Welcome to Lapinlahti!

Welcome to Lapinlahden Lähde! We are excited to welcome you to the AWAKE event at Lapinlahden Lähde in Helsinki. To make your visit smooth, here are some practical details about how to reach us and what to expect on site:

• Sessions: 9:30 – 12:35
• Workshops (onsite only): 13:50 – 15:00 / 15:20 – 16:20
• Closing: 16:20 – 16:40

Getting to Lapinlahden Lähde

Address: Lapinlahdenpolku 8, 00180 Helsinki

Public Transport Tickets in Helsinki

Helsinki has an easy-to-use public transport system run by HSL. One ticket works for the metro, trams, buses, and commuter trains within the chosen travel zones. inside Helsinki, the validity of an HSL single ticket last 90 minutes. You can reuse the same ticket in Metro, buses, trams and commuter trains during that time. Once the time is over, you need to purchase another ticket.

How to buy a ticket:

• Ticket machines: Blue vending machines at metro stations, big tram/bus stops, and railway stations (see photo below). You can pay with card or contactless.
• HSL app: Download the “HSL” app on your phone, buy a digital ticket, and show it when asked.
• Shops: Tickets are also sold at kiosks such as R-kioski.

Good to know:

• You must always have a valid ticket before boarding the metro, bus, or tram.
• Tickets are checked randomly and a fine is given if you travel without one.
• Choose the right zones (for Lapinlahti, a city centre ticket AB is enough).

From Helsinki Central Railway Station → Ruoholahti

• By Metro:
  • Take the M1 or M2 metro line (direction Matinkylä or Tapiola).
  • Get off at Ruoholahti Metro Station (approx. 5 minutes).
  • From there, it is a 10-minute walk to Lapinlahden Lähde.
  • Route in google maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/B6FDsdyxytw5J58D6

• By Walking:
  • The walk from the railway station takes about 30 minutes through the city centerand Kamppi area. You can cross through the cementery or the pathwalk beside it.
    Route in google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qJk51QwYwfAz7KRJ8

By Car

• Limited parking is available directly in front of the main building and reserved primarily for visitors with reduced mobility.
• Other parking options:
  • Ruoholahti Shopping Center parking hall (about 5 minutes’ walk)
  • Parking spaces along the road between Hietaniemi Cemetery and the Orthodox Cemetery
    
    Help us protect the park, do not park your car in the grass or other areas of the park that are not assigned for parking.

By Tram or Bus

Several tram and bus lines stop near Ruoholahti. Please check your best connection using the Helsinki Journey Planner (Reittiopas). Journey planner has also an app that you can download to your phone.

Our building:

Lapinlahti is located in an old psychiatric hospital in a park, the main building is big and yellow. You can walk freely inside and outside the park. Our doors are open until 5pm. We have open galleries, cafe, and many free events. Take a look at our calendar if you are interested in joining some events.

Inside the building:

The entire AWAKE seminar will be held on the firs floor of the main building. We have placed arrows and signs around the house to help you find the main areas where the sessions will be held.

Spot the pink arrows! 🙂

Map of the event:

Breakfast, snacks and lunch:

In the information package you received at arrival, you’ll find two meal coupons : One for breakfast and one for lunch. Please hand them to our staff when it’s time to eat.

• Breakfast will be served at the cafe, which is in front of the Auditorio.
• We will have snacks and coffee available in the auditiorio during the event.

• Lunch will be served in the restaurant Food & Co located by the Ruoholahti metro station. We will gather at the main gate and walk towards the restaurant together. You can follow Jennifer and Ville, which will hold the pink arrows.
• If you rather walk on your own, here is how to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ohgH1rxyAgzKnjx5
• Address: Itämerenkatu 11-13, 00180 Helsinki

Important information about food and allergens:

We have designed our menu to be as varied as possible, and it includes both vegan and gluten-free options. However, if you have a very specific allergy or dietary restriction, we recommend bringing some food with you, just in case there are traces of ingredients that do not meet your needs. Thank you for your understanding.

Questions?

If you have any questions you can contact our team at [email protected] or our our AWAKE team Helsinki in the address [email protected].

We have also set up a Telegram group for the event to answer questions and support you throughout the day. You can join by scanning the QR code provided or by searching AWAKE Helsinki 2025 in Telegram.

Direct link: https://t.me/awakehelsinki2025

We wish you a great stay in Helsinki and welcome once again to AWAKE on 2.10!
See you there.