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 with "City of Design" status by UNESCO, Helsinki is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy, and maritime appeal. The human-size city is filled with lively urban events all year round, and still, the peaceful archipelago and green forests are only a stone’s throw away.

Helsinki is also renowned as one of the most sustainable destinations globally, currently ranked 4th in the GDS Index. These are just some reasons why Helsinki is an attractive destination for business events.

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

Site inspection at Helsinki Airport: Helsinki Airport as a transfer hub
The tour includes visits to business lounges, transfer services etc.
Please bring your passport with you, ID card is not sufficient as we will be visiting the non-Schengen area

Transfer to Helsinki city centre

Check-in at Lapland Hotels Bulevardi 

Welcome dinner at Restaurant Kappeli

Breakfast

Helsinki is truly a city of design and architecture. You can experience this yourself while strolling the streets of the design district and the city center. Stunning buildings and stylish designs surround you wherever you go. Helsinki is a globally unique art nouveau city with an astonishing 600 art nouveau buildings, and of course, the new wooden architecture is also something not to be missed. One great example of the city’s wooden buildings is Oodi, Helsinki's awarded Central Library, and a living meeting place in the city center. Oodi is a venue for events, a house of reading, and a diverse urban experience. You’ll also see gems like the beautiful neo-classical Central Railway Station, and the Senate Square.

During the city tour, there will be various stops to visit impressive event venues and attractive hotels for business events, and you’ll also meet with selected local partners and suppliers. Please note that we’ll be walking most of the day, so please wear comfortable shoes.

8.45 Lobby call and transfer to visit Little Finlandia and Finlandia Hall

10.45 Site visit to Scandic Grand Central

11.45 Site visit and lunch at NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa

14.30 Site visit to St. George and Hobo Hotel, passing by legendary Hotel Kämp, currently under renovation 

16.30 Afternoon coffee and site visit to Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4

17.45 Return transfer to the hotel and a moment to relax

19.15 Lobby call and transfer to dinner

19.30 Dinner at restaurant Nokka, hosted by Elämys DMC – a local member of LCC network. Nokka is one of Helsinki’s high-class restaurants embracing sustainable cuisine. Nokka was honored with a Michelin Green Star in May 2024.

Breakfast

Helsinki is the destination to combine modern, urban activities with nature. Did you know, that Finland has one of the largest archipelagos in the World? In Helsinki alone, there are more than 300 islands, one of them being a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Suomenlinna sea fortress. You can also find two large national parks just a short ride from the city center. The national parks offer a great selection of outdoor activities, such as e-bikes, hiking, forest yoga, canoeing, and snowshoeing… plenty to choose from depending on the season. In October, nature blooms in red and yellow autumnal colors, and it’s a perfect season to enjoy the clean and fresh air and feel the positive effects of nature on your well-being.

8.45 Lobby call and a short walk to an exciting RIB-safari. Before the adventure starts, we’ll visit the Old Market Hall dating from 1889. 

9.30 Join Elämys DMC and Burn Out City for an unforgettable sea adventure! Enjoy the archipelago around Helsinki on a private cruise by RIB (rigid inflatable boat). During the about 2-hour cruise you’ll see the city from the sea perspective, as well as many of the more than 300 islands in the city. The excursion will end at a unique event venue, Ruusuniemi, located in the Vuosaari district. Experience the traditional Finnish sauna and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by a private Chef. Don’t forget to take your swimsuit with you! Towels are provided by the venue.

15.00 Transfer back to the hotel and free time to explore the city 

19.00 Lobby call and dinner at the Lapland Hotels Bulevardi’s restaurant Kultá 

Breakfast and check-out. Take your luggage with you.

8.15 Transfer to Porvoo, a charming little city near Helsinki

9.15 Visit to Taidetehdas – the Art Factory. Lean about this wonderful culture and event venue located in the vicinity of Helsinki.

10.00 Guided Walk in the old Porvoo. The old town of Porvoo consists of fairytale-like wooden houses, lovely cafés and small, local boutiques and galleries.

After the guided walk we will head to the Haikko Manor & Spa for a site visit and lunch

13.30 Transfer to Helsinki Airport 

Individual departures by Finnair 

Please note, the programme is subject to change.