Practical information

The 8th Workshop on Generalized Descriptive Set Theory takes place in Helsinki
20–22 August 2025, University of Helsinki

Dinner

The workshop's dinner is on Thursday at night at 7PM: Artist restaurant Elite, Eteläinen Hesperiankatu 22, 00100 Helsinki

Contact

If you have any questions or need more information concerning the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us at: miguel.moreno 'at' helsinki.fi

Conference venue

The conference will be held at the University of Helsinki Main building (Studium 1, F3020). Entrance: Fabianinkatu 33, Helsinki.

The main building of the University of Helsinki (venue) is easily accessible by train, metro, bus and tram. The Main railway station and the Helsinki University metro stop are a short walk away.

Note: There is no blackboard, only a small whiteboard, the recommended presentation method is slides.

Recommended hotel

Places of tourist interest

Iconic Landmarks & City Sights

Senate Square
Helsinki Central Station
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Sibelius Monument
Three Smiths Statue
Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim

Architecture

Helsinki Cathedral (White church)
Uspenski Cathedral (Red church)
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock church)
Kallio Church
St. John's Church
Kamppi Chapel of Silence

Historic Islands

Suomenlinna Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage)
Seurasaari

Nature & relaxation

Kaivopuisto
Esplanadi
Haaga Rhododendron Park
Aarrepuisto (Treasure park)
Hietaranta beach
Töölönlahti (Töölö bay)
Pornaistenniemi and Lammassaari (hike and birdwatching)

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