World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Helsinki - Finland Travel Guide, Tourism http://bit.ly/191GdBc Transport in Helsinki - Finland Public transport: Helsingin Kaupungin Liikennelaitos (HKL) operates Helsinki's metro, trams and buses, as well as the ferry to Suomenlinna, but information on routes, timetables and tickets is provided by Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL) . Tickets can be purchased on board buses and trams and at metro stations, but are cheaper if purchased in advance from newsagents (R-kioski), the tourist office or post office. Transfers are allowed for single and multi-trip tickets within one hour of the time stamped on the ticket upon initial boarding. Tram number 4 is ideal for architecture buffs, and tram number 6 is designed for those interested in design, art and food. The HKL Tourist Ticket (valid for one, three of five days) allows for unlimited travel on all public transport and local trains within Helsinki. Visitors also get unlimited travel with the Helsinki Card , which also provides free entry to many museums and attractions. There is also a Kutsuplus service, an on demand mini bus service which you can book via a mobile phone or computer, enabling passengers heading in the same direction to share the same route. Taxis: Taxi services are operated by Helsinki Taxi Centre (tel: (09) 100 0700). Helsinki taxis can be hailed on the street or booked by telephone, but demand often exceeds supply during the morning and afternoon rush hour. A taxi is available for hire if the yellow 'TAXI' dome is lit. As a general rule, tipping is not expected. Driving: As the public transport system is excellent and most of central Helsinki is accessible on foot, it is not necessary to take a car into Helsinki city centre. Visitors who drive in the city should be aware that parking regulations are strictly enforced and delays are common during the morning and afternoon rush hours. The city is divided into three parking zones. Central Helsinki is designated as Zone I (I-vyöhyke) and parking rules are enforced from 0900 to 1900 Monday to Saturday. Parking is less expensive outside this central zone and rules are only enforced from Monday to Friday. Parking is free everywhere on Sunday. Parking meters take ordinary coins or parking cards, which can be purchased in advance from R-kioski (newsagents) and service stations. The major car parks in the centre are located at the Forum shopping centre, Mannerheimintie 20, and Kluuvi shopping centre, Aleksanterinkatu 9. Bicycle hire: With the flat topography, bicycles are a popular way of getting around in Helsinki, and the city has an extensive, 750km-long (466 miles ) network of well maintained cycle paths. Cyclists must obey the bicycle traffic signals to avoid a fine. The city administration provides free City Bikes for visitors at 26 stands around the centre; a small deposit is required, but this is refunded when you return the bike to any of the stands. More details are available from the tourist office. Several private companies also offer bicycle hire but operators change regularly - contact the tourist office for an up-to-date list. The new Baana - a 1.3km-long cycle and pedestrian route connecting the Western Harbour area to Kamppi and Töölö Bay - opened in 2012. ==================================== Helsinki Videos, Helsinki Restaurants, Helsinki Introduction, Helsinki Transport, Helsinki Tours, Helsinki Attractions, Helsinki Shopping, Helsinki Museums, Helsinki, Helsinki tourism, Helsinki vacation, Helsinki travel guide, Finland travel guide, Finland vacation, Finland tourism, Europe, Finland, Helsinki Nightlife == Helsinki - Finland Travel Guide, tourism, Vacation, Attractions

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