2010 World Conference on Natural Resource Modeling
Helsinki, Finland, from June 16 to June 19, 2010
Conference Location
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Location
Helsinki is easy to get to from anywhere in the world. Each year around 13 million visitors arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, and Helsinki itself serves as the gateway to Southern Finland and its stunningly beautiful archipelago. The city is unique from it's eastern and western influences from the past 450 years. These can be seen everywhere - in the city’s architecture, culinary culture, event offerings and friendly people. It is also easy to travel to Russia (St. Petersburg) from Helsinki by train or by ship. It takes only about two-three hours to visit Tallinn the capital of Estonia. Finland’s legendary forests and clear lakes are just a short drive from the city centre.
Venue
As the RMA conference venue we have chosen the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre, Hanasaari (www.hanaholmen.fi). It is located in a beautiful seaside setting and only 7 min from the city centre and 30 min from the airport. It will offer all conference facilities and accommodation.
Conference dinner
Conference dinner will be offered in Suomenlinna (www.suomenlinna.fi). This historical site is located on islands off Helsinki, and it is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its history is closely entwined with that of Finland, the Baltic region and Russian 1917 revolution. At 1991 UNESCO admitted Suomenlinna to the World heritage list.
Transport, Arrival and Helsinki Info
Transportation by Air
The Helsinki-Vantaa international airport covers over 130 international flights every day and is also known for its high service quality. It facilitates around 30 carriers including Finnair, SAS, Blue 1, British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa. Many years in a row, Helsinki-Vantaa airport has been rated among the best by its users. From the airport it takes only 25 minutes to Helsinki city centre.
Airport - Helsinki City Transportation
Finnair provides regular shuttle bus between the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the City Terminal near the Railway Station at a cost of approximately 7€. Also, the Helsinki City Transport bus line number 615 drives from the airport to Helsinki city centre, the fare is 4€.
Taxis between the Airport and City centre cost approximately 30-40€ (30 minutes). Group taxis are also available at the airport (Yellow Line and Airport Taxi, costs depend on the number of travellers and is approximately 20-25€ per person).
Public transportation to Hanasaari
Hanasaari enjoys a frequent and high standard bus service. Hanasaari Cultural Centre is served by all buses operating along the Westway from Helsinki (local Espoo bus nos. 102-166 and services to westerly destinations such as Kirkkonummi, Inkoo and Hanko). The Espoo buses start from platforms 42-55 at the new terminal in Kamppi. The trip takes between 5 and 15 minutes from Helsinki Central Bus Station. The bus stop is about 300 metres from the Cultural Centre.
For further details of bus transport check the local authority website at www.ytv.fi
Passengers arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa airport can either take a taxi directly to the Hanasaari Cultural Centre or travel by bus, changing at Helsinki city centre. Please note that the Cultural Centre is in Espoo (there is also a power station in East Helsinki called Hanasaari). For more information, see http://www.hanaholmen.fi/en/how-to-find-us
Transportation by Boat
Helsinki is easily reached by high-class ferries from Stockholm, Sweden (overnight by Silja Line and Viking Line) and from Tallinn, Estonia (several lines, duration 1,5 to 3,5 hours).
For further information, please visit
- Tallink Silja http://www.tallinksilja.com/en
- Viking Line http://www.vikingline.fi/index.asp?lang=en
- Eckerö Line http://www.eckeroline.fi/en/default.aspx
Transportation by Train or Coach
Helsinki can be reached directly by train or coach from most locations inside Finland. In addition, there are daily train connections between Helsinki and St.Petersburg. The duration of the train ride is about 6 hours. For timetables and further information, please, visit VR http://www.vr.fi/eng/ or Matkahuolto http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
Visa and Passports
EU citizens only need their national identification papers. Carrying passport is, however, recommended for EU citizens especially if you plan to travel to Tallinn, Estonia. Citizens from most other countries will need a valid travel passport. They are encouraged to contact their local Finnish embassy or consulate to enquire about the necessity of a visa application. If you plan to travel to St.Petersburg, you will need both a passport and a visa to Russia. A visa for travelling in Russia must be applied from your home country e.g. through your travel agency or local consulate.
Information about Finland
Finland Travel & Tourism Portal
http://www.visitfinland.com/en/web/guest/finland-guide/home
Finland in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland
Information about Helsinki
Helsinki Tourism Website:
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/In_English/Visitor.iw3 and
http://www.helsinki.fi/en/index.html
