Organized Tours
Details:
Dates and times given for the excursions are subject to change.
Minimum group size for excursion: 10 persons
Should the minimum group size not be exceeded the organizers reserve the right to cancel the excursion or add an extra cost. Should this happen the delegate has the right to cancel the excursion reservation.
Cancellation and Refund policy for tours:
- For tours cancelled by June 28, 2017, full refund of the tour fee (deduction of an administrative fee of EUR 50)
- For tours cancelled after June 28, 2017, no refunds will be made
All cancellations for reservations made via registration form must be made in writing to the Conference Office Confedent International by e-mail: nss-ica3pp-cit@confedent.fi
Helsinki City Sightseeing:
Date: Monday, August 21
Time: 10.00-13.00
Depature: Crowne Plaza
Price: EUR 54,00
Our private guided Helsinki city tour will present the highlights of Helsinki, including an outside view of Temppeliaukio, the famous “Rock Church”, Sibelius Park and a walk to view the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium, the modern Opera House, the Alvar Aalto designed Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, Kiasma Modern Art Museum, the Market Square and harbour, overlooked by the red brick onion-domed Uspenski Russian Orthodox cathedral. Rounding off the tour there will be time to walk around Senate Square and the green-domed Lutheran Cathedral the symbol of the city. The tour will end in the city centre.
Excursion to Nuuksio and Haltia:
Date: Tuesday, August 22
Time: 10.00-15.00
Depature: Crowne Plaza
Price: EUR 145,00
Meet the nature in Nuuksio and Haltia!
Meet your guide at hotel lobby. 30 minutes’ transfer to Nuuksio National Park and Haltia Nature Center. 1-hour's guided tour through the exhibitions. Buffet lunch is served at Haltia restaurant. After lunch, you can experience a touch of northern magic on our hiking tour from the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia to Nuuksio reindeer park. Hiking will be carried out along forest paths which are easy to walk. Guide will tell about flora and fauna on the way. We will arrive to the reindeer park from the forest gate. You can see the reindeer at close range, feed them and take photos. You can also try on "suopunki" (lasso) throwing to a wooden reindeer's antlers. Coffee (tea/juice) and bun is served in our cozy Lappish kotarestaurant "White Reindeer" by the fire. Small souvenir shop is open.
Haltia – The Finnish Nature Centre
Located on the edge of the Nuuksio National Park, within easy reach of Helsinki, Haltia is a modern visitor centre, a stunning all-wooden building, which brings all of Finland’s nature together under one roof in a collection of exhibitions. Haltia’s restaurant serves excellent buffet lunches with great views.
Day trip to Tallinn, Estonia
Date: Thursday, August 24
Time: 9.00-22.00
Depature: West Harbour
Price: EUR 214,00
Meet the tour leader at the West Harbour for the ferry crossing to Tallinn.
After 2-hour ferry crossing, arrive to Tallinn. Transfer to the Old Town. Guide will take you around and show you the narrow streets of medieval Tallinn and take you up to the Toompea Hill to see the great view over the city.
Lunch will be served in a restaurant in the old town (3 course lunch in Restaurant Olde Hansa). After lunch free time in the historic old part of Tallinn.
Transfer back to the ferry port for the return ferry crossing to Helsinki. Tour ends at West Harbour in Helsinki.
Restaurant Olde Hansa
Medieval restaurant Olde Hansa takes you on a journey to Tallinn's golden age. Olde Hansa takes the visitor back to the Middle Ages through a richly diverse menu featuring authentic dishes prepared according to Medieval standards in an ambience befitting a wealthy merchant house of the bygone era. Visitors sit on wooden benches with bear skin covers, much like the banquets of medieval lords where guests sat on benches set before trestle tables. Servers in period costume assist with menu recommendations and explanations of unfamiliar selections. Beverages include liquors like berry schnapps, beer with herbs, honey, or cinnamon, and spiced wine.
Tourism
Welcome to Helsinki
Helsinki, the capital of the Republic of Finland, is a modern and vibrant city with over half a million residents. The city is situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea, surrounded by a picturesque archipelago composed of hundreds of tiny islands. In 2000, Helsinki was an official European City of Culture while celebrating its 450th anniversary. In 2012, Helsinki was designated as the World Design Capital. Getting around Helsinki is easy, according to the European Commission’s 75 city study; it is home to Europe’s most satisfied public transport passengers.
See more about Helsinki.
Visa and Travel
Important Visa Information
- Do I need a visa to enter Finland? Citizens of some countries are required to apply for a visa to enter Finland. Please visit the Finnish Immigration Service for detailed visa information.
- Can I get an official invitation letter? Yes, we will mail or fax an official invitation letter to registered authors upon a request.
Helsinki is an excellent city to visit in the summertime. The days are bright and, at the end of August, the temperature can still rise up to 20 degrees Celsius. Various events are held in Helsinki during the summer. At the end of August, for example, urban festival Art Goes Kapakka occupies the city’s pubs and bars with a vast range of art and culture, all of which is free of charge: art, theatre, poetry, dance and music – not to mention culinary delights.
Helsinki’s proximity to the sea offers an endless number of opportunities in the summer. Helsinki’s shoreline is adorned by around 100 kilometres of coast and over 300 islands of which many are accessible for recreational use. A popular attraction to visit in Helsinki is Suomenlinna, one of the world’s largest maritime fortresses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other important tourist attractions are the rock church Temppelinaukio, Finnish National Gallery Ateneum, the Sibelius monument, the museum of contemporary art Kiasma, and the Finnish National Opera.
Helsinki’s identity has been formed by cultural influences from both the East and West. Over 450 years of history, several architectural layers and the impact of different periods can be discovered in Helsinki. Finnish design has also made the country’s capital world famous. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly together with hight-tech achievements, while old traditions mix with the lates contemporary trends. The city centre has many beautiful parks, and the nearby forests offer an ideal setting for peaceful and quiet walks.
Sources: Visit Helsinki, and Aalto’s guide to Finland
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