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Vibrant and urban is a unique and diverse city, where traditional Eastern exotica meets contemporary Scandinavian style. Helsinki is also a youthful and relaxed city where cosmopoli- tan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature. This second-most northern in the world is full of unique experiences and friendly people who speak good English. ’s capital offers lots to see, do and experience for cruise visitors of all ages. Most sights and attractions are within walking distance and getting around is easy.

MAP & DISCOUNTS INCLUDED MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS Museum of Contemporary Quarried out of the natural bed- Art, The Helsinki and rock, Temppeliaukio Church is one Kiasma presents three major new the Senate Square of Helsinki’s most popular tourist exhibitions every year alongside The beautiful and historically signif- attractions. numerous smaller projects. The icant is for many programme includes exhibitions of the symbol of Helsinki. The Senate Finnish and international art and Square and its surroundings form thematic group exhibitions. a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture.

Uspenski cathedral Completed in 1868 in the Kataja- nokka district of Helsinki, Uspenski is the largest Orthodox cathedral in The National Museum of Finland Olympic Stadium & Stadium Tower Western Europe. The redbrick edi- The museum’s main exhibitions The Olympic Stadium is one of the ½FHFRPELQHV(DVWHUQDQG:HVWHUQ present Finnish life from prehis- most famous landmarks in Helsin- LQ¾XHQFHV toric times to the present. ki. The stadium tower is 72 metres high and offers a spectacular view over Helsinki.

MARITIME ATTRACTIONS The Sibelius Monument Suomenlinna is one of the world’s The monument of the world fa- largest historical maritime for- mous Finnish composer Jean Si- tresses and a UNESCO World Her- belius (1865-1957) can be found itage Site. With its museums, res- in the Sibelius Park. taurants and events, the islands of Suomenlinna offer a unique experience for visitors of all ages throughout the year. TOP MUSEUMS Lonna Island is an island located Ateneum is the most popular between the Market Square and museum in Finland. The collec- Suomenlinna and is a nice place tions include , such as for a picnic or a cup of coffee in a many national treasures, as well as cosy café. In the summertime the Western art. L-ferries to Suomenlinna stop at the island. CULINARY MUST TASTE SHOPPING Seurasaari is a popular museum is- Market Halls Tori Quarter - Torikorttelit land. The wooden buildings at the Helsinki’s market halls sell tradi- The Tori Quarter between the Mar- Open-Air Museum represent Finn- tional delicacies and local spe- ket Square and the Senate Square ish building traditions from the cialties. They offer a great way to dates back to the 1700s. Handi- 18th to the 20th centuries. discover local food culture and the crafts, Finnish design brands, eco traditional way of shopping. design and much more. • Old Market Hall • Hakaniemi Market Hall • Hietalahti Market Hall

DESIGN Esplanade The Design District The leading Finnish design brands The Design District is a home to and the most stylish international around 200 designer shops, inte- EUDQGV KDYH WKHLU ¾DJVKLS VWRUHV rior decorating studios, antique DORQJ WKH (VSODQDGH

Aleksanterinkatu The main shopping street offers The Design Museum good shopping opportunities. Here The Design District is also home to \RXFDQ½QG6WRFNPDQQWKHELJ- the Design Museum, which hosts gest department store in Scandi- exhibitions on the history of Finn- navia. ish design and current trends. The Market Square Helsinki’s most international and famous market sells handicrafts and souvenirs. Have a cup of cof- fee and taste local delicacies!

Kamppi chapel $½QHH[DPSOHRI)LQQLVKZRRGHQ architecture, this futuristic chapel is a place for quiet meditation amidst the hustle and bustle of the city centre. TOP ATTRACTIONS ON THE MAP i Tourist Information CRUISE SHIP QUAYS

1. The Senate Square and 10. Museum of Finnish 18. Kunsthalle Helsinki 3C 1. Hernesaari B Quay (LHB) 2G the Cathedral 5D Architecture 5E 19. Olympic Stadium 3A 2. Hernesaari C Quay (LHC) 2H 2. The Market Square and 11. Chapel of Silence 4D 20. Linnanmäki Amusement Park 4A 3. Melkki Quay (LMA) 1H Sightseeing cruises 5D 12. Ateneum Art Museum 4D 21. Sibelius Monument 2A 4. Cruise Quay 3. Tori Quarters 5D 13. Helsinki Music Center 3C 22. Seurasaari Island 1A (ERA&ERB) 7E 4. The Esplanade Park 5D 14. Museum of Contemporary Art 23. The Abattoir, “Teurastamo” 6A 5. Katajanokka Quay (EKL) 6E 5. Suomenlinna Sea Fortress 8H Kiasma 4C 24. Kankurin Tupa 1-2H, 4H 6. Pakkahuone Quay (EPL) 5E 6. 6D 15. The National Museum of 25. Best Western Premier 7. Olympic Quay (E01) 6E-F 7. Stockmann Department Finland 3C Katajanokka 7E Store and Hard Rock Café 16. Finnish Museum of 26. Angry Birds Shop 3D Helsinki 4D Natural History 3C 27. Galerie Forsblom 4D 8. Helsinki Design District 4E 17. The Temppeliaukio 28. Finnish Nature Center Haltia 1A 9. Design Museum 4E “Rock” Church 2-3C 29. Icebreakers 7D

RECOMMENDED WALKING ROUTES From HERNESAARI QUAYS to Shopping route (ca 3,1 km; 1,8 miles) From MELKKI QUAY (LMA) to the city centre DESIGN the city centre (LHC and LHB) is the quickest route to city centre. Shopping route (ca 3,1 km; 1,8 miles) is the SHOPPING Design route (ca 3,2 km; 1,8 Attractions: Hietalahti Market Hall, quickest route to the city centre. Attractions: SEASIDE miles): Walk through the Design several shopping opportunities on Hietalahti Market Hall, several shopping op- 'LVWULFWDQG½QGGHVLJQFDIpV Bulevardi. portunities on Bulevardi. boutiques and shops on your way Seaside route (ca 5,2 km; 3 miles ): Seaside route (ca 6,2 km; 3,7 miles ): Experi- to the city centre. Attractions: Experience Helsinki’s unique Kaivopu- ence Helsinki’s unique park and Design Museum and Museum of LVWR3DUNDQG½QGVHYHUDOFDIpV ½QGVHYHUDOFDIpV$WWUDFWLRQV.DLYRSXLVWR Finnish Architecture Attractions: Kaivopuisto Park, Market Park, Market Square, Esplanade Park Square, Esplanade Park

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i 1 3 24 i H 2 24 5 ***Helsinki Cruise Network Recommends ***Helsinki Cruise Network Recommends*** © Voitto Niemelä © Voitto BEST WESTERN PREMIER THE FINNISH NATURE LINNANMÄKI AMUSEMENT Hotel KatajanokkaIXO½OOVWKHH[- CENTRE HALTIA PARK - THE MOST FUN PART pectations of travelers looking for a unique experience. Inside the old Haltia is an impressive modern OF HELSINKI brick walls, a fascinating world of exhibition and event centre on the A day out at Linnanmäki is full of new contrasts opens up - a modern ho- fringes of Nuuksio National Park. tel built in a historic prison setting. experiences, shared fun and excite- The wooden ecologically designed Restaurant Jailbird in the ground ment. The amusement park games, ¾RRULVDUHOD[HGDQGFRV\UHVWDXUDQW building fascinates with its enthrall- SEA LIFE and diverse programme serving a la carte and special menus. ing visualization on the Finnish Na- ensure that there’s fun for the whole The terrace and park are open in the ture from the Baltic archipelagoes family, even between rides. Quality summertime. Visit also the old cells. to the fells of Arctic Lapland. There restaurant services, the Panorama Only a stone’s throw from the Senate are restaurant services with delica- tower (free entry) and irresistible Square and it is on your way if your cies of Finnish cuisine in Haltia and amusement park atmosphere make ship is docked at Katajanokka Pier. a daily bus connection from Helsinki Linnanmäki a great place to visit for in summer. Haltia is located only 40 friends, couples and tourists. BEST WESTERN PREMIER min from the city centre. Hotel Katajanokka Welcome to Linnanmäki! Free entrance Merikasarminkatu 1 www.haltia.com to the park and to 11 rides for small ZZZEZNDWDMDQRNND½ children. ZZZOLQQDQPDNL½HQ

GALERIE FORSBLOM VISIT LOHJA AND DNA PREPAID CARDS Galerie Forsblom is one of the lead- TYTYRI MINE MUSEUM ing galleries in Northern Europe. Buy data package and surf the web In Lohja you may visit in exotic and Through 20 exhibitions per year, without roaming fees! Get DNA amazing Tytyri Mine Museum - 110 Galerie Forsblom alternates impor- Prepaid Cards for 7,90€ or DNA underground! You will see a true min- tant shows by major international Dataprepaid 1Gt for 9,90€ from the ing atmosphere in the cool and damp contemporary artists and Finnish tal- Tourist Informations: tunnels of the mine. A light installa- HQWV°FRQ½UPHGRUHPHUJLQJ7KH tion at the edge of an underground Melkki Cruise Quay gallery moved in 2011 to a major pit, 100 metres deep and wide, will (Tyynenmerenkatu 8), new gallery space in central Helsinki, make your 2 hour experience at Tytyri open when cruise ship arrives designed by Gluckman Mayner complete. It’s about 50 minutes drive Architects, New York. Hernesaari Cruise Quay from Helsinki to Lohja. (Hernematalankatu 6), Lönnrotinkatu 5 / Yrjönkatu 22 open when cruise ship arrives Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Guided tours daily during June 22nd Sun 12-4pm, Mon closed - August 10th, 12noon and 2pm. In the centre Pohjoisesplanadi 19, July 1-July 26: ZZZYLVLWORKMD½ open daily. Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, Mon&Sun closed +358 9 680 3700 www.galerieforsblom.com *** Discounts & Offers for Cruise Visitors *** Discounts & Offers for Cruise Visitors ***

HOP ON HOP OFF BUS JT-LINE’S WATERBUSES ANGRY BIRDS SHOP SIGHTSEEING TO SUOMENLINNA 7KHRI½FLDO$QJU\%LUGV6KRSLV 20 % discount on ticket price Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, one of located at the Kamppi Shopping (normal price 25 €) the main attractions in Helsinki, Center in the middle of Helsinki. WHY TO CHOOSE US? is a major monument of military Get all kinds of hilarious gifts for • 13 stops, 10 languages architecture with its cannons and both kids and adults from the • Gray Line partner underground tunnels. It is also a most popular game of all time. Our • )UHH:L½RQRXUEXVHV remarkable cultural resort with an products include t-shirts, plush toys, • Fun & friendly staff impressive array of museums, galler- games for kids and small souvenirs. • Free poncho in case of rain ies, and cosy cafés and restaurants. With this coupon you get -15% of • Free, single-use headsets JT-Line´s waterbuses offer a regular any product in the store! • Kids go free (normal price 10 €) service from Market Square to • Bus&Boat 35 € (normal price 37 €) Suomenlinna 1.5.-21.9.2014. Kamppi Shopping Center, With this coupon we offer you Offers valid with the coupon. Urho Kekkosen katu 1, Helsinki adult’s return for just €5.50 (nor- Strömma Finland Oy Ab mal price €7) and children’s return Opening times: Weekdays 9am-9pm, tel. +358 9 2288 1600 €2.50 (normal price €3.50). Saturday 9am-6pm, ZZZVWURPPD½ ZZZMWOLQH½ Sunday 12noon-6pm

FREE GIFT from Our Rock Shop KANKURIN TUPA THE STORY OF HELSINKI - when you spend €35 or more Situated right next to your cruise ship ALL THE MAIN SIGHTS IN (offer valid with this coupon) on the dock Kankurin Tupa offers ONE TOUR Scandinavian gifts & handicrafts for HARD ROCK CAFE HELSINKI Our route shows the best sights of those who love Finland and Finnish Located in the heart of Helsinki serv- Helsinki. You will enjoy excellent design. In addition to our traditional ing your favourite Hard Rock dishes views from our Open Top Double- knitwear collections our wide product and cocktails surrounded by legend- Deckers. Extensive Audio Guide in 10 range includes crystal, t-shirts, toys, ary Rock memorabilia everyday of the languages. and the best range of souvenirs in week. Be sure to drop by our Rock town. &LW\7RXU½ Shop for your Hard Rock Souvenirs. +358 207 118 338 ,QRXUWKUHH¾RRU¾DJVKLSVWRUHLQWKH Rock Shop: Mon–Sun 10:00–23:00 city centre (Pohjoisesplanadi 35) we OFFER! SAVE 20% – 1 Day Hop-On Restaurant: Sun–Thu 11:00–00:00 also have an all-year Christmas Shop Hop-Off €20 (reg. price €25) Fri & Sat 11:00–02:00 and showroom and a large selection GET FREE Helsinki Premium Card with 21, 00100 Helsinki of Moomin items. the Ticket! FANTASTIC DISCOUNTS Tel. +358 (0)9 4282 6888 With this coupon you get 10 % for Hard Rock Café, Olympic Stadium, ZZZKDUGURFNFDIH½ discount on your purchase. Finnish Design & Souvenirs, Cafés, www.hardrock.com Restaurants, Museums and more. Pohjoisesplanadi 35, www.facebook.com/HardRock.Helsinki Cruise piers: LHC, LMA, LHB Offer valid with this coupon. FREE WiFi More questions? From June to August the streets of Helsinki are patrolled by around 20 young Helsinki Helpers dressed in green offering free advice and help to visitors. Ask them about interesting events and sights or for brochures and maps.

USEFUL INFORMATION Pharmacies Yliopiston Apteekki Currency Exchange 24-hour service, Forex: Central Railway Station 96, Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–7pm, tel. +358 (0)300 20200 Sun 9:30am–5pm (nationwide customer service number) Tavex: Fabianinkatu 12 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 10am–4pm 3RVWRI½FH 0DLQSRVWRI½FH Important phone numbers Elielinaukio 2 F, Taksi Helsinki tel. +358 100 700 tel. +358 (0)200 71000, Emergency telephone number: 112 open: Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Internet access Sat–Sun 10am–2pm You can connect your ipad, laptop or Public Toilets mobile phone to a wireless network Helsinki has over 36 automatic in many places throughout the city public toilets located in parks and centre and cruise berths. LEARN FINNISH IN along streets that are open 24/7. 2 MINUTES! Opening hours They also have wheelchair access. Department stores and shopping Automatic public toilets can be Can I please have...: Saisinko… centres are open: found for example next to the Old Check, please: Lasku kiitos Weekdays 9am–9pm, Market Hall, in the Esplanade Park :KHUHFDQ,½QGMistä löydän… Saturdays 9am–6pm and and in the Sibelius Park. thanks: kiitos Sundays 12noon–6pm. Price: €0.50 hello: moi Smaller shops are usually open good bye: näkemiin Public transportation Weekdays 10am–6pm and good morning: hyvää huomenta The Helsinki City Transport’s Tourist Saturdays 10am–3pm (4pm). breakfast: aamupala Ticket offers unlimited travel on all lunch: lounas public transportation within Helsinki. dinner: illallinen 1-day tickets can be purchased from water: vesi; beer: olut the drivers, vending machines, R-kiosks red/white wine: punaviini/valkoviini and from the Tourist Information. coffee: kahvi Tickets: Adults €8, children €4. cinnamon roll: kanelipulla cheers: kippis harbour: satama YLVLWKHOVLQNL½FUXLVH tram: ratikka street: katu money: raha

Helsinki Tourist Information Photos from the Visit Helsinki Material Bank, Helsinki Cruise Network (HCN) develops the Pohjoisesplanadi 19, HELSINKI Helsinki City Image Bank and advertisers/cities. services of Helsinki for cruise passengers with Tel. +358 (0)9 3101 3300 Cover photo: Visit Finland. Published & produced 60 partners including shops, cafes, restaurants, [email protected] by Helsinki Marketing Ltd. Designed by Rebekka hotels and tour operators. Some of these partners www.visithelsinki.fi Lehtola. Printed in Finland by Newprint, 2014. offer discounts for the crew. Open daily This brochure includes commercial advertising.