Practical information

You can find instructions on how to join the private conference Teams channel in the HEPP5 Guidelines link below. Joining the Teams platform is mandatory for all participants, as we request that you upload your presentations here before your panel even if you are presenting onsite. The Teams channel will enable online participants to follow all of the presentations in real time, and recordings of the panels will be left up for some time after the conference for anyone, both online and in person participants, to go back and catch what they missed. 

We expect to hold one or more keynote events at the University of Helsinki's premier event space, the Think Corner (Tiedekulma). Tiedekulma is located at Yliopistonkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki (just across the street from the University of Helsinki Main Building, the main conference venue).

The conference - including panels, coffee breaks, and lunches - will take place in the University of Helsinki Main Building, on the 'new', Fabianinkatu side of the building. Please enter the building at Fabianinkatu 33. You can find a map of the building, including information about accessibility, . 

The main building is centrally located, only steps away from the University of Helsinki metro station and the Senaatintori tram stop, and only a short walk away from the Central Railway Station. While the 'old' section of the building (the Unioninkatu side) was originally completed in 1832, the whole building has recently undergone a significant renovation, and we are very excited to be holding a HEPP conference there for the first time. You can read more about the building and what it offers . 

The following list has options for a variety of prices and expectations for accommodation close to the venue.  

More affordable options with an expected cost of less than 100€ per night.  

You may also find affordable hostel options from . 

Mid-priced options with an expected cost of 100-200€ per night  

Various Hotels from Scandic chain: , , , , ,  

More expensive options with an expected cost of 200€ or more per night.   

The public transportation system in Helsinki (HSL) is well-developed and the city is quite easy to navigate with the HSL services, which provide you with all the necessary maps, routes, schedules and tickets for all the means of transportation. We recommend checking their or downloading the mobile app, linked below. Paper tickets are not available at many of the stops around the city, so purchasing them through the app is the easy way to travel. 

Art museums

• For classical and national art, visit the recently renovated Ateneum: ( )
• For bold architecture and art, don’t miss Amos Rex: ( )
• For contemporary art, Kiasma is a must:  ( )
• Design lovers can't miss the Design Museum - and there's a bonus, entrance to the next-door Architecture Museum is included in the price:  

All museums listed are located in the city center, accessible by foot or short metro/tram rides. 

Architectural must-sees

• Oodi: “The best library in the world”:
• The Rock Church:  

• Empire architecture at the National library of Finland:  

   

The ultimate Finnish experience: Visiting a public sauna

There's no better way to appreciate Finnish culture than to go to a Finnish sauna. Your hotel is very likely to have one, but Helsinki's public saunas each offer their own je ne sais quoi: 

• A classic public sauna open since 1928 in vibrant Kallio, where you can sit outside next to the street in between sauna sessions to cool off. Easily accessible by metro and tram:
• An edgy architecture and an opportunity to dip in the sea:
• For a view on the Helsinki harbor and swimming in several outdoor pools at walking distance from the university:
• A cosy sauna in Hakaniemi with the possibility of swimming in the sea (reserve a slot!):
• Self-service sauna where you can also swim in the sea:

Never been to a Finnish sauna before? Check out the MyHelsinki website's guide to (yes, it's a thing!)

Outdoor activities

The weather in May is rather unpredictable, but that shouldn't keep you from enjoying the great outdoors - just adopt the classic Finnish attitude that there's no bad weather, only bad clothing! We recommend bringing layers and something to protect you from the rain, and don't forget your hat just in case.

• The world heritage fortified island of Suomenlinna, just a short ferry ride away from the Market Place, open all year long:
• Sipping a coffee by the sea (even in the cold!) at the lovely Regatta café in Töölö after admiring the nearby Sibelius monument
• Only a short walk away from the central university campus, the Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden is sure to have something beautiful to offer in May:
• Korkeasaari Zoo, home to a unique and exciting array of animals, is walking distance from the center, and is also accessible by a short ferry from the Market Square or a bus from the Kaisaniemenpuisto bus stop on campus:

Indoor market halls 

• Visit the oldest market hall of Finland (open in 1889) situated by the harbor for Finnish delicacies and its unique atmosphere:
• Enjoy the newly renovated market hall of Hakaniemi dates back to 1914 and offers plenty of good eateries:
• The market hall of Hietalahti built in 1903 is also worth a visit:
• All market halls are located in the city center and accessible with short metro, tram, or bus rides. Hakaniemi is the closest to the conference venue.