Helsinki cruise visitors guide 2012

Welcomes Cruise Visitors

World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 is a unique and diverse city, where traditional eastern exotica meet contemporary Scandinavian style. Helsinki is also a youthful and relaxed city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature.

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Senate Square Esplanade Park Market Square, including Finnish Design Market World Design Capital Helsinki Pavilion Design Museum Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art Finnish National Museum Ateneum Art Museum

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Welcome to explore Helsinki with us!

Take a ride on the Hop on Hop off bus and you’ll get to see the most important sights of the Capital, e.g. Sibelius Monument, Rock Church, Senate Square and Market Square.

Daily departures 10:00 – 16:00. stromma.fi

maritime appeal Helsinki’s shoreline is adorned by around 100 kilometres of coast and over 300 islands. South Harbour is the centre of maritime city life.

Sightseeing cruises and boats to the maritime fortress Suomenlinna and Korkeasaari Zoo depart from the Market Square. Seurasaari Island is a popular recreational area, and the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum offers a fascinating look at traditional life in the Finnish provinces.

Helsinki’s atmospheric island restaurants off the coast of Kaivopuisto Park can be reached by ferry from the mainland.

HELSINKI MUSIC CENTER – DAY CONCERTS Every Wed, Thu and Fri at 2:00 PM from 27th of June to 27th of July.

Duration: 30 min

family fun Helsinki offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for all ages. Helsinki’s most popular family attractions include Linnanmäki Amusement Park, Sea Life Helsinki, Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, Tropicario, and the Natural History Museum.

Ticket sale: Helsinki Music Center ticket office and Helsinki City Tourist Information.

Unforgettable interpretations of Jean Sibelius, Oskar Merikanto, Puccini and Verdi classics carry you to the fabulous world of vocal music. Soprano Hanna Kronqvist, tenor Pekka Kuivalainen and hi-experienced musicians; Tessa Virta piano and Olli Peuhu double bass captivate the audience with their charm and strong and touching power.

For more information, check out Helsinki - Holiday fun for children brochure.

www.musiikkitalo.fi www.kumina.com

Suomenlinna - a historic sea fortress

Visit lohja and tytyri mine museum!

Suomenlina is located at the entrance of Helsinki and is a major monument of military architecture with its cannons and underground tunnels. It is also a remarkable cultural resort with an impressive array of museums, galleries, idyllic cafés and cosy restaurants. JT-Line’s comfortable waterbuses offer a regular service from the Kolera-allas in Market Square to Suomenlinna from 1st May to 23rd September. For more information, please visit

In Lohja you may visit at the same place as Amazing Race competitors, in Tytyri Mine Museum. You will see a true mining atmosphere in the cool and damp tunnels of the mine. A light installation at the edge of an underground pit, 100 metres deep and wide, will make your 2 hour experience at Tytyri complete.

www.jt-line.fi

Guided tours daily during June 25th August 12th, at 12 and 2 pm. www.visitlohja.fi

Restaurant Palace Palace - top located restaurant in Helsinki offering modern Finnish cuisine and spectacular panoramic views of the city and sea from the 10th floor. The beautiful restaurant is a masterpiece by architect Mr. Revell in 1952 and it was built for the Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Palace has extremely versatile and combinable cabinets for small private dining or events for up to 500 people. In the summer time the Palace Terrace is open, offering lunch and Saturday brunch with best views of Helsinki. Welcome to enjoy!

DIDRICHSEN ART MUSEUM Welcome to enjoy the intimate Didrichsen Art Museum by the sea in Kuusisaari, Helsinki! Interesting architecture with sculpture park and exotic collections on permanent display. Summer exhibition: Outi Heiskanen – Primordial Sea. Tue-Sun 11 am – 5 pm Kuusilahdenkuja 1 09 4778 330 www.didrichsenmuseum.fi Only 7 km from the city center. Buses 194, 195 from the Railway station, 2nd bus stop in Kuusisaari.

useful information Public transportation Helsinki has excellent public transportation. A simple and affordable way to see Helsinki’s sights is by hopping aboard the 3T tram. The Helsinki City Transport’s Tourist Ticket offers unlimited travel on all public transportation within Helsinki.

1-day tickets can be purchased from the drivers and from the Tourist Information.

Tickets: Adults €6.80, children €3.40.

Opening hours Department stores and shopping centres are open weekdays 9am-9pm, Sat 9am6pm and also on Sun 12noon-6pm. Smaller shops are usually open weekdays 10am6pm and Sat 10am-2pm.

Tax free Citizens of non-EU countries are eligible for tax-free returns. Purchases must be made in shops displaying Global Refund’s Tax Free sign. The minimum total sum of purchased goods must be €40. www.globalrefund.com

top shopping and finnish design

Helsinki Card Helsinki Card holders are entitled to free, unlimited travel on Helsinki Region Transport (HSL), as well as to free admission to museums and attractions, including Suomenlinna and its museums. The adult card entitles the holder to a free Audio Sightseeing Tour (value €28). The Helsinki Card can be purchased from Tourist Information, and at the Central Railway Station, as well as from all Helsinki hotels.

The luxurious Stockmann department store and the major shopping malls of Kamppi, Forum and Kämp Galleria can all be found right in the heart of the city centre. Popular shopping streets include Aleksanterinkatu, Korkeavuorenkatu, Fredrikinkatu and the two Esplanadi streets. The Market Square and the Old Market Hall are real treasure troves for those looking for culinary delights and little presents to take back home.

Helsinki is the definitive design city, offering the look – and feel – of the best from the design world, from past masters to tomorrow’s heroes. World famous Finnish design can be found for example at the Design District area which is a cluster of creative businesses and it offers to a cruise tourist shopping, dining and experiences.

District consists of nearly 200 members including design shops, galleries, museums, restaurants, hotels and design agencies. In the heart of the area is The Design Forum Finland and the Design Museum, the Museum of Finnish Architecture.

Price: adults €36 and children (7-16) starting from €15.

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culinary delights Helsinki offers a wide range of cafes and restaurants – over 1200 in fact! Cosy outdoor cafés and terraces offer a pleasant way to rest your feet and refresh yourself, for example, on Esplanade and Kauppatori.

The World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 gives you access to the program.

Available in Nokia Store, App Store, and Android Market.

Search for more information about Helsinki: www.visithelsinki.fi

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For the gastronomic explorer Helsinki has plenty to discover, from Michelinstarred haute cuisine to old-world traditional flavours. Special HelsinkiMenu featuring the very best Finnish ingredients and delicacies can be experienced in about 15 restaurants.

Download the Walk and Feel Helsinki application and follow the butterfly signs from Hernesaari harbor to the Citycenter.

Available in App Store and Android Market

Kämp Galleria A unique, elegant shopping centre in the most central, lively and best known part of Helsinki. With more than 50 specialist shops, high quality services and restaurants Kämp Galleria offers you everyday luxury and extraordinary experiences in fashion, clothing, beauty care, and a variety of lifestyle services. Entrances from Pohjoisesplanadi, Mikonkatu, Aleksanterinkatu, Kluuvikatu.

Open: Mon-Fri 10-20, Sun 12-16 (various shops). kampgalleria.fi/en

Discover the World Design Capital 2012 with us!

See Helsinki on foot and join the Helsinki Design Walk or Helsinki City Walk. These 2-hour guided walks in English take you around the city center with its fascinating sights. The Design & Architecture bus tour shows you the architectural highlights of Helsinki. The Audio Sightseeing Tour by bus in 12 languages shows you around Helsinki comfortably in 1 h 45 min. All tour departures from Esplanade Park, Fabianinkatu. www.helsinkiexpert.com

Timeless design since 1881 Receive a 10% discount from the normal price of one time purchase over 50 € by presenting this ad at Iittala store: Helsinki Pohjoisesplanadi 25 and Kamppi Shopping centre.

Iittala outlet: Helsinki Arabiakeskus, Hämeentie 135 Export and Tax Free services also available.

Discount valid until 31 December 2012. www.iittala.com

Inside Helsinki walk The splendid interiors in Helsinki provide an insight into a whole new world. This tour takes you for a close-up view of several culturally significant public spaces and interiors, from the University Library to the finest Minimalist WC facilities in town. Language: English.

Mon–Fri through 15.6.–31.8. except bank holidays. Time 2–4 pm. Point of departure Middle of Senate Square.

Tickets available: • Online at www.archtours.com • Helsinki Tourist Information • Guide

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TOP 20 ATTRACTIONS ON THE MAP

FERRY TO THE MARKET SQUARE The first scheduled ferry to downtown Helsinki. A 30 minute scenary ride will take you to the heart of the city.

Schedule: From Hernesaari 1 h after arrival of cruise ship.

From the Market Square 3 and 2 h prior to departure. www.seahelsinki.fi

Published, produced and designed by: Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau. Photos: The Image Bank of Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau, World Design Capital 2012 Helsinki, suppliers in Helsinki. Printed in Finland

by Paintek Oy 2012.

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.

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CRUISE SHIP MOORING QUAYS

The Senate Square and the Cathedral 6E 1. Hernesaari B Quay (LHB) 2I The Market Square and Sightseeing cruises 6E 2. Hernesaari C Quay (LHC) 2I Tori Quarters 6E 3. Valtameri Quay (LV7) 2I The Esplanade Park 5E 4. Melkki Quay (LMA) 1I Suomenlinna Sea Fortress – UNESCO World 5. Katajanokka Cruise Quay (ERA&ERB) 8F Heritage Site 9I 6. Katajanokka Quay (EKL) 7F Uspenski Cathedral 6E 7. Pakkahuone Quay (EPL) 6F Stockmann Department Store 4E 8. Olympia Quay (EO1) 6G Helsinki Design District 5F Design Museum 5F Recommended walking routes from World Design Capital Pavilion 5F Hernesaari Quays to the city centre Kamppi Chapel of Silence 4E Design route, ca 3,2 km Ateneum Art Museum 5D Fast route, ca 3,1 km Helsinki Music Center 4D Seaside route, ca 5,2 km Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma 4D Finnish Museum of Natural History 3D i Tourist Information The Temppeliaukio “Rock” Church 3D Olympic Stadium 3A Linnanmäki Amusement Park 4A Sibelius Monument 1B Seurasaari Island 1A

Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau • Pohjoisesplanadi 19, P.O. Box 28, FI-00099 CITY OF HELSINKI Tel. +358 (0)9 3101 3300 • fax +358 (0)9 3101 3301 • tourist.info@hel.fi • www.visithelsinki.fi Tourist Information is open daily: 15 May-14 September Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm; 15 September-14 May Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm