cruise visitors guide 2012

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Welcomes Cruise Visitors

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DiDRiCHSEN ART MuSEuMWelcome to enjoy the intimate Didrich-

sen Art Museum by the sea in Kuusisaa-

ri, 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.f

Only 7 km from the city center. Buses

194, 195 from the Railway station, 2nd

bus stop in Kuusisaari.

WElCoME To ExPloRE

HElSiNKi WiTH uS!Take a ride on the Hop on Hop off bus

nd youll get to see the most important

ights of the Capital, e.g. Sibelius

Monument, Rock Church, Senate Square

nd Market Square.

Daily departures 10:00 16:00.

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RESTAuRANT PAlACEPalace - top located restaurant in

Helsinki offering modern Finnish cuisine

and spectacular panoramic views of the

city and sea from the 10th oor. The

beautiful restaurant is a masterpiece by

architect Mr. Revell in 1952 and it wasbuilt for the Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Palace has extremely versatile and com-

binable 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!

ViSiT loHjA ANDTyTyRi MiNE MuSEuM!

In Lohja you may visit at the same place

as Amazing Race competitors, in Tytyri

Mine Museum. You will see a true min-

ing 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.

Guided tours daily during June 25th -

August 12th, at 12 and 2 pm.

www.visitlohja.f

SuoMENliNNA - A HiSToRiC SEAFoRTRESS

uomenlina is located at the entrance

f Helsinki and is a major monument of

military architecture with its cannons and

nderground tunnels. It is also a remark-

ble cultural resort with an impressive ar-

ay of museums, galleries, idyllic cafs and

osy restaurants. JT-Lines comfortable

waterbuses offer a regular service from the

Kolera-allas in Market Square to Suomen-

nna from 1st May to 23rd September. For

more information, please visit

www.jt-line.f

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Helsinki offers a wide variety of activi-

ties and attractions for all ages. Hel-

sinkis most popular family attractions

include lnnanmk Amsement Park,Sea lfe Hesnk, Hesnk Z nKrkeasaar isand, Trpcar, andthe Natra Hstr Msem.

For more information, check out Hesn-k - Hda fn fr chdren brochure.

HElSiNKi MuSiC CENTER DAyCoNCERTS

very Wed, Thu and Fri at 2:00 PM

rom 27th of June to 27th of July.

Duration: 30 min

Ticket sale: Helsinki Music Center ticket

fce and Helsinki City Tourist Informa-

ion.Unforgettable interpretations of Jean

ibelius, Oskar Merikanto, Puccini and

Verdi classics carry you to the fabulous

world of vocal music. Soprano Hanna

Kronqvist, tenor Pekka Kuivalainen and

i-experienced musicians; Tessa Virta

iano and Olli Peuhu double bass capti-

ate the audience with their charm and

trong and touching power.

www.musiikkitalo.f www.kmna.cm

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Helsinkis shoreline is adorned by around 100 kilometres of coast and over 300

islands. Sth Harbr is the centre of maritime city life.

Sightseeing cruises and boats to the martme frtress Smennna andKrkeasaar Z depart from the Market Sqare. Serasaar isand is a popularrecreational area, and the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum offers a fascinating look

at traditional life in the Finnish provinces.

Helsinkis atmospheric sand restarants off the coast ofKavpst Park canbe reached by ferry from the mainland.


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DiSCoVER THE WoRlD DESigN CAPi-TAl 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 fascinat-ing sights. The Design & Architecture bus

tour shows you the architectural high-

lights 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.hesnkepert.cm

TiMElESS DESigN SiNCE 1881Receive a 10% discount from the normal

price of one time purchase over 50 by

presenting this ad at

ittaa stre: Helsinki Pohjoisesplanadi 25

and Kamppi Shopping centre.ittaa tet: Helsinki Arabiakeskus,Hmeentie 135

Export and Tax Free services also available.

Discount valid until 31 December 2012.

www.ttaa.cm

KMP gAllERiAA unique, elegant shopping centre in the

most central, lively and best known part

f Helsinki. With more than 50 specialist

hops, high quality services and restau-

ants Kmp Galleria offers you everyday

uxury and extraordinary experiences inashion, clothing, beauty care, and a va-

ety of lifestyle services. Entrances fromohjoisesplanadi, Mikonkatu, Aleksanter-

nkatu, Kluuvikatu.

open: Mon-Fri 10-20, Sun 12-16 (vari-us shops).

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iNSiDE HElSiNKi WAlKThe splendid interiors in Helsinki provide

an insight into a whole new world. This

tour takes you for a close-up view of

several culturally signicant public spaces

and interiors, from the University Library

to the nest Minimalist WC facilities intown. Language: English.

MonFri through 15.6.31.8. except bank

holidays. Time 24 pm. Point of departure

Middle of Senate Square.

Tickets available:

Online at www.archtrs.cm Helsinki Tourist Information

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Helsinki offers a wde rane f cafes and restarants over 1200 in fact! Cosyoutdoor cafs and terraces offer a pleasant way to rest your feet and refresh your-

self, for example, on Espanade and Kappatr.

For the gastronomic explorer Helsinki has plenty to discover, from Michelin-

starred haute cuisine to old-world traditional flavours. Special HesnkMenfeaturing the very best Finnish ingredients and delicacies can be experienced in

about 15 restaurants.

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The luxurious Stckmann department store and the major shopping malls ofKampp, Frm and Kmp gaera can all be found right in the heart of the cityentre. Popular shopping streets include Aeksanternkat , Krkeavrenkat,

Fredrknkat and the two Espanad streets. The Market Sqare and the odMarket Ha are real treasure troves for those looking for culinary delights and little

resents to take back home.

Helsinki is the definitive design city, offering the look and feel of the best from

he design world, from past masters to tomorrows heroes. World famous Finnish

esign can be found for example at the Desn Dstrct area which is a cluster ofreative businesses and it offers to a cruise tourist shopping, dining and experiences.

District consists of nearly 200 members including design shops, galleries, museums,

estaurants, hotels and design agencies. In the heart of the area is The DesnFrm Fnand and the Desn Msem, the Msem f Fnnsh Archtectre.

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Pbc transprtatnHelsinki has excellent public transporta-

tion. A simple and affordable way to see

Helsinkis sights is by hopping aboard the

3T tram. The Helsinki City TransportsTrst Tcket offers unlimited travel onall 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.

openn hrsDepartment stores and shopping centresare open weekdays 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-

6pm and also on Sun 12noon-6pm. Smaller

shops are usually open weekdays 10am-

6pm and Sat 10am-2pm.

Ta freeCitizens of non-EU countries are eligible

for tax-free returns. Purchases must be

made in shops displaying Global Re-

funds Tax Free sign. The minimum total

sum of purchased goods must be 40.

www.barefnd.cm

Hesnk Card

Helsinki Card holders are entitled to free,unlimited travel on Helsinki Region Trans-

port (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 Infor-

mation, and at the Central Railway Station,

as well as from all Helsinki hotels.

Price: adults 36 and children (7-16) start-

ing from 15.

mbl ppl

Download the Wak and Fee Hesnkapplication and follow the buttery signs

from Hernesaari harbor to the Citycenter.

Available in App Store and Android Market

The Wrd Desn Capta Hesnk 2012gives you access to the program.

Available in Nokia Store, App Store, and

Android Market.

Search for more information about Hel-

sinki: www.visithelsinki.f


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Hesnk Ct Trst & Cnventn Brea Pohjoisesplanadi 19, P.O. Box 28, FI-00099 CITY OF HELSINKI

Tel. +358 (0)9 3101 3300 fax +358 (0)9 3101 3301 [email protected] 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

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CRUISE SHIP MOORING QUAYS

1. Hernesaari B Quay (LHB) 2I

2. Hernesaari C Quay (LHC) 2I

3. Valtameri Quay (LV7) 2I

4. Melkki Quay (LMA) 1I

5. Katajanokka Cruise Quay (ERA&ERB) 8F

6. Katajanokka Quay (EKL) 7F

7. Pakkahuone Quay (EPL) 6F

8. Olympia Quay (EO1) 6G

TOP 20 ATTRACTIONS ON THE MAP

TOURIST INfORMATION

Recmmended wakn rtes frmHernesaar Qas t the ct centre

Design route, ca 3,2 km

Fast route, ca 3,1 km

Seaside route, ca 5,2 km

1. The Senate Square and the Cathedral 6E

2. The Market Square and Sightseeing cruises 6E

3. Tori Quarter s 6E

4. The Esplanade Park 5E

5. Suomenlinna Sea Fortress UNESCO World

Heritage Site 9I

6. Uspenski Cathedral 6E

7. Stockmann Department Store 4E

8. Helsinki Design District 5F

9. Design Museum 5F

10. World Design Capital Pavilion 5F

11. Kamppi Chapel of Silence 4E

12. Ateneum Art Museum 5D

13. Helsinki Music Center 4D

14. Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma 4D

15. Finnish Museum of Natural History 3D

16. The Temppeliaukio Rock Church 3D17. Olympic Stadium 3A

18. Linnanmki Amusement Park 4A

19. Sibelius Monument 1B

20. Seurasaari Island 1A

FERRy To THE MARKET SQuARE

The rst scheduled ferry to downtown

Helsinki. A 30 minute scenary ride will

take you to the heart of the city.

Schede:From HERNESAARI

1 h after arrival of cruise ship.

From the MARKET SQUARE

3 and 2 h prior to departure.

www.seahelsinki.f

ublished, produced and designed by: Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau. Photos: The Image Bank of Hel-

nki City Tourist & Convention Bureau, World Design Capital 2012 Helsinki, suppliers in Helsinki. Printed in Finlandy Paintek Oy 2012.

he publisher is not responsible for possible changes or for the correctness of contact information, opening times,

rices or other related information mentioned in this brochure.

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