Information about Helsinki
Even though the 2009 World Masters Athletics Stadia Championship will take place in the city of Lahti, the capital city Helsinki has a crucial role both in accommodation and side programs. There are several hotels booked in Helsinki for participants of World Masters Athletics Championship. There will be Information desks in Helsinki for participants available as well as a direct shuttle train to the main venue in Lahti. More Information about the timetables will be updated later.
The city of Helsinki is only an hour drive away from Lahti; we recommend warmly a visit in Helsinki during your Finland Tour. The fastest way from Lahti to Helsinki is by train. For timetables and prices, please check the website www.vr.fi.
Throughout the 450-year history of Helsinki, the city has swung between the currents of Eastern and Western influences. The colourful layers of the past and the impact of different periods can be seen in the city’s architecture, culinary culture and event offerings. The city’s many green parks are popular gathering places for visitors and residents alike. Today Helsinki is a modern European city of culture that is famous especially for its design and high technology.
The capital city boasts an abundance of cultural attractions and architectural gems. Many of the city’s historically interesting sights date from the beginning of the 19th century, when the neo-classic administrative centre was built around the Senate Square and the Cathedral. The Opera House and the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art are examples of recent architectural trends, as is the Temppeliaukio Church, hewn from a hole in the solid rock.
Situated on the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki is a city dominated by the sea. Some of the most popular attractions and finest dinner venues are located on the beautiful islands lying off the shoreline. The sea fortress of Suomenlinna is one such site. On the photo below, you can find all the most important sights of Helsinki for individual traveller or for your group. Through Lahti Travel you can easily book guided tours or other services in Helsinki. Please contact sales@lahtitravel.fi.
More Information about Helsinki www.helsinkiexpert.fi