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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 attractionsMost 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.

culinary delightsHelsinki’s cosy outdoor cafés and terraces offer a pleasant way to rest your feet and refresh your-self, for example, on Esplanade, Tori Quarters, and Bulevardi.

For the gastronomic explorer Hel-sinki 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 of-fers 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 Manhat-tan. (See map on page 4.)

and restaurants. In the heart of the area is the Design Forum Finland, Design Museum, and the Museum of Finnish archi-tecture.

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 res-taurants.

Opening hoursDepartment stores and shopping centres are open weekdays 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm and also on Sun 12noon-6pm. Smaller bou-tiques are usually open weekdays 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-2pm.

More information about Tax Free at www.globalrefund.com

top shopping and finnish designThe luxurious Stockmann de-partment store and the major shopping malls of Kamppi, Fo-rum 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 Hi-etaniemi 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 fa-mous Finnish design from past masters to tomorrow’s heroes can be found for example at the De-sign District area which consists of nearly 200 members including design shops, galleries, museums,

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.

enjoy the maritime appealHelsinki’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.

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VISIT lOHja aND TyTyRI MINe MUSeUM!

In Lohja you may visit at the same place as Amazing Race competi-tors, 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.

Guided tours daily during June 23rd - August 11th, at 12 and 2pm.

www.visitlohja.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 experiencesFri: Jazz/FolkTime: 1.00pmplace: HMC, concert hall — Guided tours available!Details:www.musiikkitalo.fiTickets:HMC(boxoffice)andwww.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

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-21BISfighterplane.

Restaurants, free WIFI, Internet Café and 24 h post-office.

Always open – 24h/7.

Metro: Ruoholahti. Tram: 6, 8 and 9.

Learn more www.verkkokauppa.com

FaCe KIaSMaKiasma is the number one forum for contemporary art. The focus is now on solo exhibitions by Finnish art-ists, Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Marja Kanervo, and Jouko Lehtola. Two studio exhi-bitions feature the Romanian artist Dan Perjovschi and the New Yorker, Lithuanian-born Jonas Mekas.

exhibitionsJouko Lehtola’s photographs -18 AugDan 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

NaTIONal MUSeUM OF FINlaNDA 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

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lINNaNMäKI - THe MOST FUN paRT OF HelSINKIIn 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, Helsinkiwww.linnanmaki.fi

HaRD ROCK CaFe HelSINKILocated in the heart of Helsinki serving your favourite Hard Rock dishes and cocktails surrounded by legendary Rock memorabilia every-day of the week. Be sure to drop by our Rock Shop for your Hard Rock Souvenirs.

Rock Shop: Mon–Sun 10:00–23:00Restaurant: Sun–Thu 11:00–00:00 Fri & Sat 11:00–02:00

Aleksanterinkatu 21, 00100 Helsinki Tel. +358 (0)9 4282 6888

www.hardrockcafe.fi www.hardrock.comwww.facebook.com/HardRock.Helsinki

FREE WiFi

Free GiFt from Our rock Shopoffer valid with this coupon

COlleCTING pIeCeS – WeaRING MeMORIeSA unique collection of charm jewellery withcountryspecificcollectablepiecesthat 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 atselectedretailers,findtheupdatedretailer information from our website.

Discount valid until 31 Dec 2013, also redeemable in our web shop. Use promotion code HCN.

Cruise pier: LMA

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KUNSTHalle HelSINKI1 June – 4 August 2013STEVE McCURRY

17 August – 10 November 2013A Helsinki Festival exhibitionNATHALIE DJURBERG & HANS BERG

With this coupon, €2 off admission!

Normal price: McCurry €10/7, Djurberg&Berg €12/9. Under 18s no charge.

Open: Tue, Thu, Fri 11–18. Wed 11–20. Sat-Sun 11–17

Valid: 1 June – 10 November 2013

Nervanderinkatu 3; www.taidehalli.fi

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KaNKURIN TUpaSituated right next to your cruise ship on the dock Kankurin Tupa offers Scan-dinavian 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.

Inourthreefloorflagshipstoreinthecity 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.

Pohjoisesplanadi 35, Cruise piers: LHC, LMA, LHB

jT-lINe’S WaTeRBUSeS TO SUOMeNlINNaSuomenlinna 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 mu-seums, 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).

www.jt-line.fi

THe STORy OF HelSINKI - all THe MaIN SIGHTS IN ONe TOUROur route shows the best sights of Helsinki. You will enjoy excellent views from our Open Top Double-Deckers. Extensive Audio Guide in 10 languages.CityTour.fitel.+358207118338Red City Buses

OFFeR! SaVe 20%1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off €20 (reg. price €25)

Offer valid with this coupon.

*** Discounts & Offers for Cruise Visitors *** Discounts & Offers for Cruise Visitors ***

Helsinki City Tourist Information Pohjoisesplanadi 19, HELSINKITel.+358(0)931013300tourist.info@hel.fiwww.visithelsinki.fi Open daily

Published and produced 2013 by Helsinki Travel Marketing Ltd and Helsinki City Tourist & Conven-tion Bureau. This brochure includes commercial advertising. The publisher is not responsible for possible changes.

family funHelsinki offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for all ages. Helsinki’s most popular fam-ily attractions include linnanmäki amusement park, Sea life Hel-sinki, Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, Tropicario, and the Natural History Museum.

For more information, check out “Explore Helsinki! - Holiday fun for children” brochure.

take helppi home with you!Purchase your own Helsinki family fun mascot for just 5 euros from Helsinki Tourist Information.

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 part-ners offer discounts for the crew.

ESPLANADE PARKThe Esplanade has been the main promenade for residents and visi-tors 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.