Welcomes Cruise Visitors
Vibrant and urban Helsinki 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. This second-most northern capital city in the world is full of unique experiences and friendly people.
must see attractions Most sights and attractions are within walking distance in the city centre, and getting around town is easy. • • • • • • • • • • •
Senate Square and the Cathedral Tori Quarters Esplanade Park Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Kamppi Chapel of Silence Market Square Ateneum Art Museum Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art Design Museum Finnish National Museum Linnanmäki Amusement Park
See more top attractions on the map.
Map & DISCOUNTS included
culinary delights Helsinki’s cosy outdoor cafés and terraces offer a pleasant way to rest your feet and refresh yourself, for example, on Esplanade, Tori Quarters, and Bulevardi.
top shopping and finnish design The luxurious Stockmann department store and the major shopping malls of Kamppi, Forum and Galleria Esplanad 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 Hietaniemi 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, and has even had the honor of serving as the World Design Capital during 2012. World famous Finnish design from past masters to tomorrow’s heroes can be found for example at the Design District area which consists of nearly 200 members including design shops, galleries, museums,
and restaurants. In the heart of the area is the Design Forum Finland, Design Museum, and the Museum of Finnish Architecture. Remember to roam around the Tori Quarters – the neoclassical city blocks of the old city centre – that have recently been revital-
ized by a number of new design and craft shops and inviting restaurants. Opening hours Department stores and shopping centres are open weekdays 9am9pm, Sat 9am-6pm and also on Sun 12noon-6pm. Smaller boutiques are usually open weekdays 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-2pm. More information about Tax Free at www.globalrefund.com
For the gastronomic explorer Helsinki has plenty to discover, from Michelinstarred haute cuisine to old-world traditional flavours with local food and in-season produce. Special HelsinkiMenu featuring the very best Finnish ingredients and delicacies can be experienced in about 15 restaurants.
The Abattoir, “Teurastamo”, opened in autumn 2012 and offers local food and various events in a historic redbrick setting. Teurastamo represents a new concept of food culture and is to some extent modelled on the Meatpacking District in Manhattan. (See map on page 4.)
enjoy the 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 UNESCO World Heritage Site and Korkeasaari Zoo depart from the Market Square. Verdant 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 waterbusses and connection boats from the mainland.
TIP! If you visit during 17–20 July, enjoy The Tall Ships Races 2013 Helsinki! Over one hundred imposing sailing vessels glide into the city when Helsinki is one of the host cities of the 2013 Tall Ships Races. Visitors can go and see the ships while they are docked at the venue in Hietalahti area. See the event area on the map, 3G.
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Recommended walking routes from Hernesaari Quays to the city centre
Public transportation 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, vending machines, R-kiosks and from the Tourist Information.
1. Hernesaari B Quay (LHB) 2H 2. Hernesaari C Quay (LHC) 2I 3. Valtameri Quay (LV7) 1I 4. Melkki Quay (LMA) 1I 5. Katajanokka Cruise Quay (ERA&ERB) 7F 6. Katajanokka Quay (EKL) 6F 7. Pakkahuone Quay (EPL) 5F 8. Olympic Quay (E01) 6F-G
Get DNA Prepaid Cards (€9,90 includes 1GB of data; €7,90 includes €7 of airtime) from the Tourist Information. Pohjoisesplanadi 19, open daily.
The Helsinki App Store apps.hel.fi helps visitors who want to quickly browse and install mobile applications related to Helsinki.
mobile apps & prepaid cards
Tickets: Adults €8, children €4.
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***Helsinki Cruise Network Recommends ***Helsinki Cruise Network Recommends***
Linnanmäki - The most fun part of Helsinki In the most popular amusement park in Finland, you can have fun in the largest selection of rides in the Nordic Countries. A new feature is 11 free-of-charge rides especially for families. Ascend to sightseeing tower above roofs of Helsinki. Admission to the amusement park is free if charge. Welcome! Tivolikuja 1, Helsinki www.linnanmaki.fi
Summer Day Concerts at the Helsinki Music Centre (HMC) After the acclaimed ‘12 season, the talents of world-famous Sibelius Academy have returned! Audiences of all ages are welcome to enjoy the shows at the HMC! Season: from 26.6. to 26.7. Wed&Thu: Chamber Music experiences Fri: Jazz/Folk Time: 1.00pm Place: HMC, concert hall — Guided tours available! Details: www.musiikkitalo.fi Tickets: HMC (box office) and www.lippupalvelu.fi 20% lunch discount at the HMC with your concert ticket! Season presented by Sibelius Academy and produced by ExClaM! www.facebook.com/exclamfinland
Face Kiasma Kiasma is the number one forum for contemporary art. The focus is now on solo exhibitions by Finnish artists, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Marja Kanervo, and Jouko Lehtola. Two studio exhibitions feature the Romanian artist Dan Perjovschi and the New Yorker, Lithuanian-born Jonas Mekas. Exhibitions Jouko Lehtola’s photographs -18 Aug Dan Perjovschi’s drawings -18 Aug; Eija-Liisa Ahtila -1 Sep; Marja Kanervo, 17 May-29 Sep; Jonas Mekas, 17 May-29 Sep Kiasma, Mannerheiminaukio 2 www.kiasma.fi
Verkkokauppa.com Europe’s largest home-electronics store with 35 000 m2 of space. The best spot for electronics, computers, digital cameras, mobile phones, toys and appliances in Helsinki. Located 2 km from the Helsinki city centre. Store also features Finland’s largest and free sightseeing terrace with real MiG-21BIS fighter plane. Restaurants, free WIFI, Internet Café and 24 h post-office.
National Museum of Finland A museum full of treasures. National Museum illustrates Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present. NEW! 20th century exhibition Suomi Finland 1900. Interactive Workshop VINTTI (open Tue-Sun 12-16). Temporary Exhibition: The Emerging World - Map Treasures from the A. E. Nordenskiöld Collection, 26 April 27 October. Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki Open: Tue-Sun 11-18, closed Mon, 1.5., 21.-23.6.2013 Ticket Office +358 (0)40 128 6469 www.kansallismuseo.fi
Visit Lohja and Tytyri Mine Museum! 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 meters deep and wide, will make your 2 hour experience at Tytyri complete.
Always open – 24h/7.
Guided tours daily during June 23rd - August 11th, at 12 and 2pm.
Metro: Ruoholahti. Tram: 6, 8 and 9.
www.visitlohja.fi
Learn more www.verkkokauppa.com
*** Discounts & Offers for Cruise Visitors *** Discounts & Offers for Cruise Visitors ***
JT-Line’s waterbuses to Suomenlinna THE STORY OF HELSINKI ALL THE MAIN SIGHTS IN ONE TOUR Our route shows the best sights of Helsinki. You will enjoy excellent views from our Open Top DoubleDeckers. Extensive Audio Guide in 10 languages. CityTour.fi tel. +358 207 118 338 Red City Buses OFFER! SAVE 20% 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off €20 (reg. price €25) Offer valid with this coupon.
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, one of the main attractions in Helsinki, 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, and cosy cafés and restaurants. JT-Line’s waterbuses offer a regular service from Market Square to Suomenlinna 1.5.-23.9.2013. With this coupon we offer you adult’s return for just €5,50 (normal price €7) and children’s return €2,50 (normal price €3,50).
KANKURIN TUPA Situated right next to your cruise ship on the dock Kankurin Tupa offers Scandinavian gifts & handicrafts for those who love Finland and Finnish design. In addition to our traditional knitwear collections our wide product range includes crystal, t-shirts, toys, and the best range of souvenirs in town. In our three floor flagship store in the city centre (Pohjoisesplanadi 35) we also have an all-year Christmas Shop and showroom and large selection of Moomin-troll items. 10 % discount on your purchase.
www.jt-line.fi
Pohjoisesplanadi 35, Cruise piers: LHC, LMA, LHB
KUNSTHALLE HELSINKI
Free Gift from Our Rock Shop
1 June – 4 August 2013 STEVE McCURRY
offer valid with this coupon
17 August – 10 November 2013 A Helsinki Festival exhibition NATHALIE DJURBERG & HANS BERG With this coupon, €2 off admission! Normal price: McCurry €10/7, Djurberg&Berg €12/9. Under 18s no charge.
COLLECTING PIECES – WEARING MEMORIES
Open: Tue, Thu, Fri 11–18. Wed 11–20. Sat-Sun 11–17
A unique collection of charm jewellery with country specific collectable pieces that captivate the essence of each country in a piece of jewellery. Receive 10 % discount on your one time purchase from PIECE OF collection with this coupon. Collection available at selected retailers, find the updated retailer information from our website.
Valid: 1 June – 10 November 2013 Nervanderinkatu 3; www.taidehalli.fi
Located in the heart of Helsinki serving your favourite Hard Rock dishes and cocktails surrounded by legendary Rock memorabilia everyday of the week. Be sure to drop by our Rock Shop for your Hard Rock Souvenirs. Rock Shop: Mon–Sun 10:00–23:00 Restaurant: Sun–Thu 11:00–00:00 Fri & Sat 11:00–02:00 Aleksanterinkatu 21, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 4282 6888
Discount valid until 31 Dec 2013, also redeemable in our web shop. Use promotion code HCN.
www.hardrockcafe.fi www.hardrock.com www.facebook.com/HardRock.Helsinki
Cruise pier: LMA www.pieceof.com
HARD ROCK CAFE HELSINKI
Steve McCurry, Shaolin monks training, 2004
FREE WiFi
ESPLANADE PARK The Esplanade has been the main promenade for residents and visitors alike for the past 200 years, and people still flock to the park in summertime to sit on the lawns and terraces. The statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, the national poet of Finland, was unveiled in 1885. Free concerts are held throughout the summer on Espa Stage.
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.
take helppi home with you! Purchase your own Helsinki family fun mascot for just 5 euros from Helsinki Tourist Information.
For more information, check out “Explore Helsinki! - Holiday fun for children” brochure.
Helsinki City Tourist Information Pohjoisesplanadi 19, HELSINKI Tel. +358 (0)9 3101 3300 tourist.info@hel.fi www.visithelsinki.fi Open daily
Published and produced 2013 by Helsinki Travel Marketing Ltd and Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau. This brochure includes commercial advertising. The publisher is not responsible for possible changes.
Helsinki Cruise Network (HCN) develops the services of Helsinki for cruise passengers with 40 partners including shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and tour operators. Some of these partners offer discounts for the crew.