Surrounded by an archipelago of hundreds of tiny islands, and culturally influenced by both the East and West, Helsinki is unique, combining both modern and historic architectural styles with a love of open spaces that is at the very heart of Finnish identity. Helsinki is known as a stable and clean city with high standards of education and technology. Helsinki is large enough to provide all the services that a major congress may require, yet small enough to make delegates feel at home during their stay.
Helsinki is a compact city that is easy to explore on foot, as most of the sights are within walking distance. Even in the busy city centre, you are never far away from green areas and the sea. Helsinki has an excellent