Welcome to Helsinki

Preliminary program

Sunday 16.1.2022

Arrivals
Check-in at Scandic Grand Central
A unique hotel offering first-class experiences in the best location in the centre of Helsinki. The decor of timeless elegance and the classic style of the beautiful Art Nouveau building, combined with the hotel's relaxed atmosphere, guarantee a pleasant stay
(TBC) Sauna at Löyly
The Finnish sauna culture is enjoying a revival in Helsinki. The impressive Löyly design sauna opened in spring 2016 on the southern tip of the Helsinki peninsula. In addition to a smoke sauna, traditional sauna and private sauna for groups, visitors will be able to enjoy Finnish food culture while admiring the stunning views from the large terrace that stretches out over the sea. Enjoy the sauna and refreshing drink on the Löyly terraces!
NB! Remember to take your swimsuit with you! Towels, seat covers and shampoo and soap are offered by Löyly.
Dinner

Monday 17.1.2022

Breakfast at the hotel
09:15 Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners host at the hotel lobby
09:15 Site visit
09:45.10:30 Helsinki introduction
11:00 Helsinki experiences TBC
Lunch
Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners host at the hotel lobby
Visit to Helsinki Distillery´s whisky cellar
The Helsinki Distilling Company (HDCO) has significantly expanded its services during the corona pandemic. Helsinki's only whiskey and gin distillery has built a whiskey cellar in the ice cellar of the former Sörnäinen brewery, where more than 100,000 liters of domestic whiskey are matured in oak barrels. Thick walls of the basement, which are up to eight meters high and vaulted, are made of natural stone boulders. The space is unique in the international whiskey world.
The basement will make the Helsinki distillery an extensive food tourism destination, where you can get acquainted with the production, maturation and taste of whiskeys and enjoy the offer of the distillery restaurant. In addition to hundreds of oak barrels, the basement has meeting and event facilities for up to 50 people and a bar built for whiskey tasting
Dinner at Lasipalatsi

Tuesday 18.1.2022

Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Lobby call
Meet your host from Visit Espoo at the hotel lobby
09:00-14:00 Winter fun at the Nuuksio National Park
The peace and tranquility of a wilderness, right by the capital Helsinki? It´ s possible in Nuuksio National Park.
Today you leave the city´ s hustle and bustle for a while and revel in fresh air, nature, and silence. Nuuksio National Park with lovely lakes, valleys, marshes, and rocks forms a perfect setting outdoors. During the day you will hear more about the services available in the area and have a possibility to participate in some nice activities
14:00 Transfer back your hotel
Free time
Dinner hosted by your hotel representative

OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF MATKA 2022 STARTS, ENJOY!

Wednesday 19.1.2022

MATKA 2022 Workshop Day

Breakfast at the hotel
07:45 (TBC) Transfer to Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre
08:30 Check-in
08:55 MATKA 2022 Workshop Day Opening words
09:10-11:30 Meetings: 7 x 15 min meeting with 5 min break in between
11:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00-15:00 Meetings: 6 x 15 min meeting with 5 min break in between
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
15:30-17:30 Meetings: 6 x 15 min meeting with 5 min break in between
Transfer by bus to your hotel
Dinner

Thursday 20.1.2022

Matka Nordic Travel Trade Day

Breakfast at your hotel
Check-out
08:15 (TBC) Transfer to Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre
Please leave your luggage at the cloakroom
Cloacroom is free of charge for Buyers when you wear your Matka Workshop Day name badge
09:00 Matka Nordic Travel Trade Day
Lunch break
Shuttle bus transfer from Messukeskus to Helsinki Airport

International flights home