Pre-tour to Tampere and Turku and Midnight Sun Workshop 06.-12.06.2026

Welcome to the Sauna Capital Tampere. The most loved city of Finland. A city with numerous events, fascinating cultural experiences, and soothing nature. This is a place where urban city life walks hand in hand with vivid nature. Tampere, the Sauna Capital of the World, is the city for sauna enthusiasts!

The nature is close everywhere you turn your head in Tampere. The location between two big lakes brings the water element to the city and you can find parks and urban nature even right in the middle of the city – all year round. Tampere region is the home of happiness with welcoming, laid-back people.

Welcome to Turku & Saaristo, the Archipelago of Finland — a rare pairing of heritage and fresh Nordic energy. Turku, Finland’s oldest city, will celebrate 800 years in 2029, yet it’s full of modern culture, design, and an exciting food scene. And the best part? The world’s largest archipelago is right next door — islands, sea, and slow moments waiting just beyond the city.

Flight to Finland

Afternoon arriving in Helsinki

Meet your Finnair host Adam Marciniec at airport arrival hall

Bus transfer to Tampere (approx. 2 h)

Arrival in Tampere

Check in at Original Sokos Hotel Ilves 

18.45 Lobby call, transfer to Särkänniemi Amusement park

Dinner at Restaurant Näsinneula

Restaurant Näsinneula located on top of Näsinneula Observation Tower in Tampere gives you a bird-eye-view over the Finnish Lakeland. You can taste one of the finest cuisines in all of Finland at the height of 124 meters as you gaze upon the gorgeous scenery that changes according to the season.

Every table is the best table at Näsinneula as the restaurant slowly rotates as you dine so you get to see every corner of Tampere and more.

21.15  Roof Walk Finlayson and introduction to Finlayson area

app. 22.00 Walk back to the hotel

Breakfast

9:00 Meeting at the lobby

9.15 Hotel inspection – Lapland hotels Arena

10.15 Visit to the Moomin museum
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family in our permanent exhibition of Tove Jansson’s original illustrations. Experience the magic of Moominvalley by stepping inside the Hobgoblin’s Hat, marvel at our beautifully crafted tableaux, and be amazed by our sparkling comet soaring across the sky!                 

11.00 Transfer to Finlayson area

11.15 Hotel inspection - Hotel Uumen, Home - Uumen        

12.30 Brunch at Restaurant Madame

14.00 A short walk to Museum Center Vapriikki 

16.00 Walk back to the hotel

Free time

17.15 Lobby call, a short walk to Laukontori harbour            

17:45 A Finnish sauna evening and dinner at Sauna-restaurant Kuuma
In Tampere, you can easily immerse yourself in Finnish sauna culture. The world sauna capital offers plenty of unique saunas and sauna experiences. These include floating sauna boats, art sauna, and sauna cars - experiences where Finnish creativity and passion come together for unforgettable sauna sessions and experiences!

Back to the hotel at appr. 21.30 

Breakfast and check out

8.30 Lobby call, transfer to the railway station 

9.10 Train IC 910 departs from Tampere to Turku 

10.50 Arrival in Turku

10:50 Welcome to Turku!

Short walk to Logomo & the bus, where we will store the luggage for the day

11:00 Visit at the event and cultural venue Logomo and getting a glimpse of the exciting immersive art experience FRAMELESS, which is coming outside of London for the first time and has it’s official opening today!
Logomo is Turku’s vibrant event and cultural venue, set in a former railway workshop and now home to concerts, exhibitions, meetings and creative encounters.

FRAMELESS brings art to life through large-scale digital projections and sound, creating an immersive cultural experience where visitors step inside the artworks.

Tour of Turku together with Magni Mundi, including among others a brief visit to Turku Castle and the indoor Market Hall
Standing proudly by the Aura River, Turku Castle is one of Finland’s most important medieval landmarks and a powerful introduction to the city’s long and layered history.

The historic Turku Market Hall is a delicious window into local food culture, with regional delicacies, cafés and traditional flavours under one charming roof.

13:30-14:30 Lunch in restaurant Vive
Restaurant Vive offers a fresh and elegant taste of Turku’s evolving food scene, combining seasonal ingredients with a relaxed Nordic dining atmosphere. Fun dining as they call it!

14:45 Coffee & cake at the adorable Café Qwensel
Set in an 18th-century wooden house, Café Qwensel offers a charming step back in time with coffee, cake and a uniquely atmospheric taste of old Turku.

15:30-16:50 Visit at the former prison hill, Kakolanmäki Hill:

• Short tour of the hill
• Hotel Kakola hotel inspection

Once home to a notorious prison, Kakolanmäki Hill has been transformed into one of Turku’s most intriguing urban districts, with hotels, restaurants, a spa and strong storytelling appeal.

Hotel Kakola turns a former prison into a memorable boutique hotel experience, blending bold history, contemporary design and a truly distinctive sense of place.

17:00 Check-in at the hotel, Radisson Blu Marina Palace
Located right by the Aura River, Radisson Blu Marina Palace offers elegant riverside accommodation within walking distance of Turku’s restaurants, culture and harbour atmosphere.

A bit of free time, time to change clothes

18:15 Lobby call

With bus towards Kuusisto island

19:00 Evening programme & dinner in a beautiful archipelago setting at Villa Wolax
The beautiful wooden villa Villa Wolax brings guests close to the archipelago lifestyle with seaside scenery, warm hospitality, local flavours and the chance to enjoy a classic Finnish sauna by the water.

NB: We will also have the possibility to enjoy Finnish sauna, so please bring your swim wear and slippers

22:00 With bus back to the hotel

Breakfast at hotel & check out
Remember to take your luggage with you, it can be stored on the bus for the full day

08:40 Lobby call (Ready to go! Please check out prior to this time!) & boarding the bus

08:50 Hotel inspection at Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
A stylish boutique hotel in central Turku, Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone combines classic elegance with modern comfort and easy access to the city’s highlights.

09:35 With bus towards the charming seaside town Naantali
Naantali is a picturesque seaside town known for its wooden old town, sunny harbour atmosphere and easy access to the archipelago — a small-town gem with strong holiday appeal.

10:00 Visit and guided tour of Kultaranta Garden
Located next to the President of Finland’s summer residence, Kultaranta Garden offers manicured landscapes, sea views and a graceful glimpse into Finnish cultural heritage.

11:15  Hotel inspection at Naantali Spa Hotel
Naantali Spa Hotel is a well-established resort by the sea, combining accommodation, wellness, restaurants and spa experiences in one of Finland’s most beloved coastal towns.

12:15 Lunch hosted by Sunborn at Restaurant Snickari in Naantali guest harbour

13:30 Short walk-through the old town and the guest harbour area in Naantali
Naantali’s old town and guest harbour invite visitors to slow down among colourful wooden houses, waterfront cafés and a relaxed archipelago summer atmosphere.

14:00 Visit to the Moominworld, where fairytales truly come to life!
Set on its own island in Naantali, Moominworld brings Tove Jansson’s stories to life in a joyful, family-friendly environment surrounded by the sea.

15:30  Visit to Kultaranta Resort
Surrounded by peaceful nature, Kultaranta Resort offers accommodation, golf, local food and year-round activities in a relaxed archipelago setting in Naantali.

Site inspection & afternoon coffee with local treats

16:50 With bus back to Turku

17:34 Train towards Helsinki departs

19:40 Train arriving in Helsinki

Check in to hotels in Helsinki 

Dinner start time at your hotel, hosted by the hotel, depending on your arrival time in Helsinki:

Hotel Grand Hansa:20:30
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi: 20:30
Hotel Mestari: 20:30
Hotel Torni: 20:30 

Breakfast

08.00 -17:00 Helsinki – Espoo Destination Day 
Details sent via email by Helsinki Partners and Visit Espoo (sent on 2nd of June)

Program organized by Visit Espoo and Helsinki Partners

17:00-20:00 Get-together event in Temppeliaukio Church (Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki)
Dinner at Restaurant Töölö (Runeberginkatu 14–16, Helsinki)
By walk back to hotels

Evening hosted by Visit Finland, Finnair, Visit Espoo, and Helsinki Partners

Breakfast

9:00-17:00 Workshop day - see program here

18:30-00:30 Party Like a Finn - see program here

Breakfast

Optional Helsinki Day

Helsinki Day is an annual celebration in Finland, held on 12 June, to celebrate the city of Helsinki. 

Helsinki Partners offers the opportunity to participate in various events held in Helsinki: Explore and unwind the day after. This optional day offers a light, flexible program with a focus on summer vibes and memorable city experience during the birthday of Helsinki. Dip into depths of local sauna culture and enjoy a dinner experience under the open sky.

Expect:
• Slow morning & free time with tickets to Allas Sea Pool
• Casual lunch with Helsinki hosts and fellow guests
• Recreation and city experience in laid-back setting
• Relaxed dinner (under the sky if weather permits) to close the week

Flights back to home.

Thank you for visiting in Finland!