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Lahti Sibeliustalo seating / tickets
Posted: Fri November 6, 2009 03:35 PM UTC
I'm just planning a weekend trip to Lahti in March (and I'm very very excited about it too).

The purpose of this trip is to go see two concerts at the Sibelius Hall (and to sneakily listen to random people speaking Finnish - it ain't eavesdropping if I don't understand what they're saying!). Has anyone here been to the Sibelius Hall? The first concert is with the Lahti Sinfonia, and I would prefer to have a seat where I could actually SEE (as well as hear, obviously) properly. Are the 1st floor seats okay? Should I go for an upper level one? Any advice on this would be grand!

The second concert is a metal one, so I'm not too concerned there. Chances are I won't use the seat anyway :-P


Any and all input welcome, taaaa!
hexelein
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Tapiola Somebody who know Tapiola near Helsinki?
Posted: Thu November 5, 2009 07:14 PM UTC
Hi all, if here is somebody, who known Tapiola near Helsinki - please write me.
I prepare my trip to Finland and want to find some informations. Thanks.... (Kiitos...)
TMDX
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Tampere Crazy night in Tampere
Posted: Wed November 4, 2009 01:22 AM UTC
Hi!I am travelling to Riga with some friends this week but on our trip back to Lappeenranta where we are studying we have the problem that the timetable of the plane doesn´t fit the ones of the train so we have to spend one night in Tampere,but the first train leaves at 05:48 and in Saturday night so we´ve decided to go clubbing and then directly to th train back home!
My questions are...
How do you see it?Is there lockers on the railway station?Is it open the whole night?
Thanks for your info,It´s for the night of 7th of November,I know I should have written before,but if you could help me it will be great!
mirlox
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Helsinki Russian visa
Posted: Mon October 19, 2009 05:43 PM UTC
Is it possible to get a russian visa in Helsinki, travel agent or such with Brit passport at short notice.
alectrevor
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Helsinki how much to spend in Helsinki for 5 days
Posted: Fri October 9, 2009 09:13 PM UTC
I am going to helsinki from 21/10 to 25/10.
i got 2 children and my partner, how much to spend on food and transportation and visting popuar places, buying some presents?
is it cheap to buy cloths from finland?can you tell me by the interesting places to visit in finland?
krga
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Tampere Afterwork party?
Posted: Tue September 22, 2009 08:38 AM UTC
Hi VT's
I'm staying in Tampere for some business at the moment. Yesterday walked around and try to find a bar\club with kind of AfterWork Party but haven't found anything. So do you know any place?

thy

stefan
PackElend
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Helsinki Few hours in Helsinki
Posted: Sun August 16, 2009 10:24 AM UTC
On my way to Asia, I have few hours to spend at the Helsinki airport. I will be waiting there for seven hours before my plane take off.
I would like to know if, arriving at 2PM, there is any chance to go to the city by bus, have a quick view of the city and go back to the airport where my plane leaves at 22.30.
I would appreciate any suggestions / advices.
romanista2000
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Helsinki Anyone up for beers in Helsinki this weekend?
Posted: Thu August 13, 2009 06:07 PM UTC
Hi Guys, I am a 30 something guy from London and I am flying
into Helsinki this weekend.Are there any backpackers out there
or Finns this weekend who want to join my friend & I for a few beers?
Could do with some local knowledge on best bars & restaurants to go to.

Cheers Justin
JustinC
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Helsinki Cheapest prepay mobile in Finland?
Posted: Sun August 9, 2009 04:16 PM UTC
Cheapest prepay mobile in Finland?

What is the best prepay card for a visitor to Finland staying 3 weeks? DNA, Saunalahti, Sonera, or something else??? I am interested in sending SMS (to Finnish mobiles) ONLY. No roaming, no international. Just cheap SMS, including countryside coverage. Which one do you have? Which company do you recommend (if it's prepay)?

How much is the startpack?

Thanks
song99
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Helsinki Train from Helsinki up to Vainikkala
Posted: Wed July 29, 2009 11:35 AM UTC
Does anyone know how to find the time schedule for trains running from Helsinki up to Vainikkala and/or Lappeenranta? I've checked the Finn Rail site but am only receiving errors when doing searches.

I'm also wondering about prices. Does it cost less to make a two-way reservation instead of just buying tickets at the time of departure?

Thank you.
matthieuxjames
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Helsinki Irish Pub in Helsinki to watch Dublin V Kildare match
Posted: Fri July 10, 2009 04:43 PM UTC
Does anybody know of any Irish Pub you can watch the leinster final between Dublin V Kildare on Sunday 12 July in Helsinki.
sevvy1
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Helsinki helsinki in september?
Posted: Wed July 8, 2009 04:44 PM UTC
hey just joined vt so this is my first post! :D
im going to be 21 on the 21st of september and really really wanna be in helsinki when its my birthday. so really my questions are;
Q1: what is helsinki like in september?
Q2: where would you reccommend to stay?
Q3: what are the prices like for, example one beer, two course meal, etc?
Q4: what are the best clubs bars or resturaunts?
Q5: what kind of activities are there to do during the day?
Q6: how much money would you reccommend i take for one weeks stay?

thats all i can think of to ask just now (haha just six questions...)
sorry its a long one but if you can offer any advice or answers that would be very helpful :D
thanks in advance
Lisaxx
LittleXxXLisaXxX
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Helsinki Two nights in Helsinki
Posted: Tue July 7, 2009 09:43 AM UTC
Hello everyone. My wife and I (mid 40's Australian couple, active and fit) are going to be in Helsinki for two nights in late August and were after some advice on where to stay and must see things. We never thought that we would get the opportunity to visit Finland so we are very excited. We are both water people and would like to stay somewhere about $150USD range with water views if that is possible. Is there a last minute hotel guide that offers cheaper rates?
Is it a good idea to hire a pushbike and see a bit of the city that way ourselves or are better off joining a sightseeing tour? We would love to have a chat to some locals in a pub and learn a bit about the country. Is there any scheduled VT meetings around that time?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Couplesynergy
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Helsinki from Viking line terminal to Vantaa airport
Posted: Mon June 29, 2009 04:56 PM UTC
hello, whats the best way from terminal viking line to airport Vantaa, beforehands thanks a lot.
natusik78
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Helsinki Helsinki in December
Posted: Thu June 25, 2009 03:03 AM UTC
We are heading over to Europe for Christmas and the New Year and my 5 year old daughter wants to see snow at Christmas......will there be snow in Helsinki or surrounding regions? Also do the Finnish REALLY celebrate Christmas with all the lights and trimmings? We live in Australia and I would love the kids to experience a Northern Hemsisphere Christmas, I am open to all and any suggestions, we have from approximately 20th - 26th December before flying onto Nice. Thanks!!
lynseygordon
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Helsinki 1 or 2 days in Helsinki?
Posted: Fri June 19, 2009 10:57 PM UTC
Hello!

I will be flying in and out of Helsinki this August. On my way back home I would like to spend some time in the city.

Should I stay 1 or 2 days there? While I'm there, what would you recommend I see?

Thanks in advance!
bavchy
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Helsinki Best "natural landscape" Route to take in Finland in summer?
Posted: Mon June 8, 2009 09:59 AM UTC
Best "natural landscape" Route to take in Finland in summer?

I'm not sure if I should explore the interior of Finland on my trip to Scandanavia this summer. I know Finland is a flat country, and I'm a landscape photographer. I know there are lakes, and forests, but Finland distances are great, and my time in the country is limited to 3-4 weeks, and I want to know Helsinki well. My question is what can I expect to find If I go hitchiking, exploring the heart of Finland?

What route should I take that will lead me back to Umeo, or Stockholm, Sweden (my next destination after Finland)? I've heard the archipelego around Turku is the nicest area of the country. I don't have time, resources to go all the way to Lapland, but I heard for example rt. 62 around Pumaala is the nicest area of the country for photography, nature, and untouched wildernesss.

What do you think?
song99
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Helsinki 12 hours in Helsinki---what shall I do?
Posted: Sun June 7, 2009 11:36 PM UTC
I am using frequent flyer miles for my summer travel to Europe. The only day that I could leave Rome is July 28th at approximately 7pm. I arrive in Helsinki after midnight! While I have found some hostels with 24 hour reception, I am mainly concerned about getting there. Is there a bus, tram or train from the airport at that time of night??? I have tried looking at the airport's website and the time schedules are not clear to me.

Also, I will have some time to explore the city the following morning. Any must see suggestions?

Help!

Thanks in advance,
Revlynn
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Helsinki Helsinki-Tallinn boat
Posted: Tue June 2, 2009 03:27 PM UTC
Hello. I would like to visit Tallinn while I am in Helsinki. Which ferry, catamaran etc. options would you recommend? (price, travel time options etc) As far as I can see, there are many operating companies. Thanks a lot.
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Helsinki An Afternoon in Helsinki
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 09:11 PM UTC
My daughter and I will be flying into Helsinki on 2 June and arrive at approximately 9am, our next flight does not leave until the mid-evening hours, so we hoped it might be possible to meet for lunch at a restaurant or cafe within reasonable distance from the airport. We are unfamiliar with the city, so any suggestions would be very welcome even if the member won't be able to attend. Anybody care to meet up?
JourneyOf1
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Helsinki Visiting Helsinki between 22 and 25 May 2009
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 10:29 PM UTC
Much to my own surprise, this will be my first visit to Helsinki, and Finalnd, this year. Would any VTers like to meet up for a coffee or lunch?

Gordon
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Helsinki Ferryboat connections to Estonia in the east part of Finland?
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 03:02 PM UTC
Hi.

This summer i am coming in Finland, flying round trip from Helsinki, i have 11 days

I am going to vist south Finland and north-center Estonia.

Now it's time to design an itinerary: we are only 2 so we aren't going to rent a car, so we'll move with bus or train.
Is possible to reach to east part of Estonia by ferryboat from Finland or i have to do the route Helsinki-Tallin 2 times ?
gerico.one
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Imatra Helsinki to Imatra
Posted: Tue May 5, 2009 01:16 PM UTC
Hi,

Am flying out to see my son in Imatra. I fly into Helsinki airport but have no idea which is the best form of transport to get to Imatra. I was looking for a reliable taxi company, but not sure this is the best or most economical way as I believe it is approx a 3 hour drive?

Any help/advice would be grately appreciated.

Thanks,

Mel.
Mellie67
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Helsinki Memorials in Helsinki?
Posted: Thu April 23, 2009 06:30 PM UTC
Hello all
I am visiting Helsinki in a few weeks and i was thinking about whether or not there might be some memorials to The Winter War of 1939-40 in Helsinki?
Would it fair to assume there aren't any monuments or memorials to The Continuation War 1941-44?
I understand there are a couple of museums worth visiting in the city which deal with these historical subjects but i'm interested in seeing memorials/monuments in or around Helsinki which deal with this sometimes sensitive subject.

If anyone can advise i would be most grateful

Regards to all!

DG
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Helsinki Finnish or Russian train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg
Posted: Tue April 21, 2009 03:10 AM UTC
The cost of Finnish train in comparison to bus is so much more expensive.

Aparently there is a Finnish train and a Russian train that leaves Helsinki to St. Petersburg. Is the Russian train less expensive and where is the site to purchase tickets? I would imagine the Russian train would have more culture. Does the train stop anywhere along the way and can one get off to take photos? Is English spoken and does one bring one's own food on board?

What is the cost?

Thanks

Don
Peterborough, Canada
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Helsinki Cruise terminal to city
Posted: Wed April 15, 2009 05:25 PM UTC
Are we able to walk to town from the cruise ship terminal? How far is town from the cruise terminal. Thanks
dandoodle
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Helsinki Ships from Petersburg
Posted: Mon April 13, 2009 12:13 AM UTC
Does anyone know if the overnight ferry service from Petersburg to Helsinki has resumed?

--Renaud
montalais
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Helsinki Train from Petersburg
Posted: Sun April 12, 2009 03:28 AM UTC
I haven't been able to obtain accurate information about trains from Petersburg to Helsinki. I will be going on June 24. Is departure from the Finland station or Ladozhsky?

It seems that there are no overnight trains, and trains leave at either 7:15 or 16:30 (not counting Tolstoy). How long is the trip? I have seen travel times ranging from 5 hours to 6.5.


-Renaud
New York
montalais
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Helsinki Hostel Mekka?
Posted: Mon March 30, 2009 09:44 PM UTC
Hello all
Is Hostel Mekka still operational in Helsinki? I've tried to find their website but without success.
If anyone can help i would be very grateful
Regards to all
DG
Drugness
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Helsinki Electrical Outlets
Posted: Mon March 30, 2009 06:18 AM UTC
I have an adaptor plug for US->Europe power outlets. Is that all I need and can it be used for most applicances? Thanks for any information.
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