Finland Happenings - June 2009

Visit Helsinki Launches a Gay-Friendly Network

The City of Helsinki Tourist & Convention Bureau has launched a network for gay-friendly companies which offer services for gay-, lesbian-, bisexual- and transvestite travelers. The Tourist & Convention Bureau offers the service of the network to international travel organizers, companies and travel agencies whose customer base consists mainly or partly of GLBT customers.

Companies providing accommodation, transport, and event services currently include LSS Long Special Services, Helsinki Expert, Sun Lines Oy, Klaus K, ME-Taksi, TaksiOne, The Travel Experience, Blue1,Tero Saarinen Company, Q-life, Tumlare Corporation, Northern Star Tours, Scandic Hotels, Archtours Ltd, Royal Line Oy, Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka.

Social and corporate responsibility is a strong trend in the travel industry and part of Helsinki’s tourism strategy. Helsinki is a friendly and hospitable city towards any visitor and tourist. Helsinki office for tourism and congresses has become a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association.

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Explore Finnish Summer on the Road with Bus Pass

Bus Pass is a ticket specifically designed for holiday travel in Finland and can be used for unlimited travel on all bus routes throughout Finland. Bus Pass is valid either for seven days (€ 149) or 14 days (€ 249) and is available throughout the year.

The Bus Pass is available at Matkahuolto service outlets and it is activated at the moment of purchase. It does not include travel in local transport in the Helsinki area and Turku.

For more information:

http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/travel_services/ticket_products/bus_pass/

Gone fishing in Finland

Fishmind is a Greater Helsinki based tour organizer that arranges fishing trips to fishing trips in 3 different sea areas: Gulf of Finland, Finnish Archipelago and Aland islands. The trips are all inclusive trips and ideal for groups of 4–8. 

ALAND ISLANDS TOUR 2009

Sea trout and pike fishing is offered in Aland.  Accommodation takes place in a well-equipped 130sqm cabin.  

Price for max 4 people / day 950 € (VAT 0%)

Price for max 8 people / day 1580 € (VAT 0%)

The prices include a guide, fishing equipment, permits and accommodation.

Ask for tailored trips tom@fishmind.fi

For more information www.fishmind.fi

RUUNAA Hiking Centre Awarded Recreational Destination of 2009

Ruunaa Hiking Centre has been awarded the best Finnish recreational destination of 2009 by the Finnish Expo Foundation. The 7600+ acre hiking center is located in Lieksa, in Eastern Finland, close to the Russian border. It also runs area along the Lieksajoki River and contains seven rapids within a 16 km stretch.

Ruunaa offers fishing, paddling, rapid shooting, and hiking. Nature lovers can see many wild deer, beavers, otters, bears, wolves, wolverines, and other typical forest and bird species in this area. The area is well-equipped for visitors with 10 restaurants, accommodations, and recreational service providers.

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