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The Metropolitan Helsinki area uses a zone-system of A, B, C and D zones, with A being the most inner city and then zones B, C and D expanding outwards. | The Metropolitan Helsinki area uses a zone-system of A, B, C and D zones, with A being the most inner city and then zones B, C and D expanding outwards. | ||
From airport to city center you'll need an '''ABC''' ticket. To figure out the best choice of public transport ticket for yourself you can use [https:// | From airport to city center you'll need an '''ABC''' ticket. To figure out the best choice of public transport ticket for yourself you can use '''[https://reittiopas.hsl.fi/?locale=en Helsinki-region traveler router]''', which shows the zones needed for each itinerary. More information you can find in '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets Ticket types and fares of the Metropolitan Helsinki area (in English)]'''. | ||
Available types are: | Available types are: | ||
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The longer period you purchase the lower the per time unit price gets. | The longer period you purchase the lower the per time unit price gets. | ||
At an R-kioski you can purchase single tickets, or much better: Get a public transport pass ('''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/ | At an R-kioski you can purchase single tickets, or much better: Get a public transport pass ('''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/information/hsl-card HSL travel card]''') that costs 5€. You can load money to purchase tickets at discounted prices in the vehicle or season (unlimited travel for a period) | ||
Download the '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/app HSL App]''' (HSL == Helsinki Region Transport Authority) for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.hsl.app Android] or [https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/apple-store/id1340229182 iOS]. Within the app you can access the in-house '''traveler router''' and also '''purchase tickets''', once you have registered your credit card in the app. For people with Finnish postpaid sims also payment in the phone bill is possible. | Download the '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/app HSL App]''' (HSL == Helsinki Region Transport Authority) for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.hsl.app Android] or [https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/apple-store/id1340229182 iOS]. Within the app you can access the in-house '''traveler router''' and also '''purchase tickets''', once you have registered your credit card in the app. For people with Finnish postpaid sims also payment in the phone bill is possible. | ||
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* '''[[w:Helsinki Swimming Stadium|Helsinki Swimming Stadium]]''' is an outdoor swimming stadium with milder and hotter saunas is an inexpensive and authentic way to experience sauna. Hammarskjöldintie 5. Single ticket 4€. | * '''[[w:Helsinki Swimming Stadium|Helsinki Swimming Stadium]]''' is an outdoor swimming stadium with milder and hotter saunas is an inexpensive and authentic way to experience sauna. Hammarskjöldintie 5. Single ticket 4€. | ||
* '''[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun Sauna]''' is the original wood heated public sauna in town. Open Tue-Sun 14:00-20:00 with bathing till 21:30. Harjutorinkatu 1. Single ticket 13€. | * '''[http://www.kotiharjunsauna.fi/ Kotiharjun Sauna]''' is the original wood heated public sauna in town. Open Tue-Sun 14:00-20:00 with bathing till 21:30. Harjutorinkatu 1. Single ticket 13€. | ||
* '''[https://tilajakamo.fi/uutiset/lapinlahdessa-telttasauna/ Lapinlahden telttasauna]''' by the sea in the scenic Lapinlahti grounds open Fri and Sat 15-20 is renowned for their trademark smooth and mellow löyly administered by the 'Sauna Major'. | |||
* '''[http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/ Kulttuurisauna]''' is a public sauna situated in Hakaniemanranta by the seaside. Hakaniemenranta 17. Obs: No swimsuits or towels allowed in the sauna proper. Adults 15€, students 12€. | * '''[http://www.kulttuurisauna.fi/ Kulttuurisauna]''' is a public sauna situated in Hakaniemanranta by the seaside. Hakaniemenranta 17. Obs: No swimsuits or towels allowed in the sauna proper. Adults 15€, students 12€. | ||
* '''[http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/front-page/ Löyly]''' is a recently built designer sauna with sun decks and a restaurant in Hernesaari. This sauna is by the sea. Hernesaarenranta 4. A 2 hr sauna session is 19€ includes a towel, seat cover as well as soap and shampoo. | * '''[http://www.loylyhelsinki.fi/en/front-page/ Löyly]''' is a recently built designer sauna with sun decks and a restaurant in Hernesaari. This sauna is by the sea. Hernesaarenranta 4. A 2 hr sauna session is 19€ includes a towel, seat cover as well as soap and shampoo. | ||
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* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable. | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available. | ||
=== Getting to the sauna === | === Getting to the sauna === | ||
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'''Biannually''' | '''Biannually''' | ||
'''[http://www. | '''[http://www.helsinkisaunaday.fi/ Helsinki Sauna Day]''' is an event held on Saturdays annually or biannually. The plot as follows: Saunas are heated and opened up to sauna-goers '''free-of-charge'''. This is an excellent way to discover quality saunas inaccessible normally. On the website you may either register your sauna to participate or to book seats in sauna waves (usually 1hr long slots). Not limited only to Helsinki. | ||
=== More sauna information === | === More sauna information === | ||
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== Resources for learning Finnish == | == Resources for learning Finnish == | ||
=== Finnish for beginners === | === Finnish for beginners === | ||
* [https://fi.forvo.com/languages/fi/ Learn Finnish pronunciation from examples at fi.forvo.com] | * [https://fi.forvo.com/languages/fi/ Learn Finnish pronunciation from examples at fi.forvo.com] | ||
* [https://www.foreigner.fi/blog/section/learn-finnish Learn Finnish | * [https://www.foreigner.fi/blog/section/learn-finnish Learn Finnish beginners' video lessons at Foreigner.fi] | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/suomi-finnish All Finnish learning resources at YLE.fi] (YLE == Public Broadcasting Company of Finland) | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/suomi-finnish All Finnish learning resources at YLE.fi] (YLE == Public Broadcasting Company of Finland) | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet Basic Finnish] at YLE.fi | :* [https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet Basic Finnish] at YLE.fi | ||
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* https://moninet.rovala.fi/opiskele-suomea/ beginner-to-intermediate course into Finnish with vocab in English, Russian, Burmese, Karen and Arabic | * https://moninet.rovala.fi/opiskele-suomea/ beginner-to-intermediate course into Finnish with vocab in English, Russian, Burmese, Karen and Arabic | ||
* [https://helao.fi/fi/kats/ KÄTS: Käytännön suomea -oppimateriaali] at HelAO.fi ([[w:fi:Helsingin Aikuisopisto]]). This study material is intended for courses aiming at B1.1-level, which special emphasis on people who are not yet fluent with latin alphabet. | * [https://helao.fi/fi/kats/ KÄTS: Käytännön suomea -oppimateriaali] at HelAO.fi ([[w:fi:Helsingin Aikuisopisto]]). This study material is intended for courses aiming at B1.1-level, which special emphasis on people who are not yet fluent with latin alphabet. | ||
=== Finnish for intermediate learners === | === Finnish for intermediate learners === | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/asiointisuomea Asiointisuomea - Finnish for Practical Purposes] at YLE.fi suitable for self-studies for A2.1 and B2.1 level students | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/asiointisuomea Asiointisuomea - Finnish for Practical Purposes] at YLE.fi suitable for self-studies for A2.1 and B2.1 level students | ||
* [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php Ymmärrä suomea] a course on understanding written Finnish with quizzes on what you've just read. Includes a [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php?moduli=sanakirja dictionary], [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php?moduli=verbit verbs] and their [[w:inflection|inflection]]s and a [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php?moduli=kielioppi grammar module] | |||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/ykitreenit-tavoitteena-yleinen-kielitutkinto-suomen-kielessa YKItreenit] - tavoitteena [[w:fi:yleinen kielitutkinto]] ([[w:YKI test]]) suomen kielessä at YLE.fi | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/ykitreenit-tavoitteena-yleinen-kielitutkinto-suomen-kielessa YKItreenit] - tavoitteena [[w:fi:yleinen kielitutkinto]] ([[w:YKI test]]) suomen kielessä at YLE.fi | ||
* [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/selkouutiset/ Yle uutiset selkosuomeksi] at YLE.fi - News in simple Finnish | * [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/selkouutiset/ Yle uutiset selkosuomeksi] at YLE.fi - News in simple Finnish | ||
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* https://uusikielemme.fi/ pro-bono Finnish learning site. Grammar and vocab for beginners-up-to-advanced | * https://uusikielemme.fi/ pro-bono Finnish learning site. Grammar and vocab for beginners-up-to-advanced | ||
* https://randomfinnishlesson.blogspot.com/ | * https://randomfinnishlesson.blogspot.com/ | ||
== Find Finnish courses in the real world == | == Find Finnish courses in the real world == | ||
* | * http://www.finnishcourses.fi/ | ||
* [https://www.helmet.fi/fi-FI/Tapahtumat_ja_vinkit/Uutispalat/Suomen_kielen_kielikahvilat_ja_keskustel(48366) Language cafés for learning Finnish at | * [https://www.helmet.fi/fi-FI/Tapahtumat_ja_vinkit/Uutispalat/Suomen_kielen_kielikahvilat_ja_keskustel(48366) Language cafés for learning Finnish] at HelMet.fi | ||
* [http://luetaanyhdessa.fi/english/ Luetaan Yhdessä | * [http://luetaanyhdessa.fi/english/ Luetaan Yhdessä] lists 'Let's Read Together' groups | ||
== Want to move to Finland? == | == Want to move to Finland? == | ||
* http://movingtofinland.fi/ | * http://movingtofinland.fi/ | ||
* https://www.infofinland.fi/ | * https://www.infofinland.fi/ | ||