Helsinki Travel Forum

Is there a young, hip city guide (like a time-out or something) that is online?

on getting down at the international airport we plan to take the bus 615 to our hotel [3.5 euros] and then buy the one day tourist ticket [ 6 euros ] for the rest of the day . if we buy the one day ticket on bus 615 will it work on bus 615 as well as on other city buses the rest of the day [ ie can we save that 3.5 euros we spend on bus 615 or does the airport fall outside the range of the one day tourist ticket] ? i hope i am not being too troublesome to our friends in the forum but 1 euro is equal to 65 indian rupees now whereas it was much less a month ago . thanks anuj from delhi

I am arriving Helsinki at 6:00AM on 4th and have a flight to Hamburg at 11:30AM.
VTs, any suggestions for a short trip (2hrs) out of the airport. I have a Schengen Visa. Will it work? If not, is there a provision for Arrival Visa?

which is the cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Turku - bus , train or ferry ? what are the main attractions for tourists in Turku ? thanks and regards Dr Anuj Delhi India [ we are staying at scandic hotel marski ]

Hi helpful friends ! can you provide me some sample costs in Helsinki so that i can arrange foreign exchange for my trip ? 1] a souvenir T-shirt , 2] a litre of milk , 3] a can of soft drinks , 4] a macdonald burger , 5] a kg of apple ? thanks in advance and warmest regards from Anuj Delhi India

Hi there,
in three weeks I`m for business in Helsinki and will stay for the weekend for my own to discover the city. I love Sweden and Norway so much, that I think that I will also like Helsinki.
During the week, I have a rental car but I`m not shure if I will rent it also for the weekend (my own cost) to discover Helsinki and the hinterland.
What do you think about is it easyer with a car or is it easyer without??
Cheers
Clemens

We are a family of 5 adults and one 11 year old child booked to stay at the scandic hotel marski [ mannerheiminitie ] helsinki . After our arrival from delhi to the international airport at helsinki , will it be cheaper to take a taxi to the hotel for the 5 of us or would the finnair bus be preferable ? In case the bus is cheaper , where would it drop us ? Is it walkable to the hotel after that or would we have to take a taxi ? . Are there any big departmental stores around the hotel area that can provide cheaper food like bread , butter , milk , yoghurt , salad etc. Given the cost of euro that is escalating by the day against the rupee , it will not be feasible to eat out everyday . i would really appreciate a reply . thanks DR anuj from delhi

we are a family of 3 generations travelling from india . what age group is best suited to enjoy the linnanmaki park ? the older members of the family might not find the roller coasters to their liking. should they go at all ? what is the cheapest place to buy small souvenirs like fridge magnets , picture post cards , T-shirts etc in helsinki ? thanks anuj delhi

when was the olympic stadium bilt?

I am considering going to Helsinki for 1 semester next year, but I have to decide tomorrow. My choices are Liverpool, Copenhagen and Helsinki. I like Helsinki the most, but I am worried about the weather.
What can I expect form February to May? How much light do you get in February during the day? I sure expect some cold weather, but I would like to travel and do some sightseeing, which is a little bit complicated in 3°C.
Thanks!

Hi there

We were planning to visit Helsinki on the weekend of 20 to 22 June, but we have just realised this would coincide with Midsummer. We were in Tallinn around Midsummer last year and it was quite a pain, as most shops and restaurants were closed. Would we have the same problem in Helsinki? Would it be smarter to move our visit to the weekend before (or after) Midsummer?

Thank you all in advance.
Eugene

Would like information on some fun places to take our 8 year old grandson. We will be in Helsinki for one day in August...thank you for your help.

hello all..

I WANT YOUR ADVISE ABOUT WHERE TO STAY NEAR FARE CENTER,4-5 STAR HOTELS FIRST CHOICE.ANY RECOMMENDATIONS APPRECIATED.

We are cruising and one of our stop for the day is Helsinki. Need some help please on what to see and do for a day on our own.

hi there I am looking for any information on the small grills that some traders use on Helsinki Market to cook salmon, I think they rotate away from the grill when loading or unloading but just not sure anybody taken a picture or better still, can I buy one and ship it to GB,(grilled salmon is then served with roast potatoes and mayo) regards Noel

Does anyone have up-to-date information about these ferries? - cost, timetables, length of trip etc. I couldn't get far with a Google search.

Any information is appreciated. Thanks,

It seems my written english has caused some distress to at least one VTer. Apologies if it may sound as if I am stating Finns are Scandinavians, you are not you are from the Nordic region and are a people with a Finno-Ugaric language. ( However I think I did say you were not Scandinavians.)

In respect of your language skills, again apologies if my written style suggests you only speak Finnish, Swedish and then English as a third language. Many of my friends speak other european languages and I have never met a country with so many people who speak other languages so fluently. As a business and comercial tool English will very probably match Spanish and German as your third language I am sure - follwoed closely I am sure by Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and so on.

Oh dear people of Finland, please forgive me!

I am going to be in town over this coming weekend, any VTers like to meet for a coffee?

I would appreciate information on the McDonnell Douglas MD11 such as,
< passenger numbers -Business Class
Seating details for business class i.e. lay back seating?
Having not flown on this aircraft before details of age etc would be appreciated
Thank you
Warren Bassam

hi, my mates and I (12 in all) are traveling from ireland to helsinki on friday for the weekend. We are staying in the glo hotel in helsinki and also staying a night in tampere. Anyone have any advice? pubs /clubs/ prices/ customs/ places to see etc. none of us have been to helsinki before so your help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks

I'm in charge of planning a weekend trip to Finland in mid April. I've booked a room in a hostel in Helsinki and was planning for what I think was supposed to be an introductory trip to Finland by spending the whole weekend in Helsinki, after all there's so much to see there...but no. The other party wants a day trip somewhere in Finland *sigh* I've reminded the other person that we're only having one full day in Finland (from Friday evening to Sunday noon) but nope, the person wants a day trip somewhere. After careful consideration Tampere is the winner in my book so this is the idea I've got so far (because I'm in charge of everything :/):

- breakfast at hostel
- early train to Tampere
- visit to särkänniemi's planetarium and observation deck and maybe their aquarium (I'm not into art so the art museum is a pass for me)
- either lunch at adventure park or on another restaurant in the vicinity
- if there's time maybe a little walk thru the vicinity
- early evening train back to Helsinki.

Now, I've always put quality over quantity and I still think just being in Helsinki should do considering that the other person hasn't been to Finland but it seems to me they just want to say "I've been in Finland"...anyway here's the question: what would you recommend to a first-time visitor? I've been in Helsinki twice by boat and the 7 hours weren't enough so imagine this person...

Hello,

I am going to Helsinki this Saturday by ferry from Tallinn.
Can anyone suggest how do I get from harbour to Itäkeskus, rumoured to be the biggest shopping mall in Skandinavia.

Hello,

I am going to Helsinki this Saturday by ferry from Tallinn.
Can anyone suggest how do I get from harbour to Itäkeskus, rumoured to be the biggest shopping mall in Skandinavia.

Looking at a possible trip to Scandinavia in March which would include a ferry crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn. Are there any problems with this crossing in early March?

As part of a weekend trip to Helsinki, I'm in charge of the logistics part - meaning how to get where from the hostel/hotel and how much it's going to cost. We haven't booked any places yet but we're debating between Stadion Hostel, Eurohostel and Omena Hotel. The place that no one wants to miss out on is Temppeliaukio church and everything else seems like "whatever I say". With that said, some other places of interested might be the Museum of Technology, Helsinki Car Museum and if the time and weather allows it either Suomenlinna fortress or Högholmen zoo.

Last time I was there the single ticket cost 2€ and was valid for an hour, and I know that a lot of attractions are within walking distance from each other but based on the itinerary and the hotel/hostels listed above, what's the best option for us: pay as you go or buy a 3-day HKL tourist ticket? The ETA is mid April and it might be early evening Friday to noon Sunday.

Thanks in advance.

Hi
I am in helsinki in March, any nice B&B's in the city

Thanks

mike

My wife and I plan to visit Helsinki next Spring. Is it possible to arrange a one or two day tour from Helsinki to St Petersburg and back to Helsinki? Can someone suggest a reliable tour operator?

Thanks in advance.

Hi,
We'll be in Helsinki between the 28th of Dec to 03 Jan 2008.
Will anyone VT members be there at that time and fancy looking around Helsinki together, checking the sights? Would also appreciate any tips on good places to spend New Years Eve (any pubs).

Hi,
does anyone know if there is any sauna that will be opened on 24 Dec - 25 Dec?
And whether people could pay for using the sauna inside the hotels even if they are not the guests of that hotel?

Hi guys and girls,

I have a question for you. I'm coming to you Capital next friday. I'm staying untill monday. I would love to take a trip to Talinn. And that's where the question is for. Should I book this trip online or do you think I still have time to do it in Helsinki. I would like to go on Saturday, because on Sonday I'll think the shops are closed and Monday is my return date.

Should I book online or do I have time to book next friday for the day after. If you say online, do you know a good site. I found lindapilet (42 € returntrip) and nordic Jetline (56 € returntrip) Can somebody help me please.

xxx