A pre-conference tour of the National Library and an introduction to its unique collections, including the legal deposit copy collection of the Russian Empire 1828–1917. Lead by the library staff. Starts at 14:00, ends in time to make it to the conference opening in the neighbouring building.
AM tours (11–13 + lunch 13–14).
Option 1: Empire Helsinki – historic centre walking tour by Laura Kolbe
Option 2: Mirabilia Urbis Helsingiae – Helsinki centre by Tuomas Toivonen and Markus Lähteenmäki
PM tours (14–18)
Option 1: Alvar Aalto's Helsinki – route and guide TBC.
Option 2: Helsinki 1920s housing in Vallila and Käpylä – route and guide TBC.
Option 1: 10–13: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (ferry 15 min from the Market Square, ticket same as public transport)
Option 2: 10–19: Tallinn tour by Andres Kurg. (ferry 2 hours, costs ca. 40 e return).