginning of July featuring some of the biggest names in metal. www.tuska-festival.fi

9.9. Helsinki Midnight Run www.midnattsloppet.com/en

1–7.10. Herring Market The traditional Helsinki Baltic Herring Market takes place in the Market Square in October. The oldest traditional event in 29.3.-2.4. World Figure Skating 10.-15.7. Helsinki Cup - International Helsinki has been held since 1743. Not to forget the tasty market food! Championships junior soccer tournament www.stadinsilakkamarkkinat.fi/en Helsinki is hosting the ISU World Figure www.helsinkicup.fi Skating Championships 2017. www.helsinki2017.com 12.8. Helsinki City Marathon, Finland’s 6.12. Finnish Independence Day, biggest running event, also Mini Marathon ceremonial events and festivities 1.5. May Day, student and national cele- for children www.helsinkicitymarathon.fi Christmas Season brations, including traditional picnics in The Christmas season in Helsinki begins Kaivopuisto Park 11.-13.8. Flow Festival with the opening of the Christmas Street The Flow Festival is an annual music and ur13.5. Helsinki City Run, half marathon, ban culture event that attracts thousands along Aleksanterinkatu, when the Christmas lights are turned on already at the end Helsinki www.helsinkicityrun.fi to Suvilahti in August to listen to the most of November. Helsinki has many Christmas interesting performers from Finland and markets, including the traditional Helsinki 12.6. Helsinki Day abroad. www.flowfestival.com Christmas Market in Senate Square and the Helsinki will once again celebrate and Women’s Christmas Fair at Wanha Satama. entertain residents and visitors on its birth- 17.8.-3.9. Helsinki Festival day, 12 June. Helsinki Day offers lots to see Finland’s biggest multi-arts festival fills There is also a Christmas Festival at the and do for people of all ages and the city Helsinki with an exciting programme. This Cable Factory. centre will be filled with music and lively major two-week event presents a wide www.tuomaanmarkkinat.fi www.naistenjoulumessut.fi events. range of events to domestic and foreign www.kaapelinjoulu.fi/en audiences, from classical music to pop and Midsummer Festivities world music, from theatre to contemporary The biggest Midsummer celebration in Hel- dance, and from the visual arts to cinema sinki takes place on the Seurasaari Open and children’s events. Air Museum Island on Midsummer Eve June www.helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi 24th. On the following day June 25th, visiFINLAND 100 tors can also participate in traditional Mid- 31.8.-7.9. Euro Basket 2017 - qualification The centenary year of Finnish indepensummer activities on the Seurasaari Island matches, Helsinki dence will be celebrated throughout such as folk dancing and different kinds of www.fiba.com/eurobasket/2017/qualifiers 2017 with a comprehensive and divertraditional games related to Midsummer. se programme of events. The event is free of charge. 7.-17.9. Helsinki Design Week Another Midsummer celebration in town Helsinki Design Week is the perfect event takes place on the island of Pihlajasaari, for fans of design, fashion and architecture. with a 20-minute ferry connection from Established and popular events include the Merisatama harbour. Programme includes Design Market, Open House Helsinki and e.g. bonfires and dancing, and the idyllic Pecha Kucha Night. restaurant on the island will also stay open www.helsinkidesignweek.com through the evening.

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HELSINKI TOP ATTRACTIONS The northern capital of Helsinki is full of secrets just waiting to be discovered. Our city welcomes you with open arms to enjoy its innovative urban culture, the everpresent nature and sea, and the friendliness and openness of the locals.

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Tori Quarters & Helsinki Cathedral The historic Tori Quarters that lie between the Market Square and Senate Square are home to numerous cafés and restaurants. A wide range of events from dances to film evenings are held here, while quaint boutiques sell beautiful Finnish design and handicrafts to bring home with you. On the other side of the Tori Quarter is the Senate Square and the most recognizable building in the city, Helsinki Cathedral, the neoclassical masterpiece designed by the architect Carl Ludvig Engel. The steps leading up to the cathedral are a popular place to sit and soak up the sun on a summer’s day.

brand shops, both local and international. Finnish design brand Marimekko offering variety of clothing, interior decoration textiles and specialty items, Iittala’s timeless glassware, and the new flagship store for Finnish design TRE, that provides 300 brands including design, furniture, lifestyle products, organic cosmetics and fashion.

Suomenlinna & Vallisaari - islands Suomenlinna is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, founded in 1748 and built by Field Marshal Count Augustin Ehrensvärd on islands off the coast of Helsinki. Suomenlinna remains one of the most popular attractions in Finland and was included in UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991 as a unique monument to European military architecture. Vallisaari –island situated next to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, was opened for public in 2016. It used to belong to Finnish National Defense Forces and it’s known for its beautiful nature with Market Square & Old Market hall versatile flora. Along with the Suomenlinna A great place to start exploring the histo- and Lonna islands it makes and excellent ric center is the Market Square, where the destination for island hopping. items on sale are dictated by the seasons. In summertime, you can taste fresh Finnish Design District strawberries, in the autumn you can stock Design is deep-rooted in the everyday up on pickled herring, and in wintertime, lives of Finns, ranging from world-famous you can enjoy a hot cup of coffee in one of designer items to modern urban solutions the warm tents. The adjacent Old Market in the city and contemporary architecture. Hall is packed with fragrant delicacies all Helsinki was awarded with the UNESCO’s year round, and you may enjoy a delicious City of Design status 2014. lunch there. Many high-quality restaurants Design District Helsinki is a lively neighcan be found in the immediate vicinity of bourhood with 25 streets and 200 spots the Market Square and are particularly on a map from shops to galleries and welcoming at the end of the day. from design studios to design hotels. It offers an ideal place to get to know Finnish Esplanade Park & Flagship stores for design and to buy top-class Finnish design Finnish design brands products. Here located in the heart of The Esplanade has been the main prome- Helsinki you can find the most interesting nade for residents and visitors alike for the names, classics, trend-setters and so much past 200 years, and people still flock to the more. park in summertime to sit on the lawns and terraces. Free concerts are held throughout the summer on the Espa Stage. The streets alongside the park boast designer

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Temppeliaukio Rock Church Quarried out of the natural bedrock, Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki‘s most popular tourist attractions. The interior walls are created naturally by the rock. The church was designed by architects Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts. Seurasaari Island The open-air museum of Seurasaari is located on a beautiful lush island just a few kilometers from the heart of Helsinki. The island is a tranquil nature haven in the midst of the city and at the museum the traditional Finnish way of life is displayed in the cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland. Museums Kiasma is a museum of contemporary art under the umbrella of the Finnish National Gallery. Its primary role is to educate the public on contemporary art and to strengthen the status of art in Finland in general. A lively cultural centre and meeting place, Kiasma is the place for pleasure and experience. The name derives from ‘chiasm’, which stands for an intersection, particularly the crossing of optic nerves. Ateneum is the most popular museum in Finland. The collections include Finnish art from the 1750s to the 1960s and western art from the latter half of the 1800s to the 1950s, including many national treasures. HAM, officially the Helsinki Art Museum, looks after an art collection that belongs to the people of Helsinki, which includes over 9,000 individual works of art. HAM maintains and accrues this art collection, which also includes the city’s public artworks. In its domestic and international exhibitions held at Tennis Palace, HAM showcases modern and contemporary art.

Helsinki City Museum is the world’s only museum focusing on Helsinki. Personal experiences and daily life in the Helsinki of the past are reflected in permanent and changing exhibitions, with a Time Machine and in Children’s Town. Löyly – An Urban Oasis Sauna bathing is an essential part of Finnish culture and national identity. There are only 5,4 million Finns but 3,3 million saunas. In Löyly (meaning the steam that comes when you throw water on hot stones in a sauna) Helsinki will offer both locals and visitors a public sauna experience all year round – a must when visiting Finland! Relax in different saunas or enjoy drinks, snacks, lunch or a proper dinner at the restaurant or on the levelled terraces stretching over the sea. Löyly, located just a short distance from the city centre on the southern tip of the Helsinki peninsula, offers exceptional architecture in a unique location on the beautiful Helsinki waterfront. Allas Sea Pool, Flytour Helsinki XD & Skywheel Allas Sea Pool complex brings together swimming, saunas, urban culture and sustainable development and provides the citizens and visitors of Helsinki a centre of good life in the heart of the city. Allas Sea Pool will be completely finished in the spring of 2017, when the main building is completed including roof terraces, á la carte restaurant, The Baltic Sea Center, a shop and conference rooms. The Baltic Sea Center introduces the life forms and the protection of the Baltic Sea and Archipelago. Adjacent to Allas Sea Pool, Flytour Helsinki XD is a 4D theater - a ride that takes you over, around and through the city of Helsinki in 10 minutes. In the vicinity one can also gain a new perspective on Helsinki by riding the Skywheel Helsinki. You can even sip champagne while enjoying the ride!

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VISIT VUOSAARI Verdant isle near the heart of Helsinki Vuosaari was voted the most attractive region in Helsinki in a survey carried out a few years ago by the largest newspaper in Finland. Indeed, Vuosaari is synonymous with the greenest, most aquatic part of the capital city. It is no coincidence, then, that Vuosaari can boast of the largest number of city-dwellers born and bred in Helsinki – so expect to run into some true Helsinki natives while visiting Vuosaari. Historic and urban According to a legend, the dragon-prowed Vikings ships were not an unfamiliar sight passing by the ancient shores of Vuosaari. As the centuries have passed, the Vuosaari that used to bring to mind mansions and villas has evolved into the largest, most global area of Helsinki. Thanks to its harbor, Vuosaari contains a booming center for import/export, responsible for more than a third of the national volume. Lush nature coexists side by side with rugged urbanity in Vuosaari. Easy to travel in and out Vuosaari lies only a 20-minute commute from both the city center and the airport. You can reach Vuosaari by bicycle, car or subway. Additionally, at summer Vuosaari is accessible by sea via a scheduled boat service. Vuosaari Harbor naturally functions as the welcoming point for ferries bringing in European

Contact Visit Vuosaari info@visitvuosaari.fi www.visitvuosaari.fi www.facebook.com/visitvuosaari.fi Airport: Helsinki Airport (18 km/ 16 minutes) Train Station: Tikkurila railway station (13 km/ 16 minutes) Transfer options: bus/ train, taxi

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explorers from as far away as Travemünde, Strengths of the Destination: • many different outdoor and indoor Germany. activities Activities at sea, nature & sports centers • nature, sea and golf Vuosaari is renowned for its gorgeous • location (near to Helsinki) and transfer options beaches. Sea-lovers can take to the water on kayaks, rowboats or stand up paddle • Germany-Finland ferry trips from Travemünde to Helsinki (Vuosaari boards. Summertime boat services offer Harbour) retreats to the Helsinki archipelago or to guided fishing tours. Forest trails and • Rastila Camping, the most popular camping site in Finland seaside paths offer the luxuriant setting for cycling, Nordic walking and hiking. Golf enthusiasts will not be disappointed either: they can take advantage of a full Links course right by the sea as well as the most modern indoor course to be found in Europe. Feel rejuvenated in mind & body Take your pick of the delightful seaside cafés, stay in one of the design hotels or enjoy the five-star camping site ranked the best in Finland and reachable by subway. Interested in group holiday packages specifically customized for one of the four seasons? Less than half an hour from the airport gets you in touch with authentic arctic environment. Well-suited for firsttime travelers, as well. Visit Vuosaari is: Café-Restaurant Kampela, Hotel Rantapuisto, Vuosaari Golf, Finnlines Plc, Rastila Camping Helsinki, Vuosaaren Urheilutalo Sports Center, Port of Helsinki and Planmeca Golf Areena Helsinki.

Number of Hotels: 4 Number of Cottages: 22 Capacity: 400 beds Hiking Trails: 20 km Winter Activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoe walking, animal/ bird watching, golf, ice skating, ice swimming, saunas, gym, swimming hall Summer Activities: fishing, hiking, sailing, biking, Nordic Walking, golf, bird/ animal watching, cruise, culture, paintball, gym

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TALLINK SILJA LTD Tallink Silja Ltd is part of AS Tallink Grupp - the leading provider of high-quality mini-cruise and passenger transport services in the northern Baltic Sea region. The company operates 16 vessels under the brands of Tallink and Silja Line on 6 different routes. AS Tallink Grupp employs 7,000 people and has annually up to 9 million passengers worldwide. As a result of the recent investment and fleet renewal program, we currently deploy some of the most advanced cruise ferries on the Baltic Sea with state-of-the-art facilities, improved accommodation possibilities, larger onboard shopping areas and high quality onboard services, setting a new benchmark for travel standards on the Baltic Sea.

Routes Helsinki-Stockholm Helsinki-Tallinn Turku-Stockholm Tallinn - Stockholm Riga-Stockholm

NEW in 2017: M/S Megastar A new generation LNG powered fast ferry M/S Megastar operates on Tallinn-Helsinki route from 29th of January 2017.

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in Buffet restaurants and Ă la carte restaurants. Also available: quick & easy restaurants and cafeterias.

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Timetables all year round: www.tallinksilja.com/en/ web/int/routes-and-timetables Services Transport from overnight cruises to Shuttle service, cargo transportation, shopping on board the largest malls at Baltic Sea, conference services, travel packages, Tallink Hotels, Tallink Takso taxi service in Tallinn.

Company Founded Silja Line 1957, Tallink 1965, merged 2006 Languages English, Swedish, Estonian, German, Latvian, Russian; web site information in 17 languages incl. also Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Lithuanian Season all year round 1.1.2017-31.12.2017 Capacity 2,080 - 3,123 passengers depending on the ship. Detailed information on the website.

Contact Tallink Silja Ltd Olga Vanbergen Tyynenmerenkatu 9 00220 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 9 180 4264 olga.vanbergen@tallinksilja.com www.tallinksilja.com international.sales@tallinksilja.com www.facebook.com/TallinkSiljaInternational

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Company Founded 1959 Languages English, German, Swedish, Estonian, Russian Season year-round Capacity 7 vessels Services tax-free shops, sauna, Spa, varied live entertainment, meeting rooms Meals scandinavian buffet, a la carte, diverse bars and restaurants

Contact Viking Line Ralf Buchfink Passenger Sales and Marketing Manager Germany and Western Europe Tel. +49 (0) 451-38463-17 ralf.buchfink@vikingline.com www.sales.vikingline.com

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VIKING LINE The Finnish shipping company Viking Line with more than 6 Million passengers per year belongs to one of the market leaders in passenger traffic in the northern Baltic Sea and is market leader on the routes between Finland and Sweden. Viking Line operates a total of seven vessels in the northern Baltic Sea between Finland, Sweden and Estonia. Viking Line is operated from the Åland islands. All Viking Line vessels offer high quality Scandinavian cuisine, for instance at a buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurants or bistros, offer bar, pubs as well as tax-free shops, saunas, Spa and varied live entertainment and meeting rooms. All our port terminals are at short distance to the city centres. Route Traffic Stockholm - Åland - Helsinki v.v. */** Travel time: 16 hrs Stockholm - Åland - Turku v.v. Travel time: 11 hrs Helsinki - Tallinn */** Travel time: 2,5 hrs Kappelskär - Mariehamn Travel time: 2,5 hrs

Magical cruise through the archipelago with Viking Cinderella Travel time: 21 hrs Passengers can marvel at the beautiful archipelago scenery through large panorama windows and enjoy amenities and friendly service on board. * additional timetable during summer season: ferry crossing from Stockholm via Helsinki to Tallinn without change of ships possible ** available also as mini cruise with disembarkation at destination and time to stroll through the city

SCHWEDEN Kapellskär Stockholm

FINNLAND ÅLAND- Turku INSELN Helsinki Mariehamn

Tallinn ESTLAND

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ECKERĂ– LINE Fast and convenient ferry connection between Helsinki, Finland and Tallinn, Estonia. Voyage takes only 2.5 hours.

Service & Customer Satisfaction Best service and best customer satisfaction in 2014 by international research of EPSI Rating Center.

Passengers can enjoy live music on all departures. Those who wish to have a more comfortable and calm journey can book cabins - inside or sea view cabins - for extra payment. Business class traveling is also available in a comfortable lounge for extra payment.

Day cruise to Tallinn MS Finlandia has perfect timetable for a wonderful day cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn. Leave Helsinki 08.30 in the morning, arrive in Tallinn at 11.00 and after more than seven hours fun in medieval Tallinn, the return is at 18.45 from Tallinn, arriving Helsinki at 21.15. A perfect day trip!

Timetable From Helsinki every day 08.30 and 15.30 From Tallinn every day 12.00 and 18.45 From Helsinki on Wed, Thu, Fri 22.15

Company Founded 1994 Languages English, Estonian, Russian Season All year-round (not on 24.12. and 25.12.) Capacity 2,080 passengers, 700 passenger cars, capacity for busses Meals Buffet restaurant with drinks included, cafe with sandwiches, cakes, hot dishes etc.; wide choice of bars and pubs

Contact EckerĂś Line Peep Siinmaa Sadama 25-2 10111 Tallinn Tel. +372 (0) 6646 007 peep.siinmaa@eckeroline.ee www.eckeroline.fi www.eckeroline.ee www.facebook.com/eckeroline

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VR-Group Ltd. Founded 1862 Languages English, Russian Season all year around, 1.1.-31.12.2017 Capacity Allegro 48 seats in 1st class and 294 seats in 2nd class

Contact VR-Group Ltd. Tel. +358 (0) 307 23705 (from Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm) agent.service@vr.fi www.vr.fi/salesagents www.vr.fi www.facebook.com/VRyhteisellamatkalla www.instagram.com/vrmatkalla www.twitter.com/VRpalvelu www.youtube.com/user/TheVRChannel

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ALLEGRO TRAIN: HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG VR Group is a versatile, environmentally Route friendly and responsible train service com- Helsinki - St. Petersburg (Russia) pany wholly owned by the Finnish State. Timetable Allegro has four departures per day from Train journey to St. Petersburg VR provides its customers fast and comfor- Helsinki and from St. Petersburg. table train connection "Allegro" between Service Helsinki and St. Petersburg. Allegro train Bistro Allegro restaurant, snack service will take you from Helsinki to St. Petersburg in 1st class, electric sockets at all seats, in less than 3,5 hours. Scheduled stops in currency exchange and tax free returns, Finland: Helsinki, Tikkurila, Lahti, Kouvola play area for children and Vainikkala. Scheduled stops in Russia: Meals Vyborg and St. Petersburg. Currency exchange and border formalities Culinary delights of Finnish and Russian are carried out on the train during the trip. cuisine served in the restaurant car. Please check the visa formalities to Russia Several choices for breakfast, snack and dinner. from the country you are travelling from. First Class tickets include e.g. a meal served in your seat, coffee and tea. In addition, the train has a restaurant car and a sales trolley. The train has seats for the disabled, children's playroom and seats for passengers travelling with pets. Allegro train is a non-smoking train.

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IITTALA & ARABIA DESIGN CENTRE The newest addition to Helsinki`s dynamic culture and design scene. Take a deep dive into two of Finland`s most celebrated design and lifestyle brands, Iittala and Arabia. Explore your creativity through guided tours, workshops and events. This haven for design lovers also offers a shopping experience unlike any other in Finland. The newly renovated store has an extensive selection of Iittala and Arabia dining and interior products. Opening hours Lab & Design Museum Arabia Monday Closed Tuesday 12-18 Wednesday 12-20 Thursday-Friday 12-18 Saturday-Sunday 10-16 Design Centre Store Monday-Friday 10-20 Saturday-Sunday 10-16 Cafe Monday-Friday 8-17 Saturday-Sunday 11-15 Accessibility From Helsinki-Vantaa airport (22 km): taxi From Helsinki City Center (6,1 km): Tram no. 6, buses no. 71, 71V, 68

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The centre offers daily guided tours and special inspirational tours. Get in touch with us to ensure your tour meets the needs and interest of your group. Guided Tour The guided tour is an excellent way to get the most out of your visit to the centre. The first stop is the fully renovated Design Museum Arabia, where you can explore the museum’s outstanding collection of Finnish ceramics and glassware. Next you get a glimpse into the future of design at the centre’s Design Lab and visit the studio of a ceramics artist in the Art Department. The installations at Fiskars Pavilion and Showroom are also included in the tour. Plus you will have plenty of time to shop at the new Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Store or just relax in the café with a well-deserved cup of coffee. Book tours at: www.designcentrehelsinki.com/visit

Availability Guided Tour Tue-Fri Duration approx. 1 hour Participants for singles, couples and small till larger groups with more than 10 pax Languages English, Swedish, Japanese Starting point Tours start by gathering at the entrance of the Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Store at the 2nd floor. All visitors get a discount coupon to Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Store.

Contact Fiskars/ Iittala & Arabia Design Centre Taina Grönqvist Hämeentie 135 A 00560 Helsinki taina.gronqvist@fiskars.com www.designcentrehelsinki.com www.facebook.com/designcentrehelsinki Booking contact: Tel. +358 (0) 204395326 (daily: 12am – 4pm, except Mondays) info@designcentrehelsinki.com

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Company Founded Museum of Contemporary Art was founded 1991. The building Kiasma was opened in 1998 Languages Swedish, English; guided tours in other languages possible on request Season Open all year; check website or contact info@kiasma.fi for exemptions Opening Hours Mon closed, Tue 10-17, Wed-Fri 1020.30, Sat 10-18, Sun 10-17 Services cafeteria/ restaurant, museum shop

Contact Kiasma-Museum of Contemporary Art, Finnish National Gallery Mannerheiminaukio 2 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)294 500 501 info@kiasma.fi bookings@nationalgallery.fi www.kiasma.fi www.facebook.com/KiasmaMuseum www.twitter.com/kiasmamuseum www.instagram.com/kiasmagram

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KIASMA-MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Kiasma is a museum of contemporary art under the umbrella of the Finnish National Gallery. The basic functions of the museum are organising changing exhibitions and augmenting its collection of contemporary art. One of the must see sights in Helsinki. Strength of the sight: Lively cultural centre and meeting place in the middle of Helsinki. Easy to access and move around, cafeteria/restaurant services and museum shop are on the first floor of the building. Guided Tours at Kiasma Guided tours provide new perspectives on contemporary art and Kiasma. Take a public tour or book a private one for your group. Our knowledgeable guides are trained to inspire, adding depth to the experience of art and the story of Kiasma. Public Kiasma Tours Learn about topical exhibitions and museum architecture at Kiasma! The guided Kiasma tour gives you information about the exhibitions and Kiasma´s architecture. The Kiasma tour is included in the admission price. Welcome! Availability: In English: first Saturday of each month at 14.00 h; in July–August, every Saturday at 14.00 h

In Russian: first Saturday of each month at 15.00 h In Swedish: first Saturday of each month at 13.00 h Tailored Tours for Groups Our guides will share the secrets of contemporary art and of the Kiasma building with you. A guided tour of Kiasma is a great occasion for meeting friends, a workplace recreation day, a birthday or a stag party! Let us know your interests or choose a suitable tour from the list. Duration: approx. 1 hour Participants: group size is 1–25 pax Ask about deals for larger groups. Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian and Italian Example Guided Tours Architecture tour: Kiasma was controversial upon completion, but now it has become an integral part of urban life in Helsinki. Why is Kiasma the way it is? What spaces and functions lie behind its curving walls? The Architecture tour provides interesting information about the building designed by Steven Holl, and a glimpse of details that easily go unnoticed on ordinary exhibition visits. Duration: approx. 1 hour Participants: group size is 1–25 pax

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Young Artists 2015. © Patrik Rastenberger

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TAIDEHALLI - KUNSTHALLE HELSINKI Contemporary art and design in the city’s Kunsthalle Helsinki is ideally located and most beautiful display space since 1928. easy to reach. Each year, Kunsthalle Helsinki hosts 5-6 major exhibitions by Finnish and international artists. The focus of the exhibitions is on contemporary art but the exhibition programme also includes design and architecture.

The historically important building with its beautiful architecture is definitely worth a visit.

The Kioski shop in the lobby sells art books, postcards, jewellery and topical merchandise associated with the current exhibitiDesigned by Hilding Ekelund & Jarl Eklund on. The focus is on Finnish products and and completed in 1928, the Kunsthalle design. is a beautiful example of 1920s’ Classi- Interested in a guided tour? Private tours cism and a prime example of this style in can be booked for groups. Finland. The building itself is protected, Please book your tour at least two weeks defined as a culturally and historically in advance. important architectural monument.

Julian Opie, 2015. © Patrik Rastenberger

Company Founded 1928 Languages English, Swedish Season all year, open from Tuesday to Sunday Services Kioski shop; possibility to book a guided tour; contact: opastukset@taidehalli.fi Meals Restaurant Farang, located in the same building

Contact Taidehalli - Kunsthalle Helsinki Marko Saranpää Nervanderinkatu 3 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 40 450 7211 marko.saranpaa@taidehalli.fi info@taidehalli.fi www.taidehalli.fi/en www.facebook.com/taidehalli www.twitter.com/taidehalli www.instagram.com/taidehalli_helsinki

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Company Founded 1968 Languages English, German, Swedish, Russian Season 03.01.-31.12.2017 Opening Hours Tue-Sun 11-19, Mon closed Services several cafes and restaurants located closely, museum shop and free cloak room for visitors

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HAM HELSINKI ART MUSEUM HAM is an art museum the size of Helsinki. It's collection includes over 9,000 works of art located around Helsinki, from parks to day care centres, and from offices to schools. HAM's flagship location is Tennis Palace (Tennispalatsi), where the museum draws attention to modern and contemporary art in its domestic and international exhibitions. Guided Tours The guided tours on Saturdays are open for all and included in the museum admission fee. You can also book a private guided tour, please find the contact informations and inquiries from our website.

Location HAM Tennis Palace is located in the Helsinki city centre right next to Kamppi Shopping Centre. You can easily reach us from anywhere in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area using public transport. Check the Journey Planner for the optimal public transport options. HAM in a nutshell Located in a city centre, easy to come by walk, bike, public transport or car, close to restaurant and other services, 25% of exhibition spaces always free of charge and free entrance to children under 18 years.

Contact HAM Helsinki Art Museum Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 9 31087003/ +358 (0) 40 5350736 hamvaraukset@hel.fi ham@hel.fi www.hamhelsinki.fi www.facebook.com/HAMHelsinki www.twitter.com/hamhelsinki www.instagram.com/hamhelsinki

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THE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MUSEUM Guided Tours At the Hotel and Restaurant Museum guided tours to the exhibition are available in English, Swedish and Finnish. Duration: approx. 45 min. Participants: max 20 pax. Accessibility By metro: the Hotel and Restaurant Museum is located about 800 m from the Ruoholahti metro station The museum showcases Finnish culinary Buses: 20, 65A and 66A (Salmisaari) culture. The main exhibition At Your Ser- Tram: 8 (Länsisatamankatu) vice! explores the history of the Finnish hospitality sector, reveals the daily lives of hotel and restaurant staff and offers enjoyable music. The new theme exhibition Room for Love - Hunger for Pleasure is about love in restaurants, whether we are talking about love for another person or for food. The exhibition takes you on a journey through different feelings of love. The visitor will face hunger, longing and expectation, joy and passion, pleasure, fulfilment and comfort, and bloating and disappointment. The museum collection is used in a new, broad-minded manner. The exhibition also draws special attention to the queer perspective. The exhibition is a part of Finland 100 jubilee. The Hotel and Restaurant Museum is specialised in the history of hotels, restaurants, cafés, tourism and Finnish culinary culture. Exhibitions are multisensory. Guided tours to the exhibitions are available in English, Swedish and Finnish. On the Information service (open by arrangement) is possible to study museum’s archive materials like menus, bottle labels, photos of restaurants and hotels and also literature.

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Company Founded 1971 Languages English, Swedish Season 2.2. - 30.12.2017 Opening Hours Tue, Thu-Sun 11-18, Wed 11-20; guided tours from 9 am. Services guided tours, Information service, Museumstore, Meeting room Meals Restaurant in the same building (Hima & Sali)

Contact The Hotel and Restaurant Museum Merja Nummi Tallberginkatu 1 G 60 (Cable Factory) 00180 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 44 747 4106 varaukset@hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi hrm@hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi www.hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi www.facebook.com/hotellijaravintolamuseo www.instagram.com/museumbites www.youtube.com/user/HRMuseo

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Company Founded 2015 Languages English Season Throughout the year Services Common entrance ticket to over 40 museums in the Helsinki metropolitan area and 210 other museums all around Finland.

Contact Museum Card Jussi Kilpinen Fredrikinkatu 39 C 22 00120 Helsinki Tel.+358 (0) 40 4300 711 museokortti@museot.fi www.museot.fi www.facebook.com/museokortti www.instagram.com/museokortti www.twitter.com/museokortti

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MUSEUM CARD Gain new experiences and become inspired by museums all around Finland! The Finnish Museum Card (Museokortti) is a common entrance ticket to 250 Finnish museums. The card gives you access to over 40 museums in the Helsinki metropolitan area and over 210 other museums all around Finland.

Museum Card Benefits 1) Entrance ticket to over 40 museums in the Helsinki metropolitan area 2) Wide variety of museums from history to modern art 3) Excellent value for money

With the Museum Card you can visit the most important art and cultural-historical museums, the most significant specialised museums, regional museum centres and many local museums. The cost of the card is 64,90 € and it can be bought from all of the Museum Card museums or through the Museot.fi online store. At one time you can buy as many cards as you want, and after the purchase the users get a personal customer number which can be used to access museums. The card is valid for one year after the first museum visit. On Museum Card's homepage museot.fi you can find information on all of the 250 museums and also a handy search tool for finding museums near you.

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HELSINKI ZOO - KORKEASAARI Helsinki Zoo is home to 150 animal species cats. Helsinki Zoo is the most significant and 1,000 plant species, only 20 minutes annual donor for the conservation of the bus or ferry ride from the city centre. endangered Amur leopard and tiger. Helsinki Zoo is one of the few zoos in the world located on an island. A 20 minute ferry (summer) or bus ride from the city centre will take you to a zoo where you can travel from cold mountain regions to dry steppes and from northern coniferous forests to the tropical rainforest. It is the perfect place to visit due to its natural environment, animals and history. Helsinki Zoo is home to 150 animals and 1,000 plant species showcasing the diversity of nature. Meet the large Amur tigers, tiny pygmy marmosets, agile snow leopards, impressive wisents and dazzling, free roaming peafowls. Not to mention the indigenous Finnish species: elk, bear, wolverine, forest reindeer and more. The zoo was established already in 1889 and this makes it one of the oldest zoos in the world. Despite the long history and historic surroundings, Helsinki Zoo is a modern zoo with a mission to conserve biodiversity. Helsinki zoo breeds endangered species and participates in programs that aim to re-introduce animals to their natural habitats. Helsinki Zoo is renowned for its work in helping endangered big

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Services Free map at the entrance, daily animal talks and enrichment sessions, events all year round. Zoo shop is open from May to September, minishop at the ticket office is open October - April. Outdoor picnic areas are spread around the island, indoor picnic areas with microwave ovens in Bear Castle and Amazonia house are open all year round. Meals Restaurants, cafés and kiosks are open according to zoo opening hours. At least one restaurant is open during winter, more services can be found during summer. Accessibility Ferry from the Market Place (Kauppatori) May - September and from Hakaniemi between June and August; bus no 16 runs every 20 minutes throughout the year from the Railway Station

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Company Founded 1889 Languages English, Swedish, Russian Season 01.10.-31.03. 10am-4pm, closed on Christmas Eve 01.-30.04. and 01.-30.09 10am-6pm, Cats Night 2.9. & 9.9. open from 4pm – 12am 01.05.-31.08. 10am-8pm, Midsummer Eve 10am – 5pm Please note that the ticket office and entrance closes one hour before the Zoo closes.

Contact Helsinki Zoo - Korkeasaaren Eläintarha Lotta Kivalo Mustikkamaanpolku 12 00099 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 50 597 3250 lotta.kivalo@hel.fi zoo.asy@hel.fi www.korkeasaari.fi/helsinki-zoo www.facebook.com/korkeasaarenelaintarha www.instagram.com/korkeasaari www.youtube.com/user/Zookalenteri

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Company Founded 1950 Languages English, Swedish Season 28.4. - 22.10.2017 Opening Hours www.linnanmaki.fi/en/opening-hours Note Admission to the amusement park is always free of charge. We also have 10 rides available for children free of charge including the Panorama tower

Contact Linnanmäki Amusement Park Olga Prosyanaya Tivolikuja 1 00510 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 504023979 olga.prosyanaya@linnanmaki.fi myyntipalvelu@linnanmaki.fi www.linnanmaki.fi/en www.facebook.com/linnanmaki www.instagram.com/linnanmaki

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LINNANMÄKI AMUSEMENT PARK Linnanmäki is the most beloved Amusement Park in Finland and it has the widest selection of rides in the Nordic countries. Helsinki's most entertaining district offers also top-quality food and drink and programme for all tastes. Here you can also experience SEA LIFE and ascend the sightseeing tower above the roofs of Helsinki. The Linnanmäki Amusement Park is owned by the Children's Day Foundation that is controlled by the six Finnish charity organizations. The purpose of the Children's Day Foundation's activities is to raise funds for child welfare work. To achieve this, the foundation maintains and develops the Linnanmäki Amusement Park. Linnanmäki’s summer season starts on Friday 28/04/17 and ends on Sunday 22/10/17. The summer season culminates in October with a Festival of Light. Please find more details about Linnanmäki´s opening hours on the website: www.linnanmaki.fi/en/opening-hours

There are over 40 rides which make Linnanmäki the Nordic countries’ largest amusement park in respect of number of rides. In addition, 10 of Linnanmäki’s rides are free of charge to customers, regardless of age but height regulations have to be complied with. Admission to the Linnanmäki Amusement Park is free of charge. A wristband is required go to the rides. Linnanmäki sells only one type of wristband the price of which is the same for all customers regardless of age or height. Services Rides, attractions, games, childrens' playgrounds, restaurants, shops, Cotton Candy school Meals The restaurants offer international cuisine to fine diners with amusement park food being served in the numerous cafes and kiosks. Accessibility Linnanmäki is easy to reach in the centre of Helsinki. You can get here, for example, by the tram line 3 or bus 23.

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© Sea Life Helsinki

© Sea Life Helsinki

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SEA LIFE HELSINKI Opened in 2002, SEA LIFE Helsinki is located close to Helsinki city center with good connections to arrive. SEA LIFE is open year round (closed only on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). More than 1,500 creatures, 7 themed zones and around 50 aquariums take visitors to a fascinating journey in the underwater world. During the visit it is possible to get to know majestic sharks, tropical fish as well as typical fish from Baltic Sea. Professional staff is always present to answer any questions there might be. Fish feedings, quiz trail and special events makes the visit unforgettable. For the younger (and why not older) visitors, SEA LIFE has a relaxing area by the biggest Ocean Tank that includes sandbox where children can play as well as chairs to sit on. SEA LIFE is an excellent family location close to Helsinki city.

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Visits need to be pre-booked / informed to SEA LIFE in advance by calling or emailing. Guided tours It is possible to book guided tours for groups or individuals. Length of the tour vary from 15 minutes up to 1.5 hours, depending on the tour chosen. All guided tours need to be pre-booked, minimum 2 weeks prior to the customers' visit.

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Company Founded 2002 Languages English, Swedish, Russian, Estonian Season open year round Opening Hours open daily from 10.00 onwards, please check timetables from website Services Wifi, guided tours Meals café located next to SEA LIFE Helsinki

Contact SEA LIFE Helsinki Sales & Marketing Tivolitie 10 00510 Helsinki Tel. +358 9 5658 2024 marketing@sealife.fi info@sealife.fi www.sealife.fi www.facebook.com/sealifehelsinki www.instagram.com/sealifehelsinki www.twitter.com/sealifehelsinki www.youtube.com/user/SealifeHelsinki

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Company Founded 2002 Languages English Season Cirko’s spring season from January-May fall season from August-December Festival Highlights Cirko Festival in May: 12.–21.5.2017 a 10-day contemporary circus festival; StreetCirk street circus event normally at the first weekend of August; What the Cirk? mini festival in November: 14. - 19.11.2017 Note Annual program and performance dates on www.cirko.fi

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CIRKO - CENTER FOR NEW CIRCUS Since 2002, Cirko - Center for New Circus has been working to promote and develop contemporary Finnish circus. In 2011 the Cirko circus building opened in Helsinki’s Suvilahti – 1,400 square metres of office and performance space, custom made for contemporary circus. Cirko – Center for New Circus offers the public high quality and interesting contemporary circus, provides circus professionals with a first-class working environment and showcases Finnish contemporary circus.

Cirko also conducts the Nordic region's largest annual festival of contemporary circus and is internationally active in the field of contemporary circus. Cirko performances attract more than 10,000 visitors a year. The largest Nordic contemporary circus festival takes place at Cirko every May. International circus performers grace the Finnish stage. Around 20 professional groups practice and perform in Cirko spaces each year.

Contact Cirko - Center for New Circus Karoliina Kuosmanen Kaasutehtaankatu 1/4 (building 8) 00540 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 50 400 7686 karoliina.kuosmanen@cirko.fi cirko@cirko.fi www.cirko.fi/en www.facebook.com/cirkokeskus www.instagram.com/cirkohelsinki www.twitter.com/cirkokeskus

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© IHME Contemporary Art Festival/ Veikko Somerpuro

© IHME Contemporary Art Festival/ Veikko Somerpuro

© IHME Contemporary Art Festival/ Veikko Somerpuro

IHME CONTEMPORARY ART FESTIVAL The annual IHME Contemporary Art Festival produces a commissioned work of art by an internationally recognised artist or a group of artists in a public space or place. IHME Project 2017 is The Black Charismatic by Theaster Gates. Gates is bringing to Helsinki his experimental jazz group, The Black Monks of Mississippi.

Join us for Gates’s video installation, the world premiere of a film documenting The Black Monks of Mississippi and the album release concert of the group!

Multifaceted Festival Programme delivers exciting new dimensions to the IHME Project. Alongside high-level visual art and discussions, IHME’s Festival events also The title of the Project, The Black include an extensive programme of films, Charismatic, refers to the common thread good food and good music to be enjoyed running through Gates’s work, namely the in good company. history and present of black people and All events are free of charge. the way that black culture has changed the world. The Chicago-based artist constantly explores what contemporary art can be. He is a potter, an urban planner and a collector, as well as a singer. Gates’s works have been shown in numerous international exhibitions, e.g. Documenta 13 – Kassel in 2012 and La Biennale di Venezia in 2015. Gates is the winner of the 2015 Artes Mundi prize, founder of the non-profit Rebuild Foundation, and currently Professor in the Department of Visual Arts, University of Chicago. This is the first time his work is being shown in Finland and the Nordic region.

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Company Founded 2007 Languages English Festival Date 5-9 April 2017 Note The Festival is open to the public and free of charge. Service Contemporary art, talks, films, video art, music, food Meals Food and drinks can be purchased at the venue.

Contact IHME Contemporary Art Festival Suvi Korhonen Kalevankatu 4, 2nd floor 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 45 6326267 info@ihmefestival.fi suvi.korhonen@ihmefestival.fi www.ihmefestival.fi/en www.facebook.com/IHMEfestival www.twitter.com/ihmefestival www.instagram.com/ihmefestival

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Company Founded 2015 Languages English Season Allas Sea Pool is open all year round from Spring 2017 Visitor Capacity max. 3,500 visitors at a time Café & Restaurant Diverse café and restaurant services Note Swimsuits and towels are available for renting

Contact Allas Sea Pool www.allasseapool.fi Katajanokanranta 2 00150 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 40 565 6582 esimiehet@allasseapool.fi info@allasseapool.fi Facebook Instagram Twitter: @allasseapool

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ALLAS SEA POOL Allas Sea Pool, located a stone’s throw away from the Helsinki marketplace, proudly stands in one of the best locations in the city. This sea pool boasts several saunas, swimming pools and restaurant. It is a oneof-a-kind oasis in the middle of the city, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Allas Sea Pool awakens the soul of the spa culture of olden times when people would gather to discuss, to relax, and to live the good life by the water. In October 2016, Allas Sea Pool received the valued Helsinki Travel Award for the "positive impact on tourism development, reputation and customer satisfaction." Allas Sea Pool revitalizes Helsinki’s traditions as a spa city and brings the citizens of Helsinki an oasis of good life in the heart of the city. Swim and sauna in the heart of Helsinki Three pools: 1. One big (25m x 15m) pool and one pool for children, which both are filled with heated fresh water (27°C/80.5°F), and one pool with sea water. 2. Sea pool’s water temperature changes with the actual sea. This means that you can get an authentic ice swimming experience in the winter time at Allas. 3. The water in the sea pool is purified and taken from streams a bit further in the sea.

Sea water is also filtered and processed with UV-technology. Three saunas: one for women, one for men and one shared sauna that can also be reserved for private events. Saunas are electrically heated and the temperature is about 80°C/176°F. With its land and sea areas, it is a piece of the city center almost one hectare in size. The Allas area can fit 3,500 visitors at a time, which allows as many as 10,000 visitors per day. It is also possible to practice sports (e.g. yoga, pilates, water sports) at Allas, and take part in swimming courses. Occupational wellbeing –packages are also offered for the business customers. All sport and wellbeing services are produced through subcontracting. Concerts and other events are organized at Allas all year round and for example DJnights have been a part of Allas Sea Pool’s summer weekends. Tickets for pools and saunas can be purchased from the Allas Sea Pool’s online store, as wells as equipment for swimming. Every customer has an electronic wristband, which is used for making purchases and to lock the lockers in the changing rooms.

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FLYTOUR XD HELSINKI Flytour XD is a brand new, thrilling and truly memorable experience right at the center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It's a 4D ride that takes you over, around and through the city of Helsinki – see Finnish culture, architecture and nature in a completely unique and exciting way, in just 10 minutes. Flytour XD is for people seeking to explore Helsinki’s treasures. Visitors leave with a complete overview of Helsinki’s best sights, tips about the city’s history, and a map for them to select and navigate to the sites they’d like to see on their own. The experience includes Tailorframe’s souvenir photo, in your mobile in 10-15 seconds to share your experience with your family, friends and social networks. Flytour XD Helsinki: • located in a popular area of attractions in the city center - next to Allas Seapool, Skywheel, and the market square, near to Helsinki Cathedral and President’s Palace • for all nationalities (no language restrictions) • open round the year, rain or shine • includes a high-quality digital photo with a customizable background of each visitor by a professional

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Tailorframe photographer. Photo is accessible through each visitor’s mobile phone with a personal QR code within 10 seconds after taking the photo (photo will be accessible for 3 months) 4D ride guests must be minimum 5 years old and 120 cm in height 4D ride guests between 5-8 years must be accompanied by a guardian café with stunning panoramic city and sea views

Accessibility Helsinki Airport (20 km): train, bus, taxi Helsinki main railway station (1,5 km): by foot, tram, taxi

Company Founded 2016 Languages English, Swedish Season 1.1.2017 - 31.12.2017 Duration 20 minutes Participants 1- 50 pax per ride (every 20 minutes); minimum age 5 years Services included 3D glasses, a high-quality digital photo with a customizable background of each visitor by a professional Tailorframe photographer

Contact Flytour XD Helsinki Pipsa Vehmanen Katajanokanlaituri 2 00160 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 45 6981858 pipsa.vehmanen@flytourxd.com www.flytourxd.com www.facebook.com/flytourxdhelsinki www.linkedin.com/company/flytour-xd www.instagram.com/flytourxdhelsinki

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Company Founded Royal Ravintolat Oy operates in Löyly, Löyly is owned by actor Jasper Pääkkönen and member of the parlament Antero Vartia. Languages English, Swedish Season Restaurant and sauna open all year round; summer 1.5.-31.8. and winter 1.9.-30.4. Capacity max. 70 people at the sauna area

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LÖYLY Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, in Hernesaari area, offers a warm welcome and many delights for locals and visitors alike. On a beautiful summer’s day, our terrace is the place to be and our saunas are available daily all year around. Public Sauna Löyly Our public saunas, a traditional smoke sauna and a wood-burning sauna, are open every day all year around. The smoke sauna has a total area of 18m², while the wood-fired sauna is slightly larger at 22m². Both can accommodate around 20 bathers at any one time. We can host 70 people at the sauna area at the same time. After a good steam, when you feel like cooling off, both saunas offer direct access to our outdoor seating area and the sea, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim, all year round.

Services Sauna and restaurant Meals September - April: lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends May-August: burgers, salads, sushi etc., easy summer food every day. Snacks can be ordered to the sauna area all year around

Contact Royal Ravintolat Oy/ Löyly Hernesaarenranta 4 00150 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 40 156 7070 info@loylyhelsinki.fi www.loylyhelsinki.fi www.facebook.com/helsinkisauna www.instagram.com/helsinkisauna

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Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall

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SPORTS DEPARTMENT HELSINKI The mission of the Sports Department is Outdoor Swimming Pools to improve the quality of life and ability to During the summer, the City of Helsinki has two outdoor swimming pools: Helsinki function with the help of sports. Swimming Stadium and the Kumpula OutSwimming Halls Helsinki provides excellent opportunities door Swimming Pool. Both places are grefor swimming in the winter. The Helsinki at opportunity to swim, exercise and relax Sports Department manages four swim- under the summer sky. ming halls: the historic Yrjönkatu, the compact Jakomäki, the bustling Pirkkola and the massive Itäkeskus swimming halls provide a wide range of services for swimmers and gym goers.

Rastila Camping 5-star Rastila Camping Helsinki is located in Vuosaari in eastern Helsinki, on the seashore near a beautiful, old manor house. It has a wide range of accommodation services, service buildings, meeting services and saunas. Rastila offers the opportunity for rents out equipment all year round.

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Company Founded 1919 Languages English, Swedish Season Swimming halls: August - April Outdoor Swimming halls: May - September Rastila Camping: year-round

Contact Sports Department Helsinki Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 00250 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 405681369 liikuntavirasto.viestinta@hel.fi www.hel.fi/liikunta www.facebook.com/liikuntavirasto www.twitter.com/Liikuntavirasto www.instagram.com/liikuntavirasto

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Company Founded 1945 Languages English and other languages Season April - October Services City Pass 48 h, Sightseeing cruise, Lunch cruise, Dinner cruise, Hop on Hop off bus tour Meals A traditional archipelago buffet in ship’s restaurant is also available. Book a table to have lunch or dinner while enjoying sights and stories.

Contact City Tour/ Royal Line Kirsi Granroth Pohjoisranta 4 00170 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 207 118 338/ +358 (0) 207 118 333 sales@citytour.fi info@citytour.fi royal.line@royalline.fi www.citytour.fi www.royalline.net

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HELSINKI LINES/ ROYAL LINE City Tour and Royal Line organize trips by buses and boats for leisure and business tourists. City Tour and Royal Line have ships and vehicles for needs of all kinds of groups and possibility to organize customized trips tailored with customer’s wishes. City Tour offers sightseeing tour with Hop On Hop Off open top red buses. Royal Line offers sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises in Helsinki. Helsinki Pass The Helsinki City Pass gives you great benefits and top discounts and it helps you discover the best of Helsinki, all with one card during 48 hours! You can Hop On’n’Off with Red buses, explore Helsinki from the sea with Royal Line’s boat cruises, enjoy museums and get amazing discounts for best attractions of the city!

Red Buses Hop On Hop Off Join the ultimate Hop On Hop Off sightseeing in Helsinki and enjoy excellent views from our double-decker buses. You will see the best sights of the city and you will hear the true Story of Helsinki. Hop on and off as much as you please. Historical Sightseeing Cruise Enjoy the most extensive sightseeing cruise in Helsinki! This tour offers the best views including the inner bay of the Suomenlinna sea fortress. You will see many islands, the beautiful shores of old city districts, famous historical buildings, churches, icebreakers, harbours, villas, saunas and the zoo. Historical Helsinki is available only on Royal Line’s vessels. A sightseeing cruise is an exciting adventure for all the family.

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JT-LINE OY JT-Line´s vessels operate the regular route The fortress was taken by Russia at the bebetween Helsinki Market Square and Suo- ginning of the 19th century. Under Russian menlinna Sea Fortress. rule it guarded the shipping lanes leading All of our vessels can also be hired for to St Petersburg together with naval bases private use, and you will find a suitable in Tallinn and Kronstadt. In 1917, Finland vessel for every occasion, ranging from became independent and took over the maritime fortress the following year. short transports to all-day trips. Suomenlinna offers something to see and JT-Line has been participating in Finnish experience for visitors of all ages: rich Tourist Board´s Quality 1000 Program sin- and varied nature, fortifications, artillery, ce year of 2009. tunnels, museums and many cafés and restaurants. JT-Line Waterbus The waterbus service by JT-Line operates between the Kolera-allas stop by the Market Square and Artillery Bay and King’s Gate in Suomenlinna from 1 May to 30 September 2017. Suomenlinna is a maritime fortress located very close to Helsinki. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Finland’s most popular tourist attractions. Suomenlinna is also one of the districts of the City of Helsinki and home to 800 year-round residents. The history of the Suomenlinna fortress is closely tied to the history of Finland and the Baltic Sea. The fortress was built in the mid-18th century to serve as a cornerstone of the eastern defences of the Kingdom of Sweden, to which Finland then belonged.

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Company Founded 1993 Languages English Season 01.05.2017-30.09.2017 Timetable www.jt-line.fi Route Helsinki Market Square - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Capacity max. 100-200 passengers, depending on the vessel Meals Cafeteria onboard: snacks and beverages on sale

Contact JT-Line Oy Riina Lindell-Eränen Vironkatu 3 d 00170 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 10 205 1880 riina.lindell@jt-line.fi info@jt-line.fi www.jt-line.fi www.facebook.com/JtLineOy

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Languages English, Swedish, German, French, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese Season open all year round Opening Hours The fortress is open for visits every day of the year. The tourist information office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m during the summer season (May 2 - September 30) and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m during the winter season (October 1 - April 30).

Contact Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Tourist information Suomenlinna C 1 00190 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 295 338 410 info@suomenlinna.fi www.suomenlinna.fi www.facebook.com/Suomenlinna www.twitter.com/SuomenlinnaWHS www.instagram.com/suomenlinnaofficial

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SUOMENLINNA SEA FORTRESS Suomenlinna sea fortress was founded in 1748 on islands off the coast of Helsinki. The fortress has been added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1991 to be preserved for future generations as a unique example of the military architecture of its era. The fortress also has a special importance, having played a role in the defence of three states - Sweden, Russia and Finland.

Services 6 museums, 12 restaurants and cafés, hostel, 2 galleries, artists' workrooms, conference and banquet facilities.

Note Visiting the fortress is free of charge. Visitors only need to buy a ferry ticket for the ferry (part of the city public transportation system, operates throughout the year) or the water bus (operates from May to Suomenlinna is not only one of the fore- September). most attractions in Finland, but also a lively Guided Tours community of some 800 residents. Guided tours provided by the Ehrensvärd The fortifications and old garrison buil- Society can be booked throughout the dings have been restored and converted year and are available in 15 languages. In into residential properties, studios and addition to the basic tours, you can also offices, meeting and event facilities, res- book special theme walks. taurants and museums. Six kilometres of For information about guided tours of walls, 100 cannons, exciting tunnels, beau- the fortress, please contact the Ehrenstiful parks and views overlooking the sea värd Society: provide memorable experiences. guidebooking@suomenlinnatours.com Ferry trip to Suomenlinna from Helsinki’s Market Square takes only fifteen minutes. The trip gives an excellent opportunity to enjoy the scenery and photograph Helsinki from the sea.

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ISLAND HOPPING: VALLISAARI-SUOMENLINNA-LONNA

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Suomenlinna, Lonna and Vallisaari make a unique area of fortress islands. They all have different characters: trendy Lonna, Suomenlinna the UNESCO site and Vallisaari with its pure nature. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on board the waterbus on an island hopping journey. Plan your own day with a guided tour at Vallisaari or Suomenlinna and enjoy the Finnish archipelago. Suggested program Start with a visit to Vallisaari with the Jt-Line waterbus. Duration of the journey approx. 20 min. At Vallisaari take part in a guided walking tour or enjoy the green island. An authorized Vallisaari guide presents the Aleksanteri route with its historical attractions and the beauty of the Finnish archipelago nature. Duration of the tour approx. 90 min. Next stop: Suomenlinna, the World Heritage site of UNESCO. Duration of the journey approx. 10 min. At Suomenlinna choose between a guided tour and a short promenade. An authorized guide tells about the 260 years of eventful history of the fortress island under the rule of three different states as well as the life on the island today. Duration of the tour approx. 60 min. Next stop: Lonna. Duration of the journey approx. 10 min. Visit trendy, tiny Lonna. Its history is intertwined with the history of Suomenlinna. Today it houses one the most interesting restaurants at Helsinki serving local food. Eventually back to mainland. Season: 01.05.2017-31.08.2017. Duration: 5-6 hrs Participants: 1-35 pax. Start point and time: at the Helsinki Market Square; by agreement. Services: transfer with JT-Line waterbus, glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic beverage, guided tour at Vallisaari or Suomenlinna

Visit the fortress with a guide and watch the award winning wide-screen presentation Suomenlinna Experience. Your visit to Suomenlinna will begin at Suomenlinna Centre with the film Suomenlinna Experience. The wide-screen film presents the construction of the sea fortress, it’s colorful past and the people who made it all happen. After the wide-screen presentation our authorized guide will take you to see the most important sights of the fortress, such as the Great Castle Courtyard and the Dry Dock, which in its days was among the largest in the world. During the tour of fortress the guide will tell you about it’ s eventful history and the life on the islands today. Season: all year round Duration: 2 hrs Languages: 13 different, incl. German, Japanese and Chinese Participants: 1-35 pax Services: as above explained

Contact Ehrensvärd Society/ Suomenlinna Carita Wilenius-Rantala

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EVENTSI SUBURB SAFARI: PIHLA JAMÄKI Guided walk in Pihlajamäki. The only protected modernist era suburb of Helsinki with DOCOMOMO status! This district is a sculpture-like living machine, but also the place of one of the original hippie communities – not far from a deserted World War I military fortification and the oldest giant's kettle found in Finland. Season: year-round. Duration: 1 h Languages: guidance in English or Finnish, an own interpreter can be used Participants: 5-20 pax Services included: guided tour Starting place and time: Pihlajamäki shopping mall; starting times vary per walk Optional services: Visits to special destinations, such as museums, shops, design centers, restaurants, cafés during or after the walk can be organised, entrance or guidance fees in target destinations are not included. Note: Clothing shall be suitable for outside weather conditions and walking in sometimes rough territory © Jori Simonen CC BY 2.0

SUBURB SAFARI: KÄPYLÄ

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Guided walk in Käpylä. The idyllic and classical garden city district with its wooden houses built in 1920´s. Käpylä is also known for the Park Hotel, the Olympic village and culturally oriented pubs. Bonus mission: To climb the Taivaskallio Anti-Aircraft memorial from World War II. Season: year-round. Duration: 1 h Languages: guidance in English or Finnish, an own interpreter can be used Participants: 5-20 pax Services included: guided tour Starting place and time: Park Hotel; starting times vary per walk Optional services: Visits to special destinations, such as museums, shops, design centers, restaurants, cafés during or after the walk can be organised, entrance or guidance fees in target destinations are not included. Note: Clothing shall be suitable for outside weather conditions and walking in sometimes rough territory

SUBURB SAFARI: ARABIANRANTA

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Guided walk in Arabianranta. The new super-district whose inhabitants have their own independent film festival. Arabianranta has lots of art from murals to sculptures to enjoy – right next to the old gallows place from 16th century. The Arabia factory store celebrates classic Finnish design and under the same roof there is a design museum that displays the products of the Arabia ceramics factory and the Iittala glassworks. Season: year-round. Duration: 1 h Languages: guidance in English or Finnish, an own interpreter can be used Participants: 5-20 pax Services included: guided tour Starting place and time: the factory of Arabia, Helsinki; starting times vary per walk Optional services: Visits to special destinations, such as museums, shops, design centers, restaurants, cafés during or after the walk can be organised, entrance or guidance fees in target destinations are not included. Note: Clothing shall be suitable for outside weather conditions and walking in sometimes rough territory

SUBURB SAFARI: OULUNKYLÄ

Contact Eventsi Tmi Petra Vairimaa Petra Vairimaa Tel. +358 (0) 503214557 petra.vairimaa@eventsi.fi www.eventsi.fi www.eventsi.fi/suburb-safari www.facebook.com/suburbsafari www.twitter.com/SuburbSafariHEL www.instagram.com/suburbsafarihel

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Guided walk in Oulunkylä. The former independent municipality known for its villas, complete with a former booze distillery. Names like Lenin, Tuglas, Schauman, Kekkonen, Larin-Kyösti and Tapio Rautavaara belong here. You can have a sauna and swim in river Vantaa like they did! Season: year-round. Duration: 1 h. Languages: guidance in English or Finnish, an own interpreter can be used. Participants: 5-20pax. Services included: guided tour Starting place and time: Oulunkylä railway station; starting times vary per walk Optional services: Visits to special destinations, such as museums, shops, design centers, restaurants, cafés can be organised, entrance or guidance fees in target destinations are not included. Sauna is available (booking in advance). Note: suitable clothing for outside weather conditions and walking in sometimes rough territory Company information: Eventsi is an event and project management company. Eventsi offers Suburb Safari Helsinki - tours that are guided walking tours in the suburbs of Helsinki. Founded: Eventsi 2016, Suburb Safari is part of Urban Walks Finland (Suomen kotikaupunkipolut tmi), founded 2007. Languages: English, German, Swedish

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VINO TOURS AND MORE HISTORY AND NATURE WALKING TOUR - VALLISAARI AND SUOMENLINNA Getting to know two of the most important island groups of the Helsinki Archipelago. Leaving by boat from the market square, exploring the magical island of Vallisaari that was closed to the public for 400 years and opened last summer again. Its nature is almost untouched and its history is very interesting. From Vallisaari the excursion continues to the fortificated Suomenlinna island, where we hear more about the Swedish and Russian era of Finland. Season: summer season Duration: depends, 3-5 h Languages: English, Italian, German Participants: 5-35 pax Services included: professional and authorized Helsinki guide Starting place: Helsinki market square Optional services: ferry tickets are not included in the price, but can be bought by the organizer. Lunch (or picnic) in Suomenlinna can be arranged.

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PROFESSIONAL WINE TASTING AT SUOMENLINNA Exclusive wine tasting of Italian wines in the charming little Café Samovarbar of the Toy museum on the fortified island of Suomenlinna. The wine tasting is organized by the wine professional and authorized Suomenlinna guide Maddalena Benedetti, and it is possible to add a walking tour to the tasting. Season: year around outside the opening hours of the Toy museum Duration: 2 hours (with walking tour 3.5-4 h) Languages: English, Italian, German Participants: packages for 5-10 pax or 11-18 pax Service included: wines, lecture, admission to the Suomenlinna Toy museum, breadsticks, glasses, rent of the space, and the cleaning. 24% taxes are included in the prices. Starting place: The clients will be picked up from the Suomenlinna main quay Optional services: Authorized guided tour of the Suomenlinna island. Recommended before the wine tasting. Prices available on request. © Vino Tours and more

AUTHENTIC HELSINKI - UNDERGROUND WALKING TOUR Get to know the real city of Helsinki! The former workers area, the Töölö bay and its Villas, the public saunas, the second hand shops and the rest of the sights outside of the city center of Helsinki (Kallio, Alppila and surroundings). Season: year-round Duration: depends on the choice of the client (if lunch and/or sauna included, or only walking tour), about 2-4 h Languages: English, Italian, German Participants: 5-35 pax Services included: professional and authorized Helsinki guide Starting place: to be agreed with the client Optional services: tram/subway tickets are not included in the price and should be bought in advance; the guide can help with the purchase in case of help needed. Possibility to enjoy one of the worker's area's public sauna's and enjoy a nice meal during or after the excursion.

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GASTRONOMY TOUR - TASTE AND HEAR HELSINKI During the walking Tour you will be hearing stories of the city of Helsinki, while tasting typical foods and beer. Season: year-round Duration: about 2-3 h Languages: English, Italian, German Participants: 12-35 pax Services included: some little tasting plates and Finnish beer, professional and authorized Helsinki guide Starting place: to be agreed with the client Company information: Vino Tours and more offers excursions and walking tours in Helsinki, gastronomy tours, Helsinki underground, wine tastings and cultural travels to Italy and Finland. Founded: 2016. Languages: English, Italian, German

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Contact Vino Tours and more Maddalena Benedetti Tel. +358 (0) 40 705 2203 maddalena@vinotours.fi www.vinotours.fi www.facebook.com/vinotoursandmore www.instagram.com/vinotoursandmore

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HAPPY GUIDE HELSINKI

CITY OR THEME WALKING TOUR

HELSINKI HIGHLIGHTS BY BIKE

SUSTAINABLE PRIVATE TRAM TOUR

Happy Guide Helsinki offers guided walks to the major attractions and with themes like Finnish Design and Helsinki Horror Walk daily the whole year around. Ideal time for a walking tours is between 2-3 hours. The walks can be started directly at group´s accommodation if that´s in the center of Helsinki or any other easy-to-arrive location like the Central Railway Station.

Helsinki Highlights by Bikes is very entertaining 3,5 hours long bicycle tour to see the major attractions and vast green areas in and around the center of Helsinki. We complete our Helsinki experience with local snack!

Helsinki is known for its effective and eco-friendly public transport network. The tram lines use only green energy and are emission free! On a guided private tram ride the visitors can get familiar with major sites and neigborhood of central Helsinki and hear about Finnish culture and lifestyle.

Season: daily the whole year round Duration: 2-3 h Languages: English, German, Spanish Participants/ Service Capacity: groups can vary between 1 - 60 pax Services included: private guide Starting place: possible at the group's accommodation or easy accessible location

Season: daily the whole year round Duration: 3.5 h Languages: English, German, Spanish Participants/ Service Capacity: groups can vary between 1 - 60 pax Services included: guiding, bikes, helmets and snacks Starting place: Narinkka 3, Helsinki

Season: daily the whole year round Duration: 1 h Languages: English, German, Spanish Participants/ Service Capacity: groups can vary between 1 - 60 pax Services included: guide and private tram tour for one hour

Company information: Happy Guide Helsinki offers guided activities in Helsinki and Southern Finland. What is common for all of them they are offered in a sunny and sustainable way! We find eco-friendly solution for everything from city and theme tours to nature activities! Founded: 2013. Languages: English, German, Spanish Contact Happy Guide Helsinki/ Hassu Tours Helsinki Karri Korppi

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Peltokyläntie 3G59, 00740 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0) 445020066 info@happyguidehelsinki.com

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DAY WITH A LOCAL HELSINKI Explore Helsinki and its surroundings with a Local Day With A Local Helsinki offers personalized, high quality service. The customized private tour with a Local is based on guests’ interests and requests. Lifestyle, culture, cuisine, history, architecture, design, art, fashion or nature-based itineraries are all available and can be tailored to the needs of the customer. Guests can be met at the airport, port, hotel lobby or another starting point according to their wishes. Solo travelers, couples, families and groups of friends are hosted by one Local; groups of 10 or more, by two or more Locals.

Accompanied by a Local, travelers have a worry-free visit Day With A Local Helsinki's services are available throughout the year including public holidays. This allows cruise ship visitors, stopover visitors and business travelers to make the most of their time in Helsinki. Day With A Local gives a perfect introduction to the city and its surroundings and is an ideal start to a city break or a longer holiday. Multi-day options are available for combining, for instance, Helsinki city center and local neighborhood visit with a nature excursion and a trip to medieval Porvoo. Any length of a day is possible.

Flexibility and interaction with a Local Guests are encouraged to ask questions about topics they are interested in. Both walking and using public transportation are part of the experience. The pace is suited to the needs of the guests. Accessible and disability friendly services are also available. Optional elements can be added to suit the guests, from food sampling and museum visits, to seasonal activities and room escape games. Also private transportation and dining can be added at an additional cost. Visits to a contemporary artist's studio, libraries and a part of the churches can be included without extra charge.

Company information Day With A Local Helsinki provides personalized private tours combining elements of the local lifestyle with the highlights of Helsinki. • more than a tour guide • interaction with a Local is the key element • itinerary is flexible • recommendations are given for the rest of the stay • excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and Facebook

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Company Founded 2015 Languages English, German, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian and Finnish, current language selection on our website Season anytime around the year Services Day With A Local, Half Day With A Local, additional hour/s, Stopover Special and other multi-day options, Packages with inclusions (public or private transportation, admission fees etc.) are available on request.

Contact Day With A Local Helsinki Liisa Eskelinen Tel. +358 44 4000 404 liisa@daywithalocal.fi helsinki@daywithalocal.fi www.daywithalocal.fi www.facebook.com/daywithalocalhelsinki www.instagram.com/daywithalocalhelsinki www.twitter.com/daywithalocal www.tripadvisor.fi/Attraction_Reviewg189934-d7984741-Reviews-Day_With_A_ Local_Helsinki-Helsinki_Uusimaa.html

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Company Founded 1940 Languages English and several others Season all year-round Services Helsinki Card (City or Region Card for 24, 48 or 72 hrs), Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing bus tours, Charter, dinner and sightseeing cruises, City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop On Hop Off bus tours, tailor-made programs

Contact Strömma Martina Antas (FIT sales) Anni Ganter (Groups and charter sales) Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 4 from Feb 2017: Unioninkatu 18 00130 Helsinki Tel. +358 9 2288 1600 sales@stromma.fi www.stromma.fi www.facebook.com/strommagroup www.instagram.com/strommagroup

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STRÖMMA Incoming services in Helsinki region Strömma produces activities, experiences and entertainment for leisure time, events and meetings. Sightseeing tours by bus or boat, guide services as well charter transports on land and water form a key focal area for our operations. Strömma publishes Helsinki This Week city guide and produces Helsinki Card, the city card which includes free entry to top sights, free travel on public transport and many more benefits.

We offer sightseeing and theme cruises in the beautiful Helsinki archipelago. Our specialty is the Beautiful Canal Route cruise that goes through the narrow and shallow Degerö channel.

Helsinki Card Helsinki Card (City or Region Card for 24, 48 or 72 hrs) includes a number of benefits that will help you to discover and experience Helsinki plus save money, time and energy during your stay. With the card you get unlimited travel on public transportation, free sightseeing tour by bus, free entrance to many museums and sights and discounts or benefits on restaurants and shops. Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing offers high-standard bus tours in the centre of Helsinki all year round. The tour is operated with a double decker bus with the good view. Commentary with headphones in ten languages.

Charter Cruises and Guided Tours We can tailor a unique cruise experience (charter cruises operate under the Strömma Kanavalaivat) complete with route, programme and menu suggestions that accommodate the client's wishes. Regular Jazz and Archipelago Dinner cruises are also available. We can also provide Guide and Transport services by land. Our fleet includes ships and vehicles suitable for various needs and groups of all sizes. Our professional guides are on top what to do, see and experience in Helsinki. Theme tours are offered, for example Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Porvoo and Finnish Wilderness. Guide booking can be made for a group or even only for one person. Several different languages available.

City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop On Hop Off bus tours goes by all of the city's key attractions and ticket holders may get off and back on the bus as many times as they like – a ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours. There are several stops along the route.

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PORVOO TOURS

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF HELSINKI EAST

NORDIC WALKING WITH A GUIDE IN OLD PORVOO