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E N T E R T A I N I N G R E L A X E D M A R IT I M E W H E R E E A S T E R N A N D W E S T E R N C U L T U R E S M E E T T T U R E S M T E R N C U L A N D W E S T E R N A S W H E R Welcome to – ’s cosmopolitan capital!

The coastal city of Helsinki has earned a reputation as a pocket-sized metropolis where visitors can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and many interesting offerings. Different sightseeing tours, excursions and other activities can be found for every day of your visit.

Eastern and western influences from the past 450 years can be seen everywhere – in the city’s architecture, culinary culture, event offerings and friendly people. Helsinki’s attractive and unique character comes not only from its colourful past but also from its proximity to the sea, which offers an endless number of exciting activities. The city’s many green parks are popular gathering places for visitors and residents alike. Helsinki is a also dream destination for walkers, as most of the main sights are conveniently situated in the city centre.

Helsinki has also established a strong position as an essential cruise destination in the and a world-class congress city. Today Helsinki is a modern European city of culture that is recognised as a leader in design, technology and events. Here you can also meet the latest trendsetters in music and fashion.

See, experience and discover your own Helsinki!

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S E E E X P E R I E N C E USEFUL INFORMATION

Historic centre 6 Sightseeing tours and Tourist Information 29 8 excursions 17 Public transportation 30 City centre and 10 Family attractions 19 Places on the map 31 Töölönlahti Bay 12 Architecture 23 Services 35 Other interesting sights Finnish design 24 and attractions 13 Maritime Helsinki 25 Winter Helsinki 26

E N J O Y V I S I T R E L A X

Restaurants 37 Museums and exhibitions 43 Shopping 55 Cafés 38 Music 46 Wellness and exercise 58 Bars and nightlife 40 Theatres and cinemas 47 Hotels and other Events in 2009 48 accommodation 61

Outside Helsinki 50

Helsinki City Tourism Brochure “Helsinki Visitors Guide” 2009 Published and produced by Helsinki Travel Marketing Ltd and Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau Wheelchair access Translation by Crockford Communications Design and layout by Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau Fun for children Printed in Finland by PunaMusta Oy, Free admission Printed on Novapress Silk 80 g Photo from Helsinki City Image Bank, Helsinki Tourism Material Bank and advertisers New ISBN 978-952-223-267-0 This brochure includes commercial advertising. The information within this brochure was updated in October 2008. The publisher is not responsible for possible changes or for the correctness of contact information, opening times, prices or other related information mentioned in this brochure. 3 HELSINKI IN FIGURES

• Helsinki founded in 1550 • Hotels: 50 • Capital of Finland since 1812 • : 1,200 • Population: 591,000 • Museums: 80 • Population of : 1.3 million • Universities: 7 • Finnish-speakers: 84.9% • Technical universities/polytechnics: 4 • Swedish-speakers: 6.1% • Mobile phones per 100 inhabitants: 103 • Other language groups: 9.0% • Average temperatures • Foreign nationals: 6.0% yearly: +6.7°C • Evangelical Lutherans: 67% warmest month: July +18.9°C • Orthodox: 2% coldest month: February -7.9°C • Total area: 715 km2

Further information: www.hel.fi and www.helsinki.fi

FINLAND IN FIGURES

• Independent since 1917 • Total area: 338,000 km2 • Population: 5.3 million • EU member since 1995 • Introduced euro in 2002

NEVERENDING STORY – HELSINKI’S HISTORY

Sweden’s King Gustavus conquered Finland in 1809. The games created an interna- founded Helsinki at the mouth The status of Helsinki was raised tional reputation for Helsinki as of Vantaanjoki River in 1550 to to capital of the Grand Duchy of an efficient and friendly host city. compete with for Baltic Finland in 1812. A monumental Finland became an EU Member Sea trade. The centre of Helsinki Empire-style city plan was drawn State in 1995. Helsinki was one of was moved to its current location up to reflect the power of Russia nine European Cities of Culture in the 1600s. In 1748 be- and the Tsar. in 2000. gan construction of the Suomen- Finland became independent in linna Maritime Fortress off the 1917, and Helsinki assumed the coast of Helsinki to counter the demanding new role of capital of growing threat from Russia. the young republic. Recovering from the hardships of war, Helsinki hosted the Summer Olympics in 1952.

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Historic centre 6 Suomenlinna 8 City centre and Kamppi 10 Töölönlahti Bay 12 Other interesting sights and attractions 13

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HISTORIC CENTRE Yliopistokatu Hallituskatu

Aleksanterinkatu Mariankatu As early as the 1600s the town square, town hall, a church 4 3 and a cemetery were located where the Senate Square can 2 9

Kluuvikatu Pohjoisesplanadi be found today. In 1812 the Russian Tsar proclaimed Helsinki 10 7 8 5 the capital of the autonomous and Eteläesplanadi ordered a new monumental city plan to be drawn up in keep- 6

ing with the city’s important new role. Unioninkatu

1 HELSINKI AND SENATE SQUARE Senate Square and its surroundings form a unique and cohesive exam- ple of Neoclassical architecture. The square is dominated by four build- ings designed by between 1822 and 1852: , the Government Palace, the main building of the and the National Library of Finland. Helsinki Cathedral is arguably Finland’s most famous and photographed building. Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29, tel. +358 (0)9 2340 6120. Opening hours: daily 9am-6pm, June-August 9am-12midnight.

2 AND CITY HALL QUARTER The City Hall Quarter between the Market Square and Senate Square dates back originally to the 1700s. Architect C. L. Engel updated the buildings in the Empire style to fit in with the Senate Square. Until the early years of the 1900s the City Hall Quarter was the centre of com- merce and social life in Helsinki. The City Hall (Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13, see p. 45) was originally built in 1833 as the Hotel Seurahuone but has housed the city government since the 1930s. The Kiseleff House on the corner of and Unioninkatu sells Finnish handicrafts. Many new shops and restaurants will open in the City Hall Quarter from 2009 onwards. www.leijonakorttelit.fi 3 The main building of the Helsinki City Museum presents the exhibition “Helsinki Horizons”, which describes the history of the city over the past 450 years. The Street Museum on Sofiankatu presents street pave- ments and street fixtures from the late 1700s to the 1930s. The City Museum also shows daily films about Helsinki in Finnish and Swedish, as well as in English during the summer in the Kino Engel cinema. Sofiankatu 4, tel. +358 (0)9 3103 6630. Opening hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

4 The Sederholm House houses exhibitions and is itself the oldest surviving stone building in the city centre, dating back to 1757. Aleksanterinkatu 16-18, tel. +358 (0)9 3103 6529 Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm; from 28 October Wed, Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Thu 11am-7pm; closed 31 August-27 October For other Helsinki City Museum exhibitions, see p.43 www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi

6 5 MARKET SQUARE 9 PRESIDENTIAL PALACE The Market Square is Helsinki’s The building was originally designed most cosmopolitan and famous mar- by Pehr Granstedt and completed in ket. The booths here sell traditional 1820, after which C. L. Engel adapted market foods and treats, as well as it for use by the Tsar. Since Finland’s handicrafts and souvenirs. There is independence the building has served also a heated café tent where you as the official residence of the Presi- can comfortably sip steaming hot dent, although today it is used pri- coffee even on the coldest days in marily for presidential functions. The official residence of Tarja winter. Halonen is Mäntyniemi in the Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6pm, district, near Island. Sat 6:30am-4pm, May-September also Sun 10am-5pm Pohjoisesplanadi 1

6 OLD MARKET HALL The Old Market Hall alongside the Market Square has been a meeting place for local food lovers and a popular tourist attraction since it first opened in 1889. Under the same roof you can taste traditional delicacies and even try exotic products from Lapland. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm www.wanhakauppahalli.com

7 ESPLANADE PARK 10 Situated in the heart of Helsinki, Completed in 1868 in the Katajanok- the Esplanade serves as a prom- ka district of Helsinki, the Uspenski enade for tourists and a place to Cathedral is the largest orthodox relax for city residents. The park church in Western Europe. With its and the Espa Stage host a wide golden cupolas and redbrick facade, range of events, especially from the church is one of the clearest May to September. symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history. www.espanlava.fi Kanavakatu 1, tel. +358 (0)207 220 683 Open 1 May-30 September: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm, Tue also 4pm-6pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm, Sun 12noon-3pm. Open 1 October-30 April: Mon closed, Tue-Fri 9.30am-4pm, Sat 9.30am-2pm, 8 HAVIS AMANDA Sun 12noon-3pm (on holidays and preced- Designed by and built ing evenings open only during services) in in 1906, this famous bronze www.ort.fi/helsinki fountain was erected beside the Market Square in 1908. According to Vallgren, the girl’s figure symbolises Helsinki and its rebirth. Between the Market Square and Esplanade Park

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Suomenlinna is one of the world’s largest historical maritime fortresses. Built on six is- lands in the 1700s, the garrison town typifies Finland’s position between East and West. Suomenlinna is among the most popular sights in Finland and a living district that is home to 850 city residents.

Suomenlinna has been a UNESCO World Heritage Ferries and waterbuses depart for Suomenlinna from the Site since 1991. With its museums and events, Market Square, the municipal ferry one to three times Suomenlinna offers a unique experience for visi- an hour year round and the JT-Line waterbus twice an tors of all ages, who can also enjoy the islands’ hour in summertime. The crossing takes between fifteen enchanting cafes and cosy restaurants. Children to twenty minutes. The municipal ferry accepts regular can have a great time exploring the many tunnels Helsinki City Transport (HKL) tickets and the Helsinki of the old fortress. Card as payment. The JT-Line waterbus, which operates in summertime, is free with the Helsinki Card but does It is good to reserve at least two to four hours not accept HKL tickets. For more information about for visiting Suomenlinna. The vast fortress is best tickets, see page 30. explored on foot, so prepare for some hiking with good shoes and a windbreaker. Suomenlinna is The Visitor Centre on the main island houses Tourist In- open year-round, although some facilities are open formation and the Suomenlinna Museum, which presents only in the summer months. the history of the fortress. Guided tours also depart from here. These are offered daily by the Ehrensvärd Society in the summertime in English, Finnish and Swedish. In wintertime guided tours in English are offered on week- ends. Tours can also be ordered in many other languages 8 in advance. MUSEUMS Suomenlinna Museum Other museums at Suomenlinna: The Suomenlinna Museum presents the history of Ehrensvärd Museum the fortress from the 1700s to today. The widescreen Toy Museum multivisual presentation “Suomenlinna Experience” Vesikko Submarine is shown every half-hour in the museum auditorium, taking the audience through the fascinating phases Manege Military Museum of Suomenlinna’s 260-year history. Customs Museum

Visitor Centre open Further information, opening times 2 January-30 April daily from 10am-4pm, and prices: 2 May-30 September daily from 10am-6pm, Tel. +358 (0)9 684 1880 and 1 October-31 December daily from 10am-4pm www.suomenlinna.fi Suomenlinna Museum, widescreen show and www.suomenlinnatours.com exhibition: adults €5/4, visitors under 18 free of charge Guided walking tours: adults €7, children €3.50, family ticket (2+2) €17

Museums, exhibitions and sights Restaurants and cafés 1 Visitor Centre, Tourist Information, 13 Walhalla & Pizzeria Nikolai Suomenlinna Museum, guided tours, 14 Café Piper widescreen show * 15 Café Chapman* 2 Ehrensvärd Museum 16 Café Bar Valimo 3 Toy Museum 3 Café at the Toy Museum 4 Manege Military Museum 17 Café Vanille* 5 Vesikko Submarine 18 Restaurant Yläkerho* 6 Customs Museum 7 Restaurant Suomenlinna Brewery* 7 Jetty Barracks Gallery* 8 Church* 9 King’s Gate 10 The sandbanks and guns of Kustaanmiekka 11 Dry dock, panorama terrace 12 Tomb of Augustin Ehrensvärd, PIKKU MUSTASAARI Castle Courtyard 29 7 23 22 19 Other 18 8 19 Hostel Suomenlinna* 17 ISO MUSTASAARI 20 Swimming beach 21 Summer theatre LÄNSI-MUSTASAARI 16 Guest harbour 4 32

22 Grocery store* 16 3 23 Kiosk* 1

24 Artillery Bay summer kiosk 30 25 Arts and Crafts Summer Shop b34 and 24 11 15 Museum Shop 6 12 2 26 Ceramics Studio Pot Viapori 25 26 27 Bastion Hårleman’s studios SUSISAARI 28 Hytti ry, Glass Studio 28 29 Municipal ferry terminal, Main Quay 27 21

30 Waterbus terminal, Artillery Bay Quay 5 31 Waterbus terminal, King’s Gate Quay 14 32 Municipal service ferry terminal 33 Indoor picnic facilities 20 33

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Tip KUSTAANMIEKKA13 The Helsinki Card offers you free crossings to Suomenlinna by ferry or ! waterbus and entrance to nearly all Suomenlinna museums and exhibitions. 9 4 13 C I T Y C E N T R E A N D 11 KAMPPI 3 1 The centre of Helsinki is packed with things to see and do, and 5 12 10 the city never sleeps! Find your own favourite attraction and 6 activity. 8 Kaivokatu 9 7 2

Kamppi Aleksanterinkatu Simonkatu

1 CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION 3 MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY 5 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Considered by many to be the ART The museum presents nature as a se- crowning achievement of legendary The Museum of Contemporary ries of stories in the exhibitions Finn- architect Eliel Saarinen, Helsinki’s Art Kiasma breaks the barriers ish Nature, History of Life, and Story Central Railway Station is one of of traditional art museums and of the Bones. Visitors can also dive the most impressive examples of follows the latest developments beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea Finnish architecture. The granite in the visual arts. Its collections and marvel at the collection of bones monument represents the transition include Finnish and international and magnificent dinosaurs. from National Romanticism to a new art – especially Nordic, Baltic and Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13 Functionalist style. The station was Russian – from the 1960s onwards. tel. +358 (0)9 191 28800 opened in 1919. Works displayed in the collections Opening hours: Tue-Wed and Main Hall open daily from 5am to and exhibitions include installa- Fri 9am-4pm, Thu 9am-6pm, 1:30am tions, paintings, media art and Sat-Sun 10am-4pm www.vr.fi photography. Kiasma is part of the Entrance fees: adults €5, children and . groups €2.50, free admission on Thurs- 2 Mannerheiminaukio 2 days from 4pm-6pm The Ateneum Art Museum is the tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6501 www.fmnh.helsinki.fi National Gallery of Finland. The Opening hours: Tue 9am-5pm, Wed- collection features Fri 10am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm 6 LASIPALATSI – GLASS PALACE from the 1750s to the 1960s and Entrance fees: adults €7/5, visitors This icon of Functionalist architec- western art from the latter half of under 18 free of charge ture was designed by Viljo Revell. the 1800s to the 1950s, including www.kiasma.fi Completed in the 1930s, Lasipalatsi many national treasures. Here you today houses restaurants, cafés and a 4 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINLAND will find Finland’s golden age and media centre. modern masters, from The museum’s main exhibitions to Akseli Gallen-Kallela and Helene present Finnish life from prehistoric Mannerheimintie 22-24 times to the present. The workshop www.lasipalatsi.fi Schjerfbeck. VINTTI is an interactive exhibi- Kaivokatu 2 tion especially for children. The 7 KAMPPI CENTRE AND tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6401 magnificent Jugend building was NARINKKATORI SQUARE Opening hours: Tue, Fri 10am-6pm, designed by legendary architect trio Helsinki’s newest shopping and Wed-Thu 10am-8pm, Gesellius-Lindgren-Saarinen and travel centre is packed with shops Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. was completed in 1910. and restaurants, as well as two un- Entrance fees: adults €6/4 or €8/6.50, Mannerheimintie 34 derground bus terminals and a metro visitors under 18 free of charge. station. The adjacent Narinkkatori www.ateneum.fi tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9544 Guide reservations: Tue-Fri 9am- Square hosts a variety of events. 12noon, tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9552 Shops open: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm and Opening hours: Tue-Wed 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, plus Sun 12noon-6pm Thu-Sun 11am-6pm June-August and November-December Entrance fees: adults €7/4, visitors www.kamppi.fi under 18 free of charge, special groups €4, free admission on Tuesdays from 5:30pm-8pm 10 www.kansallismuseo.fi 8 LAITURI – CITY PLANNING 10 12 HELSINKI GENERAL POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT’S INFORMATION Quarried out of the natural bedrock, AND POST MUSEUM AND EXHIBITION CENTRE Temppeliaukio Church is one of The main post office building The City Planning Department’s Helsinki’s most important tourist in Helsinki also houses the Post modern new info centre in Narinkka- attractions and a popular venue for Museum, which exhibits, researches tori Square provides visitors with concerts. and preserves items and materials information about how Helsinki is related to the 360-year history of developing. Lutherinkatu 3 tel. +358 (0)9 2340 5920 Finland Post. Narinkka 2, tel. +358 (0)9 310 37390 Open 16 May-15 September: Asema-aukio 5 H Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 10am-8pm, tel. +358 (0)20 451 4888 Sat 10am-2pm, See also page 45 Wed 10am-6:45pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Opening hours: laituri.hel.fi Sun 11:45am-1:45pm and 3:30pm-6pm. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Open 16 September-15 May: Sat-Sun 12noon-5pm 9 TENNIS PALACE Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-12:45pm Entrance fees: €6/3, visitors under A fully restored Functionalist build- and 2:15pm-5pm, Wed 10am-6pm, 18 free of charge ing that was completed in 1938, Thu-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, www.posti.fi/postimuseo the Tennis Palace allows visitors to Sun 11:45am-1:45pm and 3:30pm-6pm Closed during religious services enjoy movies and the arts, as well as 13 UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI BOTANIC cafés and restaurants, all under the www.helsinginseurakuntayhtyma.fi GARDEN same roof. Tennis Palace Art Museum Founded in 1829, the Botanic Gar- presents several major international 11 PARLIAMENT HOUSE den and its fabulous greenhouses touring exhibitions each year. Finland’s 200-seat parliament gath- can be admired year round. ers in this impressive building repre- Salomonkatu 15 Unioninkatu 44 tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7001 senting 1920s Classicism. Sessions of the parliament can be observed by tel. +358 (0)9 1912 4453 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am-8:30pm Opening hours 1 October-31 Entrance fees: adults €7/5, visitors the public on Tuesdays and Fridays. March: greenhouses Tue-Sun under 18 free of charge, free admission Mannerheimintie 30 10am-3pm,garden gates open daily on Fridays, higher prices for special tel. +358 (0)9 432 2027 9am-5pm exhibitions Guided tours in English, Finnish and Opening hours 1 April-30 September: www.taidemuseo.fi Swedish: Sat 11am and 12:30pm, greenhouses Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, first Sunday of the month 12noon and garden gates open daily 9am-8pm The Museum of Cultures presents 1:30pm, in July and August also Entrance fees: greenhouses €5, groups ethnographic exhibitions. Mon-Fri at 11am and 1pm. and children (7-17) €2.50, visitors under 7 free of charge, family ticket Salomonkatu 15 The Parliament extension (Arkadian- €12.50, entrance to garden free of tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9806 katu 3) houses additional workrooms Opening hours: Tue-Thu 11am-8pm, for parliamentarians. This building also charge Fri-Sun 11am-6pm houses a useful info desk and the Café www.fmnh.helsinki.fi Entrance fees: adults €6/4, visitors Pikku Parlamentti. under 18 free of charge, free admission www.eduskunta.fi on Tuesdays from 5pm-8pm www.kulttuurienmuseo.fi

11 TÖÖLÖNLAHTI BAY

The park around Töölönlahti Bay begins in the heart of Helsinki. A popular walking path circles the bay, which is also a treasure for bird watchers. The wooden villas of the Linnunlaulu (“Birdsong”) district are an evocative reminder of Helsinki’s building heritage. Finlandia Park on the southern shoreline is being developed between 2006 and 2015 into a new centre for culture and events.

1 3 OLYMPIC Overlooking Töölönlahti Bay is the famous concert and Helsinki’s has been the arena of meeting hall designed by legendary Finnish archi- emotional sporting and musical events since 1952. tect . Guided tours take approximately 30 The stadium tower is 72 metres high and offers a minutes. spectacular view over Helsinki. Mannerheimintie 13, tel. +358 (0)9 402 4211 The stadium was the of an architectural competi- Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm (Service Point) tion and has been called the world’s most beautiful Guided tours (in English and Finnish, other languages upon Olympic stadium. Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti won request at group prices): enquire from Service Point the competition with their aesthetically pure Function- Prices: adults €6, children (under 16) €4. alist design. www.finlandiatalo.fi Olympic Stadium, Paavo Nurmentie, tel. +358 (0)9 436 6010 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm 2 FINNISH NATIONAL OPERA www.stadion.fi Finland’s modern opera house is itself a stunning build- Tower open: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm, ing. Completed in the early 1990s, the opera house closed during stadium events has hosted scores of opera, ballet and contemporary Prices: adults €2, children (under 16) €1, adult groups (over 10 dance performances. Guided tours of the building and persons) €1.50/person, school groups €0.50/person backstage are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2.30pm in Finnish and take approximately one hour. The Sports Museum of Finland is a must for sports Tours in other languages are available upon request at fans, with almost 30,000 objects and over 200,000 group prices. photographs on display. Helsinginkatu 58. Located beside the Olympic Stadium Tower Sales and guided tours: tel. +358 (0)9 434 2250 tel. +358 (0)9 4030 2210 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) Open: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12noon-4pm Ticket sales: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 3pm-6pm Prices: adults €5/3, visitors under 18 free of charge tel. +358 (0)9 4030 2211 Prices (guided tours): adults €8, students and children €5 www.urheilumuseo.fi www.opera.fi 12 3 5 OTHER INTERESTING SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

SEURASAARI Seurasaari is a popular museum island and recreational

2 area located fifteen minutes by bus from the city centre. Helsinginkatu 4 The wooden buildings at the Open-Air Museum represent the eastern and western influences of Finnish build- ing traditions from the 18th to the 20th century. Built in 1685, the Karuna Church is one of the most popular Töölönlahti venues in Helsinki for summer weddings. During the sum- Mannerheimintie mer season various workshops and events are organised at the museum presenting traditional handicrafts, customs and folklore. Folk dancing performances are held at the Festival Grounds and the nearby Folklore Centre Tomtebo 1 in summertime. A walk around the island is a great way to enjoy the beau- tiful nature and fresh air throughout the year. At the end of June, Helsinki’s traditional Midsummer celebrations are 4 LINNUNLAULU WOODEN VILLA DISTRICT held on Seurasaari Island. Family events are also held at Situated on the eastern banks of Töölönlahti Bay, Christmastime, Shrovetide and Eastertime. the Linnunlaulu (“Birdsong”) district is famous for its ornate wooden villas. Villa Kivi has been renovated Open-Air Museum. Opening hours 15-31 May and 1-15 September: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm into a home for writers. The summer café in the Blue Opening hours 1 June-31 August: Mon-Sun 11am-5pm Villa (Sininen Huvila – Linnunlauluntie 11) offers a Prices: €5/4, combined ticket with Museum splendid view over Töölönlahti Bay. Built in 1889, €8/7, visitors under 18 free of charge, free admission with the Eläintarhan Huvila (Eläintarhantie 14) is open to the Helsinki Card. Free admission to the island public and features a permanent exhibition of the The kiosk at the island’s Festival Grounds is open on week- history of the house and neighbourhood from the late ends from 11am to 4pm. The restaurant and café “1952” 1800s. is open 1 May-31 August daily from 11am-8pm and 1 www.elaintarhanhuvila.fi September to 30 April on weekends from 11am-6pm (weather permitting). To get to Seurasaari, take Bus 24 from beside the in the city centre 5 WINTER GARDEN Further information: The Helsinki City Winter Garden features over 200 Seurasaari Foundation, tel. +358 (0)9 484 511 plant species, including one-hundred-year-old camel- www.seurasaarisaatio.fi and Open-Air Museum, lia trees, palms cacti and flowering money plants. The tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9660, www.seurasaari.fi seasonal times are Christmas and Easter. Outdoors you can enjoy the splendour of the Rose Garden and 9 the sculptured linden trees.

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1. Ticket Office for Open-Air Museum 2 2. Karuna Church 6 3. Festival Grounds 4. Kyykkä Playground 5 5. Seurasaari Summer Restaurant 6. Seurasaari Nude Bathing Beach 7. Pukkisaari Ancient Village Opening hours: Tue 9am-3pm, Wed-Fri 12noon-3pm, Sat- 3 8. Urho Kekkonen Museum, 4 Sun 12noon-4pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve and Day, and Midsummer’s Eve and Day. Free admission. Wheelchair 9. Meilahti Art Museum access. Location: Hammarskjöldintie 1 www.hkr.hel.fi/viher/english 10. Folklore Centre Tomtebo 13 OLD TOWN AND ARABIA PARK Helsinki was originally established at phone to check for exceptions Kaivopuisto is Helsinki’s oldest and the mouth of the Vantaanjoki River in Entrance fees: adults €6/5, children most popular park. The district is 1550 by King Gustav Vasa of Sweden. (7-16) €1, students €2 also home to many embassies, in- Today this area is a modern centre for www.tekniikanmuseo.fi cluding those of the USA and Rus- the arts, sciences and high technol- sia. The proximity of the sea, rock ogy, as well as a waterfront residential Nearby you can also find the Power cliffs and green lawns offer many district. The University of Art and Station Museum, featuring original opportunities to relax and enjoy the Design Helsinki attracts students from hydroelectric pumps from the 1800s. outdoors. At the highest point of around the world. Hämeentie 163 the park is the Ursa Observatory. tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7064 Along the shore and on the nearby The area is also home to the 130-year- Opening hours: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm islands you can find several cafés old Arabia porcelain factory and (summertime only) and summer restaurants. museum, as well as the Iittala factory www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi To get to Kaivopuisto take Tram 3B or Arabia continues to be a pio- outlet. 3T or Bus 14 from Kamppi (Runeber- neer in modern Scandinavian design, You can also enjoy coffee and food ginkatu 4) combining timeless beauty with beside the rapids at the Restaurant everyday practicality. Helsinge (Viikintie 1 E) and Kosken- ranta (Katariina Saksilaisen katu 9). Hämeentie 135 The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is tel. +358 (0)204 39 5357 To get to the Old Town and Arabia take specialised in old European art and Arabia Museum Tram 6 or Bus 68, 71, 71V or 73B from includes Finland’s most important Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12noon-6pm, the Railway Station Square collection of old masters. The art Sat-Sun 10am-4pm collections include portraits and Entrance fees: adults €3, HAKANIEMI DISTRICT artefacts from the 17th and 18th children (12-18) €1.50 www.arabianmuseo.fi Hakaniemi Market has been selling centuries. The upper floor is a Factory tours: reservations groceries, flowers and handicrafts for wonderful reproduction of the fam- tel. +358 (0)204 39 5326 over a hundred years. While shop- ily home of the famous brewer. The Guided tours: Mon-Fri €35 ping you can enjoy coffee at one of museum presents its collections, (1-11 persons), additional the outdoor cafés. special exhibitions and additional group members €3/person Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6:30am-3pm, programmes. The Sinebrychoff Iittala, Finlayson and plus on the first Sunday of each month Art Museum is part of the Finnish Pentik factory outlets from 9am-4pm National Gallery. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Bulevardi 40 Hakaniemi Market Hall is located tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6460 beside the outdoor market. Upstairs Opening hours: Tue and Fri 10am- The Technical Museum alongside the you can find a variety of clothing 6pm, Wed-Thu 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun Old Town Rapids presents the achieve- and souvenirs, while downstairs you 11am-5pm ments of old and new technology and can buy groceries and delicacies. Entrance fees: adults €7.50/6, visitors hosts related exhibitions. under 18 free of charge Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Viikintie 1, tel. +358 (0)9 7288 4428 www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi Sat 8am-4pm Open: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12noon-4pm, see website or

14 SIBELIUS MONUMENT KORJAAMO CULTURE FACTORY One of Helsinki’s favourite tourist (CABLE FACTORY) Situated in an old tram depot, attractions, the Sibelius Monument The massive cultural centre Cable Korjaamo offers culture in the can be found in Sibelius Park in the Factory was used up until the form of theatre, the visual arts and Taka-Töölö district. Sibelius Park 1980s to produce telephone and music. Korjaamo also houses the was named in 1945 to honour the electric cables. Tram Museum, a café and museum, 80th birthday of composer Jean Si- and the Korjaamo Shop, which sells belius. The Sibelius Monument itself Cable Factory museums books, films, music and design. In is the work of Eila Hiltunen and was Finnish Museum of Photography wintertime you can skate in the unveiled in 1967. Entrance fees: adults €6/4, visitors courtyard, while in summertime you Mechelininkatu 38 under 18 free of charge, groups (min. can relax in the picnic garden. 10 persons) €5/person To get to the Sibelius Monument take Töölönkatu 51 a-b www.fmp.fi Bus 24 or Tram 3T tel. +358 (0)9 020 7417 000 Theatre Museum www.korjaamo.fi and HIETALAHTI DISTRICT Entrance fees: adults €6/3, one child www.helsinginkaupunginmuseo.fi Hietalahti Market has a popular (under 15) accompanied by adult free year-round open-air flea market of charge, children (under 15) €3 (weather permitting). The market www.teatterimuseo.fi offers an enormous variety of things Hotel and Restaurant Museum to buy, as well as a friendly and Entrance fees: adults €2/1, children relaxed atmosphere. (under 15) free of charge Tel. +358 (0)9 310 71396 www.hotellijaravintolamuseo.fi Hietalahti Flea Market Kaapelitehdas, Tallberginkatu 1 C Opening hours: tel. +358 (0)9 4763 8330 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm Opening hours (museums): Opening hours May to September: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm and www.kaapelitehdas.fi Sun 10am-4pm The Hietalahti Antique and Art Hall is located alongside the market and is being renewed in 2009. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm

15 EXPERIENCE

Sightseeing tours and excursions 17 Family attractions 19 Architecture 23 Finnish design 24 Maritime Helsinki 25 Winter Helsinki 26

16 SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis that you can explore easily on foot. You can get even more out of the city by taking a sightseeing tour by bus, boat or tram, or even by joining a guided walking tour.

BY YOURSELF SIGHTSEEING TOURS BY BUS The 3T tram offers you a simple and affordable Helsinki Expert’s Audio City Tour introduces way to see Helsinki’s sights. The route passes you to Helsinki’s main sights in 12 languages the Finlandia Hall, Parliament House, National (Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Opera and Senate Square. You can pick up the Helsinki dialect, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Rus- “Sightseeing on 3T/3B” brochure from Helsinki sian, Spanish and Swedish). Tours depart daily City Transport (HKL) ticket desks or Tourist from the Esplanade Park (Fabianinkatu). Information. The brochure includes descrip- The Guided City Tour is offered in English tions of the sights along the route. For more and Swedish and departs from the Olympia information about public transportation tickets, Terminal. These tours introduce you to the city’s see page 30. main sights. Departures: along route, for example from the Market Square or Central Railway Station Helsinki City Tours (all year round) Duration: approx. 1 hour Prices: €25/15 (children 7-16)/ €11 (children 2-6 ). The Audio City Tour is free of charge with the adult www.hkl.fi Helsinki Card, Guided City Tour €11 You should also pick up a copy of the brochure Reservations and enquiries: Helsinki Expert, Sightseeing, tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1600 See Helsinki on Foot from Tourist Information. www.helsinkiexpert.fi The brochure makes it easy to explore the city along seven well-marked routes highlighting In summertime you can also enjoy hop-on, Helsinki’s architecture, museums and public hop-off sightseeing around Helsinki with Open monuments. Top Tours on an open double-decker bus. There Languages: English, Finnish and Swedish are 11 stops throughout the city, and com- Price €2 mentaries are provided in 9 languages through individual headsets. You can also explore Helsinki by bicycle – see Departures from Senate Square, page 59! duration approx. 1.5 hours 9 May-7 June and 5-13 September: weekends 8 June-30 August: daily every 45 minutes between 10am-4pm Tickets are valid for 24 hours and can be purchased on the bus Prices: €25/10 (children 7-16), discount with the Helsinki Card www.opentoptours.com

17 Tip Discover Finnish design on the Design ! Walk. See page 24 for details.

SIGHTSEEING CRUISES GUIDED HALF-DAY EXCURSIONS Marvel at Helsinki’s breathtaking archipelago Helsinki Expert provides guided half-day excur- aboard a relaxing sightseeing cruise. Enjoy the sions in English, allowing visitors to discover summer with a seafood lunch or romantic dinner interesting sights outside of Helsinki easily and onboard. There are regular departures from the safely. The Old Wooden Town of Porvoo tour Market Square throughout the summer, and as takes visitors to the idyllic town of Porvoo (15 many as 10 languages are offered. June-11 September 2009: Mon & Fri at 1pm). The Sibelius’ Home and Aalto’s Architecture IHA-Lines, tel. +358 (0)9 6874 5050 tour includes Ainola, the home of www.ihalines.fi (21 June-13 September 2009: Sun at 1pm). The Sun Lines. tel. +358 (0)20 741 8210 Finnish Lakes and Forest tour takes visitors on www.sunlines.fi a leisurely hike along the nature trails around Royal Line, tel. +358 (0)207 118 338 National Park (16 June-12 September www.royalline.fi 2009: Tue, Thu & Sat at 1pm). Departures from Esplanade Park (Fabianinkatu) Ferries to Suomenlinna and Pihlajasaari Island Prices: €52/€20 (children 7-16) / €15 (children 2-6). JT-Line, tel. +358 (0)9 534 806, www.jt-line.fi Discounted prices with Helsinki Card €42/€17 Duration: 4 hours. Language: English. All ferry companies also offer charter cruises Reservations & enquiries: Helsinki Expert, Sightseeing, tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1600 [email protected] www.helsinkiexpert.fi

18 FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

Helsinki offers countless unforgettable experiences for families on holiday. Adults and children of all ages will find lots to do for days on end, and getting around town is easy.

FUN AND EXCITING TIMES EXPLORE SUOMENLINNA! INDOOR FUN AND GAMES The always exciting Linnanmäki To explore the dark tunnels and The Helsinki Playground (Leikkiluola) Amusement Park, the undersea secret passageways at Suomen- beneath Hakaniemi Market promises lots world of Sea Life Helsinki and the linna Maritime Fortress, all you of breathtaking excitement regardless of traditional Helsinki Zoo on beauti- need is a sense of adventure the weather outside. Time will fly among ful Island are popular and a flashlight. In summertime the trampolines, bouncy castles and ball attractions for adults and children you can also join the “Canons cannons. alike. Tropicario features snakes and and Tunnels” guided tour – the Jaffa Station – Hakaniemi Market lizards. In wintertime the Helsinki Ice fortress has over 100 canons in Sörnäisten rantatie 6 Park in the Railway Square delights all. The Café Piper in the English tel. +358 (0)20 710 9902 skaters and onlookers with a range of park is open daily in summertime, Opening hours: daily 10am-6pm entertaining events. You can explore and the cafés terrace affords a www.leikkiluola.fi the fascinating tunnels and bastion splendid view out to sea. The walls of the Suomenlinna Maritime nearby grass fields are great for Huimala is a giant adventure hall Fortress with a guided tour or on summer games and playing. You for the entire family, offering fun, your own throughout the year. A list can also watch from the bastion excitement and a jungle atmosphere. of the best swimming beaches in walls as dozens of ferries and The attractions include an adventure summertime can be found on page large cruise ships pass through labyrinth, a multipurpose field, a 59, while museums that are popular the narrow straits by Kustaan- climbing tower, an electric car track, among children are listed on page 43. miekka each day throughout the a ball cannon arena, a bouncy castle, An entire day can be spent at the summer. Remember to keep a trampolines and much more. Serena Water Park (page 58) in close eye on children, as there are Juvankartanontie 15, Espoo or the Flamingo Entertain- many steep and unprotected cliffs tel. +358 (0)207 940 790 ment Complex (page 58) in around Suomenlinna! Opening hours: Tue-Wed 2pm-8pm, having a wild time or simply relaxing. Thu-Sun 10am-8:30pm The Finnish Science Centre Heureka For more information, see page www.huimala.fi (page 21) offers visitors of all ages 8 or www.suomenlinna.fi the joy of discovery in a variety of HopLop indoor adventure parks thought-provoking and fun exhibi- guarantee and fun and challenging tions. In addition, Helsinki allows play experience. visitors to enjoy a seemingly endless Suomenoja Retail Park, Portti 1-5, array of other activities, from laser Espoo, tel. +358 (0)10 837 3001; and battles to go-kart racing! Flamingo HopLop, Tasetie 8, Vantaa tel. +358 (0)10 837 3007 Further information and other HopLop locations: www.hoplop.fi

19 TROPICAL SCENERY Gardenia is a tropical garden located in the Viikki nature conservation area. Explore the jungle along the ”Secret of the Plants” adventure trail! Viikki, Koetilantie 1, tel. +358 (0)9 347 8400 To get there take Bus 68 or 68x from Railway Station Square Opening hours: Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm www.gardenia-helsinki.fi See also the Winter Garden on page 13 and the Botanic Garden on page 11!

HEY, IT’S HELPPI! If you are out and about near Tourist Information in the summertime, you might run into Helppi, the fun new member of the Helsinki Helper team. For more tips on how to make the most of your holiday, pick up a copy of the brochure Helsinki – Finland’s Fast-paced fun and adventures! Greatest Theme Park from Tourist Informa- HopLop adventure parks offer adventure labyrinths, tion or download it from: breathtaking slides, ball games, bouncy castles, www.visithelsinki.fi > Brochures great food and lots of other fun activities for the entire family. Open daily 10am-8pm year round Prices: €3-10, adults free of charge

HopLop adventure parks in and around Helsinki: ESPOO, Suomenoja, Portti 1 , Kauppakeskus Sello VANTAA, Pakkala, Antaksentie 4 FLAMINGO, Elämyskeidas Flamingo

For a complete list of Hoplop adventure parks, see www.hoplop.fi

Come and discover the wonders beneath the waves, from sharks and rays to perch and herrings.

We open daily at 10am, year round! Tivolitie 10 (Linnanmäki), tel. +358 (0)9 56 58 200 www.sealife.fi 20

The joy of discovery for the entire family!

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THE WHOLE WORLD ON ONE ISLAND

At Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island you will meet animals all the way from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests. The zoo nurtures many endangered animal species. Snow leop- ards, Siberian tigers and many other rare arctic species enjoy the outdoors summers and winters. The diversity of Finland’s nature is represented by bears, otters, wolverines and grey seals. The Africasia and Amazonia hous- es meanwhile present the riches of the tropics.

OPEN DAILY: April 10am-6pm, PRICES: adults €7, children (7-16) €4. By waterbus €12/6. May-August 10am-8pm, September 10am- Children under 6 free of charge. Different prices and 6pm, October-March 10am-4pm. opening times during special events. Changes possible. GETTING THERE: by waterbus from the FURTHER INFORMATION: Market Square (May to September) and www.korkeasaari.fi from Hakaniemi (June to August) or take the +358 (0)600 95911 (€0.37/min+local call charge) Zooline Bus 11 from Railway Station Square +358 (0)9 310 37900 (customer service, weekdays 8am-4pm) to Korkeasaari (year round). +358 (0)9 310 37901 (ticket sales during opening hours) 22 Korkeasaaren arkisto / Markku Bussman ARCHITECTURE

In Helsinki you can undertake a fascinating journey through the centuries. The architecture of the city is typified by Nordic modesty and refinement.

The city centre, especially around the Senate Square, is a Wooden architecture can be admired in the Käpylä, unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architec- Puu-Vallila and Etu-Töölö districts. The architec- ture. The Byzantine-Russian architec- ture of the Käpylä district represents tural tradition is represented by Alexander 1920s Classicism. Bold examples of M. Gornostajev’s Uspenski Cathedral Functionalism include the Olympic (1868), the largest orthodox church in Stadium (1940) and the Lasipalatsi Western Europe. The city centre features “Glass Palace” (1935). The works of many buildings that typify a specific style world-famous Finnish architect Alvar of architecture, such as Gustaf Nyström’s Aalto represent Modernism at its (1890). The Neo- finest. These include the Academic Renaissance work of Theodor Höijer can Bookstore (1969) and the Finlandia be admired along the north side of the Hall (1971/1975). One of the most Esplanade, as well as in the Ateneum Art popular tourist destinations in Helsinki Museum (1883). is the Temppeliaukio “Rock” Church (1969), designed by Timo and Tuomo or Jugend architecture Suomalainen as part of the natural was interpreted in Finland according to bedrock. its own form of National Romanticism. Some of the finest examples include The Museum of Contemporary Art Lars Sonck’s Jugendsali Hall (1904) and Kiasma (1998) designed by American the National Museum (1910) by famous architect Steven Holl represents the architect trio Gesellius-Lindgren-Saarin- best of contemporary architecture. en. Late-Jugend is represented by Eliel Minimalist glass and steel design is Saarinen’s Central Railway Station (1914). represented by the Sanomatalo (1999) Nordic Classicism of the 1920s is repre- and the High Tech Centre (2001) in sented by J. S. Siren’s Parliament House Ruoholahti. (1931). ! A special Architecture Map is sold at Tourist Information. Tip The best way to enjoy Archtours arranges special tours by Helsinki’s architecture order focusing on architecture, the is on foot. The brochure environment and design, including See Helsinki on Foot can a two-hour guided walking tour of be purchased for €2 from the key sights throughout the city Tourist Information and centre. is available in English, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 13 Finnish or Swedish. Ask tel. +358 (0)9 477 7300 also about the Helsinki www.archtours.com Jugend brochure! Interesting districts along tram routes , Töölö: Tram 3B or 3T : Tram 4 Käpylä: Tram 1 Ruoholahti: Tram 8

2323 FINNISH DESIGN

Helsinki is the perfect city for both design shopping and discovering Finland’s unique design culture. Minimalistic, functional and clean Finnish design has enjoyed an enviable international reputation for decades. In recent years young Finnish clothing designers, such as Paola Suhonen and Hanna Sarén, have followed in the footsteps of design icon Marimekko and wowed audiences the world over with their bold new creations. DESIGN DISTRICT HELSINKI In Helsinki you will find an entire design-oriented neighbourhood, the Design District. The area is home to a wide range of designer shops, interior decorat- ing studios, antique dealers, clothing and jewellery boutiques, artist workshops, galleries, museums, res- taurants and lots more. The area is particular popular among designers, architects and advertising agencies. You can also stay overnight in the Design District at the stylish Klaus K hotel operated by Design Hotels. The symbolic centre of the area is Dianapuisto Park. From here the Design District stretches into the districts of , Kamppi, and .

The easiest way to discover the Design District is to take the Design Walk, a two-hour guided tour of the top sights. Regular tours in summertime, other times by request. Helsinki Expert, Sightseeing, tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1600 [email protected], www.helsinkiexpert.fi C M Y CM MY CY CMY K

Tip If you don’t have room in your suitcase, you can order Finnish design products ! over the internet from: www.finnishdesignshop.com

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AN OUTING TO THE ISLANDS IS A MUST WHEN MARITIME CUISINE VISITING HELSINKI! Helsinki’s island restaurants off the coast of Guided cruises offer a convenient and fun way to Kaivopuisto Park are open from May to the end of explore maritime Helsinki and its archipelago. Sight- September and can be reached by ferry from the seeing cruises depart from the Market Square (see mainland. Try also one of the popular lunch or dinner page 18) from May to the end of September. You can cruises (see page 18) departing from the Market also hop aboard a ferry or waterbus to Suomenlinna Square. Maritime Fortress, and in summertime also to Helsin- ki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island and the historical town Participating HelsinkiMenu restaurants (see page of Porvoo. Many of the nearby islands are open for 37) serve the best seasonal seafood dishes, includ- recreational use and can be reached in just minutes ing burbot and burbot roe in wintertime, perch, by regular ferry services. The islands of Pihlajasaari whitefish, pikeperch, salmon, herring and crayfish in and Uunisaari (see page 59) are particular popular summertime, and Baltic herring and vendace in the places for spending sunny days in the archipelago. autumn. In summertime you can also make an outing to Söderskär lighthouse. You can also enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee by the For more information, see: www.soderskar.fi. sea, for example in the old lighthouse ship at the end of Aleksanterinkatu street or in wintertime aboard the wooden tall ship by the Market Square.

GUEST HARBOURS Katajanokka Guest Harbour (120 mooring places), tel. +358 (0)40 334 2050, www.helsinginvierasvenesatama.fi Suomenlinna Guest Harbour (40 mooring places), tel. +358 (0)9 692 6450, www.valimo.org Further information: www.hel.fi/liv > Boating

! Regular ferry services to Helsinki Zoo Tip Chart your maritime voyage yourself and hire a water taxi (main season: May-Septem- ber): Water Taxi Helsinki tel. +358 (0)400 618 946 www.watertaxi.fi Water Taxi M/S Pti Trou Noir Travel by ferry to the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island! tel. +358 (0)50 377 2121 Departures daily from the Market Square from 1 May to www.trounoir.fi 30 September and from Hakaniemi Cardinal Marine Charter Market from 1 June to 31 August. tel. +358 (0)9 6842 6842 Price: adults €12, children €6. www.cardinalmarine.fi Includes to admission to Helsinki Zoo. Further information: tel. +358 (0)207 598 395 www.helsinginvesibussit.fi WINTER HELSINKI The winter season stretches from October to April and offers lots to do and experience for culture- hungry city-break holidaymakers, active families with children and weekend shoppers alike. The range of events is even more comprehensive than during the summer season, and the crisp fresh air is ideal for winter outdoor activities. In wintertime you can admire the breathtaking scenery out to the sea, which often freezes over. If you do want to get out of the cold, it is possible to get around the city centre through a network of tunnels beneath the streets. The long dark evenings also provide the perfect atmosphere for cosy dinners in restaurants. Enjoy your favourite winter activities and discover how Helsinki truly has a warm heart in wintertime.

ACTIVITIES TO WARM YOU UP Helsinki offers great opportuni- The Kallio Skating Rink (Helsin- At the Paloheinä Recreational ties for enjoying a diverse range of ginkatu 23) is another popular Centre (approximately 9 km from winter activities. The Ice Park in open-air skating rink that plays the centre of Helsinki) you can the Railway Station Square makes music and sells warm juice and rent skis. it easy to enjoy skating or simply hot chocolate. The skating rink is Pakilantie 124 a cup of coffee in the café while open from November to March. Bus 66 or 66A to the last stop watching the others skate. The Skates are available for rent. Tel. +358 (0)9 8775 2281 Ice Park is for skating and special Further information about skating www.ulos.fi/paloheina events only – ice hockey is not al- rinks in Helsinki: Further information about skiing trails lowed. Skates are available for rent. tel. +358 (0)9 310 8771 or in Helsinki: www.hel.fi/liv The Ice Park also hosts events, from www.hel.fi/liv live music to special performances. There are also good downhill Helsinki has 180 kilometres and snowboarding slopes nearby Opening hours (November-March): Helsinki, for example at Talma Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, of skiing trails. The best are Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm located in (Keskus- in Sipoo and Serena in Espoo. Prices: adults €4, puisto), where they are groomed Rental equipment and tuition is children and special groups €2 well into the spring. available at all ski centres. www.jaapuisto.fi Further information: www.ski.fi 26 EXCITING WORLD-CLASS ICE HOCKEY CHARMING CHRISTMAS MARKETS Ice hockey is the national sport of Finland, and the Many markets and fairs are held in the weeks Finnish Ice Hockey League season stretches from leading up to Christmas where you can buy Finnish September to April. Exciting Finnish league matches can handicrafts, decorations, seasonal treats and other be watched at Helsinki Ice Hall (Jäähalli) and Hartwall products that are ideal as gifts or souvenirs. Arena. The St. Thomas Christmas Market has over a hundred booths where you can buy everything from Lippupalvelu, tel. +358 (0)600 10 800 (€1.83/min+local call charge) or +358 (0)600 10020 (€5.99/call+local call charge) fried herrings to straw animals. You can also watch www.hartwall-areena.com, as traditional smiths work their magic, and you may even bump into Santa Claus himself on weekends www.helsinginjaahalli.fi handing out sweets to children. TRY ICE SWIMMING! Helsinki city centre, Esplanade Park, 7-20. December Swimming in a hole that has been cut in the ice, or “avantouinti”, is an extreme sport practised by the Other popular markets include the Old Student heartiest of . Ice swimming followed by a hot sauna House Christmas Market (Vanha Ylioppilastalo, relaxes and refreshes the body, while improving stress Mannerheimintie 3), the Ornamo O-gallery design tolerance levels. Believers also claim that it keeps away market (Design Finland, Erottajankatu 7) the flu and enhances blood circulation. In Helsinki you and the Women’s Christmas Market (Wanha can try ice swimming at , for example. Satama, Pikku Satamakatu 3-5). Rastila Camping Centre, Karavaanikatu 4 Prices: €5, children €2 Check swimming and sauna times by calling tel. +358 (0)9 310 78517 or www.hel.fi/rastila. TRY THESE SEASONAL SPECIALITIES! Metro to , Rastila stop October-November: Baltic herring, lamb, cabbage, elk, reindeer, goose December: ham, rosolli salad, root vegetable GUIDED WINTER WALKS AROUND SUOMENLINNA casseroles, ginger biscuits, Christmas pies, glögi The maritime fortress is brought to life in wintertime (mulled wine) with special English-language walking tours. Discover January: burbot and roe with blinies the secrets behind the walls and embankments, and February: Runeberg tarts, pea soup and learn about life on the islands in war and peace during laskiaispulla (Shrove buns) the Swedish and Russian periods. Why was such an March-April: lamb, mämmi (Finnish Easter enormous fortress built on these islands, and who was pudding), pasha the unfortunate ? WINTER HELSINKI TOP 5 Guided tours (3 January to 31 May and 1 Stimulating cultural events, see pages 43-49 5 September to 27 December): Sat and Sun 1:30pm 2 Relaxing exercise and spa treatments, Prices: adults €7, children €3,50, see page 58-60 free of charge with the Helsinki Card 3 Seasonal treats at Helsinki Menu Tickets: Suomenlinna Visitor Centre restaurants, see page 37 Guided walking and theme tours are available in many 4 Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, see page 8 other languages throughout the year by reservation 5 Shopping, for example in the www.suomenlinnatours.com Design District, see page 24

27 USEFUL INFORMATION

Tourist Information 29 Public transportation 30 Places on the map 31 Services 35 TOURIST INFORMATION

Make the most of Helsinki’s tourist services – the inexpensive Helsinki Card, knowledgeable guides and especially the City of Helsinki’s Tourist Information. We’ll give you brilliant advice and hot tips on how to get the most out of your holiday, whether you are here for a day or a week.

THE HELSINKI CITY TOURIST & CONVENTION TOUR SHOP BUREAU’S TOURIST INFORMATION The Helsinki Expert Tour Shop is a travel agency Tourist Information provides free information that serves foreign and domestic visitors. The Tour about the city, sights, events and services, in- Shop sells the Helsinki Card, tickets for sightsee- cluding a wide selection of brochures and maps. ing tours and excursions, ferry tickets, domestic Here you will also find the Finland information train and bus tickets, and package tours to desk (Suomi-Info) and the Tour Shop. A Tourist Lapland, Tallinn and St. Petersburg. The Tour Shop Information desk is located inside the Central also handles car rentals and hotel reservations. Railway Station at the Hotel Booking centre. Note: Tourist Information will be temporarily located The Tour Shop is located inside Tourist Information at Aleksanterinkatu 20 until 28 February 2009 due to Pohjoisesplanadi 19 renovations. Tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1500 Pohjoisesplanadi 19, tel. +358 (0)9 3101 3300 [email protected] Open 2 May-30 September: www.helsinkiexpert.fi Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm Open 1 October-1 May: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, RESERVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL GUIDE! Sat-Sun 10am-4pm www.visithelsinki.fi Helsinki Expert’s guides are specially trained and specialised in Helsinki and its surroundings. No less than 25 languages are offered. Our profes- sional guides help you discover more of Helsinki. ESPOO CONVENTION & MARKETING Transportation (car, bus, limousine) is also avail- Tapiontori 3A, , Espoo tel. +358 (0)9 8164 7230 able. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Further information and reservations: [email protected] Helsinki Expert, Income Services & Guide Booking www.visitespoo.fi Tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1222 [email protected] www.helsinkiexpert.fi VANTAA CITY TOURIST INFORMATION Ratatie 7, Tikkurila, Vantaa HELSINKI CARD – EXPERIENCE MORE FOR LESS tel. +358 (0)9 8392 2133 Opening hours: Mon-Thu 8am-6pm, Helsinki Card holders are entitled to free, un- Fri 8am-1pm limited travel on Helsinki City Transport (HKL), [email protected] as well as to free admission to over 60 museums www.vantaa.fi and sights. The adult card entitles the holder to a free Audio City Tour (value €25). Other advan- tages include discounts on Finnair airport buses, restaurants, concerts, bowling, saunas, and much more. In addition, you receive a handy city guide with map. The Helsinki Card can be purchased from Tourist Purchase in advance over the internet: Information on the Esplanade, at the airport, at www.helsinkicard.fi passenger ferry terminals, and at the Central Rail- way Station, as well as from all Helsinki hotels. Tip The Helsinki Card is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours, and From June to August the streets of Helsinki are the time begins when the card is first used. The price for patrolled by around 20 young ‘Helsinki Helpers’ adults is €33 and for children (7-16) starting from €13. ! dressed in green offering free advice and help to Children under 7 are allowed in free to nearly all Helsinki Card attractions. visitors. Ask them about interesting events and sights or for brochures and maps.

29 The city that’s easy to get around

Helsinki has excellent public transportation, incorporating trams, buses, metro and the Suomenlinna mu-nicipal ferry. Choose also from a range of convenient ticket options.

The tourist ticket offers unlimited travel for 1, 3 or 5 days on all public transportation within Helsinki. Tourist tickets can be purchased from automatic ticket machines at metro stations, from HKL Service Points in the Central Railway Station and Itäkeskus, and from Tourist Informa- tion. 1-day tickets can also be purchased from the driver.

Single tickets can be purchased from the driver. Single tickets are valid for one hour from the time of pur-chase.

The Suomenlinna ticket is valid for one round- trip aboard the Suomenlinna municipal ferry. Tickets can be purchased from the ferry terminal Single regional ticket: adults €3.80, children €1.90 at the Market Square (summer season), from (Changes possible for all ticket prices) the HKL Service Point and from Tourist Informa- tion. The Suomenlinna ticket is valid only on the Helsinki City Transport Service Point municipal ferry. Situated in the metro station at the Central Railway Station, the HKL Service Point provides Tram tickets are valid for one hour aboard all Helsinki and regional tourist tickets, information, trams. Tram tickets can be purchased from auto- timetables, free public transportation maps and matic ticket machines. brochures. Open Mon-Thu 7.30am-7pm (summertime Helsinki transportation ticket prices in 2009 7.30am-6pm), Fri 7.30am-5pm (summertime (Note: Prices may change) 7.30am-4pm), Sat 10am-3pm. Tourist ticket: adults €6 (1 day), €12 (3 days) and Travel information in English, Finnish and €18 (5 days), children (7-16) €3/6/9 Swedish: tel. +358 (0)100 111 Single ticket: from driver adults 2.20, children € Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm (€ 0.98/ €1.10, from automatic ticket machine adults €2, call+local call charge: price changes possible) children €1 Tram ticket: from automatic ticket machine €1.80

Regional transportation ticket prices in 2009 Regional tourist ticket: adults €12 (1 day), €24 (3 days) and €36 (5 days), children (7-16) €6/12/18

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1. Helsinki Cathedral 20. Ateneum Art Museum 39. Hakaniemi Market and Market Hall 2. Senate Square 21. Central Railway Station 40. Arabia Factory and Museum (departure point for Open Top Tours) 22. General Post Office and 41. Sinebrychoff Art Museum 3. Government Palace Post Museum 42. Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory) 4. University of Helsinki 23. Museum of Contemporary Art 43. Linnanmäki Amusement Park (Main Building) Kiasma and Sea Life 5. National Library of Finland 24. National Museum of Finland 44. Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island 6. Helsinki City Hall 25. Lasipalatsi (Glass Palace) 45. Swimming Stadium (Virka Info and Virka Galleria) 26. Kamppi Centre 46. Design Museum 7. Helsinki City Museum 27. Tennis Palace (incl. Museum 47. Design Forum Finland 8. Market Square of Cultures and Tennis Palace 48. Amos Anderson Art Museum 9. Old Market Hall Art Museum) 49. Helsinki Fair Centre 10. Departure point for sightseeing 28. Natural History Museum 50. Finnair Stadium cruises 29. Tropicario 51. Jäähalli (Helsinki Ice Hall) 11. Suomenlinna waterbus (JT-line) 30. Temppeliaukio Church 52. Central Bus Station 12. Suomenlinna ferry 31. Parliament House 53. Länsiterminaali (West Terminal) (Helsinki City Transport) 32. Finlandia Hall 54. Olympiaterminaali (Olympic Terminal) 13. Helsinki Zoo (Korkeasaari) waterbus 33. Finnish National Opera 55. Katajanokan terminaali 14. Havis Amanda statue 34. Olympic Stadium and (Katajanokka Terminal) 15. Tourist Information Stadium Tower 56. Kanavaterminaali (Kanava Terminal) 16. Esplanade Park (departure point for 35. Winter Garden 57. Makasiiniterminaali Helsinki Expert sightseeing buses) 36. Linnunlaulu Wooden Villa District (Makasiini Terminal) 17. Presidential Palace 37. Sibelius Monument 58. Wanha Satama 18. Uspenski Cathedral 38. Seurasaari 59. Korjaamo Culture Factory 19. Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress 60. Vuosaari Harbour and Terminal

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS CURRENCY EXCHANGE MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS General emergencies 112 Forex Helsinki This Week – free English- Police 112 Central Railway Station language city guide that is published Ambulance and fire 112 tel. +358 (0)20 751 2510 8 times a year. Distributed also at Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm Tourist Information. Pohjoisesplanadi 27 City in English – free English- 24-HOUR HEALTH SERVICE tel. +358 (0)20 751 2520 language city guide published each Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm year in June that is targeted at young INFORMATION Tavex adults. Distributed also at Tourist tel. +358 (0)9 10023 Fabianinkatu 12 Information. www.0910023.fi tel. +358 (0)9 681 49 149 We Are Helsinki – free Finnish- and Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm English-language city guide published HOSPITALS 6 times a year that highlights restau- 24-hour service POST rants and fashion. Distributed also at Marian Hospital General Post Office, Elielinaukio 2 F Tourist Information and shops. Mechelininkatu 1 tel. +358 (0)200 71000 Helsinki Times – weekly English- tel. +358 (0)9 3103 4361 or Opening hours: ground floor Mon-Fri language newspaper. Sold also at +358 (0)9 4711 7am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; upper R-kiosks. Meilahti Hospital floors Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 10am- Haartmaninkatu 4 5pm, Sun 12noon-5pm tel. +358 (0)9 4711 or (09) 4717 2462 TAXIS Mehiläinen-Töölö You can order a taxi by calling (private hospital) +358 (0)100 0700 (€1.15/call + Runeberginkatu 47 A PUBLIC TOILETS €0.08/10s.+local call charge) tel. +358 (0)10 414 0444 Sofiankatu WC Opening hours: summertime Mon-Fri Yellow Line Airport Taxi tel. 0600 555 555 (€1.25/call+local LOST AND FOUND 9:30am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-4pm, Sun closed, and winters Mon-Fri call charge), when calling from abroad Suomen Löytötavarapiste 9:30am-4pm, Sat-Sun closed tel. +358 (0)9 2515 3372 Kamppi Centre, Narinkka 3 Automatic public toilets are located Special prices from airport to centre Tel. +358 (0)600 04 401 throughout town, for example beside www.airporttaxi.fi (online reserva- (€1.67/min+local call charge) the Old Market Hall, in Esplanade Park tions) Suomen Löytötavarapalvelu and in Sibelius Park. Mäkelänkatu 56 Price: €0.50/person Tel +358 (0)600 41 006 (€1.67/min+local call charge) CAR RENTALS Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Avis, tel. +358 (0)9 8598 356 www.loytotavara.net INTERNET CAFÉS www.avis.fi Helsinki Police Kirjasto 10 (Library 10), Elielinaukio 2 G Budget, tel. +358 (0)207 466 600 Punanotkonkatu 2 Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-6pm, www.budget.fi tel. +358 (0)9 189 3180 Sat-Sun 12noon-6pm Europcar, tel. +358 (0)200 12 154 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:15pm Kohtaamispaikka@Lasipalatsi www.europcar.fi www.poliisi.fi Mannerheimintie 22-24 (2nd floor) Hertz, tel. +358 (0)200 11 22 33 Mon-Fri 11am-6pm www.hertz.com Scandia Rent, BANKS mbar, Lasipalatsi Mannerheimintie 22-24 tel. +358 (0)9 5840 0522 Aktia, Mannerheimintie 14 www.scandiarent.fi Tel. +358 (0)10 247 5000 Mon-Tue 9am-12midnight, Wed-Thu 9am-2am, Fri-Sat 9am-3am, Transvell Oy, tel. +358 (0)9 350 5590 Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm www.transvell.fi Nordea, Aleksanterinkatu 30 Sun 12noon-12midnight Netcup café, Auto Alex, tel. +358 (0)40 522 3938 Tel. +358 (0)200 3000 www.autoalex.com Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm Aleksanterinkatu 52, Keskuskatu OP Pankki, Aleksanterinkatu 19 Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm Tel. +358 (0)10 255 9015 Mon-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-4:30pm Sampo, Kaivokatu 6 Tel. +358 (0)10 546 0050 Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm Säästöpankki, Mikonkatu 2 Tel. +358 (0)10 436 6420, Mon-Thu 9:30am-5pm, Fri 10am-4:30pm 35 ENJOY

Restaurants 37 Cafés 38 Bars and nightlife 40

36 RESTAURANTS

Helsinki is home to over 1200 restaurants where you will find everything gourmet delights to bistro treats. Helsinki also has a wide range of ethnic restaurants. Finnish cuisine is based on fresh and natural ingredients that vary according to the season. In addition to vegetables, mushrooms, berries and fish, Finnish food is typified by simplicity and purity of taste. Helsinki’s own cuisine also features influences from both the East and the West. The newest trend is for young chefs to start their own small and unique gourmet restaurants, such as the Michelin-starred Demo and Postres.

FINNISH CUISINE MICHELIN-STAR ISLAND RESTAURANTS The easiest way to try local RESTAURANTS Island restaurants are generally specialties is to order from the Chez Dominique** open from 1 May to the end of HelsinkiMenu, which is offered Rikhardinkatu 4 September. by 14 restaurants in the city tel. +358 (0)9 612 7393 NJK centre. The menu varies according Carma* Valkosaari, tel. +358 (0)9 639 261 Ludviginkatu 3-5 to restaurant and season. Ferry departs from pier behind Olympic tel. +358 (0)9 673 236 Terminal Demo* Ravintola Saari Arthur (Vuorikatu 19) Uudenmaankatu 9-11 Sirpalesaari, tel. +358 (0)9 7425 5566 Baker’s (Mannerheimintie 12) tel. +358 (0)9 2289 0840 Ferry departs from Merisatamanranta Carelia (Mannerheimintie 56) Postres* beside Café Carusel Graniittilinna (Säästöpankinranta 6) Eteläesplanadi 8 Uunisaaren ravintola Grotesk (Ludviginkatu 10) tel. +358 (0)9 663 300 Uunisaari, tel. +358 (0)9 636 870 Haaga Inn (Nuijamiestentie 10) Ferry departs from the middle of Meri- Havis (Eteläranta 16) satamanranta beside Kaivopuisto Park Kellarikrouvi & Fabian Klippan (Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 6) Luoto, tel. +358 (0)9 633 408 Kuu (Töölönkatu 27) Ferry departs from pier behind Olympic Lasipalatsi (Mannerheimintie 22-24) Terminal Nokka (Kanavaranta 7) Särkänlinna Sundmans Krog (Eteläranta 16) Särkkä, tel. +358 (0)9 1345 6756 Torni (Kalevankatu 5) Ferry departs from pier next to Café www.finfood.fi/helsinkimenu Ursula Boathouse , tel. +358 (0)9 6227 1070 Ferry departs from Merisatamanranta near Café Carusel DELICIOUS HELSINKI

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Cafés can be found on almost every street in the city centre. Here are just a few local favourites:

Café Engel, Aleksanterinkatu 26 Café Ekberg, Bulevardi 9 Café Strindberg, Pohjoisesplanadi 33 Café Karl Fazer, Kluuvikatu 3 Café Esplanad, Pohjoisesplanadi 37 Café Ursula, Kaivopuisto, Ehrenströmintie 3 Café Carusel, Kaivopuisto, Merisatamanranta 10 Cafe Jugend (opens in March), Pohjoisesplanadi 19

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39 BARS AND NIGHTLIFE

Helsinki cannot compete with bigger cities in terms of the amount of nightlife but with the quality and unique nature of what is offered. A wide range of clubs and bars offers something for everyone in terms of clientele, atmosphere and price. Helsinki has a strong DJ-led club culture that has established a deserved foothold in the international scene in recent years. Increasingly the city is also attracting attention for its fashion, music and youth culture.

The trendiest bars and nightclubs favoured by media and cultural personalities can be found in the districts of Kamppi and Punavuori. Large and friendly clubs for everyone can be found in the city centre, while slight- ly more mature cultural people prefer the scene in the Töölö district. You can experience a particularly exciting atmosphere in the former working-class district of Kallio.

CITY CENTRE KAMPPI DISTRICT Enjoy your drink high above the Overlooking the city, Lux (Kamppi city’s rooftops in the Ateljee Bar Shopping Centre, Urho Kekkosen katu 1 (Sokos , Yrjönkatu 5). The A) is a top spot for style-conscious atmosphere in the exotic Arctic Ice night people. Legendary Finnish Bar (Yliopistonkatu 5) is always cool. movie directors Aki and Mika No need to bring your own woollen Kaurismäki have their own three- hat, just ask from the bar! Enjoy PUNAVUORI DISTRICT restaurant complex at Eerikinkatu the music in the laid-back Vinyl Tori (Punavuorenkatu 2) is a simple 11, which includes the billiards Cocktail Lounge (Yliopistonkatu 8). and fun restaurant in the trendy bar Corona, the tiny Brezhnev-era You can even purchase the record district of Punavuori. Cocktail Moskova Bar, and the nightclub being played for your own collec- Lounge A21 (Annankatu 21) offers Dubrovnik. Schönes Fräulein tion. Teatteri (Pohjoisesplanadi 2) is ”fine drinking”. Ring the doorbell (Simonkatu 8) is ideal for laid-back an “entertainment complex” that and step in! Motellet (Annankatu evenings. The legendary artist includes a restaurant, bars, a café 10) is a café during the daytime restaurant Kosmos (Kalevankatu 3) and a nightclub. Redrum (Vuorikatu and a popular bar in the evening. a cultural bar atmosphere, as well 2) offers top-of-the-line sound The Rose Garden (Iso Roobertinkatu as Eastern and Western fusion reproduction and also serves as the 10) offers a wild atmosphere where cuisine. Bar Loose (Fredrikinkatu venue for Helsinki’s number one clubbers can enjoy the heavy base 34) is the gathering place for club Top Billin’. Ópera (Mannerhe- beat and intricate interior. The Helsinki’s garage rockers. Famous imintie 6) is a full-blooded rnb- ”hetero-friendly gay restaurant” artists have been known to throw hiphop party place. Nolla (Pohjoinen Lost & Found (Annankatu 6) is a surprise gigs here. Freda 51 (Fre- Rautatienkatu 21) hosts popular clubs popular place to continue partying drikinkatu 51-53) promises fun for and a reggae breakfast on Sundays in the early hours of the morning younger and older partiers alike. from 11am to 3pm. Rymy-Eetu throughout the week. The stylish Enjoy some genuine Finnish pop (Erottajankatu 15-17) offers a relaxed and cool Ahjo (Bulevardi 2-4) is music or join in the karaoke. setting. Other popular DJ establish- connected to the Klaus K design ments include mbar (Mannerheimintie hotel. Other popular establish- 22-24) and Mecca (Korkeavuorenkatu ments in Punavuori include Café 34). The international Grand Casino Bar 9 (Uudenmaankatu 9), Belly (Mikonkatu 19) offers high-quality (Uudenmaankatu 16-20), gaming, shows and restaurants. Bar (Erottajankatu 15-17) and We Got Beef (Iso Roobertinkatu 21).

40 KALLIO DISTRICT KARAOKE Rytmi (Toinen linja 2) is a bar Bars: Pata-ässä (Mariankatu 9), and café next to Hakaniemi Satumaa (Arkadiankatu 2) and Market that is popular among Anna K. (Annankatu 23) the cultural and media elite. Heavy-karaoke: Heavy Corner Kuudes linja (Hämeentie 13, Bar (Hietaniemenkatu 2) and entrance from Kaikukatu) has Jone’s (Kaisaniemenkatu 3) rapidly become one of the most NIghtclub: Swengi Karaoke popular live and club music Nightclub (Iso Roobertinkatu 10) venues in Helsinki. Ravintola- laiva Wäiski (Hakaniemenranta You can also order a unique 11) is a restaurant ship that is Karaoke Taxi in Helsinki from open year-round, while m/s www.karaoketaxi.fi or Svanbad (Pitkänsillanranta 2) is tel. +358 (0)40 500 6070 open in summertime. Bar Tokio (Fleminginkatu 13) serves up sushi and music by guest DJs. Other popular establishments include Soul Kitchen (Fleminginkatu ! 26-28), Kola (Helsinginkatu 13) Tip and Luft (Aleksis Kivenkatu 30). Pick up a copy of the Nordic Oddity flyer from TÖÖLÖ DISTRICT Tourist Information for The Korjaamo Culture Factory even more listings, or (Töölönkatu 51 B) organises club check out the Nordic evenings and a wide range Oddity virtual brochure at: of events. Elite (Eteläinen www.visithelsinki.fi Hesperiankatu 22) is a legendary restaurant that has served as a “living room” for artists for several decades. Students and other partiers get together at Manala (Dagmarinkatu 2). Sto- ryville (Museokatu 8) is a superb jazz club that is favoured by parliamentarians.

LIVE MUSIC Pop and light music: Apollo 300 SLOT MACHINES Live Club (Mannerheimintie 16), Presidentti Club (Antinkatu 2) 30 TABLE GAMES and Virgin Oil (Kaivopiha, Man- nerheimintie 5) SHOW & DINNER Rock: Tavastia (Urho Kekkosen 3 RESTAURANTS katu 4-6), Semifinal(Urho Kek- kosen katu 6), On the Rocks 3 BARS (Mikonkatu 15) and (Telakkakatu 8) www.gch.fi Jazz: Storyville (Museokatu 8)

Mikonkatu 19, Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 680 800 Open 12noon-4am Age limit: 18 ID must be presented VISIT

Museums and exhibitions 43 Music 46 Theatres and cinemas 4 7 Events in 2009 48 Outside Helsinki 50 Ateneumin taidemuseo. Auguste Rodin: Ajattelija Rodin: Auguste taidemuseo. Ateneumin

42 MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS

Find your own favourite among the 80 museums in Helsinki. Many also have attractive cafés and gift shops. As is common practice, most museums are closed on Mondays. The Helsinki Card (see page 29) offers free admission to many museums.

MUSEUMS Helsinki City Museum Natural History Museum Helsinki University Museum Sofiankatu 4 Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13 Arppeanum tel. +358 (0)9 3103 6630 tel. +358 (0)9 1912 8800 Snellmaninkatu 3 www.helsinkicitymuseum.fi www.fmnh.helsinki.fi tel. +358 (0)9 1912 4071 See also page 6 See also page 10 www.museo.helsinki.fi Other Helsinki City museums: Hakasalmi Villa Design Museum Technical Museum Mannerheimintie 13 Korkeavuorenkatu 23 Viikintie 1 tel. +358 (0)9 7288 4428 tel. +358 (0)9 3107 8519 tel. +358 (0)9 622 0540 School Museum www.designmuseum.fi www.tekniikanmuseo.fi Bus 68, 71 or 71V Kalevankatu 39–41 See also page 24 See also page 14 tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7066 Burgher’s House Post Museum Arabia Museum and Gallery Kristianinkatu 12 Asema-aukio 5 H tel. +358 (0)20 451 4888 Hämeentie 135 tel. +358 (0)9 3107 1549 www.posti.fi/postimuseo tel. +358 (0)204 395 357 Sederholm House See also page 11 www.arabianmuseo.fi Aleksanterinkatu 16-18 Bus 68 or 71 tel. +358 (0)9 3103 6529 Museum of Cultures See also page 14 Tuomarinkylä Manor Museum Tennis Palace, 2nd floor and Children’s Museum Salomonkatu 15 Museum of Finnish Tuomarinkylä Manor tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9806 Architecture Tel. +358 (0)9 3107 1568 www.kulttuurienmuseo.fi Kasarmikatu 24 Bus 64 or 70V See also page 11 tel. +358 (0)9 8567 5100 Worker Housing Museum www.mfa.fi Kirstinkuja 4 Under renovation. Kalliolinnantie 14 Theatre Museum Reopens 12 June 2009 tel. +358 (0)9 635 443 Tallberginkatu 1 G Tram Museum www.mannerheim-museo.fi tel. +358 (0)207 961 670 Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo www.teatterimuseo.fi Töölönkatu 51 A Päivälehti Museum See also page 15 tel. +358 (0)9 3103 6630 Ludviginkatu 2-4 Power Station Museum tel. +358 (0)9 122 5210 Sports Museum of Finland Hämeentie 163 www.paivalehdenmuseo.fi. Olympic Stadium tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7064 Paavo Nurmentie Bus 68, 71 or 71V Museum tel. +358 (0)9 434 2250 Snellmaninkatu 2 www.urheilumuseo.fi National Museum of Finland tel. +358 (0)10 195 702 See also page 12 Mannerheimintie 34 www.rahamuseo.fi tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9544 Urho Kekkonen Museum www.kansallismuseo.fi Tamminiemi, Seurasaarentie 15 See also page 10 tel. +358 (0)9 4050 9650 ! www.nba.fi/fi/ukk_museo Tip Bus 24 Museumgoers can pick up the free brochure Helsinki Region Museums from Tour- ist Information. The brochure is available in five languages and can also be downloaded from: www.visithelsinki.fi > Brochures

43 MUSEUMS OUTSIDE HELSINKI ART MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES WeeGee and EMMA The Golden Age of Finnish art was in the late-19th and early-20th Finland’s largest exhibition centuries, when the visual arts truly blossomed. Today Helsinki’s art centre offers excitement, events life is still active and diverse. Museum collections offer intriguing and high-quality art for the en- and bold works of art. tire family. The complex houses five museums (EMMA – Espoo Ateneum Art Museum Meilahti Art Museum Museum of Modern Art, Espoo Kaivokatu 2 Tamminiementie 6 tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7031 City Museum, Helinä Rautavaara tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6401 www.taidemuseo.fi Museum, Finnish Museum of www.ateneum.fi See also page 10 Tram 4 or Bus 24 Horology, Finnish Toy Museum See also page 13 and Gallery AARNI), as well as Museum of Contemporary Art a museum shop and a café- Kunsthalle Helsinki Kiasma restaurant. Nervanderinkatu 3 Mannerheiminaukio 2 Renovation will be Ahertajantie 5, Tapiola, Espoo tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6501 completed in summer 2009 tel. +358 (0)9 8163 1818 www.kiasma.fi www.taidehalli.fi www.weegee.fi See also page 10 Bus 106 or 110 from Kamppi Sinebrychoff Art Museum Tennis Palace Art Museum Bulevardi 40 Gallen-Kallela Museum Salomonkatu 15 tel. +358 (0)9 1733 6460 Finland’s national artist Akseli tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7001 www.sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi www.taidemuseo.fi Gallen-Kallela designed and built See also page 14 his studio and home at Tarvaspää See also page 11 near Helsinki between 1911 Amos Anderson Art Museum and 1913. Today the museum Yrjönkatu 27 presents exhibitions of the art of tel. +358 (0)9 684 4460 Gallen-Kallela and his contem- www.amosanderson.fi poraries, as well as contemporary art. Gallen-Kallelan tie 27 Tarvaspää, Espoo tel. +358 (0)9 849 2340 www.gallen-kallela.fi &WFSZUIJOHZPVXBOUUP Tram 4 to the end of Munkkiniemen puistotien or Bus 106 to the Ruukin- ranta crossing, approx. 2 km walk TFFBOEUIFOTPNF Finnish Aviation Museum The museum houses 72 historic aircraft, as well as other objects related to aviation. Located be- side Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Tietotie 3, Vantaa &YIJCJUJPO$FOUSF tel. +358 (0)9 870 0870 www.ilmailumuseo.fi Bus 615T

44 XFFHFFAhertajantie 5, Tapiola, Espoo. www.weegee.fi ART GALLERIES Helsinki has dozens of smaller art galleries presenting the works GUIDED GALLERY TOURS of Finnish and foreign artists, Once a month you can tour including the boldest examples of Helsinki’s art galleries with an contemporary art. Many art galler- art expert. Each tour explores ies are located on Uudenmaankatu, four or five interesting exhibi- Bulevard and Annankatu streets. tions and explains the style, technique and materials used The Taide-Art brochure is pub- in the artworks. lished three times a year and in- cludes a useful map. The brochure Prices: €10/5, refer to Taide-Art presents up-to-date information brochure for point of departure about exhibitions in 9 art museums Guided tours: first Sunday of the month (except July) from 12noon- and 39 galleries. The brochure is 2pm or by reservation free of charge and is available in Further information: English, Finnish and Swedish. Pick tel. +358 (0)50 327 8525 up a copy of from any museum or gallery, or from Tourist Information. Further information about art galleries: www.visithelsinki.fi

EXHIBITIONS The new Virka Galleria inside Hel- sinki City Hall presents touring ex- Alvar Aalto hibitions. In the downstairs lobby, & Helsinki Virka Info provides information 1.6.–31.8.2009 about the City of Helsinki. There are also six computers that can be used freely by the public. Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13 tel. +358 (0)9 3101 1111 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm and Sat-Sun 11am-5pm www.hel.fi What next, Helsinki? Laituri – City Planning Depart- ment’s information and exhibition centre Narinkka 2 tel. +358 (0)9 3103 7390 Opening hours: The City Planning Department’s Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm meeting place laituri.hel.fi on Narinkka Square at Kamppi

LAITURI – TOWARDS TOMORROW’S HELSINKI INFO • FREE EXHIBITION • TUE–FRI 10–18, SAT 10–14 NARINKKA 2 • LAITURI.HEL.FI 45 MUSIC

Finnish music – from classical to heavy metal – is highly respected and appreciated throughout the world. Helsinki is filled with concert halls where you can choose between traditional or contemporary classical music.

TICKETS Lippupalvelu, tel. +358 (0)600 10 800 (€1.83/min+local network charge), www.lippupalvelu.fi Lippupiste, tel. +358 (0)600 900 900 (€1.75/min+local network charge), www.lippu.fi Tiketti, tel. +358 (0)600 1 1616 (€0.98/min+local network charge), www.tiketti.fi

CLASSICAL MUSIC OPERA AND BALLET Founded in 1882, the Helsinki Enjoy breathtaking opera and Philharmonic Orchestra is the ballet performances at the Finnish oldest professional symphony National Opera. The programme orchestra in . includes beautiful classics and Further information: intriguing modern works. tel. +358 (0)9 40 241 Helsinginkatu 58 Tickets: Lippupiste or from the door 1 Tickets and information: hour before concert tel. +358 (0)9 4030 2211 www.hel.fi/filharmonia or Lippupiste Ticket prices: €12-95 The Radio Symphony Orchestra www.opera.fi plays an important role in Finnish music. The orchestra performs pri- marily at the Finland Hall and the Hall of Culture (). ROCK, JAZZ AND OTHER Further information: LIVE MUSIC tel. +358 (0)9 1480 4368 Helsinki attracts many interna- Tickets: Lippupalvelu tional pop and rock superstars www..fi/rso every year. Major concerts are held at the Hartwall Arena, Olympic The Sibelius Academy is one of Stadium and House of Culture the biggest music colleges in Eu- (Kulttuuritalo). rope. The academy holds hundreds of concerts every year. www.hartwall-areena.com www.stadion.fi Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 9 www.helsinginjaahalli.fi Further information: www.kulttuuritalo.fi tel. +358 (0)207 5390 Tickets: Lippupiste and from the has been named one of door 1 hour before concert Storyville www.siba.fi the world’s top 100 jazz clubs. The menu features Cajun and Creole dishes, and there is an outside terrace in summertime. Museokatu 8, tel. +358 (0)9 408 007 www.storyville.fi

Read more about live music in restaurants and clubs on page 41! 46 THEATRES AND CINEMAS

Helsinki offers a broad range of theatre productions. You can find out daily information about perform- ances from the Theatre Information Centre tel. +358 (0)9 2511 2120, www.teatteri.org or from www. valiverho.com. Performances are generally in Finnish or Swedish.

The was established 130 years ago as the country’s first profes- The plays sional Finnish-language theatre. hosts to top international The theatre building itself is a dance, theatre and music pro- monument itself to National fessionals and festivals. Romantic granite architecture. Bulevardi 23-27 Theatre restaurant Morkku open: tel. +358 (0)9 676 980 Mon-Fri 3pm-12midnight and www.aleksanterinteatteri.fi Sat 11am-12midnight Läntinen teatterikuja 1 The Espoo City Theatre stages tel. +358 (0)9 1733 1331 its own productions and hosts www.kansallisteatteri.fi top Finnish and international performers. The Helsinki Municipal Thea- Revontulentie 8, Tapiola, Espoo Cinemas tre presents both traditional tel. +358 (0)9 439 3388 Helsinki boasts many top-class plays and spectacular musicals. www.espoonteatteri.fi cinemas. Movies are usually Ensi Linja 2 shown in their original languages tel. +358 (0)9 394 022 Other theatre venues www.hkt.fi with subtitles in Finnish and Comedy Theatre Arena Swedish. Hämeentie 2 The Lilla Teatern serves as the tel. +358 (0)10 821 2705 (Tennis Palace) Swedish-language stage of the www.komediateatteriarena.fi Salomonkatu 15 Helsinki Municipal Theatre. tel. +358 (0)600 007 007 Linnanmäki (€1.15/min+local network charge) Yrjönkatu 30 Tivolikuja 1 tel. +358 (0)9 6962 7033 tel. +358 (0)9 756 8070 Kinopalatsi (Kino Palace) www.lillateatern.fi (Uusi Iloinen Teatteri), Kaisaniemenkatu 2 www.peacockteatteri.fi tel. +358 (0)600 007 007 (€1.15/min+local network charge) The Swedish Theatre presents Korjaamo Culture Factory Bristol Swedish-language theatre and Töölönkatu 51 a-b tel. +358 (0)20 741 7000 Mikonkatu 8 musical performances. tel. +358 (0)600 007 007 Pohjoisesplanadi 2 www.korjaamo.fi See also page 15 (€1.15/min+local network charge) tel. +358 (0)9 6162 1411 Maxim www.svenskateatern.fi Suomenlinna Summer Theatre Tel. +358 (0)9 718 622 Kluuvikatu 1 tel. +358 (0)600 007 007 The Savoy Theatre hosts over (Ryhmäteatteri) www.ryhmateatteri.fi (€1.15/min+local network charge) 200 performing groups every Summer Theatre Bio Rex (film festival venue) year from Finland and around Tel. +358 (0)9 656 969 Mannerheimintie 22–24 the world. (Ylioppilasteatteri) tel. +358 (0)20 7424 220 (Undergoing renovation until Febru- www.ylioppilasteatteri.fi ary 2009) Further information about Kasarmikatu 46-48 cinemas: www..fi tel. +358 (0)9 310 12000 www.savoyteatteri.fi

47 EVENTS IN 2009

Over 3000 events are held each year in Helsinki. On these pages you will find a list of the main events in and around Helsinki. For more information about these and lots more events, enquire from Tourist Information or see: www.visithelsinki.fi

January April June 15-18.1. Nordic Travel Fair Matka 3-5.4. Lapsi 2009, child fair, 1.6-31.8. Helsinki Organ Festival, 2009 / Caravan 2009, Helsinki Fair Centre concerts at various churches Helsinki Fair Centre 10-13.4. American Car Show, 2-11.6. Helsinki International Ballet 20-25.1. ISU European Figure Skating Helsinki Fair Centre Competition 2009, Championships 2009, 11.4. Easter events at Seurasaari Finnish National Opera Hartwall Arena 11.4. Via Crucis – Stages of the 4-6.6. Finnish Provinces in Helsinki: 21-25.1. DocPoint – Helsinki Docu- Cross, incl. at Senate Square Satakunta, Senate Square mentary Film Festival, various cinemas 11-13.4. Easter events at 4-14.6. Helsinki Week, events 29.1-1.2. Disney On Ice, Suomenlinna throughout the city Hartwall Arena 22-26.4. April Jazz, Espoo 12.6. Helsinki Day, birthday events 29.1-1.2. MP 09, motorcycle show, 30.4. May Day Eve celebrations throughout the city Helsinki Fair Centre – Students give Havis Amanda a 12-14.6. Helsinki Samba Carnaval, 31.1-1.2. Art meets Ice, wash and her graduation hat, 6pm, city centre international ice sculpture competi- Market Square 19.6. Midsummer Eve celebrations tion, Helsinki Zoo at Seurasaari 20.6. Midsummer celebrations at Seurasaari 26-28.6. Helsinki Salmon Market May and European Championships in 1.5. May Day, student and national February Salmon Fishing, plus supporting 6-8.2. Apassionata Horse Show: celebrations, including traditional events, Kaivopuisto Park, Merisata- Grand Voyage, Hartwall Arena picnics in Kaivopuisto and Kaisa- manranta 6-15.2. Vene 09 Båt Boat Show, niemi parks 26-28.6. Tuska Festival, Helsinki Fair Centre 1-31.5. Masters of Arts 2009 Park 7-8.2. Art meets Ice, Festival, Arabianranta, international ice sculpture competi- Media Centre Lume tion, Helsinki Zoo 9.5. Helsinki City Run, half mara- July 7-14.2. Musica nova, contemporary thon, Olympic Stadium 1-31.7. Jazz Espa, Espa Stage (Es- music festival, various venues 23-24.5. World Village Festival, planade Park), weekdays 4pm 8.2. Shrovetide events at Seurasaari 5-11.7. Helsinki Cup, international 14-22.2. Winter Fest, rides and activi- 31.5. Women’s 10K Fun Run – start youth soccer tournament ties, Linnanmäki Amusement Park from Finlandia Park 29-31.7. Finlandia Junior Games, 27-28.2. Viapori Winter Blues Festi- athletics meet for children and val, Suomenlinna young people, Leppävaara, Espoo 31.7-2.8. Kaleva Games, Finnish Championships in Athletics, Leppävaara Stadium, Espoo

March August 13-15.3. Fillari, Kunto, Retki, Golf, 1-12.8. International Mirjam Helin Kalastus, Metsästys, GoExpo 09 Singing Competition, Helsinki (bicycle, fitness, golf, outdoor, fishing 3-21.8 Etno-Espa, Espa Stage and hunting fairs), Helsinki Fair Centre (Esplanade Park), weekdays 13-15.3. Helsinki International Tattoo 4:30-5:30pm Convention 2009, Kaapelitehdas 14-30.8. Helsinki Festival, events 21-29.3. Church Music Festival, throughout the city various churches, incl. Helsinki Cathe- 21.8. Night of the Arts, cultural dral and Temppeliaukio Church events throughout the city 26-29.3. Kevätpuutarha, OmaMökki, 23.8-10.9. UEFA Women’s EURO Sisusta!, OmaKoti (spring garden, 2009, Olympic Stadium, cottage, interior decoration and home Töölö Stadium fairs), Helsinki Fair Centre 25-30.8. Espoo Cine Film Festival,

48 1809 Bicentenary The National Museum of Finland will present a special exhibition entitled “1809 – A Kingdom Divided and a New Beginning. The Bicentenary of the ” until 19 April 2009. For more information about other bicentennial events, see: www.1809.fi

September 3-6.9. Animatricks Animation Festival, SPORTS AND CONCERT ARENAS Andorra Culture Complex Olympic Stadium 9-13.9. Habitare09, furniture, interior Paavo Nurmen tie 1, tel. +358 (0)9 436 6010 decorating and design fair, www.stadion.fi Helsinki Fair Centre Finnair Stadium 17-27.9. Love and Anarchy Film Festival, Urheilukatu 1, tel. +358 (0)9 742 161 various cinemas www.finnairstadium.fi September-October, Helsinki Design Hartwall Arena Week Areenakuja 1, tel. +358 (0)204 1997 www.hartwall-areena.com Helsinki Ice Hall (Jäähalli) October Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13 4-10.10. Herring Market, Market Square tel. +358 (0)9 4777 110 10.10. Finland vs. Wales, international www.helsinginjaahalli.fi football, Olympic Stadium 15-18.10. Glitnir Helsinki International Horse Show, Hartwall Arena 22-25.10. Helsinki Book Fair, FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS Helsinki Fair Centre Helsinki Fair Centre Messuaukio 1, tel. +358 (0)9 150 91 www.finnexpo.fi Wanha Satama November Pikku Satamakatu 3-5, tel. +358 (0)9 173 341 6-8.11. Terveys, Hyvä Olo, Muoti, www.wanhasatama.com Kauneus, Häät, Rakkaus 2009 (health, wellness, fashion, beauty, wedding and love fairs), Helsinki Fair Centre Finland’s leading fair and 26-29.11. Helsinki Motor Show 2009, Helsinki Fair Centre congress centre. Opening of the Christmas Lights on See our fair calendar: Aleksanterinkatu November-January, Winter Circus, Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth, Kaapelitehdas

December 2-6.12. Women’s Christmas Market, Wanha Satama 6.12. Finnish Independence Day, ceremonial events and festivities 7-20.12. St. Thomas Christmas Market, Esplanade Park 13.12. Lucia Parade from Helsinki Cathedral to Finlandia Hall www.finnexpo.fi 13.12. Seurasaari Christmas Path 31.12. New Year’s Eve celebrations, fireworks and light installation, Senate Square Christmas Fair, Old Student House Christmas and carol concerts, various churches

Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre Messuaukio 1, P.O.Box 21, 00521 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 150 91 49 OUTSIDE HELSINKI

From Helsinki it is easy to make day-trips to the countryside or even neighbouring countries. The Estonian capital of Tallinn is especially popular.

FERRIES FLIGHTS There are daily ferry connections Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is located from Helsinki to , Sweden 19 kilometres from the centre of and . Ask your tour opera- Helsinki, approximately 25 minutes tor or enquire from the Tour Shop by car. The taxi ride will cost around travel agency located inside Tourist €30. Finnair’s airport bus costs €5.90 Information. (30% discount with the Helsinki Card). Regional buses (451, 415, Tour Shop, tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1500 www.helsinkiexpert.fi 615) cost €3.80. Port of Helsinki Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 24-hour info tel. +358 (0)9 310 1621 Tel. +358 (0)600 140 140 (€3.04/call) www.portofhelsinki.fi www.finavia.fi or www.helsinki-vantaa.fi

TALLINN TRAINS Eckerö Line There are regular train connections Mannerheimintie 10 from Helsinki to all major towns in tel. +358 (0)600 04 300 (€1.64/call+local Finland, as well as to Lapland. The network charge/mobile call charge) www.eckeroline.fi Helsinki metropolitan area is served Linda Line by a local commuter train network. Makasiiniterminaali, Eteläsatama In addition, three trains leave Hel- tel. +358 (0)600 066 8970 (€1.64/ sinki daily for Russia, one to call+local network charge/mobile call and two to St. Petersburg. charge) www.lindaline.fi VR Passenger Service, local Tallink tel. 0600 419 02 (€1/min+local network Erottajankatu 19 charge), from overseas tel. +358 (0)600 15700 tel. +358 9 2319 2902 www.tallink.fi www.vr.fi Line Lönnrotinkatu 2 tel. +358 (0)600 41 577 (€1.64/call+local network charge/mobile call charge) www.vikingline.fi

STOCKHOLM Silja Line Olympiaterminaali, Eteläsatama tel. +358 (0)600 174552 Viking Line The fastest sea crossing Lönnrotinkatu 2 tel. +358 (0)600 41 577 (€1.64/call+local network charge/mobile call charge) to Tallinn

BUSES Just 1 h 30 min The Matkahuolto bus station is situ- Fun and ated at the Kamppi Centre (entrance inexpensive trips from Narinkkatori Square). and hotel packages Matkahuolto – see our special offers! tel. +358 (0)200 4000 [email protected] or +358 (0)600 066 8970 (€1.50/min+local network charge) (1.64 e/call + local network charge/mobile call charge) www.matkahuolto.fi www.lindaline.fi

50 SFbT-A5_8_kielt� 17.10.2008 13:22 Page 32 Charming

Idyllic Porvoo is Finland’s second m/s J.L. Runeberg, Come and experience that old-fashio- oldest town.P v! Come and see its ned ship atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful archipelago unique waterfront red ochre sheds, as you slowly cruise to Porvoo. During the cruise you can the charming boutiques in Old enjoy a delicious salmon soup lunch or snacks from the Porvoo, its restaurants, cafés, café. m/s J.L. Runeberg sales between Helsinki and museums, galleries… Porvoo almost every day between Porvoo is nearby. Porvoo is less 12 May and 5 September than an hour’s drive from Helsinki 2009. Departures from Helsinki’s along the E18 highway. Many bus Market Square at 10am. Return services operate every hour between from Porvoo at 4am. Helsinki and Porvoo. You can also Tel. +358 (0)19 524 3331 take a summer cruise to Porvoo www.msjlruneberg.fi from Helsinki’s Market Square. Summer events. The summer is filled with events each week, inclu- Restaurant Timbaali Situated ding concerts, guided walking in the heart of Old Porvoo, tours, horse cab rides, cruises Timbaali is the only restaurant and summer markets. The town in Finland that is specialised in celebrates the 200th anniversary escargot. The building dates of the historic Diet of Porvoo in back to the 18th century, and 2009 with a special programme the restaurant’s four halls let you experience the of events. atmosphere of past times. The restaurant has Enjoy a half-day guided seating for 120 guests, in addition to which there excursion! is a partially covered 100-seat terrace inside the courtyard. An archipelago lunch buffet is served in Guided tours in English depart summertime. Open year round, daily in summertime from Helsinki on Mondays and from 11am to 11pm.Tel. +358 (0)19 523 1020 Fridays at 1pm from 15 June to www.timbaali.com 11 September. Departures from Esplanade Park (Fabianinkatu). Hotel Haikko Manor Porvoo is also a Christmas town! Haikko Manor is a popular Enjoy delightful Christmas markets, manor and spa hotel situated great gift ideas in the boutiques of beside the sea. The hotel offers Old Porvoo, and delicious food in romantic manor house rooms and comfortable spa rooms. the town’s cafés and restaurants. The spa offers luxurious treatments, the Yorokobi swimming pool section and the Fitness Studio. Experience the Tsarist era atmosphere of the restaurant facilities inside the historic FURTHER INFORMATION: manor house, and enjoy the evening entertainment in the Porvoo City Tourist Office Villa Haikko beside the sea. The complex also includes Rihkamakatu 4 (in Old Povoo) The Club for evening dining and the Spa Café for snacks. tel. +358 (0)19 520 2316 The beautiful grounds offer a wide range of exercise and www.porvoo.fi, tourist.office@porvoo.fi recreational opportunities. Tel. +358 (0)19 576 01 reception@haikko.fi, www.haikko.fi Welcome to the Viking World! Day cruises to Tallinn Cruises to One way tickets Hotel packages Car packages Daily departures all year around: Helsinki-Tallin Helsinki-Mariehamn-Stockholm Turku-Mariehamn-Stockholm

Information and reservations: international.sales@vikingline.fi Tel. +358 9 123 5300

vikingilmo.indd 6 2.12.2008 17:03:40 RELAX

Shopping 55 Wellness and exercise 58 Hotels and other accommodation 61 SHOPPING

Helsinki offers the best and widest range of shopping opportunities in Finland. Favourite items to bring home from Finland include designer products and high-quality food and confections.

SHOPPING STREETS SHOPPING CENTRES AND UNIQUE BOUTIQUES The main shopping streets in Hel- DEPARTMENT STORES Helsinki’s many boutiques are sinki are Aleksanterinkatu, both The Kamppi Shopping Centre perfect if you want to fill your sides of the Esplanade, and Man- (Narinkkatori) houses no less than suitcase with truly individual nerheimintie. Smaller clothing 129 shops and 21 restaurants, clothing and accessories. boutiques can be found especially offering perfect opportunities for on Fredrikinkatu and Korkeavu- shopping and passing the time. Hanna Sarén (Fredrikinkatu 45) sells orenkatu, while there are many Kämp Galleria (Pohjoisesplanadi 33) the designer’s own clothing, ac- interior decorating shops in the is a quality shopping centre full of cessories and jewellery. Punavuori and Kamppi districts. boutiques selling the latest trends Myymälä2 (Uudenmaankatu 23) and brand items. Check out also sells clothing, comic books, music, For world famous Finnish design, monipuolinen Forum (Manner- magazines and jewellery. head for the Design District heimintie 20) and the convenient Tiia Vanhatapio Couture Noir (see page 24) or the Esplanade. Shopping Centre (Aleksan- (Laivurinkatu 43) sells the designer’s Museum shops are also worth terinkatu 9). Unique and hand- femme fatale creations. checking out. Helsinki also has made goods can be found in the Minna Parikka Concept Boutique many antique shops, for example Kiseleff House (Aleksanterinkatu (Bulevardi 24) sells the designer’s in the and Ullan- 28). One of the largest shopping bold women’s footwear. linna districts. Listings of antique centres in the Nordic region, IVANAhelsinki (Uudenmaankatu 15) shops, second-hand bookstores Itäkeskus is located in eastern and designer Paola Suhonen are and factory outlets are available Helsinki and can be reached by among the top names in Finnish from Tourist Information. metro in just fifteen minutes. design. The clothing combines Stockmann (Aleksanterinkatu 52) is retro Scandinavian and Slavic the largest department store in influences. the Nordic region and features an Miun’s (Uudenmaankatu 14) clothing enormous selection of items for features angel-motifs and was everyone. Other popular depart- designed by Ilona Hyötyläinen. ment stores in Helsinki include Nina’s (Bulevardi 13) selection Sokos (Mannerheimintie 9) and includes shoes by Miu Miun and Aleksi 13 (Aleksanterinkatu 13). handbags by Barbara Bui. Nina Kurkinen is one of Finland’s most successful models of all time. SECCO (Fredrikinkatu 33) combines innovative designers with suppliers of recycled and waste materials, resulting in truly ecological jewel- lery and items. Lux Shop (Uudenmaankatu 26) sells clothing and accessories designed by young Finns. The House of Björnberg ( 13) features classic tailcoats and dresses inspired by the Victorian era.

Tip ! Check out Helsinki street fashion at: www.hel-looks.com

55 RECORD SHOPS OPENING HOURS TAX FREE Helsinki’s coolest record shops Department stores and shop- Citizens of non-EU countries can be found on Viiskulma (Five ping centres are open week- are eligible for tax-free returns. Corners). Digelius (Laivurinrinne days 9am-9pm and Saturdays Purchases must be made in 2) has a fantastic collection of 9am-6pm. From May-August and shops displaying the Tax Free rare jazz albums, Eronen (Laivur- November-December they are sign. The minimum total sum inrinne 2) sells soul and reggae, also open Sundays 12noon-6pm of purchased goods must be and Lifesaver (Laivurinkatu 41) (9pm). Smaller shops are usually 40 euros. Upon leaving EU specialises in hiphop, soul open weekdays 10am-6pm and territory, travellers can claim and disco vinyl, as well as new Saturdays 10am-2pm. VAT that varies according to drum&bass, tekno and house. product but does not exceed 16 percent. www.globalrefund.com

Tip For more shopping ideas, refer to the b-guided maps and guides and the www.b-guided.net website. The We Are Helsinki brochure and www.we-are.fi website offers shopping tips for Stockmann, Helsinki city centre and Itäkeskus young people. Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, summer Sundays 12noon-6pm www.stockmann.fi

56 Lasting design against throwawayism.

Receive a 10 % discount from the normal price of all one-time purchases over €50 by presenting this advertisement at any of the following Iittala stores: Helsinki Pohjoisesplanadi 25, Shopping Centre Forum, Shopping Centre Kamppi, Shopping Centre Itäkeskus Espoo Shopping Centre , Shopping Centre Sello Vantaa Shopping Centre Jumbo. Export and Tax Free services also available. Iittala is a registered trademark of the Iittala Group. www.iittala.com

57 WELLNESS AND EXERCISE

The beautiful clean nature surrounding Helsinki offers unlimited possibilities for relaxing and enjoy- ing healthy activities throughout the year. Luxurious beauty spas offer a comprehensive range of treatments. The traditional Finnish sauna is also an experience that shouldn’t be missed. Choose your own path to wellness!

DAY SPAS AND OTHER SPAS SWIMMING AND SAUNAS Serena is the largest water park in Palace Kämp Day Spa Hot saunas relax both the mind the Nordic region. Indoors families Kluuvikatu 4 B (8th floor) and the body. After throwing can enjoy the wild waterslides, tel. +358 (0)9 5761 1330 water on the rocks and soaking up bubble pools, children’s pools and Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, the heat, cool off with a refreshing a large wave pool. Outdoor attrac- Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-1pm and 4pm-8pm swim. You can even swim through tions include mat slides, two long www.palacekampdayspa.fi a hole cut in the ice – see page 27 ring rivers, a Dead Sea pool and a Helsinki Day Spa for details. number of other slides. Erottaja 4, tel. +358 (0)9 685 0630 Tornimäentie 10, , Espoo Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, The Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall tel. +358 (0)9 887 0550 Sat 9am-4pm has the feel of a Roman bath. Open 1 June-31 August: www.dayspa.fi Built in 1928, it is the oldest daily 11am-8pm Escape Day Spa Open 1 September-31 May: (Sokos Hotel Torni) swimming hall in Helsinki and the entire Nordic region. Its specialty Fri 5pm-9pm and Sat-Sun 11am-8pm, Yrjönkatu 28, tel. +358 (0)207 416 780 plus daily during school holidays Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, is nude swimming, with separate www.serena.fi Sat 9am-5pm hours for men and women, so www.escapedayspa.fi check times by calling in advance. Forever Health Club & Day Spa Naturally, swimsuits can also be Kotiharjun Sauna in Kallio is (Crowne Plaza) worn. You can also rent your own Helsinki’s last totally wood-heated Mannerheimintie 50 stall with a bed for relaxing and public sauna. A traditional washing tel. +358 (0)9 2521 0000 enjoying refreshments. lady and masseuse can be reserved Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, in advance. Sat 10am-6pm Prices: adults €4.40-12, children and www.foreverdayspa.com special groups €2.20-6 Harjutorinkatu 1 Haikko Manor Spa Swimming and sauna times: tel. +358 (0)9 7531 535 Open: Tue-Fri 2pm-8pm (sauna time Haikkoontie 114, Porvoo www.hel.fi/liikunta tel. +358 (0)19 57 601 until 10pm) and Sat 1pm-7pm (sauna Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm time until 9pm) Mäkelänrinne Swimming Centre Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-1pm Prices: adults €9/7, Mäkelänkatu 49 www.haikko.fi children (12-16 yrs) €4, tel. +358 (0)9 3484 8800 Flamingo Water Park and Spa children under 12 free of charge. Prices: adults €5.50, children and Tasetie 8, Vantaa www.kotiharjunsauna.fi tel. +358 (0)20 778 5200 special groups €3 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-9pm Itäkeskus Swimming Hall www.flamingospa.fi Olavinlinnantie 6 tel. +358 (0)9 3108 7202 Prices: adults €4.80, children and special groups €2.40

The Swimming Stadium offers outdoor swimming in a 50-metre pool from May to September in 25-degree water regardless of the weather. Hammarskjöldintie 5 next to Olympic Stadium www.hel.fi/liikunta

58 Helsinki’s shoreline and archi- CYCLING RECREATIONAL AREAS pelago are perfect for enjoying Bike rentals IN HELSINKI outdoor recreation, swimming and Greenbike Helsinki’s Central Park (Keskus- nature walks. The most popular Fredrikinkatu 31 (summertime) puisto) comprises a large area of swimming beach is Hietaniemi Tel. +358 (0)50 550 1020 recreational forest and skiing trails Beach, or “Hietsu” as it is known www.greenbike.fi in wintertime, as well as conserva- locally. In addition to the places Ecobike tion areas, including the Pitkäko- Savilankatu 1 B, listed here, public swimming ski rapids, the Ruutinkoski rapids, Tel. +358 (0)400 844 358 the Haltiala protected forest and beaches near to the centre can www.ecobike.fi be found at Seurasaari, Mus- the Niskala arboretum. How to get there: Bus 66 A tikkamaa and Munkkiniemi. Helsinki City Transport also offers Kaivopuisto Park and Töölönlahti free city bikes during the summer Bay are ideal places for jogging Uunisaari Island off the southern months. The lock opens with a and walking close to the city shore of Kaivopuisto Park offers two-euro deposit. City bike racks centre. sandy beaches and convenient are located throughout the city, services, attracting holidaymakers for example by the Market Square Helsinki also has several preserved to swim and picnic. and at the Central Railway Station. manor house parks that are How to get there (April-November): A free biking map is available an important part of the city’s Take the small ferry from Merisatama- from Tourist Information. Map and cultural history. The wide variety ntori (look for the compass), which directions: www.hkl.fi of trees and plants combined with operates non-stop. the beautiful buildings offer a re- Many hotels also offer their guests laxing setting. Manor house parks bicycles free of charge – enquire On Pihlajasaari Island you can can be found in nearly all districts from reception! sunbathe on the hot rocks and of Helsinki, including , swimming in the refreshing sea. , Puotila and Kumpula. The island also has a kiosk and GOLF Further information: www.hel.fi/hkr café-restaurant, as well as a sepa- There are several 18-hole golf rate naturist beach. courses in and around Helsinki. RECREATIONAL AREAS The season usually begins at the How to get there (June-August): OUTSIDE HELSINKI Take the ferry from Merisatamanranta beginning of May and lasts until Oittaa Recreational Centre of- (beside Cafe Carusel), which operates October. fers sporting equipment for rent every half-hour during peak season. Vuosaari Golf in summer and winter, including Eteläreimarintie 9 Alternatively, take the ferry from Ruo- bikes, skis, skates, snowshoes and holahti departing every hour. Tel. +358 (0)9 681 2210 Master Golf Club MGC tents. Bodomintie 7, Espoo Kunnarlantie 33–39, Oittaa, Espoo Tel. +358 (0)9 849 2300 Tel. +358 (0)9 439 0070 www.suomenlatu.fi/oittaa Further information about golf: www.golfpiste.com is an Tip excellent destination for camping, Pick up a copy of the Exercise and Recreation picking berries, hiking, fishing, in Helsinki flyerfrom Tourist Information or cycling and skiing. www.visithelsinki.fi. The flyer includes Further information: ! information about the excellent opportunities for tel. +358 (0)205 644 790 enjoying horseback riding, canoeing and fishing, Further information about national for example. parks and conservation areas: www.luontoon.fi 59

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Helsinki offers plenty of choices for accommodation, from inexpensive hostels to luxury hotels. Finland does not use official hotel ratings, so the stars after the name are those of the Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau.

Best Western Hotel Haaga *** Hotel Arthur *** Hotelli Seurahuone Helsinki *** Nuijamiestentie 10, 00320 Helsinki Vuorikatu 19, 00100 Helsinki Kaivokatu 12, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 5807 877 Tel. +358 (0)9 173 441 Tel. +358 (0)9 691 41 www.hotelhaaga.com www.hotelarthur.fi www.hotelliseurahuone.fi

Best Western Premier Hotel Hotel Avion *** Hotelli Vuoranta *** Katajanokka **** Malmin asematie 6, 00700 Helsinki Vilsandinkuja 4, 00980 Helsinki Vyökatu 1, 00160 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 350 7440 Tel. +358 (0)9 341 940 Tel. +358 (0)9 686 450 www.hotelavion.net www.sodexo.fi/hotellivuoranta www.bwkatajanokka.fi Hotel Glo **** Klaus K**** Crowne Plaza Helsinki **** Kluuvikatu 4, 00100 Helsinki Bulevardi 2-4, 00120 Helsinki Mannerheimintie 50, 00260 Helsinki puh. 010 344 4400 Tel. 020 770 4700 Tel. +358 (0)9 2521 0000 www.palacekamp.fi www.klauskhotel.com www.crowneplaza-helsinki.fi Hotel Haven ***** Congress Hotel Rantapuisto*** Cumulus Kaisaniemi *** Unioninkatu 17, 00100 Helsinki Ramsinniementie 14, 00980 Helsinki Kaisaniemenkatu 7, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 6128 5850 Tel. +358 (0)9 31 911 Tel. +358 (0)9 172 881 www.hotelhaven.fi www.rantapuisto.fi www.cumulus.fi Opens February 2009 Sofia Hotel and Cultural Centre *** Cumulus Olympia *** Hotel Kämp ***** Kallvikintie 28, 00980 Helsinki Läntinen Brahenkatu 2, 00510 Helsinki Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)10 277 900 Tel. +358 (0)9 69 151, www.cumulus.fi Tel. +358 (0)9 576 111 www.kulttuurikeskussofia.fi www.hotelkamp.fi Hilton Helsinki Omenahotelli Eerikinkatu *** Kalastajatorppa ***** Hotel Linna *** Eerikinkatu 24, 00100 Helsinki Kalastajatorpantie 1, 00330 Helsinki Lönnrotinkatu 29, 00180 Helsinki Omenahotelli Lönnrotinkatu*** Tel. +358 (0)9 45 811, Tel. +358 (0)10 3444 100 Lönnrotinkatu 13, 00120 Helsinki www.kalastajatorppa.hilton.com Sales office +358 (0)10 3444 110 Online reservations: www.omena.com www.palacekamp.fi Tel. (daily 9am-4pm) Hilton Helsinki Strand ***** +358 (0)600 18 018 (€1.97/min+local John Stenbergin ranta 4 Hotel Rivoli Jardin **** network charge+€9 /reservation) 00530 Helsinki Kasarmikatu 40, 00130 Helsinki www.omena.com Tel. +358 (0)9 393 51 Tel. +358 (0)9 681 500 www.helsinki-strand.hilton.com www.rivoli.fi Palace Hotel **** Eteläranta 10, 00130 Helsinki Holiday Inn Helsinki Hotel Skatta ** Tel. +358 (0)9 1345 6660 City Centre **** Linnankatu 3, 00160 Helsinki www.palacekamp.fi Elielinaukio 5, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 659 233 Tel. +358 (0)9 5425 5000 www.hotelskatta.com Park Hotel Käpylä *** www.restel.fi/holidayinn Pohjolankatu 38, 00600 Helsinki Hotelli AVA ** Tel. +358 (0)9 799 755 Holiday Inn City West **** Karstulantie 6, 00550 Helsinki www.parkhotelkapyla.fi Sulhasenkuja 3, 00180 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 774 751 Tel. +358 (0)9 4152 1000 www.ava.fi Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel **** www.restel.fi/holidayinn Mikonkatu 23, 00100 Helsinki Hotelli Finn ** Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 703 Holiday Inn Helsinki **** Kalevankatu 3 B, 00100 Helsinki www.radissonsas.com Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 684 4360 Tel. +358 (0)9 150 900 www.hotellifinn.fi Radisson SAS Royal Hotel **** www.restel.fi/holidayinn Runeberginkatu 2, 00100 Helsinki Hotelli Helka *** Tel. +358 (0)20 123 4701 Hotel Anna *** Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 23 www.radissonsas.com Annankatu 1, 00120 Helsinki 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 616 621 Tel. +358 (0)9 613 580 www.hotelanna.com www.helka.fi 61 Radisson SAS Seaside Hotel Sokos Hotel Torni **** CAMPING **** Yrjönkatu 26, 00100 Helsinki Rastila Camping *** Ruoholahdenranta 3 Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 604 Karavaanikatu 4, 00980 Helsinki 00180 Helsinki www.sokoshotels.fi Tel. +358 (0)9 310 78517 Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 707 www.hel.fi/rastila www.radissonsas.com Sokos Hotel Vaakuna **** Asema-aukio 2, 00100 Helsinki Espoo Camping Oittaa ** Scandic Continental Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 610 (in summer) **** www.sokoshotels.fi Kunnarlantie 31, 02740 Espoo Mannerheimintie 46, 00260 Tel. +358 (0)9 863 2584 Helsinki HOSTELS www.lomaliitto.fi/oittaa Tel. +358 (0)9 47 371 Eurohostel ** www.scandichotels.com Linnankatu 9, 00160 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 6220 470 Scandic Grand Marina www.eurohostel.fi Tip Helsinki **** Further information and Katajanokanlaituri 7 Hostel Erottajanpuisto * ! apartment hotels: 00160 Helsinki Uudenmaankatu 9, 00120 Helsinki www.visithelsinki.fi Tel. +358 (0)9 16 661 Tel. +358 (0)9 642 169 www.scandichotels.com www.erottajanpuisto.com

Scandic Marski **** Hostel Suomenlinna * Mannerheimintie 10 Suomenlinna C 9, 00190 Helsinki 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 684 7471 Tel. +358 (0)9 68 061 www.leirikoulut.com HOTEL BOOKING – www.scandichotels.com www.hotelbooking.fi Kongressikoti * Scandic Simonkenttä **** Snellmaninkatu 15 A 10, 00170 Hotel Booking takes care of all Simonkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki Helsinki your accommodation reservations Tel. +358 (0)9 683 80 Tel. +358 (0)9 135 6839 in the Helsinki Region and the www.scandichotels.com www.kongressikoti.com rest of Finland. At Hotel Booking you can also purchase the Helsinki Sokos Hotel Albert **** Lönnrot Hostel * Albertinkatu 30, 00120 Helsinki Lönnrotinkatu 16 D, 00120 Helsinki Card, tickets for sightseeing tours Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 638 Tel. +358 (0)9 693 2590 and half-day excursions, ferry www.sokoshotels.fi www.hostellonnrot.com tickets to Tallinn, Stockholm and Rostock, and rent a car. A Tourist Sokos Hotel Aleksanteri **** Stadion Hostel * Information desk is also situated Albertinkatu 34, 00180 Helsinki Pohjoinen Stadiontie 4 Tel. +358 (0)20 123 4643 together with Hotel Booking. 00250 Helsinki www.sokoshotels.fi Tel. +358 (0)9 477 8480 Helsinki Expert, Hotel Booking, www.stadionhostel.com Sokos Hotel Helsinki **** Central Railway Station Kluuvikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 2288 1400 Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 601 SUMMER HOSTELS [email protected] www.sokoshotels.fi Hostel Academica * Hietaniemenkatu 14, 00100 Helsinki Sokos Hotel Pasila *** Tel. +358 (0)9 1311 4334 Maistraatinportti 3, 00240 Helsinki www.hostelacademica.fi Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 613 www.sokoshotels.fi Hostel Karavaani *** Tel. +358 (0)50 310 71 441 Sokos Hotel Presidentti **** www.hel.fi/rastila Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4 00100 Helsinki Hostel Satakuntatalo * Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 608 Lapinrinne 1 A, 00180 Helsinki www.sokoshotels.fi Tel. +358 (0)9 6958 5232 www.sodexo.fi/satakunta

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