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Helsinki 4 Espoo 8 Vantaa 9 Lake Tuusula 10 Lohja 11 Hyvinkää 12 Raseborg 13 Porvoo 14 Loviisa 15 Hämeenlinna 16 Salo 17 Kouvola 18 Kotka-Hamina Region 19 Lake Saimaa 20 Transportation information 23

DAY TRIPS FROM HELSINKI Published and produced by Helsinki Marketing | Design and layout by Helsinki Marketing, Rebekka Lehtola | Text by Helsinki Marketing and partners | Printed in by Newprint | Paper: Galerie Art Silk 250/130g | Front cover photo: © Visit Finland, Julia Kivelä; back cover: Lauri Rotko | Other photos from Helsinki Material Bank, Visit Finland Media Bank and partners.

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2 BEAUTIFUL FINNISH NATURE Experience unforgettable moments in the heart of the Finnish wilderness. Within easy reach of the Finnish capital you can escape into wild and enjoy lovely lakes, green forests and rugged crags. www.nationalparks.fi National Park Repovesi Aku Pöllänen Visit Finland / ©

3 Museums What to in Helsinki Helsinki is a treasure trove Experience for museum-goers. Must-see museums in the city centre include the HAM and the Helsinki in Helsinki? City Museum. and also offer world- class art experiences. Why not reserve a day just for the elsinki is a surprising city in the North that enchants museums! visitors with its diverse urban culture, the proximity hamhelsinki.fi of nature and its friendliness. Located between helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi H ateneum.fi East and West, and absorbing influences from both kiasma.fi sides, Helsinki is a dynamic city that combines trends and traditions in its own special way. Layers of fine architecture, functional design, a diverse food culture and numerous events offer experiences in all seasons of the year. A high level of expertise and lively start-up culture are part of the identity of our vibrant city. The laid-back rhythm of relaxed and compact Helsinki will take you away.

Cycle around Helsinki with city bikes

Helsinki has city bikes for summer (May–October), allowing visitors to explore the urban nature and maritime scenery on two wheels. hsl.fi/citybikes City bikes © Visit Finland / Julia Kivelä © bikes City

4 Recreational Island of The island of Vallisaari is situated next to the Sea Fortress. Formerly used by the Finnish Defence Forces, the island is known for its beautiful nature with diverse flora. The connection from the Market Square operates daily in summer. nationalparks.fi/en/ vallisaari

New: WILD Market Halls Wild offers small por- Traditional market halls tions and snacks made and open-air markets are from wild ingredients still a part of everyday and game. Try the forest life among locals. Market mushroom pie, bolete halls offer a big and tasty toffee- chocolate cake selection of fresh ingre- and chocolate confec- dients, especially fish. tions flavoured with Just as appealing is the dried insect larva! chance to leisurely stroll among the market stalls In just a short time Helsin- Classic: Ateljé Finne Mikonkatu 6, inside TRE ki has developed into the Named after the Finnish and enjoy a cup of coffee. home of great food. “New sculptor Gunnar Finne, Fine dining: Olo Old Market Hall, Eteläranta Nordic Cuisine” has taken this refined local Olo is a modern Nor- Hakaniemi Market Hall, over the scene, and res- is a lovely dic gourmet cuisine Hämeentie 1a taurants that have been architectural gem in the restaurant in the heart Hietalahti Market Hall, established in recent Etu-Töölö district. The of Helsinki. The menu Lönnrotinkatu 34 years favour fresh, local people behind Finne follows the yearly cycle and seasonal ingredients. know that simple is of nature, bringing to the When chefs themselves beautiful, Finnish food table only what is best at fall in love with simple is delicious, and great a given time. The restau- ingredients, visitors to service is essential! rant has had a Michelin their also get Arkadiankatu 14 star since 2011. to taste local flavours at Pohjoisesplanadi 5 their finest.

5 Design for life

Minimalistic, functional and DESIGN DISTRICT HELSINKI DESIGN WALK clean Finnish design has is a cluster of creative business- Discover the Design District on enjoyed an enviable interna- es that is full of fascinating de- foot! The Helsinki Design Walk is tional reputation for decades. sign attractions and a Mecca for a two-hour guided tour in English Helsinki has always been the fans of Finnish Design. It com- of the top design sights. Tours hot spot when it comes to prises 25 streets and 200 spots are organised on Fridays at 3pm Finnish design. Get inspired on the map, including design and throughout the year and last by the tips offered by Finnish antique shops, art galleries and approximately 2.5 hours. design experts! museums, restaurants, , happyguidehelsinki.com design studios and more. TORI QUARTER designdistrict.fi The “new old ” in the histori- Look for cal centre of Helsinki is being re- this juvenated. Old offices are being © Marimekko sticker converted into spaces for new to find Finnish design and fashion businesses. design! torikorttelit.fi

Main Events in Helsinki 2018

dents and companies to all who are in August to listen to the most inter- red pepper and delicious dark bread interested. esting performers from Finland and in the archipelago style. helsinkisaunaday.fi abroad. stadinsilakkamarkkinat.fi flowfestival.com/en May, Cleaning Day October, Carnival of Light Cleaning Day is a celebration for Aug–Sep, Helsinki Festival The Carnival of Light illuminates Hel- friends of flea markets and recycling. Finland’s largest arts festival will sinki’s legendary amusement park The neatest festival of the year provide a diverse programme of Linnanmäki. Visitors are entertained transforms the city into giant sec- events throughout the city, with ex- throughout the carnival by quality ond-hand markets. periences ranging from classical to entertainment for older and younger siivouspaiva.com world music and pop, from drama to audiences alike, as brilliant perform- contemporary dance, and from visu- ers take to the stage. 26–27 May, World Village Festival al art to film and children’s events. linnanmaki.fi This free-of-charge event offers a helsinginjuhlaviikot.fi wide range of art and activities for November, Baltic Circle Festival the entire family, including music, 6–16 Sep, Helsinki Design Week Baltic Circle offers high-quality dance, theatre, debates, literature The biggest design event in Northern theatre performances, workshops, Lux Helsinki © Kirsi Tuura and exotic food. Europe, offers a meeting place and discussions, an exhibition and a maailmakylassa.fi/english discussion for design profes- lovely festival lounge. sionals and enthusiasts alike. balticcircle.fi 12 June, Helsinki Day 6–10 Jan, Lux Helsinki helsinkidesignweek.com The most exciting artists from The city centre will be filled with December, Helsinki Christmas Finland and all around the world will people, music and events marking 20–30 September, Love & Anarchy Market create inspiring light installations in Helsinki’s birthday. Film Festival There are over 100 booths selling city centre. helsinkipaiva.fi Cinema fans can enjoy a rich festival Finnish craft, design and Christmas programme that consists of new delicacies It’s also the home to many luxhelsinki.fi June–July, Tuska Festival films from well-known filmmakers traditional as well as more modern The biggest heavy metal festival in 29 Jan–4 Feb, DocPoint Festival and fresh talents alike. gift ideas and home items. Northern Europe features some of Enjoy the best Finnish and interna- hiff.fi tuomaanmarkkinat.fi tional documentaries of the year. The the biggest Finnish and international programme also includes seminars, names in metal. 7–13 October, Baltic Herring Market 31 December, New Year’s Eve lectures, workshops and concerts. tuska-festival.fi This traditional market has been Tens of thousands of people gather docpoint.info held in the Market Square yearly to celebrate and enjoy a programme 10–12 August, Flow Festival since 1743. You can find salted her- consisting of musical performances, 10 March, Helsinki Sauna Day This annual music and urban culture ring, a delicious selection of herring traditional speeches, greetings and Helsinki Sauna Day opens the doors event attracts thousands to Helsinki marinades from rowan berries to singing. The festivities culminate in to the private saunas of local resi- brilliant fireworks. 6 Helsinki is one of the greenest metropolises in the world: over one third of the city consists of parks and other green areas. There are also 42 nature reserves in the city. The city’s many parks are enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. In win- tertime they are used for skiing and in summertime for jogging and picnics. PARK LIFE! (Keskuspuisto) A favourite among outdoor enthusiasts, this park stretches far to the north from the city Explore centre and is the nearest place to experience the authentic Finnish forest in Helsinki. the Urban Töölönlahti Take a walk through the park around the bay and past the , and the Finnish Nature National Opera. Enjoy the fine views to the sea from atop the hill in Helsinki’s most popular park. Helsinki Central Park © Kuvio Oy Park Helsinki Central

complex consists of three Maritime dreams saunas: one smoke sauna and two wood-heated saunas. The Over 100 kilometres of shore- terrace area includes a café line and around 300 islands and a restaurant open all year – the proximity of the sea round. can be sensed everywhere in We Love Helsinki. Take a sightseeing ALLAS SEA POOL cruise in the archipelago or The Allas Sea Pool spa visit one of the many islands complex is located right next open to the public. to the Market Square, allowing One of the “must-sees” just visitors to enjoy swimming, off the coast of Helsinki is Sauna saunas and a great seaside Suomenlinna, one of the atmosphere all year round. biggest sea fortresses in the Take a dip in the sea pool Sauna by the sea or lake is LÖYLY DESIGN SAUNA world and a UNESCO world and relax at the café, bar or not only a Finnish dream but The Löyly design sauna in Herne- heritage site. Suomenlinna is restaurant while enjoying the also an essential part of the saari is just a short distance not only an important part of city centre atmosphere! way of life here. For centuries from the city centre. The modern the but also the sauna has been a place complex also houses a restau- KOTIHARJU SAUNA a lively district of Helsinki that for physical and spiritual rant serving the finest Finnish This traditional wood-heated offers something for everyone: cleansing, for getting bare in cuisine, which visitors can enjoy neighbourhood sauna in Hel- nature, culture and history. all senses of the word, and for while admiring the stunning sinki has welcomed sauna lov- entering the core of humanity. views from the large terrace ers since 1928. Massages and If you want to understand that stretches out over the sea. other treatments are available Finland and its people, getting This impressive building is a real if booked in advance. familiar with the sauna is a design attraction as an exam- Try also: good place to start. ple of contemporary wooden Sauna Hermanni, architecture. The Löyly sauna Kulttuurisauna and Arla.

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Espoo A city of and exciting experiences

Espoo is Finland in miniature. To productions from Finland and the south, you can enjoy delightful EXPERIENCE further afield. Situated in , ENJOY THE islands and an unspoilt coastline, a National Park about 15 minutes from Helsinki. DAY OUT rich cultural offering, a wide range of Experience wild woods and lakes Revontuli Hall, Revontulentie 8, events and activities and great shop- on Helsinki’s doorstep! Within 02100 Espoo and Make the most of your visit ping opportunities. Travel north, and easy reach of the capital of Finland Louhi Hall, , Got two hours to spare? Visit the you will discover a different Espoo, you can escape into wild natural Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo WeeGee Exhibition Centre. with lakes, tranquil rural scenery, settings and enjoy typically Finnish Tickets tel. +358 (0)9 439 3388 Got half a day? Visit the Finnish Na- historic manor houses and the scenery, with lovely lakes, green espoonteatteri.fi ture Centre Haltia and explore the wilderness of . forests and rugged crags. Pack your stunning nature surrounding it. Espoo Cultural Centre The West metro takes you conve- backpack for a memorable family The main scene for performing Spending a summer day in Espoo? niently and quickly to Espoo from picnic or campout. Activities such arts and cultural life in Espoo. Hop on a ferry and head out to Helsinki city centre. as horse riding, biking, canoeing, Tapiola Sinfonietta (the Espoo explore our many islands. You could climbing, berry and mushroom city orchestra), The International also visit Nuuksio National Park – picking, snowshoeing and trek- SEE Theatre of Finland, April Jazz you might even spot some reindeer king and an extensive network of EMMA – Espoo Museum of Festival, Espoo Ciné International (www.nuuksiowhitereindeer.fi) marked trails and guide services Modern Art Film Festival and PianoEspoo and Or how about a visit to EMMA or are available. One of Finland’s largest art museums, VocalEspoo Festivals are on stage Gallen-Kallela museums, followed by Tel. +358 (0)40 163 6200 located at the WeeGee Exhibition on regular bases. an action-packed treetop adventure nationalparks.fi/nuuksio Centre which offers plenty to see for Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo at Huippu (seikkailupuistohuippu.fi)? nuuksioresort.fi/en the whole family with changing exhibi- Tel. +358 (0)9 816 5051 Visiting on a wintry day? Take a tions and events. WeeGee also hous- The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia espoo.fi/culturalcentre snowshoe walk through Nuuksio es the Espoo City Museum KAMU, the National Park, explore Oittaa on An ecologically designed event Archipelago excursions Finnish Toy Museum Hevosenkenkä, cross-country skis, test your ice centre entirely made of wood on the Espoo’s 165 islands are like a beau- the Finnish Museum of Horology, a skating skills at Tapiola Ice Garden fringes of Nuuksio National Park in tiful mosaic. Enjoy Espoo’s archi- museum shop and a café. or head for the cosy warmth of one Espoo. Haltia’s exhibitions present pelago on a scheduled boat which Ahertajantie 5, 02100 Espoo of our many museums. Finland’s most stunning wildlife carries you swiftly to the islands. Tel. +358 (0)9 8163 0493 and natural scenery. The centre’s Available from June to September. emma.museum, weegee.fi main aim is to give people a genuine visitespoo.fi TOP EVENTS Gallen-Kallela Museum sense of close contact with nature The forests and nature trails Visit the home of our national artist and perspectives on the natural IN 2018 When in Espoo, you are never far Akseli Gallen-Kallela in a -like wonders of the whole country. from the outdoors. Check out the April Jazz 25–29 April, apriljazz.fi atelier home, built 1911–13 in Art Nou- Nuuksiontie 84, 02820 Espoo popular recreational areas and Espoo Ciné 4–13 May, espoocine.fi veau style. Changing exhibitions with Tel. +358 (0)40 163 6200 parks such as Oittaa Recreation varying themes offer fresh combina- haltia.com Centre and Angry Birds themed Organ Night and Aria Festival tions of the works of Gallen-Kallela The International playgrounds. Or explore the 40 km 7 June –30 August, urkuyofestival.fi and his contemporaries, modern art Theatre of Finland long scenic Espoo’s Waterfront Motonet GP, Athletics, 13 June, and photography. Café-restaurant. Espoo City Theatre presents Walkway and marked nature trails yleisurheilu.fi Gallen-Kallelan tie 27, 02600 Espoo in-house productions of classic around Espoo. Tel. +358 (0)9 849 2340 Finlandia Trophy Espoo and new plays as well as visiting visitespoo.fi gallen-kallela.fi 5–7 October, finlandiatrophy.com

VISIT ESPOO • Tel. +358 (0)9 8164 7230 • [email protected] • visitespoo.fi 8 Tourist Information in Citizen’s Services: Tapiola, Matinkylä, Leppävaara, , , Kalajärvi Welcome to Vantaa

Vantaa offers visitors plenty to see Flamingo Spa & Aqua Park and experience all throughout the flamingospa.fi SEE TOP EVENTS year whether you like science, art, Artsi Vantaa Art Museum is a must Kuusijärvi Lake the outdoors, shopping or having if you’re into urban culture, street IN 2018 cafekuusijarvi.fi fun. Vantaa hosts many great music art and graffiti. It’s situated right Vantaan Dance Festival festivals and sporting events. The Indoor activity park SuperPark next to Myyrmäki station that has in April, vantaa.fi city is easy to reach by plane, train superpark.fi/vantaa also been turned into a piece of art Sun Festival or car. Helsinki Airport is situated – inside out. Check it out! 12 May, vantaa.fi in Vantaa. The city has a great St. Lawrence is the oldest building in the metropolitan and selection of accommodation from EAT & ENJOY Vantaa Day celebrations in also one of the most popular charming B&B’s to modern hotels. In Vantaa you won’t stay hungry for Tikkurila and Myyrmäki wedding churches in Finland. The long. Whether you want to try Finn- 15 May, vantaa.fi old station building in Tikkurila, ish food or you are more into ethnic from mid-19th now hosts the City Tikkurila Festival the best of EXPERIENCE food, you will find your match. Most Museum which has temporary Finnish pop&rock-music Look into the VR glasses at Fazer of the restaurants at the attractions Visitor Centre and learn about exhibitions presenting the versatile 20–21 July, tikkurilafestivaali.fi also serve lunch. Check out the our history of the area. The Finnish the making of their world’s best website visitvantaa.fi/en. Aviation Museum is a must-see BRQ Vantaa Festival baroque & chocolate: Fazer milk chocolate. when you visit the airport city. classical music The active can scoot down hills at Below you will also find some of Vantaa Agricultural Museum 5–12 August, brq.fi the indoor activity park SuperPark. the most interesting places to presents Vantaa as it was before At Flamingo Entertainment Centre eat & drink. urbanization. you can try out glow-in-the-dark golf or dine and see a movie. After King’s Salmon Artsi Vantaa Art Museum shopping at the outlet stores and kuninkaanlohet.com artsimuseo.com Jumbo shopping Centre relax at Hämeenkylä Manor The Finnish Aviation Museum the Flamingo Spa and Acqua Park. hameenkylankartano.fi ilmailumuseo.fi Experience the world of science in a fun way at the Finnish science Restaurant Backas Vantaa City Museum Centre Heureka. For the more out- ravintolabackas.fi vantaa.fi/citymuseum doorsy Kuusijärvi Lake recreational Restaurant Mandeli at the Nissbacka Manor Sculpture Park area offers walks, swimming and Aviation Museum kolumbus.fi/nissbacka- sauna all year round. ilmailumuseo.fi/en/kahvila- pullinen Heureka, the Finnish Science ravintola-mandeli Vantaa Agricultural Museum Centre, heureka.fi Flamingo& Jumbo’s restaurants vantaanmaatalousmuseo.fi Fazer Visitor Centre flamingo.fi, jumbo.fi The Church of St. Lawrence fazer.fi/en Café Kuusijärvi vantaanseurakunnat.fi/ Flamingo Leisure World and cafekuusijarvi.fi pyhan-laurin-kirkko Jumbo Shopping Centre flamingo.fi, jumbo.fi, viihdekauppakeskus.fi

VANTAA INFO • Dixi, Ratatie 11, Tikkurila • Tel. +358 (0)9 8392 2133 [email protected]• visitvantaa.fi • #visitvantaa 9 Visit Lake Tuusula

Visiting Lake Tuusula, which is Halosenniemi Many events take place by the Krapi Restaurant and located only half an hour from Impressive lakeside National shores of the lake. Lake Tuusula Rantatie 2, Tuusula Helsinki and 15 minutes from Romantic-style log-built studio of provides the perfect location to Tel. +358 (0)9 274 841, Helsinki-Vantaa airport, is like the painter Pekka Halonen is open experience Finnish Midsummer krapi.fi experiencing the whole of Finland for public year-round. Changing celebrations when several bonfires in miniature. The lakeside is attrac- art exhibitions feature the works of around the lake are lit. At the end of Onnela Inn Rantatie 34, Tuusula tive and tranquil and it is difficult Halonen and other painters. June, The Lakeside Blues Festival Tel. +358 (0)9 258 821, to believe you are not far from the Halosenniementie 4–6, Tuusula rocks the neighbourhood. In July, onnela.com capital city. Historical artists’ vil- Tel. +358 (0)40 314 3466, the bold and open-minded Our Fes- las tell you the story of how Finnish halosenniemi.fi tival takes place under the guidance Scandic Hotel Järvenpää culture was created. Come by local of world renowned violinist Pekka Asema-aukio, Järvenpää train from Helsinki or the airport Ahola Kuusisto. Home of the author, Juhani Aho Tel. +358 (0)9 27 141 and enjoy the area, with its peace- and his wife, the painter, Venny scandichotels.fi/jarvenpaa fulness and rich cultural heritage, In the wintertime, it is often possible Soldan-Brofeldt. at your leisure. to enjoy walking, skating and skiing Vanhankylä Manor House Sibeliuksenväylä 57, Järvenpää on the ice. You can skate on the (Kartano) campsite, sauna and Tel. + 358 (0)40 315 2213, longest natural ice track in the restaurant jarvenpaa.fi/ahola Helsinki region. You can also try Stålhanentie 4, Järvenpää SEE Tel. +358 44 709 0000 Järvenpää Art Museum out kick sledging – super fun for all The natural beauty of the lake The museum presents works of ages and no experience needed. vanhankylanniemi.fi attracted many masters of art, Eero Järnefelt and Venny Soldan- Winter rental equipment is available music and literature, and it is this Brofeldt, as well as temporary from local hotels. Cross country which makes the area one of a kind exhibitions. skis, snow shoes and guided tours TOP EVENTS in Finland. The golden age of Finnish Kirjastokatu 8, Järvenpää are also available from January to art is brought to life at home muse- IN 2018 Tel. + 358 (0)40 315 3881 March, weather conditions permit- ums which take the visitor back to jarvenpaa.fi/taidemuseo ting. Or how about a refreshing Midsummer festivities the heyday of the Finnish National dip in icy water and a hot sauna 22 June, Romantic era at the turn of the 20th afterwards? visitlaketuusula.fi century. In addition to historical cul- EXPERIENCE tural sights, events and exhibitions, Lakeside Blues Festival the area offers museums for those Cycling around Lake Tuusula is a 27 June–1 July, interested in military history. popular activity. Beautiful scenery, EAT & ENJOY puistoblues.fi historical sights and safe cycle Hotel and Restaurant Tuusula Weeks and village fest Ainola paths entice both locals and visitors Gustavelund 14–22 July, The home of , where alike to cycle the circular 26 km Kirkkotie 36, Tuusula visitlaketuusula.fi visitors can still experience the route. If you do not have time to go Tel. +358 (0)9 273 751, silence which the composer con- around the whole lake, you can cycle gustavelund.fi Our Festival sidered indispensable for his work. a shorter distance, such as along 22–28 July, Härmän Rati Inn Café and shop. the scenic museum road (approx- ourfestival.fi Vähäjärventie 1a, Järvenpää Ainolankatu, Järvenpää imately 4 km / 2 miles in length), Tel. +358 45 156 7666, Tel. +358 (0)9 287 322, where you will come across artists’ The Night of the Arts, Tuusula harmanrati.fi ainola.fi homes. Hire bicycles are available 10 August, from Järvenpää city centre during visitlaketuusula.fi the summer season.

10 VISIT LAKE TUUSULA • Tel. +358 (0)44 231 0856 • [email protected] • visitlaketuusula.fi Tytyri Mine Experience

The Roots of Finnish Culture Lohja

Lohja is a small town in the midst species of fruits in the Fruticetum woodlands you can find quietly of unspoilt, true Finnish nature, fruit garden, including the apple, flowing forest streams and two EAT & ENJOY Lohja’s signature fruit. Magnolia only a half-hour drive from beautiful forest ponds. If you like Cafés Arboretum is an arboretum where you can also go berry or mushroom Helsinki. Be inspired by the same Café culture in Lohja is diverse and there are trees, shrubs and per- picking. Paavola oak is also a must landscape that inspired the creator travellers are sure to find their own ennials from different parts of the see in Lohja. It’s one of the oldest of the Finnish national epic, The favourite from the abundant supply. world, but mainly from China, Korea trees in Lohja and has been named . Take a visit 100 meter and Japan. We recommend a visit to the lovely underground in the renewed Tytyri one of the most beautiful trees in Finland. old-time café Liisa, with a local Mine Experience. Find courses The Roots of Finnish Culture souvenir shop next door, Café St. for golfing, trails to explore our The abundance of historic places Lake Lohja, the largest lake in south- Honoré with mouth-watering cakes and museums bring the roots of forests and lakes for fishing or ern Finland, offers many enjoyable and pastries and to Café Lauri, take part in events organised by Finnish culture to life in Lohja. Did moments on the water. You can you know that the Finnish mining where customers are pampered local warm-hearted people. experience the unique atmosphere industry started from Ojamon in the style of a European café. An of Lake Lohja by rowing, canoeing manor in Lohja? Or that the Paikkari experience to remember is the Cottage in Lohja is the birthplace or swimming in the summer, and in floating caféKaljaasi in the middle SEE and childhood home of Elias the winter you can go long distance of the Lohja Lake. Tytyri Mine Experience Lönnrot, the creator of the Finnish skating on the lake. national epic The Kalevala? You can The Tytyri Mine Experience takes On Lake Lohja, you will find open also visit the war museum dedicat- TOP EVENTS visitors 100m below ground for a lake scenery and well-kept fishing ed to Finland’s role in World War II, tour of an authentic mining envi- waters. Pikeperch is the most com- ronment. Visitors get to experience or learn the lives of people in Lohja IN 2018 in the Lohja Museum. mon fish in the water but pike and the genuine feeling of mines as they trout can also be found. The biggest Ice Carousel Festival explore the mine galleries. Seeing 23–24 February, Lohja Island pikeperch caught from Lake Lohja the 100 metre wide and 100 metre icecarouselfestival.fi In Lohja Island you can see thou- was over 12 kilos. deep mine gives a good picture of sands of blossoming apple trees the huge scale of a limestone mine. Sport and leisure activities Lohja Café Day, 7 June, in May, and colourful apple trees in visitlohja.fi The newly renewed Tytyri Mine autumn when baskets can be filled It is hard to think of a sport you wouldn’t be able to experience in Experience provides a geological with the delicious fresh apples. You Watersports day in Aurlahti Lohja. Those with a preference for exhibition, a new visitor center and are also welcome at the Ciderberg 28 July, uimallayli.fi KONE’s elevator experience Apple Vineyard for some wine water sports swim and paddle in the Opening hours: guided tours all tasting or wine shopping. Vintage summer, and in the winter they go The Apple Festival, year round from Monday to Sunday treasures on the other hand can be for a long distance skating on a lake. 22 September, except on public holidays. found from in the island boutiques The adrenaline junkies play laser omenakarnevaalit.fi Address: Kuilukatu 42, Lohja Martinpiha and Villa Elegans. tag in the woods, go ice surfing Tel. +358 (0)44 369 1309 across lakes or diving in the under- Old Times Christmas Fair tytyrimineexperience.com water caves at Ojamo mine. Our 15–16 December, EXPERIENCE international sport events such as bit.ly/oldtimechristmasfair Gardens orienteering world cup in Kisakallio Lohja gardens are the number one Experience Finnish Nature It’s easy to enjoy the silence and or European girls golf championship destination for those interested in in St. Laurence golf are not to be gardening, but also excellent desti- feel the tranquility of Finnish nature missed. nations for those travellers seeking in Karnaistenkorpi and on other tranquility. There are over 400 nature trails in Lohja. Here in the

LOHJA CITY TOURIST INFORMATION • Laurinkatu 50, 08100 Lohja Tel +358 (0)44 369 1309 • [email protected]• visitlohja.fi • #visitlohja 11 Hyvinkää Active and close to nature

The active Hyvinkää of 47 000 inhab- Wool Mill, Kankurinkatu 4–6, wilderness treats are organised, Restaurants Tila and Alku itants is located in the pine- tel. +358 (0)50 467 8308 Hyvinkään Erämatkat Hotel Sveitsi, Härkävehmaankatu 4 covered esker area of Salpausselkä. artcentre.fi tel. +358 (0)40 502 3076, hotelsveitsi.fi Hyvinkää is close to nature and it has [email protected] Valvilla Mill Museum excellent traffic connections; the mo- In the park-like inner yard of the Wool Sveitsi Swimming Pool TOP EVENTS torway and railway get you here from, Mill, in a small fire equipment storage The cosy and versatile pool provides, for example, Helsinki in under an building, there is a museum present- for example, a hot tub, massaging IN 2018 hour. Hyvinkää has many interesting ing the history of the wool mill. showers, a water slide, a fantastic destinations, and it is famous for its Rockfest, 6– 9 June, a giant four-day Wool Mill, Kankurinkatu 4–6, sauna-for-hire with a steam sauna, event. Every festival day promises to outdoor activity possibilities. Events tel. +358 (0)40 773 6257 outdoor swimming pools with a large have an international superstar as a are organised frequently and all year lawn area, a gym and a café. headliner. rockfest.fi round. Hyvinkään Erämatkat EXPERIENCE Teerimäenkatu 6, Hyvinkää Day, 30 July, events are Sveitsi Park tel. +358 (0)19 459 2487 held at different cultural institutions SEE st Sveitsi Park provides excellent exer- around the city to celebrate the 101 The Finnish Railway Museum Sveitsi Ski Centre anniversary of Hyvinkää. cise and leisure services in a beautiful The national special museum presents An action-packed centre for slalom esker setting. A part of the park is a The Finnish Railway Museum Day, railway history in an authentic 1870s skiers, snowboarders and cross-coun- nature conservation area. 17 km of lit in August, the traditional event for the railway milieu. The unique collection try skiers. There are four lit slopes, a whole family organised at the Finnish includes, for example, the world’s skiing tracks. The area also has, for snowboard slope, equipment hire and example, accommodation possibili- Railway Museum. You’ll get to take a only remaining parlour cars of the maintenance, a skiing school, a sled ride in a locomotive and to enjoy the Russian emperor and Finland’s oldest ties, a horse riding centre, and an ice hill, lit skiing tracks and a slope café. sports centre. treats at the summer café. locomotive. Pujottelutie 1, tel. +358 (0)19 488 283 rautatiemuseo.fi sveitsinhiihtokeskus.fi Hyvinkäänkatu 9, Sveitsi Leisure Centre tel. +358 (0)307 25241 Red Carpet Film Festival, Hyvinkää’s Sveitsi is reborn. The leg- Golf 30 Aug– 2 Sep, the best of Finnish rautatiemuseo.fi endary conference and leisure centre There is one court in Sveitsi and two cinema in Hyvinkää. Premieres, the Hyvinkää Art Museum opened as completely renewed. Hotel world-class courts in the cultural year’s best movies and top artists at The changing exhibitions include Sveitsi expanded, and there are lots landscape of Kytäjä. the festival club at the Wool Mill. Finnish and international art. The of new things for the whole family, Hyvinkää Golf, Golftie 63, redcarpetfilmfestival.fi for example, the indoor activity park tel. +358 (0)40 093 5358 permanent collection includes a room Hyvinkää’s Christmas SuperPark Sveitsi. Outside you’ll find www.hyvigolf.fi dedicated to Helene Schjerfbeck. You’ll get to meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause SeikkailuSveitsi where you can have Kytäjä Golf, Kytäjäntie 1265, Hämeenkatu 3 D, tel. +358 40 480 1644 at the Christmas opening parade. an adventure by trekking through the tel. +358 (0)19 456 5700 hyvinkaantaidemuseo.fi Treats and decorations, Christmas tops of trees and sliding across 500 kytajagolf.fi music and church concerts. Wool Mill Milieu metres over the Sveitsi kettle. The historic Wool Mill area includes visitsveitsi.fi various institutions and activities; EAT & ENJOY everything from culture to delicious Sveitsi Outdoor Recreation Area Harlekiini food experiences. An outdoor recreation area which ex- Kauppatori 1 , harlekiini.com pands straight from Sveitsi Park. The Medicin Man Villa Arttu– Cultural Centre for landscape has been shaped by ponds Uudenmaankatu 1, medicinman.fi Children and Young People. Changing and rocks. You’ll find marked exercise exhibitions about children and young and hiking tracks along which there Ravintola Obelix people’s culture and art , and are camping sites. Guided tours with Villatehdas, Kankurinkatu 4-6 educational workshops. obelix.fi

CITY OF HYVINKÄÄ TOURIST OFFICE • Kankurinkatu 4–6, FI-05800 Hyvinkää 12 Tel. +358 (0)400 269 831 • [email protected] • visithyvinkaa.fi • hyvinkaa.fi Raseborg Close. Yet different

Just an hour’s drive from the bustle Fiskars Info modern industry. Today Billnäs is fishing trips for two. Archipelago of the metropolis lie a fascinating tel. +358 19 277 7504 an idyllic village much admired by tours 70 €/hour incl. boat. maritime idyll and old filled fiskarsvillage.fi tourists. probillnas.fi Guide-Matti, tel. +358 40 581 4799 with traditional wooden houses. Fiskars Museum guidematti.fi We invite you to relax in our forests Exhibitions, guided tours, time travel EXPERIENCE and islands, to be inspired by our adventures and events illustrating Archipelago cruise to designers and cultural life and to the history of Fiskars Village. EAT & ENJOY Jussarö Island sense the exciting history of our old Åkerraden 9, Fiskars Village A culinary tour! The old mining island is situated in streets and . Raseborg is Tel. +358 45 180 8111 Local food and organic products are the outermost regions of Ekenäs situated halfway between Helsinki Open 1.4–13.1: Wed-Sun 11am–4pm, a way of life in Raseborg. The town’s archipelago, close to the open sea. and – ideally situated for a summertime daily 11am–5pm. restaurateurs understand the value Departure at 11am from Ekenäs true adventure. fiskarsmuseum.fi of local ingredients and use them guest harbour, return at 4.30pm. generously in their kitchens. Several Raseborg Castle Ruin 27 Jun–1 Aug on Wednesdays small bakeries have developed their SEE The castle of Raseborg was founded 30 €/person, own recipes and use locally pro- in 1374. Midsummer festivities, EKENÄS - a cosy coastal town with a children under 10 years free duced wheat and rye in their bread. picturesque . old-time markets, guided drama- m/s Myggen III, For more inspiration, please visit: Ekenäs Nature Centre tized tours, concerts and theatrical bookings tel. +358 19 289 2010 visitraseborg.com An interactive exhibition “A Sea of performances are organized at the Change” that chronicles the changes ruins during summer. Full service Archipelago cruise to Rödjan in the nature and culture of the restaurant and cafeteria. The former fisherman’s croft Rödjan TOP EVENTS archipelago. Suitable for the whole Raseborgs Slottsväg 110, is situated on Älgö, the largest island family. Snappertuna in the Ekenäs archipelago national IN 2018 Strandallén, Ekenäs Tel. +358 19 234 015, park. Departure at 11am from Ekenäs Fiskars Antique Days Tel. +358 20 639 4613 nationalparks.fi/raseborg guest harbour, return at 2pm. 29 Jun -10 Aug on Fridays 5–8 July in Fiskars Village nationalparks.fi Svartå Manor 20 €/person, children under Ekenäs Summer Concerts EKTA museum One of the most important historic 10 years free 1–5 August in Ekenäs Permanent exhibitions on the history manors in Finland. The stories of m/s Myggen III, bookings of Raseborg and the famous painter the royals and ghosts who visited Ekenäs Autumn Market tel. +358 19 289 2010 Helene Schjerfbeck. the manor in past times are truly 20–22 September in Ekenäs Tel. +358 19 289 2512 fascinating. Museum, restaurant, Archipelago cruise with Slow Food Festival Gustav Wasas gata 11, Ekenäs hotel and conference facilities, open- m/s Sunnan II 6–7 October in Fiskars Village Open: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, summer- air theatre, guided tours, exhibitions Almost daily 2-4 hour cruises to the time Tue-Sun 11am-5pm and events. archipelago during summertime. More events on: Hållsnäsvägen 89, Svartå Fiskars Village There is a restaurant and a bar on visitraseborg.com ›› Events The old ironworks from 1649 is now Tel. +358 19 362 31 board. a centre for contemporary art and mustionlinna.fi Tel. +358 19 241 1850 design. Top designers’ products, Billnäs Village surfnet.fi/saaristoristeilyt/en/cruises The eventful history of Billnäs spans various exhibitions and events, high Guided tours to the archipelago almost 400 years. The previously quality conference, hotel and restau- Spend a day at sea with an experi- prosperous ironworks has taken rant services, shops and workshops enced guide. A trip to the archipel- a step back and made room for can be enjoyed all year round. ago can be arranged for 1-4 people,

RASEBORG TOURIST OFFICE, Ekenäs Town Square, 10600 Ekenäs/Tammisaari Tel. +358 19 289 2010 • [email protected] • visitraseborg.com 13 City of Charming Moments Porvoo

Porvoo is a charming historical Porvoo Museum / Old Town Hall & Hotel Haikko Manor town that features riverside store- Holm House EAT & ENJOY Haikkoontie 114, by the sea houses, narrow cobblestoned - Presents the history of Porvoo with Tea and Coffee House Helmi Tel. +358 600 15131 ways, small boutiques, high quality exhibitions of arts and crafts. Välikatu 7 haikko.fi restaurants and atmospheric cafes. Raatihuoneentori Square, Old Porvoo teehelmi.fi Hotel Pariisin Ville Make an unforgettable romantic Tel. +358 19 574 7500 Cafe Postres Jokikatu 43, Old Porvoo tour to Porvoo. There is frequent porvoonmuseo.fi Gabriel Hagertinkuja, Old Porvoo Tel. +358 19 580 131 bus transportation daily from pariisinville.fi Helsinki bus terminal in Kamppi. Brunberg Chocolate Factory Tel. +358 20 770 5390 The bus ride to Porvoo takes about Quality sweets manufacturer with cafepostres.fi Boutique Hotel Onni 50 min. traditions going back to 1871. Shops Cafe Fanny Kirkkotori 3, Old Porvoo in both Old Porvoo and outside Välikatu 13, Old Porvoo Market Tel. +358 44 534 8110 city centre. Stores offers samples. Square hotelonni.fi SEE If you’re in the mood for exquisite Tel. +358 50 462 9924 Bed & Breakfast Ida-Maria sweets, this is the place to visit! Old Porvoo is like one huge muse- cafefanny.fi Välikatu 10 A, Old Porvoo Factory Shop: Teollisuustie 19 B um with lots to offer all year round: Bar & Café Porvoon Paahtimo tel. +358 45 8512 345 Old Town Shop: Välikatu 4 architecture, art, handicrafts and Mannerheiminkatu 2, Old Porvoo idamaria.fi brunberg.fi antiques. A leisurely walk, a visit to Tel. +358 19 617 040 For more inspiration, a museum or exhibition, shopping in porvoonpaahtimo.fi travel blogs and groups see idyllic small shops, a break to enjoy EXPERIENCE Gabriel 1763 Bar & Restaurant visitporvoo.fi a tasty meal or a drink - these are m/s J.L. Runeberg Jokikatu 20, Old Porvoo the most popular ingredients of and Tel. +358 40 1763 126 excursion to Porvoo. Cruise ship m/s J.L. Runeberg, built 1912, cruises almost daily gabriel1763.fi TOP EVENTS Porvoo is situated in the between Helsinki and Porvoo from SicaPelle Wining & Dining IN 2018 heart of Old Porvoo and is one of May to September. Departure from Kirkkotori 3, Old Porvoo the most well-known buildings in Helsinki´s Market Square at 10 am, Tel. +358 50 505 0425 Me&My Self Lifestyle Fair the town. Built at the turn of the 14th arrival back to Helsinki at 7:25 pm. sicapelle.fi at the Art Factory 7 Apr century, the cathedral’s remarkable Tel. +358 19 524 3331 Meat District Shopping Night history has seen it burn down five msjlruneberg.fi Gabriel Hagertin kuja, Old Porvoo in Old Porvoo, 4 May times. Tel. +358 20 770 5390 Garden Fair Kirkkotori 1, Old Porvoo River cruise meatdistrict.fi at Haikko Manor 10–11 May porvoonseurakunnat.fi Enjoy Porvoo’s historic river land- scape on a rivercruise with m/s L’amour Brasserie SMAKU Food Festival Home of J. L. Runeberg Queen. Departure from Porvoo Har- Rihkamatori 2, Old Porvoo 1 Sep Home museum of the Finnish bour 16 Jun–25 Aug, Mon–Sun every Tel. +358 10 505 4900 Christmas Market national poet. The house and its hour between noon–5pm. Refresh- lamour.fi at the Art Factory, 14–16 Dec surroundings give an interesting ments can be bought on board. Bistro Sinne picture of housing and life in the mid- Porvoo Line Kokonniementie 6, Art Factory 19th century. It is Finland’s oldest Tel. +358 207 118 333 Tel. +358 10 3228 140 home museum, opened to the public royalline.fi sinneporvoo.fi in 1882. 3, centre Tel. +358 40 489 9900

PORVOO TOURIST INFORMATION • Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, Art Factory • FI-06100 Porvoo 14 Tel. +358 40 489 9801 • [email protected]• visitporvoo.fi Decirée Bruce Decirée

Loviisa Small town, great experiences!

Loviisa is an idyllic seaside town, a church, a museum and exhibi- which sailed between Loviisa and Restaurant Loviisan Kappeli some 87 km east of Helsinki, less tions. There are restaurants, cafés Stockholm in the 19th century. Kuningattarenkatu 19 than one hour by car. Its sea land- and accommodation possibilities osterstjernan.fi tel. +358 19 581 437 scapes, historical wooden buildings available all year. teehelmi.fi is a two-kilome- and beautiful countryside char- Ehrensvärd’s Trail Loviisa Town Museum is located tre nature path in the centre of Lovi- Strömfors Bed & Bistro acterize the town. The town has a in the 18th century Commandant’s isa. Discover the history of fortress Ruukintie 10 A, tel. +358 10 504 7100 centre from the 19th century and an House in the centre of Loviisa. Many building, the architectural heritage, bedandbistro.fi Old Town that dates back to the 18th exhibitions through the year. vegetation and bird population in century. The town is also known for SALES & GUIDED TOURS the area. its 18th century fortifications and Rönnäs lies some 30 km west of the Porvoo Tours – Loviisa Tours 17th century ironworks. In his youth, centre of Loviisa. The Rönnäs Archi- Eija’s Garden includes English style Guided tours and group tour the composer Jean Sibelius spent pelago Museum presents the history gardens around a garden shop. Eija’s programmes upon agreement. several summers in Loviisa. of the archipelago of Loviisa. It is open Garden is located in the village of Tel. +358 (0)19 574 2200 from 1 June to 12 August Wed–Sun. some 14 km east of the porvootours.fi Nearby is also a golf course, a restau- centre of Loviisa. SEE rant, a café and cottages for rent. eijasgarden.fi Laivasilta Marina Area features ronnas.fi TOP EVENTS Sunny Bikes bike rental. a row of old salt sheds that today Malmgård Manor lies about 25 km sunnybikes.fi house restaurant-cafés, shops and IN 2018 west of the centre of Loviisa. There is exhibitions. The Maritime Museum a brewery and a manor shop selling Rootsinpyhtaa Bluegrass & presents the long history of seafaring organic products produced at the EAT & ENJOY Rendezvous 8–10 June in Loviisa. Laivasilta is the home har- estate. bour of the sailingship Österstjernan Bakery-Café Vaherkylä-Ek Roses & Gardens – a rosy weekend, malmgard.fi and the departure point for cruises Aleksanterinkatu 2 7–8 Jul tel. +358 (0)400 477 266 to Svartholma Sea Fortress. The Bonga Castle is an atelier-museum Historical Houses of Loviisa – vaherkyla.fi services are available in summer. of Riitta Nelimarkka. Over 200 works Traditional Finnish Building and are on display, the items range from Bistro Cantor & Svartholma Sea Fortress (1748) lies Renovation Days, 25–26 August colourful textiles to oil paintings and on an island in Loviisanlahti bay some Ölvin Beer & Wine House drawings. The gallery is open during Mariankatu 1 The Loviisa Sibelius Festival 10 km from the town centre. There events and for groups, bookings tel. +358 (0)40 135 5003 6–9 September are cruises to the island, guided bonga.fi olvin.fi, bistrocantor.fi walking tours and an exhibition called Loviisa Christmas Svartholma – Island of soldiers, pris- Café-Restaurant Saltbodan 1–2 December and 8–9 December oners and visitors 20 June–5 August. EXPERIENCE Laivasilta 4, tel. +358 (0)40 504 5051 There is also a summer restaurant Open in summer, saltbodan.fi and free berths for boats. M/S J.L. Runeberg offers cruises from Helsinki to Loviisa on Thursdays Café Tuhannen Tuskan Kahvila Strömfors Iron Works lies some in July. The cruises depart from Hel- Poikkikuja, tel. +358 (0)44 019 5971 17 km east of the centre of Loviisa. sinki Market Square at 10 am. tuhannentuskankahvila.fi The Iron Works area hosts artisans msjlruneberg.fi Restaurant Café Sakura Deli and other service entrepreneurs. In Brandensteininkatu 11 summer there are forging demon- Cruises aboard M.Aux Österstjer- nan, a replica of a packet yacht, tel. +358 (0)40 838 2717 strations using a waterhammer, sakuracatering.com

LOVIISA TOURIST INFORMATION • Mariankatu 12 A, FI-07900 Loviisa Tel. +358 (0)40 555 3387 • [email protected]• visitloviisa.fi 15 Hämeenlinna Full of Events

Hämeenlinna is located only one 21 works of art in 13 cities around to visitors of all ages! In addition Mikaela’s Room hours train ride from Helsinki. Finland. In September 2017, the to the recently renovated and leg- Raatihuoneenkatu 21 Finland’s oldest inland town, highest mural in the Nordic coun- endary public pool (sometimes with mikaelas.fi Hämeenlinna, is especially known for tries was created in Hämeenlinna. Wibit waterpark) the area offers Hotel Vanajanlinna its medieval castle, of the magical Guido van Helten, an Australian hiking paths, sandy beaches, Flow- Vanajanlinnantie 485 nature reserve Aulanko and as the artist, worked on the painting for Park adventure tracks and cafe. vanajanlinna.fi/en birth place of the composer Jean almost a month. Olympiakatu 18–20 Restaurant Le Blason Sibelius. Hämeenlinna is also known Myllärinkatu 5 ahvenisto.fi/en Possentie 7, leblason.fi as town of mega events as for e.g. visithameenlinna.fi/kantolamuraali Finnish Silverline cruises AC/DC, Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Restaurant Piparkakkutalo Hämeenlinna city center Get to know the city from the water Roses has brought over 130 000 Kirkkorinne 2 There are many fascinating sights on a cruise on the beautiful lake visitors to Kantola Event Park. ravintolapiparkakkutalo.fi on the market square located at Vanajavesi. Enjoy day, evening or Villa Marenki the heart of the city and the street theme cruises from the ferry harbor Eteläkatu 3 around it, such as the birthplace of located in the center of the city. The SEE sokerileipurisuominen.com Jean Sibelius and the Hämeenlinna have excellent restaurants Sensing culture at Verkatehdas church. The Palander Houses gives a onboard. Verkatehdas is an old red-brick glimpse into the lives of the gentry in hopealinjat.fi TOP EVENTS factory which used to house a tex- the 19th century, and the Wetterhoff tile mill. Today, it acts as a versatile House sells handmade souvenirs. Iittalan lasimäki – Iittala Glass IN 2018 cultural centre. Café and restaurant hmlmuseo.fi/in-english/ Center Iittala Glass Center is a diverse and Naïvists in Iittala exhibition services are available all year round. wetterhoff.fi Paasikiventie 2 pleasant shopping and tourism des- 19 May–19 August, naivistitiittalassa.fi verkatehdas.fi tination located north of Hämeen- Wanaja Festival hameenlinna.fi/taidemuseo EXPERIENCE linna. In addition to shopping, you 6–7 July, wanajafestival.fi can learn about the history of glass- Linna Jazz The Castle peninsula Charming Aulanko making and watch some incredibly 12–15 July, linnajazz.fi Linnanniemi (The Castle area) on Aulanko offers an ample selection of talented glass-blowers at work. the shore of Vanajavesi is an area experiences for all visitors. Cumulus Hollaajantie 2, Iittala Hippalot – Arts festival for children which contains a unique complex of Resort Aulanko is home to a spa iittalanlasimaki.fi/en 2–5 August, hippalot.fi museums, open all year. The medie- and an arena, in addition to which it Häme Medieval Festival val castle, prison buildings and army offers visitors a number of well-be- 15–19 August, keskiaikamarkkinat.fi barracks from the 19th century are ing services; there is a stable, tennis EAT & ENJOY an imposing sight. An eye-opening courts, the Aulanko Golf course and When the hungriest hit in Hämeenlin- experience for anyone sharing the an adventure park right next to the na, you’ll have no need to worry about conventional concept of a museum! hotel. Aulanko is nestled within a the lack of places to satisfy your Kustaa III:n katu 8 forest park, where visitors can climb appetite. And the same goes if you’re kansallismuseo.fi, the belvedere to admire the view, or thirsty! Plenty of dining venues can be museomilitaria.fi stroll along the ponds to feed ducks. found, whether it’s fast food in mind visithameenlinna.fi/en Kantola mural or sitting down to enjoy a real treat. The newest attraction in Hämeen- Ahvenisto Action Park Café Laurell linna is the mural in Kantola area. Ahvenisto Action Park offers experi- Sibeliuksenkatu 7, laurell.fi Upea17 street art festival produced ences, recreation and fun activities

HÄMEENLINNA TOURIST INFORMATION • Tel. +358 3 621 3373 16 [email protected]• visithameenlinna.fi • facebook.com/VisitHameenlinna.fi Salo Find the hidden secret in Southwest Finland coastal area

Only one hour away from the hustle present in the moment and relish in into the area’s history while visiting Restaurant Ruukin Krouvi of Helsinki area you can find a culture, art and nature. the ironmills historical exhibition. Local countryside food and friendly spontaneous small city – definitely Viurilantie 126, Halikko Visit the alpaca farm and the alpaca service in an old workshop. Open all worth a visit! Salo offers plenty wiurila.fi mill with its shop. Taste the local year round. to enjoy and experience all year beer and visit the village bakery. Ruukinrannantie 6, Mathildedal Salo Art Museum Veturitalli round - like local food, Finnish Step into the world of delicacies and ruukinkrouvi.fi The 100-year-old locomotive shed lifestyle and cheerful events to try some hand-crafted chocolates in Salo now has new purpose as an Mathildedal Marina enjoy. Manors, ironworks mills and in the new chocolate room. Have a art museum. Changing exhibitions, Restaurant located next to the sea- museums tell you stories about the cup of coffee roasted in the village cultural events and concerts. shore with genuine food and per- rich history. Salo is also a gateway rostery. Enjoy the scenery to the Mariankatu 14, Salo sonal service. The menu is based on to the Finnish archipelago with sea and experience the idyllic village salontaidemuseo.fi/en locally produced ingredients of the thousands of small islands and life and live like locals. season. Daily changing menu, fish summer houses. Ruukinrannantie 6, Mathildedal Salo Electronics Museum of the day. The glamour of old radios and tele- mathildedal.fi Our highlights for travellers are Tei- Matildan Puistotie 4, Mathildedal visions, the history of making mobile jo National Park and its surrounding mathildanmarina.fi/en phones in Salo. idyllic Teijo ironworks villages. For EAT & ENJOY nature-lovers we offer lots of out- Salorankatu 5-7, Salo salomus.fi Kuiro Café door activities and a special village Charming and traditional cafe at the TOP EVENTS lifestyle. We have guided tours centre of Salo. Homemade pastries IN 2018 and programmes for individual EXPERIENCE and local delicacies. Open all year travellers and small groups. You round. The popular evening markets on can easily join our weekly summer You can explore the wild natural Helsingintie 5, Salo summer Thursdays from June programme with special nature and settings and enjoy typically Finnish kuironleipomo.fi to August bring Finnish music activity programmes, guided manor scenery with peaceful lakes, beau- performances, traders, pancake and mill tours, art & crafts and fin- Café Maku tiful seashore, forests and swamp. cafés, second hand shops and a relax programs. In Salo you can find Located in the middle of Salo. Genu- Pack your backpack for a memora- children’s flea market to the Salo out how the Finns live and love! ine table service, home-made baked marketplace. ble day picnic or campout and try goods and lunch. For tea lovers a canoeing or fishing. In Teijo National great selection! Salo Jazz Festival, SEE park you can see many aspects Turuntie 5, Salo 28–29 Sep, salojazz.fi of Finnish nature in one, compact cafemaku.fi Wiurila Manor Salo Autumn Market, 27–29 Sep Wiurila is an esteemed manor of package. Guided tours and nature Salon Seurahuone Restaurant Finland, located 5 minutes from excursions, independent hikes, Located in the centre of Salo in Salo and 1 hour 15 min from Hel- sauna experiences. Let Salo surprise you! an idyllic wooden house. During sinki. In possession of the Armfelt Teijo National Park and Teijo Nature weekdays a perfect place for lunch. family since 1787, Wiurila is rich Centre, Matildanjärventie 84, The terrace serves grilled lunches in history, heritage and timeless Mathildedal on summer Thursdays. architecture. Today, Wiurila is an nationalparks.fi/teijo Asemakatu 1, Salo experience centre where history Mathildedal Ironworks village salonseurahuone.fi meets modern life. Meet the entre- Spend a downshifting day in a preneurial Armfelt ancestors. Be charming ironworks village, delve

SALO TOURIST INFORMATION • Tel. +358 44 778 7777 [email protected] • visitsalo.fi 17 Kouvola When Lapland is too far away

An exciting day trip to Kouvola is Remember when you crossed the waiting for you! Your day trip can EXPERIENCE DAY TRIP TO water with a suspension bridge at include an adventure in a National Arboretum Mustila is one of the REPOVESI the beginning of your super-awe- Park, a stroll in a forest park or most significant forest parks in some-adventure? Now it’s time to a relaxing sauna experience. You Northern Europe. The park is located NATIONAL take the Fox ferry and cross the can get to Kouvola from Helsinki along route 6, just an hour’s drive waters of Repovesi one last time! with public transport in under an from Helsinki. You can explore the PARK The ferry is powered with your hour and half, so pristine Finnish woods and after that relax with a cup own muscles, so you’ll get a nice nature is right at your fingertips. In of coffee in a café. You might also like We have planned an unforgettable workout. addition to beautiful nature, you can to visit Mustila Viini, where you can day in Kouvola for you. First, take a train to Kouvola. Kouvola’s main Take one last look at Repovesi, be- explore living history and enjoy the taste and buy locally made berry wine railway station is located in the city cause it’s time to take the bus back flavors of local food. and other products. centre, thus, you’ll immediately be in to the city. Naturally, you can hop in Tykkimäki Amusement Park is the hot spot. Now, you are in Kouvo- a train but we also have wonderful SEE Kouvola’s very own amusement oasis la! First and foremost, welcome! accommodation services. Why not and the area is perfect for families. spend the night with us? Or would In the UNESCO World Heritage Site The amusement park has over 40 Your next step is a taking the bus to you dare to experience a night in Groundwood and Board Mill rides and games, a petting zoo and a Repovesi National Park. The busses a rental hut in Repovesi National you’ll step into the end of the 19th camping area, Tykkimäki Camping. leave from the main railway station, Park? Enjoy! century. A verdant garden, architec- Right next to the amusement park, so you are right where you need to tonically valuable buildings and an old you’ll findTykkimäki Aquapark where be. The city centre has free WiFi so cardboard factory with its original you can savor the sun and enjoy wild you can easily check the timetables TOP EVENTS equipment have been preserved water rides. Aquapark is located at from visitkouvola.fi. perfectly in their original state. Kouvola’s very own Copacabana, The first highlight in Repovesi is IN 2018 Käyrälampi beach. The newest ad- Ankkapurha Culture Park is the Lapinsalmi suspension bridge. The GP, 15–16 June, dition to the amusement park family perfect setting for exploring the area bridge is one of most popular and an international trotting race is Tykkimäki Actionpark, and indoor around the Kymijoki River. The park important landmarks in the park, so is a haven for outdoor activities and activity park open year-round. before crossing to the other side, Kouvola Magic Days, 27–29 July, take a moment to admire the serene a magic event for the whole family different cultural events. Fans of the The locals have fallen in love with Tyk- lake view that surrounds you. famous Finnish architect kimäen Sauna, a public sauna located Medieval Fair, 4–5 August, will fall in love with Kouvola’s Tehta- close to the city centre. During the For a day in the park, we recom- a traditional medieval event anmäki area, which is located right summer time you can swim in the mend the Fox trail, which is 5 Local Food Fair, 8–9 September, across the river from Ankkapurha. clean waters of Käyrälampi, after re- kilometers long. The trail will take laxing in the sauna. During the winter a celebration of local food Kouvola’s Museum Quarter is a trib- you along the ponds and rugged season, you can also experience the and other local products ute to the railroad history of Kouvola. forest trails on top of a mighty cliff, wonderful sensation of ice-swim- Nowadays, the area is filled with where you will gaze upon the entire Christmas Markets, several festive ming. workshops for artisans and small park. The view is a perfect souvenir. Christmas events all around the city Please, make sure your phone has boutiques. Poikilo Museums are Along the way to Repovesi National some juice in it, so you can capture also located in Kouvola’s Museum Park, Vuohijärvi Nature and Culture this postcard image. Quarter. Poikilo has interesting art House provides a perfect pit stop. exhibitions for culture lovers and In addition to interesting art exhibi- Did you think the excitement was fans of modern art. tions, lovers are welcomed to leave a over? No, not at all. The trail has love lock in the garden. one more surprise at the very end.

VISITKOUVOLA • KOUVOLA INNOVATION OY • [email protected] • Tel. +358 2061 55295 • visitkouvola.fi/en 18 facebook.com/visitkouvola • instagram.com/visitkouvola • #visitkouvola Kotka-Hamina region Raw by Nature – Kotka, Hamina, Pyhtää, Miehikkälä,

Kotka-Hamina Region is a seaside arena of almost one hectare in size. National Park in the archipelago. The Restaurant Keisarinsatama region with the River Kymijoki and During the summer, the Bastion is River Kymijoki is the best salmon Metsontie 41, Kotka its rapids, wonderful urban parks, covered with the largest canopy in river in Southern Finland and it of- keisarinsatama.com outstanding cultural events and Europe and it audiences various fers also various activities on and by Fortress Restaurant Kamu! sights and dazzling history of the kinds of events. the river: rapids shooting, swimming Hamina Bastion border region - all less than an haminabastioni.fi and fishing. ravintolakamu.fi/en hour’s drive from Helsinki and just Mansion Karhulan Hovi a stone’s throw from the Russian The Salpa Line is one of the stron- Arktika, as the north-bound mass Karhulan Hovin tie, Kotka border. gest and best preserved chains of migration of arctic birds is called in karhulanhovi.fi fortifications in Europe built during Finland. The most spectacular mo- Santalahti Holiday Resort***** the Second World War. ments take place in May when mil- Santalahdentie 150, Kotka lions of waterbirds and hundreds of SEE Salpa Line Museum tel. +358 5 260 5055 An attractive seaside region with co- thousands of geese migrate via the santalahti.fi lourful history of the border region Säästöpirtintie 70, Miehikkälä to their nesting plac- www.salpakeskus.fi/en SpaHotel Hamina Maritime Centre Vellamo es on the arctic tundra. The Arktika Sibeliuskatu 32, Hamina Museum centre houses the Mari- Open: in May and Sep days 10–20 May 2018 in Virolahti Wed–Sun 10am–6pm, tel. +358 5 353 5555 time Museum of Finland and region- provide a fascinating programme spahotelhamina.fi al Museum of . Jun–Aug daily 10am–6pm of discovery also for international Tornatorintie 9, Kotka Virolahti Bunker Museum visitors. Bird guides teach guests to tel. +358 40 350 0497 Vaalimaantie 1318, Virolahti identify the different birds, and on TOP EVENTS merikeskusvellamo.fi/en salpakeskus.fi/en personally guided Arktika cruises Open: Tue, Thu–Sun 10–17, Open: 1 Jun–31 Aug daily 10am–6pm you can even go birdwatching at sea IN 2018 Wed 10–20, Mon closed - right alongside the Russian border. Little Markets of Little Villages in Aquarium House Maretarium Sirius Sport Resort is a completely Suur-Miehikkälä, The world of Finnish fish in its full EXPERIENCE new kind of recreational sports Miehikkälä, 30 June diversity. centre in Pyhtää providing indoor Hamina Tattoo – International , Sapokankatu 2, Kotka surfing, wind-tunnel flying and rope Kaakko Chamber Music Festival Military Music Festival Virolahti, 3–8 July, tel. +358 40 311 0330 climbing. 30 Jul–4 Aug 2018 www.kaakkofestival.fi/eng maretarium.fi The international Hamina Tattoo is siriussport.fi/en Open: Thu–Sun 10–17, a military music festival which has Kotka Maritime Festival Wed 12–19 (closed Mon-Tue) already become a tradition. The EAT & ENJOY 26–29 July, meripaivat.com 4 Jun–28 Aug daily 10–19 (except on historical fortress town of Hamina Hamina Tattoo Festival Midsummer Eve 22 Jun 10–14) creates a magnificent setting for the Enjoy local delicacies and cosy 30 July–4 August, haminatattoo.fi event. During the Tattoo week, the atmosphere of restaurants and Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge cafes in Kotka-Hamina region and streets and parks of the town are Archipelago Market, Summer residence built for the why not stay overnight and relax in a Russian Czar Alexander III, besides filled with audiences which can enjoy Pyhtää, 17–18 Aug the concerts, parade and fantastic five-star holiday resort Santalahti or the River Kymijoki. SpaHotel Hamina. Keisarinmajantie 118, Kotka March Shows by the military bands. tel. +358 50 304 2604 haminatattoo.fi Restaurant Vausti langinkoskimuseo.com Kotkankatu 7, Kotka Open daily May – Sep (except Kotka-Hamina region has more kotkanravintolat.fi closed on Midsummer Eve 22 Jun) than 100 kilometres of coastline, Restaurant Kotkan Klubi thousands of cliffs and coves and a Kirkkokatu 2, Kotka Hamina Bastion used to be the cen- perfect sea offering special sites for kotkanklubi.com tral bastion of the fortress. Its outer hikers, anglers and bird-watchers, Restaurant Wanha Fiskari walls enclose a total of 58 vaults urban parks, Valkmusa National Ruotsinsalmenkatu 1, Kotka and lookouts, which surround an Park in Pyhtää and Gulf of Finland wanhafiskari.fi

KOTKA-HAMINA REGION TOURIST INFORMATION • tel. +358 40 135 6588 • [email protected] • visitkotkahamina.fi/en • #visitkotkahamina • facebook.com/visitkotkahaminaen • @visitkotkahamina 19 Welcome to the Exotic Lake Saimaa

Lake Saimaa region encompassing extreme floating in the river in the cities of , , the dry suit or parasailing. In the SLOW , and Varkaus summer season it is a must to take can be reached only 215 kilome- an archipelago or cruise. DOWN AND ters from Helsinki. Saimaa is the The Saimaa ringed seal, one of the most beautiful lake area in Europe most endangered species in the ENJOY THE and it is in the top five most beau- world, having a total population tiful lakes in the world according of only 360 individuals, lives in TRANQUILLITY to the World Street Journal listing Lake Saimaa. Winter brings the ice OF LAKE of 2014. fishing, cross-country skiing and skating on the frozen lake. SAIMAA Journey the amazing labyrinth of 15 000 islands and 15 000 kilome- The versatile selection of hotels ters of shoreline in heart of Finnish HISTORICAL available in the Lake Saimaa area Lakeland where the seasonal will cater for all accommodation changes are reflected in the variety GEMS needs from high-end to more of experiences. Extreme purity rustic cottage type accommoda- and serenity of the region can be While visiting the Saimaa lake tion. The villas are situated by the experienced by relaxing activities region near the border between lakeside, and they all come with and adopting to harmonious Finn- Finland and you can sauna for you to swim from your ish lifestyle. Northern lights can capture the rich history of the own shore. be captured during the changing region where traditions from West seasons and the midnight sun en- and East have created a unique lightens the summer experience. way of life – and take home fond LOCAL memories of medieval Castle and Lappeenranta fortress, DELIGHTS UNIQUE farmlands and forests, beautiful manor houses and gardens. For The Finnish and Nordic cuisines EXPERIENCES four summer weeks, the Olavin- are delightfully combined with linna castle courtyard hosts the Russian flavors in the region. The Known as the hospitable region, world-famous Savonlinna Opera tastes are simple, yet rich, and the locals assist in various activities Festival first held in 1912. Between meals often consist of bread, root one may wish to try out: hiking in May and September you can vegetable, meat and fish sourced the mysterious forests, fishing, cruise the Saimaa Canal all the by local producers and farms. boating, canoeying or berry and way to , Russia and visit St. mushroom picking. Activities Petersburg visa-free for 72 hours. Peaceful living, quiet environment, range from simple trials to large ancient forests, the numerous faces of the lakes, a calm Finnish lifestyle wait at Saimaa, the Lake.

TOURIST INFORMATION • Mikkeli • Maaherrankatu 22 • 50100 Mikkeli • visitsaimaa.fi 20 Lappeenranta • Kauppakeskus IsoKristiina • Brahenkatu 1 • 53100 Lappeenranta • gosaimaa.com Repovesi National Park © Visit Finland / Iliya Voskresenskiy the hand-operated Fox’s ferry, andbeautiful views over near Kouvola. Highlights includeahangingbridge, This picture This picture was inRepovesi taken National Park the treetops from thepark’s highspots. There are 40national are There parksinFinland NATIONAL PARKS

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22 MIKKELI DISTANCES 230 km FROM HELSINKI

HÄMEENLINNA 101 km KOUVOLA 134 km

HYVINKÄÄ 58 km HAMINA 148 km

JÄRVENPÄÄ KOTKA LOVIISA 134 km SALO 36 km Lake Tuusula 116 km PORVOO TUUSULA 87 km 28 km 50 km LOHJA VANTAA 16 km 57 km ESPOO 18 km Helsinki RASEBORG 76 km GULF OF FINLAND Stockholm 402 km St.Petersburg 391 km Tallinn 84 km

Transportation information

ESPOO PORVOO KOTKA–HAMINA REGION BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway BY BUS There is frequent bus transportation BY CAR along E18 motorway (Helsinki- Station to Leppävaara: daily from Kamppi Bus Station. The bus ride Kotka and Hamina). local trains A, E, U, Y, L. to Porvoo takes about 50 min. Some 20 daily bus services between BY BUS from Leppävaara to Serena Helsinki and Kotka and Hamina. Several Water Park and Ski Resort: bus 236. LOVIISA BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station around 20 times per day, plus several Station to Espoon keskus: trains E, U, L. several times per day. daily buses from Helsinki Airport. BY BUS from Espoon keskus to Nuuksio BY FERRY m/s J.L. Runeberg from the National Park: buses 245, 245K. Market Square on Thursdays in July. MIKKELI BY CAR along E75 motorway to BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station to HYVINKÄÄ Serena Water Park and SerenaSki and Route 5 to Mikkeli. BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway Resort: bus 355T. Station. BY METRO: In Espoo, the new Länsimetro Station. Travel time from Helsinki (West metro) underground trains LAKE TUUSULA Airport. from Helsinki stop at Keilaniemi, Aalto BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway BY BUS several daily busses from University, Tapiola, Urheilupuisto, Station: commuter train R to Järvenpää Helsinki Airport or Kamppi Bus Station. and Matinkylä stations. or Ainola stations. SALO BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station, platform BY CAR along the E18 , travel VANTAA 10. Buses marked Hyrylä and Järvenpää. BY BUS from Helsinki Central Railway time about 1 h 15 min (115 km). Station to Helsinki Airport: bus 615 or the HÄMEENLINNA BY TRAIN from Helsinki railway station Finnair Bus. From Hakaniemi to Helsinki BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway every other hour, travel time 1 h 20 min. Airpot bus 617. BY TRAIN to Tikkurila: Station: trains IC, express and commuter BY BUS several daily busses from trains K, N, T, H, R, Z. I & P train R. BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station: Helsinki Airport or Kamppi Bus Station. (via Myyrmäki and the Airport) all ExpressBus services to stop in BY TRAIN to Myyrmäki: P & I Hämeenlinna. Train timetables: www.vr.fi (Via Tikkurila and the Airport) BY CAR along E12 motorway. Bus timetables: www..fi Journey planner for Helsinki Region: LOHJA KOUVOLA www.reittiopas.fi BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station: plat- BY CAR along highway 6 (Helsinki-Kouvola). form 27. Buses marked Lohja or . BY TRAIN under 1.5 hours Helsinki-Kouvola. train from Helsinki to Kouvola and RASEBORG St. Petersburg. BY TRAIN from Helsinki Central Railway BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station several Station. BY BUS from Kamppi Bus Station times per day. several times per day.

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