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If the shape of Finland resembles a long-skirted woman with her right arm punching the air, then Helsinki is her right foot. Affectionately known as the Daughter of the Baltic, the city sits at the arrowhead of a peninsula, surrounded by an archipelago of 315 islands, perfectly placed between its two great trading cousins, Stockholm and Moscow.

The citys population just teeters over half a million and with its tallest city centre building only 12 storeys high, Helsinki seems almost provincial. However, statistics reveal that the city is one of the fastest growing areas in the European Union. Within the last decade, 100,000 inhabitants have moved into greater Helsinki and by the year 2030, government statistics predict over 1.3 million people will be living within the region.

In a European perspective, Helsinki is relatively young (450 years), yet it is Finlands sixth oldest town. The Swedes, who extended their empire into Finland in 1155, founded the city of Helsingfors (the name still used by the Swedes) in 1550, when King Gustav Vasa needed a site for a strategic and competitively placed trading port. It languished as a coastal backwater until Imperialist Russia invaded in 1809. The Grand Duchy required a new power base and Helsinki was chosen because of its major trump card, the massive sea fortress (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) of Suomenlinna.

Modern Helsinki was born when Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917. The new republic boomed throughout the 1920s and 30s, when the architectural movements of the era (Modernism and Functionalism) were fathered by one of Finlands most famous sons, internationally acclaimed architect Alvar Aalto. Helsinki stepped on to the world stage when the Olympic Stadium was completed in 1938, although the games were postponed due to the war and were finally held there in 1952. It still holds the record as the smallest city in the world to host the Olympic Games.

Finland became a member of the European Union in 1995, securing Helsinkis ties with Europe. The citys distinctive East meets West culture is symbolised in the contrast between the cool, clean lines of Finlandia Hall and the rich golden onion dome of Uspenski Cathedral. The centre of the city, the Neo-Classical mini-St Petersburg built by German-born architect Carl Engel, is easily explored on foot and most of the main sights are within walking distance of the centre.

The pace of Helsinki life varies with the seasons. In the summer, when average temperatures climb to 18C (64F) and above, the whole city comes alive. The bars overflow onto the streets and throughout July and August, the Finns revel in 20-hour-long summer days. Temperatures can sometimes reach 28C (82F), a climatic oddity that has been attributed to global warming. In winter, they plummet to an average of - 5C (23F) and the city goes underground, becoming a creative hive of productivity. These long, dark nights have led Helsinkiläiset (Helsinkians) to be one of the worlds most connected people on the planet; one in 10 use the Internet daily. Perhaps it is the balance between these two climatic extremes that conspires to make Helsinki one of Europes most creative and technologically progressive capitals.

Helsinki Tourist Office

Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 19, FIN-00100 Helsinki

Email: tourist.info@hel.fi

Phone: +358 (0) 9 1693757

Airport Guide

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Airport Information

Country

Finland

Address

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, PO Box 29, FIN-01531 Vantaa, Finland

Country code

358

Telephone

(0)9 82771 or 61511

Fax

(0)9 8277 3296

E-mail

information.efhk@fcaa.fi

Website

www.helsinki-vantaa.fi

Location

The airport is located 18km (11 miles) north of Helsinki

Time Zone

GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of terminals

Airport News

The 2004 expansion of the International Terminal created a new shopping area for long-haul passengers, new lounges and larger waiting areas.

Transfer between Terminals

The International and Domestic terminals are only 250m (274 yards) apart and are linked by an internal walkway.

Driving Directions

From Helsinki city centre, drive north along Tuusula road (Highway 45) and follow signs for the airport. From the west and the east, get on Kehä III (Highway E18 or Highway 50) and follow signs for the airport.

Car Parking

Indoor car parks are available near both terminals. P1 and P2 are close to the International Terminal; while P3 and P4 are close to the Domestic Terminal. P5 serves both terminals. Short-term, business and long-term parking are available (tel: (0)9 8277 3200). Short term parking is also available in front of the terminals at two extra parking lots, P30 and P31.

Car Hire

Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Car hire desks are located in the Arrivals hall 2 of the International Terminal T2.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxi ranks are located in front of both terminals (journey time to Helsinki: 30 minutes). Bus: Public buses to Helsinki city centre (nos.415, 451 and 615) depart from outside both terminals (journey time: 40 minutes). More services run to other destinations (tel: (0)100 111; website: www.ytv.fi/journeyplanner). The Finnair City Bus (tel: (0)9 818 503; website: www.finnair.fi) also runs to Helsinki city centre.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks (tel: (0)2001 4636) are available on the Departures floor and Arrivals floor in the International Terminal, and on the Arrivals floor of the Domestic Terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Two banks and several bureaux de change can be found in the International Terminal. ATMs are situated on all floors of the airport. Internet kiosks are also available. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars in both terminals, including a 24-hour fast-food restaurant. Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, mainly in the International Terminal, including duty-free and a grocery. Other facilities: The International Terminal has a pharmacy, travel agencies and three baby care and play rooms with feeding and nappy changing facilities.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport’s Congress Centre (tel: (0)9 818 3737) in the International Terminal offers nine meeting and conference rooms accommodating up to 140 delegates, with full audiovisual equipment and catering. The VIP Centre (tel: (0)9 8277 3117; e-mail: vip.efhk@fcaa.fi) has four VIP lounges, and three teamwork rooms, as well as a separate VIP President terminal for hire. The eService Bar (tel: (0)9 6151 3924; e-mail: reception@eservicebar.com), with Internet connection, workstations and a stylish rest area, is situated in the gate area of the International Terminal (near Gate 20).

Disabled Facilities

The airport has lifts and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Passengers are advised to contact their airline prior to travel for further assistance. There is an information service for the hearing impaired (tel: (0)9 8277 3377) and all information desks at the airport are fitted with induction loops. There is disabled parking available in front of the Domestic and International Terminal, and in the various car parks.

Airport Hotels

The Scandic Hotel Gateway (tel: (0)9 818 3600) is located at the airport. Other hotels close to the airport and with free bus transfer include the Ramada Hotel Airport (tel: (0)9 4157 5100), Bonus Inn Airport Hotel (tel: (0)9 825 511), Holiday Inn Garden Court (tel: (0)9 870 900), Cumulus Airport Hotel (tel: (0)9 4157 7100) and Comfort Hotels Pilotti (tel: (0)9 329 4800). More information and hotel booking is available from the information desks.