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 Ice stadium with multiple events |
1 Areenankuja Helsinki 00240 Finland +358 (0)204 1997 http://www.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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Ski trails in Paloheinä |
22 Paloheinäntie Tuomarinkylä Helsinki Finland +358 400 774 413 |
Put on your skis and take advantage of the cross-country ski trails at Paloheinä, only nine kilometres from the heart of Helsinki. If you don't own skis, you can rent all the equipment there. Ski equipment servicing and waxing is also available. The skiing season normally lasts from November until April. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The best place for tobogganing |
124 Pakilantie Helsinki 00670 Finland +358 9 754 1204 |
In winter, every kid wants to find a big hill and ride down it on a toboggan. And there are no better places in Helsinki than Paloheinä hill. This huge hill is over forty metres in height and a great place to enjoy a winter's day when the sun is shining. Unfortunately, many local people know this as well and the hill tends to be crowded when the weather is beautiful. However, the exhilaration and excitement as you zoom towards the bottom of the hill are worth it. There is also good illumination until 9p. At the foot of the hill is the Paloheinä Outdoor lodge, with a café that serves hot drinks and small sandwiches for the exhausted ones. Unfortunately, no toboggans or other equipment can be hired, so remember to bring your own transport. The easiest way to get there is by taking bus 66, 66A or 66B which all have their final stops near the hill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Skiing centre in Espoo |
10 Tornimäentie Helsinki 02970 Finland +358 9 887 0550 http://www.serena.fi |
There are five slopes at Serena ski centre. The longest one is 450 metres and the vertical drop is 60 metres. There are four T-bar lifts and lifts for children and beginners. If there is not enough snow on the ground, snow cannons and the snowcat will make sure that slopes are in good condition. At the ski equipment rental outlet you can hire skis for cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboards and also telemark equipment. At the ski school you can have private or group lessons. The price of the ski school includes instruction and the use of the beginners' ski lift. You can also get a combined all-day ticket for the ski lifts and the adjacent water park. On Mondays, it offers a Lady Ski session; that means women get half price evening tickets. For recorded info in English call +358 9 887 055 57. Review © 2007, Wcities |