Study Visits | Study Visit to Helsinki

Description

Helsinki, the capital city of Finland is an amazing city to experience how a Nordic legal system works compared to that of your own country's. European laws and technology are also very well integrated to the legal system and everyday operation of all institutions. Besides academic activities, Helsinki is a great spot to experience Finnish culture; history, traditional foods, evenings spent in sauna (during winter polar plunges are especially refreshing) and of course Sitsit, the most popular way to spend parties among Finnish students: singing, food and drinks.

City, Country

Helsinki, Finland

Accommodation Options

Hostel.
Omena Hotels is one very easy, low-cost option and is located near the centre. Depending on your budget and ideas though, we are happy to help you with choosing other accommodations too!

Methods of getting from the airport(s)/train-station to the City Centre/Hotel

Arrival from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to the Centre is via public transport (train or buss). Everyone uses HSL tickets, that are priced under 5 euros and the trip takes around half an hour. But at the city almost everything is within walking distance.

Maximum number of participants that can be hosted

20

Ideal length of Visit

3-5 days

Type of Study Visit

Bilateral
Multilateral

Proposed Dates

Between January and May

Draft Academic Programme

Visits to law firms, legal institutes and governmental buildings.

Depending on timing, there might be a chance to follow these organisations in action. Of course, we try to come up with interactive lectures or seminars with lecturers and/or experts.

Draft Social Programme

Sitsit – Finnish Student Tradition
A beloved tradition and one of the most unique ways to spend an evening together. Around a long table, participants enjoy food and drinks, sing songs, and take part in various playful traditions throughout the evening. It is also the perfect opportunity to get to know fellow participants and experience an authentic part of Finnish student culture.

Bar culture
Helsinki has many different bars, so there will be one for every occasion: bar crawls, game nights, high-class evenings, karaoke nights, dancing – the only problem is choosing.

Visit to Suomenlinna
A ferry ride from the centre to the islands is an opportunity to see Finnish history, a sea fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The experience involves fortification exploration, museums, beautiful views over the Baltic Sea and Helsinki’s archipelago. To complete the day, there are cafés and restaurants on the island, including options featuring Finnish ingredients and traditional dishes such as reindeer.

Visit to Fazer Factory
Who wouldn’t want to discover how Finland’s world-famous chocolates are made? We can visit the Visiting Centre and get a behind-the-scenes look at the history, craftsmanship and production of one of Finland’s most iconic brands. And, of course, there is chocolate involved! The tour includes complimentary sweets and a small gift to take home — making this a delicious way to experience a little piece of Finnish culture.

Other information

Depending on the month picked out, Finland might be on the cooler side of visiting spots, so we recommend preparing for cold days - good jackets, scarves and shoes that do not get wet so easily.

Contact information

helena.siitonen@fi.elsa.org