Practical Information
Venue
The event will take place on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 at the
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre
Tiedepuisto 1, 01301 Vantaa, Finland
Catering and Social events
Coffee breaks and
buffet lunch will be offered at the venue of the event.
A reception will be organized following the event.
Funded participants schedule
Arrival: Tuesday 27 November 2018.
Departure: Thursday 29 November 2018
Accommodation
EC sponsored participants will be provided with a single room accommodation, as per arranged travel itinerary at the Original Sokos Hotel, Vantaa Hertaksentie 2, 01300 Vantaa
For more information visit the Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa website: https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/vantaa/sokos-hotel-vantaa
Insurance
Please note that participants are not insured by European Commission while taking part in the meeting unless you insure yourself prior to the visit.
Working languages
The event will be held in English.
Public transfer
Public transport expenses are not reimbursable.
Airport by train
The easiest way to reach the Heureka is by taking the local trains from Helsinki-Vantaa to the Tikkurila/Dickursby railway station. From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport: P-train runs from the airport and stops at Tikkurila/Dickursby railway station every 10 to 15 minutes. Journey time is only 15 minutes. The single ticket fare is 2,90 EUR. The ticket can be purchased at the airport and railway stations from a ticket machine. At the Tikkurila station, there are signs to the Heureka and the walking distance is only 500 m.
Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa is located close to the railway station Tikkurila/Dickursby in walking distance of 200 m and 400 m to the Heureka.
Airport by taxi
Taxis with a taximeter are permanently available in front of the arrivals hall. The fare is approximately 25 EUR.
For more information on travel and tourist information please visit MyHelsinki website:
https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/info
