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Destination Guides > Finland > Helsinki > Practical Information
Helsinki
Practical Information
Helsinki Card
While you're in Helsinki, take advantage of the Helsinki Card which incorporates a public transport pass with free entry to many museums and attractions including the Suomenlinna sea fortress, Korkeasaari Zoo, Linnanmäki Amusement Park and the Stadium Tower, free city bus and tram tours.
The Helsinki card is available from the city tourist office, hotels and travel agencies and costs €25 for a 24-hour pass, €35 for 48 hours and €45 for a 72-hour pass.
INFORMATION CENTRES & USEFUL NUMBERS
Helsinki Tourist Information Centre
Pohjoisesplanadi 19, Helsinki
Tel (09) 169 3757
Website www.hel.fi/tourism/en/matko.asp
Open Jan-Apr Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm; May-Sep Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Finnish Tourist Board
Eteläesplanadi 4, Helsinki
Tel (09) 4176 9300
Website www.visitfinland.com
Emergency
Tel 112
Police
Tel 10022
CREDIT CARDS
Mastercard/Eurocard
Lost card hotline 0800 1156234
Website www.mastercard.com
Diners Club
Lost card hotline 0800 95555
Website www.dinersclub.com
Visa International
Lost card hotline 0800 110057
Website www.visa.com
EMBASSIES
British Embassy
Itäinen Puistotie 17, Helsinki
Tel (09) 2286 5100
Canadian Embassy
Pohjoisesplanadi 25B, Helsinki
Tel (09) 171141
Estonian Embassy
Itäinen Puistotie 10, Helsinki
Tel (09) 6220288
Irish Embassy
Erottajankatu 7A, Helsinki
Tel (09) 646006
Latvian Embassy
Armfeltintie 10, Helsinki
Tel (09) 4764720
Lithuanian Embassy
Rauhankatu 13A, Helsinki
Tel (09) 608210
Polish Embassy
Armas Lindgrenintie 21, Helsinki
Tel (09) 6848077
Russian Embassy
Tehtaankatu 1B, Helsinki
Tel (09) 661876
South African Embassy
Rahapajankatu 1A5, Helsinki
Tel (09) 68603100
US Embassy
Itäinen Puistotie 14A, Helsinki
Tel (09) 171931
LAUNDRY
Easywash
Topeliuksenkatu 21, Helsinki
Tel (09) 406982
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