11:40-14:50 Flight to Helsinki Airport (AY1222)

16:22-17:58 Train from Helsinki Airport to Tampere (via Tikkurila)

Transfer to Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer
You will meet your driver outside the train station main entrance. Transportation from the train station pre-booked, driver is waiting outside the train station main entrance with a “Visit Tampere” sign .

Check-in to Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer
The Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer, Tampere is located in a wonderful natural landscape right on the shores of Tammerkoski, in the center of Tampere. Unwind and feel how time slows down in a hotel filled with old time romance and charm.

The comfortable rooms combine the history of the building with modern comforts. On-site bistro dining includes classic dishes with a contemporary twist, as well as a selection of excellent wines and drinks. A culinary highlight of a stay is the delicious breakfast, which is enjoyed in the impressive banquet hall.  

19:15 Transfer to dinner
You will meet your driver outside the hotel. Transportation is pre-booked, driver is waiting outside the hotel.

19:30 Dinner at Restaurant Nonni 
Finnish pure local food is a celebration of freshness and sustainability. It embodies the essence of Finnish nature and the dedication of local farmers. From the lush forests to the pristine lakes, Tampere offers a diverse range of ingredients that are transformed into delicious culinary delights.

"Nonni" is a traditional saying from Tampere, describing a relaxed atmosphere and state of mind with varying emphasis. In Restaurant Nonni, we are actually at the heart of Tampere culture in a similar way. It is approachable and easy to get acquainted with in a friendly manner. The restaurant has a warm and cozy ambiance, located somewhere between casual elegance and street food. You will have dinner by yourself.

~21.15 Transfer to the hotel
You will meet your driver outside the restaurant. Transportation is pre-booked, driver is waiting outside. 

09:45 Lobby call 
You will meet Tuomas from Visit Tampere in the hotel’s lobby. There is a transportation for the whole day. Please bring a bathing suit & flip-flops / sandals with you, a towel will be provided for the sauna visit.

10:00 Morning coffee sampling at Kahwe Roastery 
Finland is known for its love with coffee. In fact, Finns consume more coffee per capita than any other nation in the world. There are few coffee roasteries in the city, one of them is an award-winning Kahwe. Kahwe’s story began in 2017 when an experienced barista Joel Marttala felt a strong pull towards roasting coffee. The artisan roastery aims to conduct their business as ethically and transparently as possible. We’ll have a coffee tasting experience at their roastery.

11:30-12:45 Lunch at Bistro Henriks 
The newly renovated Bistro Henriks offers French-style bistro cuisine and delightful beverages crafted from carefully selected ingredients, all served with a relaxed approach. The food is based on seasonal ingredients, and the drinks are curated with a good vibe in mind.  

13:00-14:00 Short introduction to Rajaportti sauna 
We will take a short detour from the restaurant before the cocktail tasting to take a look at the oldest public sauna in Finland, Rajaportti from 1906. You will meet the sauna heater Alex Lembke. Working as a sauna guide and a heater at the oldest, still working public bath in Finland, Alex takes a steam every single day, and knows the sauna habits, history of sauna in Finland & health effects. You will hear more about the public sauna culture & the Sauna Capital of the World.  

14:30-15:30 Cocktail tasting & snacks at Villit ja Viinit 
Villit ja Viinit is an experimental attitude thriven restaurant in the heart of Tampere. Exciting food menu is constantly changing to present the best things season has to offer. Villit ja Viinit is always in search to amaze with distinctive wild attitude. Together with local ingredients, the menu at Villit ja Viinit is based on seasonal thinking, the menu changes at least every month.

Restaurant (by the same owners) next door is Restaurant Kajo. The concepts of both of the restaurants are strongly built on responsibility and sustainability. They let no part of the ingredient go to waste - that is what inspires the restaurant to find new ways to prepare their food and explore endless possibilities in their cooking. Restaurants get their very local ingredients from the region & near-by. We will have some snacks paired with creative cocktails before the sauna. The restaurant uses, for example, local, award-winning KOTO spirits.

16:00-18:00 Sauna whisking at Sauna Temple, saunas & ice plunge at Rauhaniemi Folk Spa 
Today, you will experience one of the classic saunas in the city. The legendary Rauhaniemi is located on the lakefront, so it has a possibility to swim – even in the winter if you have the guts to take a dip in ice cold water!  Rauhaniemi has two traditional Finnish saunas. Rauhaniemi has had public bath activities since 1929. The first sauna was built in Rauhaniemi Folk Spa in 1957. We will start from the newest addition in the area, Saunatemppeli, which is a cozy & relaxing yurt-style sauna. Saunakonkeli has prepared us a short sauna whisking session as an introduction to the sauna whisking culture here in Finland. 

Free time 

19:15 Transfer to dinner
You will meet your driver outside the hotel. Transportation is pre-booked, driver is waiting outside the hotel.

19:30 Dinner at Restaurant Apaja  
Apaja is located in a courtyard, the restaurant is sheltered by the walls of an old railway building. The restaurant focuses on a menu-driven experience but is equally perfect for a casual drink. Juuso Ahvenainen, who is in charge of the flavors, has cooked his way from Näsinneula to Michelin-starred restaurants around the world and from Manhattan’s high-society kitchens to Apaja in Juhannuskylä. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal Finnish ingredients but also incorporates products from around the world. You will have dinner by yourself.

~21.15 Transfer to the hotel
You will meet your driver outside the restaurant. Transportation is pre-booked, driver is waiting outside. 

08:45 Lobby call

Tuomas will walk with you to the sauna. Please bring a bathing suits & flip-flops / sandals with you, the towel will be provided for you from the sauna.

09:00-10:30 Morning sauna & breakfast at Sauna Restaurant Kuuma  
A morning sauna refreshes the body and mind by improving circulation, relaxing muscles, and releasing endorphins, which reduce stress. It also helps enhance focus for the day ahead. Saunaravintola Kuuma is an idyllic restaurant, right in the middle of the city. Kuuma offers a social, cozy “living room for everybody” in a New-Nordic style. There is also a public sauna in the restaurant building and a possibility to have a dip in the icy-cold water on the lake!  We will enjoy a breakfast after having a sauna.

10:45-12:30 What is Tampere? A short guided walking tour in the city  
On this walking tour today by our guide Pirjo Rantanen, you’ll learn about the past and present of the city.  Finlayson factory area is well-known for the Finlayson cotton factory, which was established in 1820. The city of Tampere was built around the factory. Today, you will hear a short introduction of the area, the tour starts form the Stable Yards.

Tampere Market Hall is a historic and vibrant indoor market located in the heart of Tampere. The hall dates back to 1901 and is a cherished landmark in the city. Inside, visitors can explore a wide range of stalls and vendors offering fresh produce, local delicacies, and artisanal products. It's a fantastic place to sample traditional Finnish foods, such as the traditional black sausage, Finnish cheese, chocolate, and to experience the local culinary culture. If you’re still hungry after the samples, we will also have a lunch at the Market Hall.

Walk back to the hotel to get the luggage 

13:20 Transfer to the train station

You will meet your driver outside the hotel. Transportation is pre-booked, driver is waiting outside the hotel.

14:00-15:35 Train from Tampere to Helsinki Central Railway Station

Check in at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 

17:00 Lobby call

Meet your sauna host for the evening, Katja Pantzar.  

17:15 Sauna and swim at nearby Allas Pool

20:30 Dinner at Restaurant The Room by Kozeen Shiwan

 Helsinki Partners PR Manager Heidi Johansson will be waiting for you outside the restaurant.

Breakfast at the hotel

10:30 Lobby call

Meet Mia Saporito for a walk in Helsinki Design District. The tour will end at Oodi Central Library.

13:30 Meet Heidi from Helsinki Partners for a food walk into the neighbourhoods of Hakaniemi and Kallio

The tour will include Oodi Central Library aka The Helsinki Livingroom, a Food Walk including Hakaniemi Market Hall, Way Bakery, Helsinki Distilling Company, and Teurastamo as well as a possibility to visit Kotiharjun sauna 

16:30 Meet your sauna host for the evening, Magnus Appelberg, at Teurastamo
Possibility to go to the sauna and swim at either Sompasauna or Löyly
(Heidi will talk to you about the options over dinner on Thursday!)

Dinner at Restaurant Skörd

Helsinki nightlife (e.g. Karaoke Bar Restroom, Bob´s Laundry)

Breakfast at the hotel, check out

Please take all your luggage with you!

11:00 Visit to Spa USVA by Terhen

Your sauna host Anna Velten from Terhen sauna will wait for you at Hotel NH Collection Grand Hansa, at the bar just by the main entrance. Anna will take you to Spa USVA by Terhen, and introduce Finnish sauna traditions and provide some sauna snacks for you.

14:05-15:00 Bus to Porvoo from Kamppi Bus Station, bay 5

           Check in to RUNO Hotel Porvoo

16:00 Dinner at Restaurant Vår

15:00-21:00 Attic Sauna available at RUNO Hotel

08:00-11:00 Breakfast available at RUNO Hotel

09:00-12:00 Attic Sauna available at RUNO Hotel

10:30 Guided tour of Porvoo with local guide. 
Jenny will meet you at the hotel lobby.

12:00 Lunch at Restaurant Salt

Free time to explore Porvoo

16:00 Transfer to Helsinki Airport from RUNO Hotel Porvoo

18:55-19:55 Flight to Tromso (AY0945)