Breakfast at the Hotel Maria
9.10 am Lobby call
Meet your hosts Mr Ed Morrow and Ms Hanna Krootila from Helsinki Partners (tel. +358 40 720 4989) in the hotel lobby for a short walk to Katajanokka.
9.30-11.30 am REDRIB Helsinki Experience
Welcome to an unforgettable adventure! Enjoy the nature on a private cruise by RIB (rigid inflatable boat) around Helsinki’s archipelago! Step onto a cutting-edge RIB with an experienced captain at the controls, and cruise by top Helsinki sights.
Hear the story of the landmarks from your guide, and thrill as the throttle opens and your craft bounces over the waves. Watch for seals in the Baltic waters and visit an island on route for complimentary drinks and snacks.
The program always includes equipment for all the participants and when it comes to safety we never compromise. Welcome to an unforgettable adventure!
12-1.15 pm Lunch at the Restaurant Elm
The sister restaurant of the popular restaurant Nolla, known for its zero-waste philosophy and warm hospitality, Restaurant Elm is an all-day neighbourhood restaurant located in the beautiful Kaivopuisto. "In our kitchen we trust in simplicity, find joy in seasonality, and are inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.’’
1.15-2.30 pm GuIded city tour by walking
The tour will cover the main sights and attractions of Helsinki, e.g. the beautiful harbor area with the legendary Market Square and the Old Market Hall, both Helsinki’s Art Nouveau and modern architecture such as the Kamppi Chapel of Silence. You’ll also get to know what Finnish everyday design is all about by visiting the Design District Helsinki, one of Helsinki’s most characteristic features that differs it from the other Nordic capitals!
2.30-3.30 pm Visit to Amos Rex Museum
Amos Rex is an art museum where the past, present and future meet. Located within the functionalist landmark of Lasipalatsi, the newly built domed exhibition spaces lie under the distinctively undulating Lasipalatsi square. Amos Rex presents site-sensitive, experiential, and often technologically experimental exhibitions by contemporary artists and their Modernist predecessors. A permanent exhibition with Sigurd Frosterus's post-impressionist art collection is also on display.
4-4.30 pm Drinks at the restaurant Toppa terrace
Toppa is in the top floor of the historic and outstanding Sugar Cube designed by famous Alvar Aalto. The atmosphere of the restaurant seamlessly blends modern elegance with respect for historical dignity. Toppa is a place where every detail is carefully considered – from modern furniture to evoking nostalgia with old Artek classics.
Toppa is divided into several spaces, including the dining hall, bar, various-sized private rooms, and terrace. The dining hall can accommodate up to a hundred guests. In the bar, you can enjoy exquisite cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks on weekends accompanied by music from a DJ. There are three differently sized private rooms providing privacy.
The terrace, bustling with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and cheerful guests during the summer, also offers a stunning view of Helsinki’s landscapes.
4.30 pm Short walk to the Hotel Maria
Quick break at the hotel before the evening program.
5.30 pm Lobby call and transfer to Löyly
6 pm Sauna and swimming at Löyly
Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, offers a warm welcome and many delights for locals and visitors alike. On a beautiful summer’s day, our terrace is the place to be and our saunas are available daily.
There are three different saunas that are all heated with wood: a continuously heated sauna, a once heated sauna (that is heated in the morning before the sauna is open and stays warm all evening) and a traditional smoke sauna – a true rarity in an urban sauna. This is how you can experience all sorts of Finnish Löyly during a single visit. Between the saunas there is spa area and a fireplace room to relax in, between or after sauna bathing. You can swim in the sea and in the winter, there is an “avanto”, the hole in the ice for winter swimming – a popular hobby in Finland.
7.30 pm Transfer to the hotel
8 pm Dinner at restaurant Lilja at Hotel Maria
Inspired by the traditions of French cuisine and sourcing the finest ingredients, with a focus on Finland and an exclusive selection from abroad, Lilja is sophisticated and immersive fine dining in an elegant and welcoming setting. Expect the very best of Nordic hospitality from a team with a deep knowledge of fine food and exceptional wine.
Overnight at The Hotel Maria
