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Destination: Helsinki

Destination: Helsinki. Finland in the Summer. Note: Sound clips will only play if the sound file resides on the computer that is showing the presentation. What a Wonderful Place To Be. Long hours of sunshine in the summer bring outdoor dining and arts festival to the city Visit Galleries

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Destination: Helsinki

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  1. Destination: Helsinki Finland in the Summer Note: Sound clips will only play if the sound file resides on the computer that is showing the presentation.

  2. What a Wonderful Place To Be • Long hours of sunshine in the summer bring outdoor dining and arts festival to the city • Visit • Galleries • Bookstores • Concert Halls • Theatres • Attend the Night of the Arts – free to the public in early September Finland in the Summer

  3. The City • Rich History • Dates back to 1550 • Capital established in 1809 • Old City • Senate Square and other buildings designed in neoclassical style of the 1800s • Trams provide a warm, cheap, and comfortable way of exploring the city • Home to approximately 874,953 inhabitants Finland in the Summer

  4. Events • Helsinki Festival • Includes the Helsinki Filharmonia and Finnish Philharmonic Choir • The Helsinki Marathon • Watch along the city’s waterways and streets Finland in the Summer

  5. Sightseeing • Suomenlinna, a living historic island village • 13-minute ferry ride from downtown • Has small museums, cafes, art galleries, and a beach • Kauppatori, the most famous outdoor market • Walking tours available from the Helsinki Tourist Association Finland in the Summer

  6. Other Places of Interest Finland in the Summer

  7. Where to Stay • The 48-room Lord Hotel, decorated with Art Nouveau murals and unusual architectural features • The 420-room Grand Marina on the harbor • The 200-room Strand Inter-Continental, a luxurious hotel Rates are 50% lower in the summer Finland in the Summer

  8. Where To Eat • The following restaurants serve Finnish fare: • Valhalla, located on Suomenlinna, a short ferry ride from town • Kosmos serves excellent Finnish, Russian, and French dishes • Elite serves the city’s arts and theatre crowd Finland in the Summer

  9. Growth In Tourism Finland in the Summer

  10. Helpful Statistics • Population • City: 874,953 • Weather in August • High - 68 • Low - 53 • Days w/rain -15 • Hotel • Room for two: $285.00 • Dinner • For one with tax and tip - $38.00 • Taxi • Upon entry - $3.98 • Additional km - $1.05 • From airport - $28.30 • Car Rental • Per day - $148.25 Finland in the Summer

  11. Visit Finland in the Summer • Culture • Fun • Adventure • Beautiful Sights • Great Food Finland:A Place to Discover! Finland in the Summer

  12. Photos of Finland

  13. Things to See and Do Flower Market Traditional Dancers

  14. Summer in Helsinki Summer in Helsinki Fishing in Finland

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