Sustainable Travel Finland Fam Trip

 Please note that changes to the program are possible.

Thursday, June 8

Arrivals to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Meeting at the Arrivals Hall 
Meet your hosts from Visit Espoo Mr. Miikka Valo (+358 43 824 6038) and Ms. Paula Lappalainen (+358 40 823 0816) at the terminal
15:30 First transfer to Nuuksio National Park area 
Transfer to Nuuksio National Park area by Åbergin Linja. It is the first bus company in Finland to receive Sustainable Travel Finland label. The friendly service is a natural part of company's ISO 9001 certificate, and as a part of the ISO 14001 environmental management system Åbergin Linja invests in environmentally friendly busses. 
16:30 Second transfer to Nuuksio National Park area

Welcome to Espoo!
Sustainability is important for travel companies in Espoo and the entire city. Espoo is an innovative actor within sustainable development. Espoo’s travel companies have been pioneers of eco-friendly tourism. As a visitor, you can act in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner as well.

16:00-17:30 Check in at hotel Haltia Lake Lodge
At the heart of the Nuuksio National Park, Haltia Lake Lodge is the place to nest up in a nature boutique lodge and enjoy the good life.“At Haltia Lake Lodge we take our part very seriously. All of our operations run on 100% wind energy, utilise little to no plastic and benefit a wide range of local operators. We recycle everything, build and renovate using circular economy and aim to be carbon neutral in 2025. Stay with us and have a positive impact.” 
18:00 Lobby call
Meet your host Mr. Miikka Valo at the lobby
Please, take your outdoor clothes and swimming gear for this unforgettable evening experience at Hawkhill Resort.
Transfer to Hawkhill Cottage
Transfer time approx. 30min
18:30 Evening at Hawkhill Cottage Resort 
Bag your outdoor and swimming gear and head for this unforgettable evening experience at Hawkhill resort. You will have a chance to experience Finnish sauna, jump into a lake and enjoy the very locally produced dinner. “Hawkhill is a family company in the third generation. Our cottages and villas are only a short bike ride away from our childhood home. The surrounding woods and the Nuuksio National Park were our playgrounds when we were children. We want to make sure that the Finnish nature and the planet stays clean also in the future. These values and nature in essence is our company’s bedrock.” 
21:15 Transfer back to Haltia Lake Lodge hotel
Back at the hotel and possibility for some drinks at the hotel lobby. Good night! 

Friday, June 9

Good morning – for the early birds, there is a chance to have a summer morning swim before breakfast in one of the nearby lakes if weather permits! Are you ready to join in?

Breakfast at the hotel and check out
9:00 Lobby call
Please, leave your luggage at the Lake Lodge's reception and we will pick them up after Haltia visit
Site inspection at Haltia Lake Lodge
9:30 Short walk to visit Finnish Nature Centre Haltia
Opposite to Haltia Lake Lodge is located a fascinating nature visitor, exhibition and events centre - Finnish Nature Centre Haltia will give the visitor the feel of Finnish pristine nature and visitors can feel and experience most spectacular nature destinations under one roof. Through exhibitions and events, Haltia takes a stand on current issues such as climate change and the positive impact of nature on well-being.
9:45 Site inspection at Nature Centre Haltia
Haltia has committed to following the principles of sustainable development in its operations. The building is highly ecological, and the services have been built around the surrounding nature. Haltia encourages visitors to enjoy sustainable hiking and take care of the environment. Haltia’s exhibitions, guided tours, Nature School Days, and events help visitors deepen their relationship with nature and increase their environmental awareness. 
10:45 Meet with local suppliers Nuuksion Taika and Treetop Adventure Park Huippu
Short presentations at the Haltia auditorium from a couple of local sustainable travel companies
11:45 Transfer by bus
12:15 Lunch and site inspection at Hotel Hanaholmen
Hanaholmen offers visitors top modern hotel rooms and conference facilities. Located a stone´s throw away from Helsinki with the beautiful Finnish archipelago just outside the window, Hanaholmen also arranges fascinating seminars about present-day science, politics and economics.
13:50 Transfer to Helsinki

Welcome to Helsinki!
Awarded with ‘City of Design’ status by Unesco, Helsinki is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy and maritime appeal. The capital of Finland is filled with lively events all year round, but the peaceful archipelago and green forests are only a stone’s throw away and can be easily reached by the efficient public transportation system.      

14:15 Arrival to Hotel Scandic Marski
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Sanna Salonen, Senior Advisor for Travel Trade (tel +358 40 506 45 31) and Inke Wäinölä, Advisor, Travel Trade (tel. +358 40 518 84 25).
A vibrant, award-winning city hotel buzzing with life with a Finnish twist in the heart of Helsinki. Intriguing interior, a cosy restaurant and bar, and many events guarantee a great stay. The relaxed and warm atmosphere of Marski is ideal for an inspiring hotel stay in the urban buzz of the city. The room selection is wide, and your options include everything from luxurious suites and spacious rooms with a sauna to peaceful, windowless rooms where the city sounds won’t disturb your sleep.
14:30 Workshop with Helsinki Network 
Sustainable partner companies from the Helsinki Network present themselves and their products. After these short presentations buyers have the opportunity to meet with the representatives of these companies in an informal setting.

Partner companies joining the workshop: 

•  JT-Line 
  The sea and archipelago are an inseparable part of Helsinki. JT-Line operates scheduled traffic and charter cruises with nine cosy vessels in the capital region archipelago. Our main destinations are Korkeasaari Zoo, where we operate with a genuine paddlewheel ship, and the leisure islands of Pihlajasaari, known for their gorgeous sandy beaches. 
• Eurohostel
  Looking for a budget hotel in Central Helsinki? Look no further! Our hostel offers great value for your money. And you get the best deal when you book right here!
  
• Helsinki Citycopter
  Citycopter is the leading  helicopter flight service and air tour operator in it's region, offering flights everywhere in the Nordics with the most modern and smartest fleet.
• Taiga Times
  We organize authentic nature tours from Helsinki into the Finnish wilderness which is also known as the Taiga forest. We offer the perfect variety of experiences in every season. 
• Strömma
  Stromma Finland offers a great variety of tourist activities in Helsinki. Enjoy sightseeing tours by bus & boat, charter cruises and guided city tours.
  
• Tallink Silja
  We are the leading provider of high-quality mini-cruise and passenger transport services in the northern Baltic Sea region, as well as the leading provider of ro-ro cargo services on selected routes.
  
• Lapland Hotels
  The locations of our 19 individual hotels range from the urban cityscapes of Finland, the hearts of urban fells, the hottest ski resorts, and the edges of great wildernesses to the rugged landscapes of northern­most Lapland.
  
• Helsinki Boats
  From Helsinki Boats you can rent boats and yachts of different sizes for up to 35 passengers with a skipper.
  
• Allas Seapool
  Allas Sea Pool is a sea spa and urban oasis for wellbeing nestled in the heart of Helsinki. For each visitor, it reveals a different side of itself. It can be a moonlight swim in the middle of the winter, with ice crackling in the background, a long awaited rendezvous or a cultural experience for all the senses.
  
• Nordic Skating Helsinki
  Organize an unforgettable trip to the pristine nature of the capital region, which can only be experienced by skating. From us you can get high-quality rental equipment for trips and trainings.
  
• Marski by Scandic
  A vibrant, award-winning city hotel buzzing with life with a Finnish twist in the heart of Helsinki. Intriguing interior, a cosy restaurant and bar, and many events guarantee a great stay.
• Temppeliaukio Church
  Temppeliaukio Church – the most interesting church in Helsinki! It is both a popular tourist sight and an active Lutheran church. In 2019 we had 938 000 visitors from all over the world.

17:30 Check in and free time
19:00 Lobby call and welcome drinks
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Sanna Salonen, Senior Advisor for Travel Trade, (tel. +358 40 506 45 31) and Inke Wäinölä, Advisor, Travel Trade (tel. +358 40 518 84 25) at the hotel lobby
19:45 Short walk to Muru restaurant
20:00 Dinner in Muru restaurant
Restaurant Muru was founded by a group of good friends in 2010 with a purpose to create a great workplace for themselves and the best restaurant for their friends. Muru has become an absolute classic in Helsinki over the years. Muru is known for its great food, amazing wines and uncompromising customer service.
Overnight at Hotel Marski by Scandic

Saturday, June 10

Breakfast in the hotel
09:30 Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Sanna Salonen and Inke Wäinölä at the hotel lobby
10:00 FRS Ferry to Vallisaari
10:30 Visit to Helsinki Biennial
Helsinki Biennial is an international art event that brings outstanding contemporary art to Vallisaari Island, HAM Helsinki Art Museum and locations around Helsinki.
12:30 FRS Ferry to Suomenlinna
Meet your MyHelsinki host and guide, Juho Rautio, Yoo-Hoo Tours (tel. +358 50 397 7221)
13:00 Lunch in Adlerfelt restaurant
Wonderfully cheerful and sweet Adlerfelt is housed in a magnificent 250-year-old building in the world’s most beautiful world heritage site, Suomenlinna. 
14:15 Suomenlinna walking tour
Suomenlinna is one of the largest sea fortresses in the world. It was founded in 1748 and it is located on six islands outside Helsinki’s city centre. Suomenlinna is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. The Ehrensvärd Society offers program at Suomenlinna for groups and for individual visitors.
15:15 RIB boat tour from Suomenlinna back to mainland
REDRIB offers everything from a high-speed offshore ride for 4 persons with maximum protection and safety available to private tours or a sunny relaxed inshore cruise for a bigger group. Experience the Arctic Helsinki on our Hovercraft safari, taking you in the wintertime into a beautiful frozen archipelago. Or why not combine a RIB or Hovercraft tour with an exciting helicopter flight? Either way, you can come as you are. Directly from the pier into a great adventure.
15:45 Free time
17:30 Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Sanna Salonen and Inke Wäinölä at the hotel lobby
17:30 HEL Tours bike tour
Meet your host Riku Nieminen (tel. + 358 40 7676575). HEL Tours study hard to share real, honest stories about local lifestyle, not just the usual sugar-coated version. They are dedicated to a safe and sustainable travel industry, carry their best to ensure the environmental care for the future generations of Finland by offering local and minimal carbon-footprint activities. “No matter how slow you go, you always beat the people sitting on the tour bus!”Includes a stop for drinks and photos 
19:15 Bike tour arrives back to the hotel 
19:45 Lobby call and walk to Nolla restaurant
20:00 Dinner in Nolla restaurant
The idea of Nolla was born out of a desire to serve great food without compromising sustainability. They aim to minimize the amount of waste they produce with everyday actions that follow their sustainable values and waste-free ideology. All their ingredients are mindfully sourced from local farmers, fishermen and producers, with a strong focus on sustainability. They place a heavy emphasis onseasonality, which is how they can offer the best of local produce all year round without having to sacrifice our values. Nolla was chosen as restaurant of the year 2022.
Overnight at Hotel Marski by Scandic

Sunday, June 11

Breakfast in the hotel 
09:45 Lobby call and check out
Meet your Helsinki Partners hosts Sanna Salonen and Inke Wäinölä at the hotel lobby
10:00 Happy guide walking tour
Meet your guide Karri Korppi (+358 44 502 0066). Happy Guide Helsinki offers responsible travel design for Helsinki and its surroundings. They aim to offer everything in eco-friendly sustainable way and Visit Finland and Greenkey has certified them as one of the local Green Activities and Sustainable Travel Finland provider in association with the City of Helsinki and Helsinki Tourism Foundation in 2022. With Happy Guide Helsinki you can experience the main attractions but also the real Helsinki along with its many secrets. Whether it is a happy walking tour, an entertaining bike ride, a tram sightseeing, an accessible tour, program for your stopover from Helsinki airport or a focus on a specific theme such as design, food or sauna, they have it all for you!
10:30 Visit to Oodi Central Library
Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a living meeting place at Kansalaistori square, right at the heart of Helsinki. It is one of 37 branches of Helsinki City Library and part of the Helmet library network.Oodi complements the cultural and media hub formed by Helsinki Music Centre, Finlandia Hall, Sanoma House and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Oodi is a non-commercial, urban public space that is open to all, right opposite the Parliament Building.
11:15 Walking tour continues
13:00 Lunch at Restaurant Meripavilijonki
Meripaviljonki is a truly unique restaurant located in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. Floating on the waves of Säästöpankinranta, the restaurant offers panoramic sea views and the best seasonal delicacies. Meripaviljonki is both a stylish lunch restaurant and dinner destination. You can also organize your parties or private events in Helsinki’s undoubtedly most unique venue.
14:30 Transfer to Hotel Scandic by Marski and collect luggage
Transfer to Helsinki Airport

Departures back to Germany

Thank you for visiting Finland!