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This year Helsinki will be in the spotlight of the design world as the city celebrates its year as World Design Capital. Hundreds of events related to design and culture will be staged throughout the year. At the same time Helsinki is celebrating its 200th anniversary as the capital of Finland. This historical year will also be brought to life with a wide range of special events. The summer of 2012 will offer thrilling sporting events, as the Ice Hockey World Championships take over the city in May, followed by the European Athletics Championships in June and July. This year you will get to experience the vast range of events that this maritime city has to offer. Enjoy your stay in Helsinki!
Facts
| Population | 594,225 |
| Currency | Euro, €1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Department stores and shopping centres are open weekdays 9am-9pm, Saturdays 9am-6pm and Sundays 12noon-6pm (9pm). Smaller shops are usually open weekdays 10am-6pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. |
| Website | www.visithelsinki.fi www.worlddesigncapital.com |
| Newspapers | Helsingin Sanomat, Hufvudstadsbladet (Hbl), Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti International edition of Finland’s leading daily newspaper: www.hs.fi/english |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Tourist information | Helsinki City Tourist Information Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 19 Tel: +358 9 3101 3300 tourist.info@hel.fi www.visithelsinki.fi Opening hours: 15 May-14 Sept: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. 15 Sept-14 May: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. |
