RautatientoriJärnvägstorget H2045
77 JakomäkiJakobacka
73N Malmi Tapulikaup.Malm Stapelstaden
Customers
Authorities Operators
Digital Dialogue
General Meeting in Helsinki on 31 May - 2 June 2017
WELCOME TO HELSINKIHelsinki, the capital of Finland, situated on the Baltic Sea,
is a modern city with over half a million residents
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Dear EMTA meeting participant,
It is my great honor and privilege to warmly welcome you to the EMTA General Meeting in Helsinki on 31 May – 2 June 2017!
Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) is a joint local authority whose member municipalities are Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Kerava, Kirkkonummi and Sipoo. Nearly 360 million journeys are made on HSL’s transport services annually; this accounts for 63% of all public transport journeys in Finland. Our annual operating income is about 674 million euros, of which ticket revenue accounts for some 344 million euros, and we have about 360 employees.
HSL plans and organizes public transport in the region and works to improve its operating conditions. In addition, we procure bus, tram, Metro, ferry and commuter train services, are responsible for the preparation of the Helsinki Region Transport System Plan, approve the public transport fare and ticketing system and ticket prices, organize ticket sales, and are responsible for ticket inspections as well as public transport marketing and passenger informa-tion.
HSL is an innovative and forward-looking organization with a highly motivated staff. With our customer-focused activities and new organization, we aim to deliver a good passenger experience.
HSL is a pioneer in digitalization and plays a leading role in several major deve-lopment projects. Our new Ticketing and Information System will improve public transport services in the coming years, a new Journey Planner designed using open data and open source code allows anyone to utilize public transport data freely, while the Digital Dialogue project provides a new digital channel (instant feedback system) between passengers, operators and HSL, allowing us to coop-erate to improve the quality of public transport services.
HSL and the City of Helsinki participate in a global initiative for intelligent trans-port, launched by Bloomberg Philantrophies, in which ten major global cities prepare for the emergence of autonomous vehicles. The aim is to use intelligent transport to solve social challenges and improve the lives of urban dwellers. How will self-driving buses be integrated into the public transport system? This question is interesting to all of us.
We promise that in addition to a highly interesting program, the Helsinki EMTA meeting will include dialogue, as well as enabling you to experience our gorgeous seaside capital.
With kind regards,Suvi Rihtniemi
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Esteemed EMTA General Meeting delegates,
The City of Helsinki is honored and pleased to act as a host city to the European Metropolitan Transport Authorities General Meeting to be organized from 31 May to 2 June.
Functional, modern and safe, Helsinki is a globally recognized conference city. An average of 250 international conventions with more than 35,000 participants are arranged in our city each year.
Helsinki is also a smart and compact city, where modern urban life meets a beautiful, diverse environment. The strengths of Helsinki are the Helsinkians, a flat hierarchy, close networks and the cooperation between businesses and universities. The know-how in fields such as cleantech, healthtech and design is outstanding.
Our creative, communal and distinctive atmosphere produces new pheno-mena and innovations worldwide. Helsinki wants to enhance the meaningful everyday life and focus on global solutions. Helsinki’s competitive advantage is being a pioneer in user-inspired design and the use of open data. Significant and bold experiments within digital innovations combined with our world-class public transport system creates an exceptional platform for business and entrepreneurship.
The business development atmosphere in Helsinki is boosted by a vibrant startup community. In addition, we have excellent flight connections to Asia and Europe. Helsinki is one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe.
Ambitious regional development projects, where smart city planning is in the centre, are in progress.
We look forward to welcoming the EMTA General Meeting in late May/early June, when Helsinki will be at its best, and we will do our utmost to ensure a successful and enjoyable stay for the delegates.
Yours sincerely,Jussi PajunenMayor of Helsinki
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Contents
Welcome words by Suvi Rihtniemi, HSL
2Welcome words byJussi Pajunen, City of Helsinki
5-7Helsinki Spring Meeting - Program
8-9Cultural visit venues
14-15The main tourist attractions in Helsinki
16-17Main tourist attractions on the map
10Tram routes & Ring Rail Line
11-13HSL in brief
18Arriving to Helsinki
19Mobile TicketJourney Planner
20HSL instant feedback Paying with Travel Card – old and new card reader
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18.15 Jail Tour at Hotel Katajanokka (Address: Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki)
19.00 Informal Dinner at the Prison Chapel of Hotel Katajanokka (Address: Merikasarminkatu 1 A, Helsinki)
20.00-21 EMTA Board Meeting
08.30 - 09.00 Registration & Coffee at Scandic Marina Congress Center, Marine Room, second floor (address: Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki)
09.00 - 09.05 Opening by Chairman, Mr Wolfgang Schroll, EMTA
09.05 - 09.10 Welcome to the City of Helsinki Chairman of Board, Mr Risto Rautava, HSL
09.10 - 09.15 Welcome to HSL, CEO, Mrs Suvi Rihtniemi, HSL
09.15 - 09.35 Customer Experience: The new pilot on Digital Dialogue Mr Antti Vuorela, HSL and CEO, Mr Sampsa Laine, Data Rangers Ltd.
09.35 - 09.40 Commentary speech, Director, strategy and development, Ms Karoliina Rajakallio, Helsinki City Transport
09.40 - 09.45 Explanatory note on the debate in sub-groups about Digital Dialoque Mr Antti Vuorela, HSL and CEO, Mr Sampsa Laine, Data Rangers Ltd.
09.45 - 09.55 Split into sub-groups and Break
09.55 - 10.30 Working in sub-groups on Digital Dialoque – What are Your needs and your three wishes
Wednesday, May 31 2017
Thursday, June 1 2017
Helsinki Spring Meeting - Program
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10.30 - 10.45 Reports from each group in plenary (2 minutes per group, three wishes)
10.45 - 10.55 Conclusions by the lead moderators, Mr Antti Vuorela, HSL and Mr Sampsa Laine, Data Rangers Ltd.
10.55 - 11.05 Break
11.05 - 11.20 The branding and marketing management strategy of HSL Director of Customer Experience and Sales, Mrs Mari Flink, HSL
11.20 – 11.45 CIPTEC: ”The use of collective intelligence to co-create innovation in public transport” Ms Delphine Grandsart, European Passengers’ Federation
11.45 – 12.30 EMTA Digitalisation work group: the state of play of EMTA research Barometer pilot and making data digitally accessible. Current examples of digital use cases Optimizing passenger journeys with GPS – gaining better understanding of customer needs and providing better service Head of analysis, Mr Gylve Sandal, Ruter How digital data and modelling can help SUMP development? Innovation project manager, Mr András László Kőrizs, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport The Austrian digital road and path network GIP.at Public GIP coordinator, Mr Andreas Unterluggauer, Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR)
12.20 – 12.25 EMTA wiki and common findings, elevator pitch CEO, MR Sampsa Laine, Data Rangers Ltd.
12.25 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 13.50 Reflection on the outcome of the work group on Funding and Financing. Head of Innovation, Mr Rafael Cuesta, Transport for Greater Manchester
13.50 – 14.15 Transport and Economic Regeneration, overview of work group results. Head of Innovation, Mr Rafael Cuesta, Transport for Greater Manchester
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14.15 – 14.20 Conclusion of day one, CEO, Mrs Suvi Rihtniemi, HSL
14.20 - 14.40 Break
14.40 - 14.50 Departure from the Hotel Gran Marina Lobby, walking 3 minutes to Virtual Tour
14.50 – 15.30 Helsinki Virtual tour (address: Katajanokanlaituri 2B, Helsinki)
15.30 – 16.30 City Orienteering in groups by foot and public transport (normal clothing, no sports gear needed)
18.30 – 19.15 Reception at the Helsinki City Hall (Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13, Helsinki)
19.15 - 19.30 Walking from the City Hall to the Restaurant Katajanokan kasino
19.30 – 23.59 Official Dinner at the Restaurant Katajanokan kasino Merisali (Address: Laivastokatu 1, Helsinki)
Musical surprise elements with international guest stars
Friday, June 2 2017
08.30 - 09.00 Registration & Coffee at Scandic Marina Congress Center, Marine Room, second floor (address: Katajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki)
9.00 – 9.45 EMTA Internal Matters EMTA Secretary General, Mr Ruud van der Ploeg Closing account 2016; revised budget 2017 (Treasurer Ms Laura Delgado) European projects and internal affairs issues (Secretary General, Mr Ruud van der Ploeg) Work programme 2016-2017 (alterations and new work groups; Presentation prospect member(s); Porto PTA (Mr Avelino Oliveira), (Lisbon MTA, Mrs Catarina Marcelino, Head of Planning and Coordination, tbc) Elections for the board (November 2017)
9.45 – 10.00 Break
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10.00 – 10.05 Reflection on the first day, Chairman, Mr Wolfgang Schroll, Emta
10.05 - 10.10 Introduction to the second day, CEO, Mrs Suvi Rihtniemi, HSL
10.10 - 10.30 Helsinki Metropolitan as world’s best test bed for smart mobility Executive Director, Ms Tiina Kähö, Smart & Clean Foundation
10.30 - 11.00 MaaS developments in the Helsinki region CEO, Mr Sampo Hietanen, MaaS Global
11.00 - 11.20 Carbon-free Public Transport Research Professor, Mr Nils-Olof Nylund, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
11.20 - 11.30 Break
11.30 - 11.50 Renewable diesel from waste - a sustainable and environmentally smart solution Senior Vice President, Mr Simo Honkanen, Sustainability and Public Affairs, Neste Corporation
11.50 - 12.20 The ElectriCity project - an electric bus line in Gothenburg, International Affairs and Communications Coordinator, Ms Kristina Fahlén, Västtrafik
12.20 – 12.25 Invitation to the general meeting in Manchester Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Jon Lamonte, Transport for Greater Manchester
12.25 – 12.30 Closing of the official program CEO, Mrs Suvi Rihtniemi, HSL and Chairman, Mr Wolfgang Schroll, EMTA
12.30 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 Cultural visit in the center of Helsinki, leaving from the Hotel Grand Marina Lobby
a) Mannerheim Museum
b) Helsinki Music Center
c) Visit to Suomenlinna
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Gustaf MannerheimMuseumThe house in the Kaivopuisto district of Helsinki was the home of Baron Gustaf Manner-heim, Marshal of Finland, from 1924 until his death in 1951. The museum depicts Marshal Mannerheim's home as it was in the early 1940s, with the rooms furnished in the original way with the exception of three exhibition rooms on the first floor. Guided tours are available in six languages (Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, French and German), providing a great deal of information on Manner-heim's life and the history of Finland in general.
Ferry toSuomenlinnaTravel time about 15 min.
MusiikkitaloThe Helsinki Music Center is is a concert venue and meeting place open to all. It is full of action from morning to evening. Welcome – come as you are!
Katajanokan KasinoThis traditional restaurant was opened in 1913 and entirely renovated in 1996. Traditions are also upheld by the restaurant's high quality kitchen. The seaside location and pacious terrace make Katajanokan Kasino a real jewel of summer Helsinki!
Hotel ScandicGrand MarinaThis comfortable and refurbished hotel is located by the sea in the idyllic Katajanokka district, right next to the Market Square and Helsinki city centre.
Suomenlinna Sea FortressIn 1991, the Suomenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique monument of military architecture. Another special feature of the fortress is that in the course of its history it has served in the defence of three realms: Sweden, Russia and Finland.
image: Visit Helsinki
Hotel KatajanokkaThe oldest part of Hotel Katajanokka dates back to 1837 and the main part to 1888. The building originally served as a county prison and pre-trial detention centre. The prison was closed in 2002. Following extensive restoration work, a high-quality modern hotel opened its doors in May 2007.
City HallThe Helsinki City Hall was designed by C.L. Engel as a hotel in 1833 and the building has been the City Hall since the 1930s. The Helsinki coat-of-arms can be seen on the tympanum. With the exception of the facade, the building was completely rebuilt in 1967-1970 designed by the architect Aarno Ruusuvuori. In the lobby you'll find “Virka-info” which is the Helsinki City information center for residents and immigrants as well as a gallery, Virka-gallery open to public.
image: Comma Image Oy
image: Ewan Bell Kamppi
Ruoholahti
RautatientoriCentral Railway Station
Helsingin yliopisto
HakaniemiCultural visit venues
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Gustaf MannerheimMuseumThe house in the Kaivopuisto district of Helsinki was the home of Baron Gustaf Manner-heim, Marshal of Finland, from 1924 until his death in 1951. The museum depicts Marshal Mannerheim's home as it was in the early 1940s, with the rooms furnished in the original way with the exception of three exhibition rooms on the first floor. Guided tours are available in six languages (Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, French and German), providing a great deal of information on Manner-heim's life and the history of Finland in general.
Ferry toSuomenlinnaTravel time about 15 min.
MusiikkitaloThe Helsinki Music Center is is a concert venue and meeting place open to all. It is full of action from morning to evening. Welcome – come as you are!
Katajanokan KasinoThis traditional restaurant was opened in 1913 and entirely renovated in 1996. Traditions are also upheld by the restaurant's high quality kitchen. The seaside location and pacious terrace make Katajanokan Kasino a real jewel of summer Helsinki!
Hotel ScandicGrand MarinaThis comfortable and refurbished hotel is located by the sea in the idyllic Katajanokka district, right next to the Market Square and Helsinki city centre.
Suomenlinna Sea FortressIn 1991, the Suomenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique monument of military architecture. Another special feature of the fortress is that in the course of its history it has served in the defence of three realms: Sweden, Russia and Finland.
image: Visit Helsinki
Hotel KatajanokkaThe oldest part of Hotel Katajanokka dates back to 1837 and the main part to 1888. The building originally served as a county prison and pre-trial detention centre. The prison was closed in 2002. Following extensive restoration work, a high-quality modern hotel opened its doors in May 2007.
City HallThe Helsinki City Hall was designed by C.L. Engel as a hotel in 1833 and the building has been the City Hall since the 1930s. The Helsinki coat-of-arms can be seen on the tympanum. With the exception of the facade, the building was completely rebuilt in 1967-1970 designed by the architect Aarno Ruusuvuori. In the lobby you'll find “Virka-info” which is the Helsinki City information center for residents and immigrants as well as a gallery, Virka-gallery open to public.
image: Comma Image Oy
image: Ewan Bell Kamppi
Ruoholahti
RautatientoriCentral Railway Station
Helsingin yliopisto
Hakaniemi
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7B 7A
44T
4
4T
9
9
7B7A
66T 8
1 1A
10
10
6
8
1
7A 7B
7A7B
6T
1A
3 2
Ilmala
Huopalahti
Korppaanmäki
Eläintarha
Maistraatin-tori
Palkkatilan-portti
Kyllikinportti
Töölön tulli
Meilahdentie
Meilahdensairaala
Paciuksenkaari
Munkkiniemen puistotie
Laajalahden aukio
Ooppera
Ylioppilas-talo
Senaatintori
Kauppatori
Saukonpaasi
Länsiterminaali
Meri-
sotilaantori
Katajanokan
terminaali
Tarkk'ampujankatu
Saunalahdentie
Olympialaituri
Ruskeasuo
Haapalahdenkatu
Kytösuontie
Tilkka
Kuusitie
Jalavatie
Tiilimäki
Caloniuksenkatu
Perhonkatu
Mariansairaala
Apollonkatu
Länsi-satamankatu
Crusellinsilta
Ruoholahti
Itämeren-katu
Kansaneläkelaitos
Auroransairaala
Hallituskatu
Kansallisarkisto
EtelärantaKirurgi
Johanneksen kirkko
Kolmikulma
Snellmaninkatu
Aleksanterin-katu
Mikonkatu
Perämiehenkatu
Eiran sa
iraala
Kapteeninkatu
Neitsytpolku
Kaivopuisto
Köyden-
punojank.
Hietalahdentori
Aleksanterin
teatteri
Kalevan-katu Hietalahden-
katu
Kamppi
Töölön halli
Viiskulma
IsoRoobertinkatu
Ritarih
uone
Tove Jansso
nin
puisto
Kauppiaankatu
VyökatuPuolip
äivän-
katu
MastokatuFredrikinkatu
Erottaja
Töölöntori
Telakkakatu
Bunkkeri
Huuto-konttori
Länsilinkki
Ruoholahdenvillat
Kampintori
Simonkatu
Hakaniemi
Lasi-palatsi
Metsolantie
Rada
n-ra
kent
ajan
tie
Kello
silta
Mes
suke
skus
Kotkankatu
Pasilan konepaja
Asema-päällikönkatu
Brahen-katu
DiakoniapuistoKaupungin-puutarha
Linnan-
mäki
Porvoon-
katu
Urheilutalo
SammonkatuKauppa-korkeakoulut
Kansallis-museo
Hesperianpuisto Kallion
virastotalo
Karhupuisto
Kaarlenkatu
Pasila
Karjalankatu
Pasilanasema
Sörnäinen
RautatieasemaJärnvägsstationen
Arabian-ranta
Lauta-tarhankatu
Paavalinkirkko
Vallilan varikko
Hauhon puisto
Kyläsaaren-katu
Toukoniitty
Arabiankatu
Haapaniemi
Käenkuja
Pohjolanaukio
Käpylänaukio
Kimmontie
Koskelantie
Pyöräilystadion
Uintikeskus
MäkelänrinneRautalammintie
Hattulantie
Flemingin-katu
Roineentie
Jämsän-katu
Helsinginkatu
Vallilan kirjasto
Hieta-lahti
Kaisaniemen-puisto
Kaisaniemen-katu
Sturenkatu
Myyrmäki
Vehkala
Kannelmäki
Louhela
Martinlaakso
Vantaankoski
Pohjois-Haaga
Kivistö AviapolisLentoasemaAirport
Oulunkylä
Käpylä
Pukinmäki
Malmi
Tikkurila
Puistola
Tapanila
Hiekkaharju
Leinelä
Koivukylä
Mäkkylä
Pitäjänmäki
ValimoKilo
Kera
Leppävaara
Hotel ScandicGrand Marina
Tram routes & Ring Rail Line
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7B 7A
44T
4
4T
9
9
7B7A
66T 8
1 1A
10
10
6
8
1
7A 7B
7A7B
6T
1A
3 2
Ilmala
Huopalahti
Korppaanmäki
Eläintarha
Maistraatin-tori
Palkkatilan-portti
Kyllikinportti
Töölön tulli
Meilahdentie
Meilahdensairaala
Paciuksenkaari
Munkkiniemen puistotie
Laajalahden aukio
Ooppera
Ylioppilas-talo
Senaatintori
Kauppatori
Saukonpaasi
Länsiterminaali
Meri-
sotilaantori
Katajanokan
terminaali
Tarkk'ampujankatu
Saunalahdentie
Olympialaituri
Ruskeasuo
Haapalahdenkatu
Kytösuontie
Tilkka
Kuusitie
Jalavatie
Tiilimäki
Caloniuksenkatu
Perhonkatu
Mariansairaala
Apollonkatu
Länsi-satamankatu
Crusellinsilta
Ruoholahti
Itämeren-katu
Kansaneläkelaitos
Auroransairaala
Hallituskatu
Kansallisarkisto
EtelärantaKirurgi
Johanneksen kirkko
Kolmikulma
Snellmaninkatu
Aleksanterin-katu
Mikonkatu
Perämiehenkatu
Eiran sa
iraala
Kapteeninkatu
Neitsytpolku
Kaivopuisto
Köyden-
punojank.
Hietalahdentori
Aleksanterin
teatteri
Kalevan-katu Hietalahden-
katu
Kamppi
Töölön halli
Viiskulma
IsoRoobertinkatu
Ritarih
uone
Tove Jansso
nin
puisto
Kauppiaankatu
VyökatuPuolip
äivän-
katu
MastokatuFredrikinkatu
Erottaja
Töölöntori
Telakkakatu
Bunkkeri
Huuto-konttori
Länsilinkki
Ruoholahdenvillat
Kampintori
Simonkatu
Hakaniemi
Lasi-palatsi
Metsolantie
Rada
n-ra
kent
ajan
tie
Kello
silta
Mes
suke
skus
Kotkankatu
Pasilan konepaja
Asema-päällikönkatu
Brahen-katu
DiakoniapuistoKaupungin-puutarha
Linnan-
mäki
Porvoon-
katu
Urheilutalo
SammonkatuKauppa-korkeakoulut
Kansallis-museo
Hesperianpuisto Kallion
virastotalo
Karhupuisto
Kaarlenkatu
Pasila
Karjalankatu
Pasilanasema
Sörnäinen
RautatieasemaJärnvägsstationen
Arabian-ranta
Lauta-tarhankatu
Paavalinkirkko
Vallilan varikko
Hauhon puisto
Kyläsaaren-katu
Toukoniitty
Arabiankatu
Haapaniemi
Käenkuja
Pohjolanaukio
Käpylänaukio
Kimmontie
Koskelantie
Pyöräilystadion
Uintikeskus
MäkelänrinneRautalammintie
Hattulantie
Flemingin-katu
Roineentie
Jämsän-katu
Helsinginkatu
Vallilan kirjasto
Hieta-lahti
Kaisaniemen-puisto
Kaisaniemen-katu
Sturenkatu
Myyrmäki
Vehkala
Kannelmäki
Louhela
Martinlaakso
Vantaankoski
Pohjois-Haaga
Kivistö AviapolisLentoasemaAirport
Oulunkylä
Käpylä
Pukinmäki
Malmi
Tikkurila
Puistola
Tapanila
Hiekkaharju
Leinelä
Koivukylä
Mäkkylä
Pitäjänmäki
ValimoKilo
Kera
Leppävaara
Hotel ScandicGrand Marina
Ferry2.1
Commuter train63.1
Tram56.6
Metro64.1
Bus181.3Total 367.2
Services Mon-Fri
21,284
697
2,404
797
72
Total 25,254
Number of routes
292
2
13
14
2
Total 323
Number of vehicles
1,424
37
126
77
5
Total 1,669
Passenger numbers 2016by mode of transport (in millions)
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What does HSL do?
Is responsible for the prepara-tion of the Helsinki Region Transport System Plan(HLJ).
Plans and organizes public trans-port in the region and works to improve its operating conditions.
Procures bus, tram, metro, ferry and commuter train services.
Approves the public transport fare and ticketing system as well as public transport fares.
Is responsible for public transport marketing and passenger information.
Organizes ticket sales and is responsible for ticket inspections.
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Kirkkonummi
FinlandEspoo
Vantaa
Helsinki
SipooTuusula
Pornainen
Vihti
NurmijärviHyvinkää
Tuusula(2018)
Mäntsälä
Järvenpää
Helsinki
Siuntio(2018)
Cooperation area of HSL7 municipalities: Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Vantaa, Kerava, Kirkkonummi, Sipoo.
According to its charter, HSL may expand to cover all 14 municipalities in the region.
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Helsinki is a modern city with half a million residents, nicely situated by the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is the center of Fin-land’s administrative, educational and cultural life. It is also the finance and business center of the country. Toget-her with its neighboring cities, Helsinki forms the metropolitan area with more than one million inhabitants.
Helsinki’s identity has been formed by cultural influences from both the East and West. Over 450 years of his-tory, several architectural layers and the impact of different periods can clearly be seen in the city. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly together with high-tech achievements and design, while old traditions mix with the latest contem-porary trends.
Everything is nearby – Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis that is ideal for visitors!
Airport
Helsinki Airport (IATA code: HEL), also known as Helsinki - Vantaa Airport, is located in the city of Vantaa, 17 km north of Helsinki. It is the main airport in Finland.How to get between the airport and the city center:
By train
Commuter trains I and P operate between Helsinki Airport and the city center on the Ring Rail Line. The journey time between the airport and Helsinki city center (Central Railway Station) is approximately 30 minutes. A regional ticket costs €5.50 and can be purchased from Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) ticket machines and onboard trains from a ticket sales car-riage until 19th June.
By bus
Bus 615 (“Lentoasema-Rautatientori”) runs between the airport and Helsinki city center. A regional ticket costs €5.50 and can be purchased from HSL ticket machines or from the driver with cash. At night, you can also take the 415N night bus. By taxi
You can also travel conveniently between the airport and the city center by taxi, which will cost around 45 euros.
Public transport
Helsinki has a well working, safe public transport system managed by Helsinki Region Transport HSL and consisting of bus, tram, metro, commuter train and ferry services.
Helsinki
image: Niko Soveri
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Helsingin kaupunki yleisesittely
Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square
Senate Square and its surroundings form a unique cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture. The square is dominated by four buildings de-signed by Carl Ludwig Engel: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland.
Market Square
Helsinki’s iconic harbourfront market sells traditional and seasonal foods, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
Uspenski Cathedral
Completed in 1868 in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki, Uspenski is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. The redbrick edifice combines Eastern and Western influences: the facade represents classic Slavic tradi-tions, while the interior reflects both Byzantine traditions and the influence of Italian art.
Temppeliaukio Church
Quarried out of the natural bedrock it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki, as well as a popular venue for concerts.
Ateneum Art Museum
Ateneum is the most popular museum in Finland. The collections include Finnish art from the 1750s to the 1960s and western art from the latter half of 1800s to the 1950s, including many national treasures.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Opened in 1998, Kiasma presents three major new exhibitions a year alongside numerous smaller projects. The intriguing building was designed by Steven Holl and uses natural light that filters in through the glass sur-face.
Kamppi Chapel
A fine example of Finnish wooden architecture, this futuristic chapel is a place for quiet meditation amidst the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
National Museum of Finland
The museum’s main exhibitions pre-sent Finnish life from prehistoric times to the present.
Archipelago
Helsinki is a city by the sea with a long shoreline and 315 islands. From the Market Square you can catch a ferry to Suomenlinna or one of the many nearby islands that are open to the public for recreational use. On several of the islands there are beauti-ful restaurants.
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna is a sea fortress that was built of the coast of Helsinki in 1748. Suomenlinna was shaped by the distinct historic eras when helped defend first Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. In 1991, Suomen-linna was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to be preserved for future generations as an example of the European military architecture of its time.
The main tourist attractions in Helsinki
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Temppeliaukio Church
image: Ilmo Valtonen
Kamppi Chapel
image: Kaisa Luukannel
image: Comma Image Oy
National Museum of Finland
Market Square
image: Kimmo Brandt
Suomenlinna
image: Jussi Hellsten
Uspenski Cathedral
image: Visit Helsinki
Ateneum Art Museum
image: Sakke Somermaimage: Petri Virtanen
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Helsinki Cathedral
image: Comma Image OySenate Square
image: Ewan Bell
Kamppi
Ruoholahti
RautatientoriCentral Railway Station
Helsingin yliopisto
Hakaniemi
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Temppeliaukio Church
image: Ilmo Valtonen
Kamppi Chapel
image: Kaisa Luukannel
image: Comma Image Oy
National Museum of Finland
Market Square
image: Kimmo Brandt
Suomenlinna
image: Jussi Hellsten
Uspenski Cathedral
image: Visit Helsinki
Ateneum Art Museum
image: Sakke Somermaimage: Petri Virtanen
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Helsinki Cathedral
image: Comma Image OySenate Square
image: Ewan Bell
Kamppi
Ruoholahti
RautatientoriCentral Railway Station
Helsingin yliopisto
Hakaniemi
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Esim tämän tyyppinen voisi olla sen ensimmäisen sivun kartan tilalla, saapumisohje kartta muualle
Senaatintori
Meri-sotilaantori
Ritarihuone
Tove Janssonin puisto
Kauppiaankatu
Mikonkatu
Ylioppailastalo
Rautatieasema
Lasipalatasi
Kansallismuseo
Tram
Rautatieasema -Hotel Scandic Grand MarinaLasipalatsi - Hotel Scandic Grand Marina
Katajanokan kasino
Train Airport - CentralRailway StationCommuter trains I and P operate between Helsinki Airport and the city center on the Ring Rail Line.
Hotel ScandicGrand Marina
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Hotel Katajanokka
Kamppi
RautatientoriCentral Railway Station Helsingin yliopisto
Hakaniemi
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Debit orCredit?Single tickets to your mobile phone now also with plastic money.
Download the app: hsl.fi /en/mobileticket
Mobile ticketDownload the HSL Mobile ticket app on your smartphone and buy HSL single tickets conveniently directly to your mobile phone.
You can download the free HSL Mobile ticket app on any Android, iPhone and Windows devices. HSL Mobile ticket is a single ticket valid on all modes of transport. There are tickets for all HSL travel zones. You can pay your tickets with Visa or MasterCard.
Journey PlannerThe new Journey Planner has been designed in particular for mobile users. Try it at www.reittiopas.fi! Location services are the key to the Journey Planner’s new features.
The Journey Planner provides the customer a fast, disruption-free route and filters unnecessary information. Also the city bikes are included.
The new planner has been developed using the principles of open data and open source code, with open interfaces. The new Journey Planner also provides a platform for new digital services. Any public or private actor can use the source code and interfaces to develop new digital mobility services.
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Traveling with day ticket – old and new card reader
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Näytä korttiVisa upp kortetShow the card
Helsinki
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HSL provides a day ticket valid from 29 May June 4 to EMTA participants.
The ticket is easy to use: when boarding a vehicle or before entering the Metro or Suomenlinna ferry platform area, you only need to show the card to the card reader without pressing any of the card reader buttons.New Old
This spring, HSL piloted a new instant feedback system on ten buses in coop-eration with two bus operators, Åbergin linja OY and Tammelundin Liikenne OY. During the pilot, passengers were able to give real-time feedback with their smartphones with the help of stickers (NFC, QR code and Url) on buses.
The pilot proved a success. Passengers were eager to use the new system and the technology chosen proved workable.
Over 60% of all feedback given was positive, while only about 5% of feedback given via HSL’s old feedback system is positive.
Next the new instant feedback system will be tested on trams and the Metro in good cooperation with Helsinki City Transport HKL.
The instant feedback system is an operations management system that carries passengers’ voice across the organization. It is a tool for managing major changes.
HSL instant feedback
HSL FAST FEEDBACKGive feedback about this journey.Three ways to give feedback, choose the one that suits you the best.
Check your phone’s NFC settings. Tap the symbol with your phone.
Download the QR app on your phone. Take a picture of the QR code.
hsl.fi/fixit
Go to the site and use the code
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WELCOME TO HELSINKI
Dialogue is an exchange of ideas or opinions on
a particular issue with a view to reaching an amicable
agreement or settlement.
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If you have any questions regarding the EMTA meeting, please contact the HSL organizing committee
Mr Antti Vuorela, HSLGSM +358 40 5044 [email protected]
Mrs Gunilla AhlforsGSM + 358 44 3381 [email protected]
Mrs Suvi RihtniemiGSM +358 50 5658 [email protected]
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