The easiest way to get to Finland without flying is by taking a train from central Europe to Stockholm via Copenhagen. From Stockholm the journey continues to Turku,Finland by ferry (10–12 hours). Direct trains from the Port of Turku to Tampere take around two hours. Travel options to Helsinki include ferries from Tallinn, Estonia (2–3 hours), Stockholm, Sweden (overnight) and Travemünde/Lübeck, Germany (27 hours).

A local bus line operates between Tampere-Pirkkala Airport and Tampere city centre. There is also shuttle service available, that takes passengers to central hotels. Taxis are also an option. Tampere is a compact city, where the proposed venue and accommodation options are within a convenient walking distance from the train and bus stations, as well as from each other. When walking is not an option, consider renting a bike or an electric scooter, or hopping on the tram.

Tampere-Pirkkala International Airport is located only 20 minutes from Tampere city centre. Since the airport is small and efficient, travellers can be at their hotel 30 minutes after landing. Accordingly, checkin times are short and travellers need to be there only 45–60 minutes prior to the flight. The airport hosts one of airBaltic’s four bases, and the airline offers direct flights to Riga, Oslo, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Munich, Rhodes and Malaga. SAS has direct flights to Stockholm, and Ryanair to London Stansted.

There are over 150 direct flights daily from all over the world to Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Finnair has direct flights to Helsinki from all major cities in Europe, as well as from a number of cities in Asia and the United States. To lower the carbon footprint, we recommend you use train or bus connection to Tampere. Fast pendolino trains offer a very convenient ride, taking passengers from Helsinki Airport via Tikkurila station to Tampere in 1h 30 minutes. Buses between Helsinki Airport and Tampere run almost every hour and the journey takes approximately 2 hours.