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1 Messuaukio
(Helsingin Messukeskus)
Helsinki 00520
Finland
+358 9 1 5091
http://www.finnexpo.fi/exhibit...
info@finnexpo.fi

Child is the perfect fair for families with children. The aim of the event is to provide as much information about new products and services as possible and still be entertaining. The programme is organised in cooperation with different children's cultural organizations. Product groups represented at the fair include housing and interior decoration, hobbies, leisure and culture, organizations and public administration, child welfare, children's clothes, magazines, toys and much more. The organizer of the event is the Finnish Fair Corporation with the Finnish Federation of Enrolled Children's Nurses, the Centre for Children's Work in the Church/Lasten Keskus Oy and EFU-Projektit Oy. See the website for further details.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Hartwall Areena

Ice stadium with multiple events 1 Areenankuja
Helsinki 00240
Finland
+358 (0)204 1997
http://www.hartwall-areena.com
firstname.surname@hartwall-areena.com Hartwall Areena is the home arena of Jokerit, a Helsinki ice hockey team. The stadium has 13,665 seats, including 69 places for wheelchairs, as well as 70 private suites and five rental suites. Above the ice is a Sony Jumbotron video scoreboard used for slow-motion pictures, instant replays and animations during the games. Besides the ice hockey matches, many different events are arranged including world-famous musical performances. On guided tours, you will see all the main attractions of the hall: the suites, the sauna from where events can also be followed, restaurants, the Elvis Presley Boulevard, the backstage area and the locker rooms. Hartwall Areena also has four restaurants, the Silver Star Café, the Golden Star Café, Power Play Saloon and Lapin Kulta, as well as 15 fast-food outlets.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Linnanmäki

The place to go for summer fun 1 Tivolitie
Helsinki 00510
Finland
+358 (0)9 7739 9287 / +358 (0)9 77 3991
http://www.linnanmaki.fi The only amusement park close to central Helsinki, Linnanmäki contains not only plenty of rides, but also games arcades, tombolas, restaurants, bars and the obligatory candyfloss and hotdog stands. The most impressive thing is the Vuoristorata roller—coaster, which in 1996 celebrated its 100th birthday. The amusement park was opened in 1950 by the charity Children's Day and proceeds from the park still go towards child welfare work. You can get to Linnanmäki on trams 3T and 3B, and bus 23 (alight at Alppila). The main part of the amusement park is open only in the summer, normally daily. Check the website for detailed information.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Mäkelänrinteen Uintikeskus

Large swimming centre 49 Mäkelänkatu
Helsinki 00550
Finland
+358 9 3484 8800 This cafe resides at Kurvi, the junction of Helsinginkatu and Hentie, one of the busiest spots in the city. It is easy to get there by tram (6, 7A, 7B, 8), metro or dozens of buses. The cafe is spacious, with modern decor in all kinds of bright colours. The big windows give a nice view out onto the street, and they serve coffee, espresso, cafe latte, iced cappuccino or steamers. Also, there are lots of natural and spring waters, juices, soft drinks, filled breads, pasta dishes and salads are available. The bar is fully licensed, and they have a number of newspapers and magazines to read.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Nukketeatteri Vihreä Omena

Puppets and tradition 18 Eläintarhantie
Helsinki 00530
Finland
+358 9 712 818 Puppet Theatre Vihreä Omena (Green Apple) is the oldest children's theatre in Finland. It was founded in 1971 by the current president of the World's Union of Puppet Theatres. Vihreä Omena has some 400 shows every year, many of them held at different locations. About a quarter are held at their own premises. The shows are really wonderful and depending on the season they may be sold out, so remember to book your tickets in advance. There are always several productions going on; some may be short ones, while the classics have been running for years. The theatre has good international connections, and there are often exchanges both ways by different groups. The theatre is located in Kallio and is easily reached by tram 2.

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