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Madonna performs in Helsinki in August 2012

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2012 in Helsinki

People celebrating ice hockey world championship 2011

Tomorrow on January 30, 2012, starts the ticket sales for one of the most awaited sports events of this year, the Ice Hockey World Championship 2012. As Finland won the championship last year, half of the preliminary games, the semi-finals, and the medal games will be played in Hartwall Arena, Helsinki. Sweden, who lost the final game in 2011, will host the other half of the preliminary games. The preliminary games will take place on May [...]

The tower of the Olympic Stadium open again – Free entry for the opening weekend

Stadionin torni

After a long renovation, one of the most important sights and landmarks in Helsinki, the tower of the Olympic Stadion is finally open! You can see a beautiful view over Helsinki from the top of the tower. During the renovation they made the elevator safer and faster. Also the Stadium lobby area is renewed, and more toilets are available for Stadiums spectators. During this opening weekend (3.-6.11.2011) the entrance is free of charge, so if you [...]