Accompanying persons visiting Helsinki can participate in two organised tours offering wonderful perspectives on the Nordic capital Helsinki. Both tours will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide. The price for both tours will be confirmed shortly.
Date: Tuesday, 12 September 2006
Duration: 2-3 hours, departure at 10:00, departure time to be confirmed onsite
Departure: Pick up from the parking lot behind Finlandia Hall
This tour will provide an overall view of the capital of Finland and the opportunity to explore the most interesting architectural and cultural sights of Helsinki with stops at the Senate Square, the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, the Temppeliaukio Church carved into solid rock.
Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2006
Duration: 4-5 hours, departure at 10:00, departure time to be confirmed onsite
Departure: Pick up from the parking lot behind Finlandia Hall
Transfer with private coach to the “Arabia” factory located a few kilometres from the city centre. The porcelain factory was founded in 1873. The ceramics of Arabia have found their way to most Finnish homes and their quality and Scandinavian design are also well known outside Finland. Coffee and cake will be enjoyed at the factory café. The tour continues to Helsinki city centre to visit Design Forum Finland where the whole range of Finnish designs (Iittala, Fiskars, Marimekko etc.) will be on display and for sale.
