Finnair, Finland Convention Bureau and Helsinki Convention Bureau have the pleasure of inviting you to a fam trip to be held in Helsinki. Join us to explore the possibilities of the Finnish capital and discover what the city can offer to your future events.

Awarded 'City of Design' status by UNESCO, Helsinki is a modern, vibrant city where creativity meets functionality. Renowned for its exceptional design, world-class gastronomy, and maritime charm, Helsinki is a place where innovation thrives against a backdrop of natural beauty. 

Helsinki is also renowned as one of the most sustainable destinations globally, currently ranked 1st in the GDS Index. These are just some reasons why Helsinki is an attractive destination for business events. 

Espoo is a part of the metropolitan area and second biggest city in Finland. It is easily accessible from Helsinki City Centre and Helsinki International Airport. In Espoo you can enjoy the delights of the coast and archipelago as well as the countryside, lakes, and the wilderness in Nuuksio National Park. 

Finland is known for being the happiest country on earth, and Helsinki exemplifies this with its perfect balance of city life and peaceful escapes. In Helsinki, well-being is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re attending a conference, hosting an event, or simply enjoying the city, you’ll find an atmosphere that encourages relaxation, connection, and happiness. Join us in Helsinki – where design, nature, and wellbeing unite to create the perfect environment for unforgettable experiences.

Individual arrivals with Finnair

Meet your local hosts at Helsinki Airport. Meeting point: Arrivals Hall (first floor), Helsinki Airport 
Coffee and snacks for early arrivals

Transfer to Helsinki city centre

Check-in at Scandic Grand Central Helsinki 
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers first-class experiences in the best location in the centre of Helsinki. The hotel is located in a stunning historic building that used to be the headquarters of the Finnish Railways.

18.00 Lobby call and transfer to The Hotel Maria for site visit and pre-dinner drinks
The exquisite and luxurious hotel, opened in December 2023 is in one of the city’s most prestigious addresses.

19.30 Transfer to dinner at the restaurant Nokka 
The restaurant is one of Helsinki’s high-class restaurants and a pioneer of wild and sustainable cuisine. It was honored with a Michelin Green Star in May 2024.

Breakfast          

8.15 Lobby call and transfer to a site visit to Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 
This recently opened, 4* design hotel is a masterpiece of sustainable construction. Proximity to nature, and authentic materials create a multi-sensory, atmospheric environment where everyone feels good.

9.00 Transfer to the Clarion Hotel Helsinki
The Clarion Hotel Helsinki is an award-winning international conference and business hotel with a great location and state-of-the-art meeting and event rooms that provide excellent settings for small gatherings or large seminars of up to 900 people.

10.00 Site visit to the hotel St. George 
Hotel St. George is a full-service luxury hotel with holistic care for a healthy mind, heart, and body.

10.45 Site visit of Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
The upscale hotel brings the story straight from the North to the city: luxurious rooms with an authentic modern Lappish atmosphere.

11.45 Lunch at the restaurant Minne
The restaurant Minne invites lovers of fine food and drink to indulge in top-quality wines and delicious culinary experiences at the heart of Helsinki. The menu highlights a Nordic flavour profile with French influences, and the wine selection is one of the most extensive and diverse in the city carefully curated by Master of Wine and internationally acclaimed Champagne Expert Essi Avellan.

12.45 City sightseeing walk
See some of the iconic places in the city: Senate Square, Market Square, and The Old Market Hall. The tour ends with a visit to Oodi, Helsinki’s Central Library – a stunning building that is much more than just an awarded library. It is a library of a new era, a living and functional meeting place open for all, and one of the main landmarks of the city.

15.30 Site visit to NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa 
The stunning upper-scale hotel opened its doors in May 2024 in two historic buildings in the city center.

17.00 Back to the hotel

18.00 Lobby call and transfer to a special dinner venue

18.30 The evening will be celebrated at a coastal event venue: Villa Ivan Falin 
The venue can host private events for up to 150 persons. The unique premises have several buildings for different needs and events. The dinner will be enjoyed at the Villa, and you’ll also get an opportunity to experience a traditional Finnish sauna, so remember to take your swimwear with you. Towels are provided by the venue. If you’re bold enough, the frozen Baltic Sea is waiting for you to try the ice-swimming. 
Villa Ivan Falin seems to be far out in nature but is located only a mere 20-minute drive from the city center.

22.30 Bus transfer back to the city

Breakfast

Transfer to Messukeskus

Matka workshop Day at Messukeskus including lunch.
Matka Workshop is the largest travel industry B2B matchmaking event in Northern Europe, where you meet local suppliers and potential business partners in pre-scheduled meetings. 
Event partners: Visit Finland, Finnair, Helsinki Partners.

17.25 Get-together and drinks at Messukeskus

18.15 Transfer 

19.00 Dinner at Marski by Scandic

Breakfast and check-out 

8.45 Lobby call. Meet your Visit Espoo host Miikka Valo, Director, Conventions & Tourism

9.30 Arrival at the Nuuksio National Park
Nuuksio National Park is an extraordinary must-visit destination in the capital area throughout the year. Within a short 30-minute drive from Helsinki, you'll discover forests, ponds, lakes, and breathtaking viewpoints that will rejuvenate your spirit. This area with its services such as venues close to the nature, variety of activity and delicious nature near restaurants is a perfect location for memorable events!
A guided snowshoeing tour with Finland, Naturally. Our leisurely trek takes us through the scenic landscapes of Nuuksio National Park. Along the way, we enjoy the tranquil beauty of the wintery forest while our guide enriches our journey with captivating stories and insights into the seasonal wonders of nature. Open fire and warm drink during the activity will keep us warm.

11.00 Site visit at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia and lunch at Restaurant Haltia 
Haltia is a fascinating nature, visitor, exhibition, and events center that gives the visitor the feel of Finnish pristine nature and a chance to experience spectacular nature destinations under one roof. The building is highly ecological, and the services have been built around the surrounding nature.

12.30 Site visit at Haltia Lake Lodge – a nature and boutique hotel in Nuuksio National Park area 
Haltia Lake Lodge is an award-winning, unique hotel concept committed to sustainability and environmental friendliness in the heart of the Nuuksio  area. With 20 hotel rooms and five glamping tents, this is the place to nest up in a nature boutique lodge and enjoy the good life. 

13.30 Transfer to Helsinki Airport 

Individual departures by Finnair 
 

Please note, the programme is subject to change.