UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
ISEW 2015
SURVIVALGUIDE
INTERNATIONAL STAFF EXCHANGE WEEK 2015
INTERNATIONAL STAFF EXCHANGE WEEK 2015
ACCOMMODATION
CHECKLIST
Accommodation is arranged at Töölö Towers, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 23.
Unless separately agreed with the ISEW team, each participant has a reservation for
a single room. The cost for a single room is 329 euro / week (minimum charge). Any
additional stay after the week cost 47 euro / day. Please pay for your stay when you
check out.
The participants will be picked up every day from the Töölö Towers and escorted
to the first site of the day.
Personal introduction will take place at
the beginning of the week when getting
to know each other. we do not require a
presentation of your university.
You can take tram nr: 2 to Töölö Towers from the Central Railway Station.
The tram stop for Töölö Towers is called
“Apollonkatu”.
All main sites of the University of Helsinki as well Töölö Tower rooms are covered
with Wi-Fi or broadband connection.
In central Helsinki there is also huge
availability of other Wi-Fi Hotspots. It is
also possible to use the Eduroam service
while in Helsinki.
For more detailed information on public
transportation in the Helsinki Metropolitan Region please visit the Journey
Planner.
A taxi from the airport to the city centre
costs around 40 euros. In Helsinki you
can either order the taxi by calling 0100
0700 or going directly to a taxi-stand.
General dress code for the ISEW is
Casual.
The evening special on wednesday takes place at Nuuksio National Park
Photo: Veikko Somerpuro
In case you need to visit the pharmacy
(apteekki in Finnish), you’ll find several
in the city center - look for the green cross
sign.
Wednesday ́s program includes some
outdoor activities so one should prepare
themselves with some suitable gear and
shoes for outdoors. Swimsuits are also
recommended as there will be opportunities to take a swim after sauna during
the week.
ATM’s are available throughout the city
- look for the sign Otto. ATM’s enable you
to withdraw cash with internationally
recognized credit cards.
Transportation from the Helsinki International Airport is possible either by
bus or taxi.
The weather in Helsinki in May is
likely to be quite variable. You can check
weather conditions in Helsinki on the
Finnish Meteorological Institute´s website. The average temperatures will probably be around +15 °C.
Buses 615 and 620 provide connections to Helsinki central railway station.
A one-way fare is 5 euros. You will find
timetables on the last pages of this guide.
The Finnair Airport Bus also offers a
service from the airport to the central
railway station. One-way fare is 6,30 euros.
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Helsinki offers lots of shopping opportunities. Central Helsinki has shopping
malls such as Forum, Kamppi, Kluuvi
and Kämp Galleria. Two of the main
shopping streets are Aleksanterinkatu
and Fredrikinkatu, both in the center of
the city.
INTERNATIONAL STAFF EXCHANGE WEEK 2015
INTERNATIONAL STAFF EXCHANGE WEEK 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT HELSINKI
Helsinki, the capital of the Republic of Finland, is a
modern city with over half a million residents.
MEETING POINT OF EASTERN AND WESTERN CULTURES
Helsinki is situated on the Baltic Sea, surrounded by the archipelago with hundreds
of tiny islands. The lifestyle in the second-most northern capital city in the world is
full of contrasts and activities in the form of hundreds of events and friendly people.
Helsinki’s identity has been formed by cultural influences from both the East and
West.
Over 450 years of history, several architectural layers and the impact of different
periods can be clearly seen in Helsinki. Finnish design has also made the country’s
capital city world famous and so Helsinki was appointed the World Design Capital for
2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly together with hightech achievements, while old traditions mix with the latest contemporary trends.
The city centre has many beautiful parks, and the nearby forests offer an ideal setting
for peaceful and quiet walks.
Helsinki’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both
the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs.
Everything is nearby – Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis that is ideal for visitors!
TIPS FOR FREE TIME
The City of Helsinki and the whole metropolitan area offers various ways to spend
your free time ranging from sports to cultural events. The city also offers lots of free
activities as the museums operated by the city of Helsinki which carry no entrance
fees. Many museums operated by the state also offer free entrance usually once a
week.
One of the nicest and most popular ways to discover the City of Helsinki is to take the
Tramline 2 which basically goes around central Helsinki in a circle shaped route. You
can hop on and off when you want to.
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats-on
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Photo: Helsingin kaupungin matkailu- ja kongressitoimiston materiaalipankki, Comma Image oy
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INTERNATIONAL STAFF EXCHANGE WEEK 2015
SHOPPING
MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS WITH FREE ENTRANCE
Helsinki City Museum, Sofiankatu4. Hours: MonFri 9:00–17:00, Thu 9–19,
Sat-Sun 11–17.
Hakasalmi Villa, Mannerheimintie 13. Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00–17:00, Thu 11–19.
Worker Housing Museum, Kirstin-kuja 4, Hours: April 15 - Oct 25, Wed–Sun
11:00–17:00
Tram Museum, Töölönkatu 51. Hours: Daily 11:00-17:00.
OTHER MUSEUMS
The National Museum of Finland, Mannerheimintie 34. Hours: Tue-Sun 11:0018:00, Mon closed.
Kiasma - Museum of Modern Art, Mannerheiminaukio 2. Hours: Tue 10-17,
Wed-Fri 10-20.30, Sat 10-18, Sun 10-17, Mon closed
Ateneum – Finnish National Gallery, Kaivokatu 2. Hours: Tue, Fri 10:00-18:00,
Wed, Thu 10:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00.
The Sports Museum of Finland, Olympic Stadium. Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00,
Sat-Sun 12:00-16:00.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Hours: May 15-31 and Sept 1-15, mon-Fri 9-15,
Sat-Sun 11-17. The opening hours and fees apply to the museum, there is free access
to the Seurasaari island.
POPULAR FINNISH BRANDS TO TAKE HOME
Aarikka, Angry Birds, Arabia, Fazer, Finlandia Vodka, Fiskars, Globe Hope,
Iittala, Ivana Helsinki, Kalevalakoru, Marimekko, Marttiini, Moomin, Nokia, Rapala,
Salmiakki candy, Suunto, Wild berry liqueurs (cloudberry, cranberry, lingonberry)
SHOPPING PLACES
Forum Shopping Mall, Kamppi Shopping Mall, Anttila Department Store, Sokos
Department Store, Stockmann Department Store, Kämp Galleria, Markets and
Market Halls in Helsinki, Itis shopping center (15 min with the Metro to Itäkeskus),
Souvenires and hand made products: Taito Shop, Anne’s Shop, Artisaani,
Hakaniemen kauppahalli
OTHER INTERESTING SITES
Temppeliaukio Church, Lutherin-katu 3. Open according to activities. Free entrance.
Markets and market halls, open-air markets and stalls in the Market Square sell
traditional foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
Hakaniemi Market Hall, Hours: Mon-Fri 8-18, Sat 8-16.
Swimming and saunas, Helsinki offers you many possibilities to enjoy a relaxing
swim or sauna. www/Helsinki/en/culture/city-culture/saunas
Museums in Helsinki
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Photo: Visit Helsinki/Satu_m_n
Photo: Veikko Somerpuro
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615
16.15
16.25
Mon – Fri 16.35
06.32
16.45
07.08
16.55
07.38
17.05
08.15
17.15
08.28
17.25
08.48
17.37
09.08
17.48
09.28
18.00
09.48
18.15
10.08
18.30
10.28
18.45
10.48
19.15
11.08
19.45
11.28
20.15
11.45
20.45
12.00
21.15
12.15
21.45
12.30
22.05
12.45
22.35
13.00
22.55
13.15
23.10
13.25
23.30
13.35
23.50
13.45
0.30
13.55
14.05
Sat
14.15
07.00
14.25
07.25
14.35
07.45
14.45
09.10
14.55
09.50
15.03
10.10
15.11
10.30
15.19
10.50
15.29
11.10
15.37
11.30
15.45
11.45
15.53
12.00
16.00
12.15
16.07
08.25
08.55
09.50
10.30
11.10
11.45
12.15
12.30
12.45
13.00
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.00
14.15
14.30
14.45
15.00
15.15
15.30
15.45
16.00
16.15
16.30
16.45
17.00
17.15
17.30
17.45
18.00
18.15
18.45
19.05
19.45
20.25
21.05
21.25
22.05
22.45
23.30
23.50
00.30
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Sat
05.00
05.25
06.15
06.35
08.00
08.20
08.50
09.25
00.55
01.25
01.55
02.25
02.55
03.55
19.10
20.45
Mon – Fri 21.30
05.00
22.15
05.25
23.05
05.50
00.10
06.08
00.40
06.20
01.30
06.26
01.55
06.36
02.25
06.47
02.55
06.58
03.25
07.15
03.55
07.25
07.45
Sun
07.55
05.00
08.07
05.25
18.55
06.25
19.25
07.55
19.55
09.20
20.25
10.10
20.55
10.50
21.30
11.25
22.20
11.55
00.05
18.25
00.55
19.25
01.25
20.05
01.55
20.45
02.25
21.45
02.55
22.25
03.25 Fri 23.05
03.55
00.10
620
Mon – Fri
05.10
05.20
05.35
05.45
06.10
06.20
06.40
06.55
07.05
07.15
07.25
07.35
07.45
07.55
08.05
08.15
08.25
08.40
08.55
09.15
09.35
09.55
10.15
10.35
10.55
11.15
11.30
11.45
12.00
12.15
12.30
12.45
13.00
13.15
13.30
13.45
13.55
14.05
14.15
14.25
615
Sat
05.25
05.45
06.40
07.05
07.40
08.30
09.15
10.05
10.35
10.55
11.10
11.30
11.45
12.00
14.35
14.45
14.53
15.01
15.09
15.17
15.25
15.35
15.45
15.55
16.08
16.23
16.38
17.00
17.25
17.45
18.05
18.35
19.05
19.35
20.05
20.35
21.00
21.30
22.00
22.45
Sun
05.25
05.45
06.40
07.40
08.10
09.10
09.35
09.55
12.15
12.30
12.45
13.00
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.00
14.15
14.30
14.45
15.00
15.15
15.30
15.45
16.00
16.15
16.30
16.45
17.00
17.15
17.35
17.55
18.30
18.50
19.30
19.50
20.30
20.50
21.35
21.55
22.15
23.25
10.30
11.00
11.30
12.00
12.15
12.30
12.45
13.00
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.00
14.15
14.30
14.45
15.00
15.15
15.30
15.45
16.00
16.15
16.30
16.45
17.00
17.15
17.30
17.45
18.00
18.35
18.55
19.15
19.35
19.55
20.35
21.15
22.30
22.50
Mon - Fri
04.10
04.35
05.00
05.25
05.55
06.30
07.42
14.00
16.02
16.32
16.45
17.12
17.32
17.52
18.12
18.22
18.45
19.15
19.45
20.15
20.45
21.15
21.45
22.20
23.15
23.40
00.10
00.40
01.10
01.40
02.10
02.40 Fri
03.10
03.40 Fri
620
FROM HELSINKI CENTRAL RAILWAYSTATION TO AIRPORT
Sun
04.10
04.35
05.05
06.10
07.10
08.40
10.10
10.40
11.10
11.40
18.15
20.15
20.55
21.35
22.10
23.10
23.40
00.10
00.40
01.10
01.40
02.10
03.10
Valid 11.8.2014 - 14.6.2015
Sat
04.10
04.35
05.05
06.10
07.20
08.05
08.50
09.40
10.20
18.15
19.10
20.10
21.10
22.35
23.05
23.50
00.10
00.40
01.10
01.40
02.10
02.40
03.10
03.40
BUS TIMETABLES
Sun
06.05
06.55
07.25
12.30
12.45
13.00
13.15
13.30
13.45
14.00
14.15
14.30
14.45
15.00
15.15
15.30
15.45
16.00
16.15
16.30
16.45
17.00
17.15
17.30
17.45
18.00
18.15
18.30
18.45
19.00
19.30
19.50
20.10
20.30
21.10
21.55
22.40
23.25
23.50
01.05
FROM AIRPORT T1, (AIRPORT T2 TWO MIN UTES LATER) TO HELSINKI
CENTRAL RAILWAYSTATION
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