Location and transportation

• The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is located at Mannerheimintie 166, which is 5 km away from the Helsinki city center and the central railway station. Read more: Welcome to Tilkanmäki.
• The train from the airport arrives to the central railway station in 30 mins.
• Helsinki public transportation is very functioning, see the Journey plannerLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä. 
• Taxis are available, too. We recommend the taxi company Taksi HelsinkiLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä.

Accommodation

• We recommend the sustainable Hotel ValoLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä which is located 600 m from the conference venue. When making bookings at Hotel Valo, please use our discount code PROTHLIPS.
• There are multiple other choices for accommodation, too. To mention a few hotels in the city center or near the conference venue: Scandic Grand Central HelsinkiLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä, Scandic SimonkenttäLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä, Scandic MeilahtiLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä
• Travel on a budget: Omena Hotel LönnrotinkatuLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä, Hotel ArthurLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä

Accessibility

• Helsinki is mainly a quite accessible city but not all places are accessible. We are happy to look for solutions with you in case you have concerns. 
• The conference venue is accessible by i.e. wheelchair. There is an induction loop to boost hearing aid in the lobby, in the main conference halls and at the THL restaurant desk. Read more: Welcome to Tilkanmäki.
• The Hotel ValoLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä is partially accessible. For instance the hotel Scandic Grand Central HelsinkiLink to an external websiteAvautuu uudessa välilehdessä has accessible rooms.