Helsinki

​From Helsinki

16.09.2016

Arrived at Helsinki Vantaa Airport at 11:30 am. Travelled to Rautatientori (Central Station) by bus 615 from the airport. After that took a taxi for € 18. Checked in room 777 at Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa (Kalastajatorpantie 1, 00330 Helsinki). In the evening around 4:00 pm went for a walk to buy some groceries and withdrew money € 90 from Nordea. Ordered food (Shahi Paneer/ Bhindi Masala) from Bihani/foodora.fi for € 30. Good food.

Props

One needs to have props in life. It helps in moving forward in life faster. For example props in presentation helps. Props in social media helps in remembering things and events.

Food

Foodora and Wolt are two main food delivery services in Helsinki. PayPal can be used to pay at Foodora.

Suomenlinna

Tram no. 4 starts from Saunalahdentie (towards Katajanokka). After 17 stops or 22 mins. get down at Ritarihuone. Walk towards Kauppatori. Take boat 19 towards Suomenlinna, paalait (Suomenlinna C1, Helsinki 00190 Finland).

Plan to go to Suomanlinna fortress tomorrow.

Shopping

Stockmann's departmental store near city center or behind Central Railway Station. To go there, get down at Lasipalatsi station on tram no. 4. It is open from 9 am till 9 pm. It is on Mannerheimintie street.

Marimekko (Pohjoisesplanadi 33) near Lasipalatsi st. on tram no. 4.

Flight HEL --> CPH

At 15:40 Finnish time. Take tram no. 4 to Lasipalatsi. Walk to Helsinki station.Then P to Lentoasema via Myyrmaki (14 stops or 31 mins). From Lentoasema, airport is 500 m away. Total time expected is 1:15 hrs.

Invest in a good trekking dress.

Carry backpack.

Carry power bank.

Carry coins in the backpack for public transport.

Hair cream.

Mini toiletries & cutlery.

Jeans is the ultimate wear. Prefer Selvedge jeans and flat shoes for moving in public places. Hiking gear for walking.

Prepare write up before starting.