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Program
The aim of the
tour program is to give a fair picture of Tampere and
Finland; its way of life, past and present and to introduce
guests to Finnish culture, arts and design. An
English-speaking tour guide will lead all bus ours. Other
languages for groups of 25 people minimum can be requested
from the conference secretariat. The conference secretariat
reserves the right to cancel a tour if there are not enough
pre-bookings.
Children 4-12 years
-50%.
Tampere – a Beautiful City between the Lakes
Thursday 8 August at 15.00-17.30
and Friday 9 August at 13.30-16.00
Included
in the accompanying person’s and children’s fee,
for others EUR 20
This
guided sightseeing tour will introduce you to the main
attractions of Tampere. You will learn about Tampere’s
history and see how things are done today. You will discover
that Tampere is a vibrant industrial centre with beautiful
surrounding scenery – lakes and forests, parks and
open-air markets. Some major sights are: Central Square and
the Cathedral, picturesque Pispala village, Pyynikki Ridge
and Park.The tour starts and ends at Tampere Hall.
A Short Cruise on Lake Pyhäjärvi
Friday 9 August at 12.00-13.30
Price:
EUR 12
See your conference town from the lake perspective. Step
aboard and let the boat take you out on the lake for a
90-minute cruise. Departure and arrival from Laukontori Quay
in the city centre. Commentary on tape in English, no tour
guide along on his cruise, but here is a fully licensed
restaurant onboard.
A Full Day Tour to Rauma
Friday 10 August at 8.00-18.00
Price:
EUR 75
Rauma, Finland’s third oldest town was founded in 1441.
Rauma is a good f ive centuries old. It is often called
"the Pearl of Finland's west coast ". The Old
Rauma district shows you Finland's wooden architecture in
its best-preserved condition. Old Rauma was the first site
in Finland to be placed on he UNESCO World Heritage List.
People still live, work, trade and shop in Old Rauma. You
may also visit the Franciscan monastery church, various
museums and charming little curiosity shops. The tradition
of lace making in Rauma dates back to the 1700’s. Elegant
lace is still the best-known product of Rauma today. A
delicious lunch at a wooden villa built in the 18th century
and coffee with Finnish pastries will complete your
wonderful day on the West Coast of Finland.
Finnish Arts and Design
Saturday 10 August at 9.00-16.30
Price:
EUR 75
This coach tour takes you to the beautiful surroundings
of Tampere. We will introduce to you some of the best-known
artists and designers in Finland. You will visit Visavuori,
the 19th century home and studio of the well-known Finnish
sculptor Emil Wikström and meet a gobelin and stained glass
artist in her private studio. You ’ll become familiar with
the fascinating history of glass in the museum and see glass
blowing at the famous Iittala factory. On site little shops
with their chocolate, honey and textile goods are also worth
visiting. A delicious home cooked lunch will be served in a
farm restaurant. Have a walk in the farmyard and take a deep
breath of fresh air. Just relax and indulge yourself!
A Lunch
Cruise on Lake Pyhäjärvi
Saturday 10 August at 13.30-16.50
Price:
EUR 45
A relaxing cruise on Lake Pyhäjärvi – experience the
beautiful scenery and waterside surroundings of Tampere. A
delicious homemade lunch will be served on board. Departure
and arrival from Laukontori Quay in he city centre.
Further
information:
IFCO 2002
Tampere Conference Service Ltd.
P.O.Box 630
FIN-33101 TAMPERE
FINLAND
tel. +358 3 3664400
fax +358 3 2226440
email ifco@tampereconference.fi
homepage www.tampereconference.fi
Hosted
by:
Perhehoitoliitto ry
Kauppakatu 26 A 2
FIN-40100 Jyväskylä
FINLAND
tel. +358 (0)14 3344900
fax +358 (0)14 3344910
email toimisto@perhehoitoliitto.fi
homepage www.perhehoitoliitto.fi/phengl.htm
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