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Destination: Helsinki

Destination: Helsinki. Brandon Weiss. Helsinki, Finland in the Summer . Helsinki becomes lively in the summer. Galleries, bookstores, concert halls, and theaters all are visitor attractions. Summer Highlight- Helsinki festival lasts from August 22 to September 7. History of Helsinki.

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Destination: Helsinki

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  1. Destination: Helsinki Brandon Weiss Finland in the Summer

  2. Helsinki, Finland in the Summer • Helsinki becomes lively in the summer. • Galleries, bookstores, concert halls, and theaters all are visitor attractions. • Summer Highlight- Helsinki festival lasts from August 22 to September 7. Finland in the Summer

  3. History of Helsinki • King Gustavus I of Sweden founded Helsinki in 1550. • City passed to Russian rule in 1809. • In 1812, Helsinki was named the capital of Sweden by Czar Alexander I, in 1812. Finland in the Summer

  4. Events • The Helsinki Festival features the Helsinki Filharmonia and the Finnish Philharmonic Choir. • The 26.7 mile Helsinki Marathon lures many spectators which goes all through the city. Finland in the Summer

  5. Sightseeing • The quickest, least expensive way to visit the city is on the tram. • There is an English guidebook available on the tram, whose fare is $1.75. • Helsinki has many outdoor markets, which are open during the festival. Finland in the Summer

  6. Where to Stay • Rates are about half as much during the summer than the rest of the year. • The Lord Hotel has 48 rooms, for $92 apiece. • Grand Marina has 420 rooms, for $97. • Strand Inter-Continental has 200 rooms, and costs $196 for a double. Finland in the Summer

  7. Where to Eat • Valhalla is only a short ferry ride from town, but costs $120 for two people. • Kosmos serves excellent dishes, and costs about $60 for two. • Elite has outdoor seating in the summer, and costs $55 for a pair. Finland in the Summer

  8. Growth in Tourism Finland in the Summer

  9. Population • Helsinki’s residents add up to 874,953 people. • This provides a nice, comfortable feel for visitors. Finland in the Summer

  10. Weather • The average high for August in Helsinki is a very comfortable, 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). • Rainfall is not a major factor, about .6 inches on average in August. • The average low temperature is 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit). Finland in the Summer

  11. Hotel A room for two, with tax, will cost you about $285. This will get you a room right in the middle of all of the excitement. Finland in the Summer

  12. Taxi Upon entry, you have to pay the driver $3.98. Each additional kilometer will be just over a dollar, at $1.05. In order to get from the airport to downtown, that will cost you about $28.30. Finland in the Summer

  13. Car Rental for a Day A mid-sized, manual shift car will cost you $148.25. Car rental is not needed, but it can be convenient for touring. Finland in the Summer

  14. Helsinki Travel Bureau You can reach us at 1-800-377-9334. Thank you for considering a trip to Helsinki, and we hope you have fun! Finland in the Summer

  15. Summary Slide • Destination: Helsinki • Helsinki, Finland in the Summer • History of Helsinki • Events • Sightseeing • Where to Stay • Where to Eat Finland in the Summer

  16. Summary Slide (cont.) • Population • Weather Finland in the Summer

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