Helsinki

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Come to Helsinki – the gem of the North, where modern urban life meets stunning nature and a rich cultural heritage. In Helsinki, you can enjoy the buzz of the city while also experiencing the peaceful atmosphere created by its beautiful archipelago and lush green parks.

 

There’s something for everyone here: world-renowned architecture, captivating museums and art galleries, or you can unwind in the heart of a design city known for its unique boutiques and cozy cafés. Helsinki is also a food lover's paradise – indulge in fresh seafood and local ingredients, or try a trendy restaurant or traditional Finnish dishes.

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Helsinki is also your gateway to the Finnish archipelago – just a short ferry ride away, you’ll find pristine nature where you can hike, bike, or even enjoy a sauna by the sea. In the summer, the city comes alive with long evenings and stunning sunsets.

Helsinki is easily accessible, yet offers a true Nordic adventure. Here, modernity, nature, and culture come together in a way that captivates both locals and visitors alike. Come to Helsinki and experience this diverse and vibrant city for yourself!

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Public sauna information

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Sauna is a tradition in Finland. Many homes have their own, but visitors can use a public sauna. Some of them are modern, and some of them are very traditional. Sauna is a place for quiet contemplation or subdued conversation, not for singing tangos. Private saunas are usually entered naked, but in public saunas there are different customs. In some, people are naked, while in others a swimming suit is required. Some leave the choice to you. It’s a good idea to walk around in slippers or flip flops when in public saunas.

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Kotiharju

Only traditional sauna left in Helsinki (founded in 1928). Separate saunas for men and women. There is no need to book it in advance. Price is 16 €, and you can also rent a towel and a bunch of birch twigs (vihta or vasta) to hit yourself with. Men enter their sauna naked, but you can wrap a towel around yourself. Here’s a short video from the place to get you into the mood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7IyedElIYU

https://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/en

 

UusiSauna

Modern sauna near the sea. Separate saunas for men and women. Price is 18 €, and you can rent a towel here too. The place includes a bar and a restaurant. Easily accessible by a tram from the city center.

More information: https://uusisauna.fi/

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Löyly

This one is a modern sauna by the sea. Further from the city centre and furthest from the studio, but easily accessible by a tram from the city centre. They have a lovely restaurant and bar. They have a regular sauna and a smoke sauna. Here you should wear a swimming suit to the sauna. And it is possible to go swimming there too. Swimming in between sauna sessions is a great way to relax. It’s a good idea to book a ticket in advance, as this place is very popular. Price is 26 €, but it does include a towel and a seat cover.

https://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en

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Allas Pool

Another fancy, modern sauna complex. This one is located conveniently in the city centre and includes a restaurant, a bar, and a café. Many saunas and a warm pool and a sea pool. Swimming suit is mandatory here. Price is 22 € during the weekend.

https://www.allaspool.fi/en/

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Löylykontti

Sauna built into a shipping container in Helsinki. Smaller sauna and you must book in advance, but the price is only 7 €. You must bring your own towel, seat cover, shampoo, or whatever you might need. It is possible to go swimming here too.

https://www.loylykontti.fi/en/saunas/helsinki/sornainen

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Travel Advice

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El Ático dance studio is situated in the Pasila area of Helsinki. The train station there is a transportation hub for the Finnish rail network, so it is easily accessible by train from the Helsinki airport. Our dance studio is only a 10-minute walk away from the Pasila station.

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Some low-cost airlines fly to Turku and Tampere. From those you can easily take a bus or a train to Helsinki. In both cities, you must also take one or two buses to get to that city centre from their airport, before reaching the transfer to Helsinki.

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Southern Finland is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, but you can get to Helsinki by ferries from Tallinn or Stockholm. Those cities are accessible by train or bus from Central Europe, if you want to travel via land. There are even bus routes from certain cities in Europe directly to Helsinki with Flixbus; bus ticket includes the ferry ticket for a discounted price!

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Travel inside Helsinki is easy with the HSL-mobile app, where you can buy tickets and plan routes. There are also some ticket-vending machines at train stations. We have a zone system here, where the airport is in zone C and El Ático and the city centre are in zone A (so you need an ABC-ticket). Day tickets are the most convenient way to use the public transportation system. You can get these from the app and from a machine at the airport train station. As of February 2025 you are able to pay for you Metro and Tram tickets with a credit or debit card. You will not be able to transfer to buses or use buses with a card, however - there you will either need a paper ticket from a machine or ticket paid via the app. 

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Google Maps works as a navigation tool in Finland, but cities also have their own apps/websites for finding connections. These can be found by searching the city name and ‘Reittiopas’.

 

Note! Some tramlines that connect our dance studio to the city centre have been cut into two due to a bridge repair, and there is a short walk to connect the two ends of the lines (e.g. line 9). The bridge repair begins at the start of the summer, so the maps and other apps will not update until then. Train and bus connections from the centre to Pasila still work normally.

 

Dining

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There is a huge shopping center "Tripla" at the train station  with dozens of restaurants, but if we can get together a group of at least 50 persons, we are able to offer a private buffet dinner at a restaurant 2-minute walk away, for only 15 euros per person - this would be a lot cheaper than dining at the mall. We will include the dinner question in the registration form, but we can not guarantee this option until we reach at least 50 willing participants.

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Alcohol

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We do not have a license to sell alcohol at the studio, but you are welcome to bring your own - maybe even to share! Please note that you can not buy alcohol in the shops after 9 pm and not at all on Sundays. If you are traveling to Finland from abroad, we suggest you stock up in the Duty Free shop at the airport of your departure city. 

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Snacks

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During the event we will be serving you with endless pots of Finnish-style coffee, a selection of teas, and small snacks!

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