Initial program for VisitHAPPYfinn Experience
Monday - Welcome, boosting our happy moods
Wednesday - Creativity and curiosity – captivating our soul powers in design
Tuesday - Be active being together in Suomenlinna fortress
9:00am inspiring stroll on the seaside, Hietaranta beach
10:00am welcoming event, getting to know each other - Finnish culture and the core values of the Finns - your Finnish survival package, the happy mood “cooking” workshop, Töölö Towers
12:30pm refreshing lunch, Bistro Stadion
2:00pm exploring and engaging Helsinki sights circuit
6:00pm time to eat, Salve restaurant
8:00pm optional evening activity, karaoke
Tuesday - Be active being together in Suomenlinna fortress
Wednesday - Creativity and curiosity – captivating our soul powers in design
Tuesday - Be active being together in Suomenlinna fortress
7:00am optional wake up hike, Helsinki seaside
9:40am short Baltic ferry ride to Suomenlinna fortress, Unesco Heritage site
10:00am good balance of life - connecting with nature and discovering our inner strengths in the wonders of Suomenlinna island landscapes workshop
12:30pm fortress lunch break
1:30pm arousing the group team spirit and collaboration with fun games – getting to know the secret lives of the fortress
4:00pm joy, beauty and windows into magical worlds of happy storytelling, Tove Jansson, Paradise exhibition
6:00pm optional evening activities
Wednesday - Creativity and curiosity – captivating our soul powers in design
Wednesday - Creativity and curiosity – captivating our soul powers in design
Wednesday - Creativity and curiosity – captivating our soul powers in design
7:00am optional wake up exercise, Hietaranta beach
10:00am escaping to the nature trails, Seurasaari Island
11:30pm lunch designing, Seurasaari Island
1:00pm Design Thinking – cultivating our empathy and nourishing our innovative strengths in the Design Museumworkshop
4:00pm a plunge to the Baltic Sea, Löyly, or Allas Sea Pool
7:00pm cheering with the Finns, hockey game (or something similar)
Thursday - Visiting with the Finns
Friday - Wrapping the VisitHAPPYfinn experience
Wednesday - Creativity and curiosity – captivating our soul powers in design
7:00am optional wake up exercises, Sibelius Park
9:30am sharing our half day with the Finnish school students, including lunch
1:00pm taking a part to Finnish family shores during our half day family visit
6:00pm dinner time, Allas Seagrill
Friday - Wrapping the VisitHAPPYfinn experience
Friday - Wrapping the VisitHAPPYfinn experience
Friday - Wrapping the VisitHAPPYfinn experience
7:00am optional wake up circuit, Töölönlahti bay
9:30am farewell “potluck” workshop
12:30pm lunch time, Oodi
1:30pm wrapping up the best VisitHAPPYfinn treats and searching for survival goodies at home
Essential Cultural Values of the VisitHAPPYfinn Experience
- knowing myself and my own culture
- cultural identity reflects on cultural happiness
- being passion
- confronting self-resilience
- good balance of life
- respect yourself and others
- exploring joy, playfulness and humor
- C - CARING, COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY
- U - UNIQNESS
- L - LEARN ABOUT YOUR CULTURE AND THE OTHER CULTURES
- T - TRUST AND TOLERANCE
- U - UNDERSTANDING
- R - RESPECTNESS
- E - EMPATHIZE, ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER, ENGAGE, BE EQUAL
Registration and Prices
Registration
All registrations for VisitHAPPYfinn must be done using the online registration form at VisitEDUfinn website, using the following payment types:
- Online credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
- Bank transfer (PDF-invoice). The invoice with the necessary information will be sent to you with the confirmation email. The participant should assume all the bank transaction fees.
Please note that all payments must be made in advance and in euros (€).
Prices
1290€ Early Bird Price until February 28, 2025
1490€ Normal Price until July 30, 2025
1990€ Late/onsite registration after June 30, 2025
10% discount for groups of 5 or more participants
Taxes
All prices exclude Finnish VAT 25,5%. For VAT exemption, you need to register as a representative/employee of a company or organization and during the registration, attach a tax certificate, trade register extract, or similar from your country. A screenshot/picture of a VAT-number or Erasmus-related OID (Organization ID) are also acceptable.
Price includes
- Entrance fees
- Transportation during the program
- Five lunches
- Two dinners
- Finnish Survival Package
- A school visit
- Private website
- Certificate of attendance
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by participant
All cancellations must be made by email to info@visithappyfinn.com. If you do not cancel your participation at all, you will be charged the full fee. The paid registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by February 28, 2025. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after this date. Please note that a processing fee of 50€ (excl. VAT) per participant will be deducted from all refunds. If unable to attend, the registered person may substitute someone else from the same organization by sending a notification to info@visithappyfinn.com.
Cancellation by VisitHAPPYfinn
If the documents attached during the registration process are not valid, and the participant does not deliver proper documents immediately after requested, VisitHAPPYfinn has the right to cancel the participation without any refunding. However, participation is always possible, paying the corresponding fee (or the price difference).
In case the event is cancelled due to COVID-19 or a similar situation, all the payments will be refunded without any processing fee. VisitHAPPYfinn is not responsible for any damage caused by the cancellation and strongly recommends purchasing flexible flight tickets and accommodation.
Invitation Letters
VisitHAPPYfinn will write invitation letters only after the full payment. If the participant cannot get a visa and sends evidence about the rejected visa application, VisitHAPPYfinn will refund the paid amount. However, 100€ (excl. VAT) will be deducted as an administrative fee.