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A Dinner Invitation From the World’s Happiest Nation

Finland, the world’s happiest country, has one more secret: its food. Almost entirely unknown to the world, Finnish cuisine is now ready to officially introduce itself. For the first time in history, a nation opens its table to the world – and hosts dining experiences that anyone in the world can RSVP to.

This May the table is set on an uninhabited island in the world's largest archipelago — and you're invited! 

By invitation only, updated May 15th. 

Quick facts

Transportation

Flights

Arrival Monday 18th May

TOKYO: 23:05-05:55 (+1) Tokyo Narita-Helsinki (AY074)

NEW YORK: 22:50-14:00 JFK-Helsinki (AY016)

DUSSELDORF: 11:15-14:35 Dusseldorf-Helsinki (AY1394)

PARIS: 10:45-14:40 Paris CDG-Helsinki (AY1572)

MADRID: 07:15-09:15 Madrid-Geneva (AY5569),

10:50-14:45 Geneva-Helsinki (AY1532)

FRANKFURT: 11:30-14:55 Frankfurt-Helsinki (AY1412)

LONDON: 10:20-15:15 (AY1332)

 

Departure Friday 22nd May

LONDON: 16:00-17:05 (AY1337)

PARIS: 16:10-18:15 (AY1577)

DUSSELDORF: 16:35-18:00 (AY1395)

MADRID: 16:40-20:05 (AY1661)

FRANKFURT: 16:55-18:35 Helsinki-Frankfurt (AY1415)

NEW YORK: 17:15-19:10 Helsinki-JFK (AY015)

TOKYO: 17:45-13:05 (+1) Helsinki-Tokyo Narita (AY073) 


 

Train journeys

18th May

Helsinki Airport - Turku Logomo station (via Pasila)

16:12 - 18:39

Departure 22nd May 

Turku Logomo station - Helsinki Airport (via Pasila)

11:34 - 14:03 

Accommodation

Hamburger Börs 
18-19 May

Herrankukkaro Resort 
19-20 May

Hotel Kakola
20-22 May
 

Bring along

Comfortable waterproof & closed toe shoes

Crew socks

Long pants

Waterproof jacket 

Swimwear 

Layers 

Sunglasses 

Preliminary program

Credits : Restaurant Kaskis

Monday 18.05.2026

Individual arrivals in Helsinki according to flight schedules

Meet your Visit Finland host Sari Hey (+358 469234745) at the arrivals hall.

16:12 Train from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku (via Pasila) @vrmatkalla

18:40 Arrival in Turku Logomo train station

Meet your Visit Turku Archipelago host Heli Miekkamäki (+358 44 709 6787) at the train station.

Transfer to hotel

Check-in at Scandic Hamburger Börs @scandichamburgerbors

19:45 Lobby call 

20:00  Welcome drinks at Börs Katto Bar @borskattobar

20:30 Dinner at Restaurant Vive @ravintolavive

 

Tuesday 19.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel

9:00 Walking city tour by Magni Mundi @magnimundi (Old Turku, Art House Turku @taiteentalo, Turku Cathedral)

10:00 Visit to Turku Market Hall @turunkauppahalli

11:00 Lunch at Herkkunuotta (Market Hall) @herkkunuotta

12:30 Transfer from the hotel 

12.45 Visit to Hetkinen, Turku's Company of the Year 2025 @hetkinenco

14:30 Visit to Moominworld @moominworld_naantali

16:00 A walk along the Naantali waterfront including a coffee break

17:00 Picnic under the apple trees at Tammiston Kuulas @tammistonkuulas

19:00 Transfer to Herrankukkaro, check in @herrankukkaronaantali

20:00 Smoke sauna & swimming 

Evening snack and overnight stay at Herrankukkaro



 

Wednesday 20.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel

A walk in the surrounding nature 

10:00 Boat trip + floating in survival suits 

13:00 Lunch at Herrankukkaro

Free time 

16:00 Departure to Loistokari island (please bring your luggage onboard the boat)

17:00–20:00 Dinner at Loistokari by chef Erik Mansikka 

20:00 Return to Turku 

Transfer to hotel

Check-in at Hotel Kakola @hotelkakola

Optional late evening snack at Kakola Brewing Company @kakolabrewing

Thursday 21.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel 

09:30 Lobby call and transfer to Art House Turku @taiteentalo

10:00 Finnish Food Workshop with Jouni Kuru at Art House Turku, including shopping at Turku Market Square @turkukauppatori

13:00 Visit to Kirkkopuisto terrace @kirkkopuistonterassi

14:30 Sauna and swimming at Kakola Spa at your own leisure (optional) @kakolaspa

Free time

18:00 Lobby call and transfer to Restaurant Kaskis

18:30 Dinner at Michelin-starred Restaurant Kaskis @restaurantkaskis

 

 

Friday 22.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel, check out 

11:00 Lobby call, transfer to Turku Logomo train station

11:34-14:03 Train from Turku to Helsinki airport (via Pasila) 

Individual departures to home countries according to flight schedules 

Regional contacts

VISIT TURKU ARCHIPELAGO
Heli Miekkamäki
Email: heli.miekkamaki@visitturkuarchipelago.fi 
Tel: +358 44 709 6787

Visit Finland contact

Sari Hey
sari.hey@businessfinland.fi
+358 46 923 4745
 

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