Last update in August 1995 - prizes and other information may be out of date.

LOCAL INFORMATION

PASSPORTS, VISAS
HEALTH
CLIMATE
CLOTHING
MONEY
TIME
ELECTRICITY
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
TIPPING
TOURIST INFORMATION
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
SPORT FACILITIES

PASSPORTS, VISAS

Please contact the nearest Finnish embassy or consulate, your travel agent or the Congress Secretariat to find out the passport and visa requirements for entry into Finland.

The persons who take a Post-Congress Excursion will receive detailed information on the respective visa requirements together with the confirmation letter.

Insurances, Vaccinations The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organisers strongly recommend that the participants take out a medical care and hospital insurance. No vaccinations are needed in Finland. Vaccination against diphtheria is recommended if you take a tour to Russia.

Medical Care The medical care in Finland is of a high standard and there are several hospitals in Tampere, e.g. the University Hospital. The addresses and telephone numbers of hospitals, health and dental clinics are available at the Congress Information Desk.

CLIMATE In early to mid August, the temperatures in Tampere range from the average midday temperature of 20 degrees Celsius to the average night time temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. Occasional showers can be expected. On the opening day of the Congress, 7 August, the sun will rise in Tampere at 05:18 and set at 21:43.

CLOTHING There is no dress code for the Congress. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as the Welcome Reception and the Farewell Party are festive events but no formal dress is required. The organisers suggest that you bring along a warm sweater for chilly evenings and an umbrella or a raincoat. For tours and excursions walking shoes or rubber boots are recommended.

MONEY The Finnish monetary unit is the Finnmark (FIM) markka, divided into 100 pennies. On May 22nd, 1995, USD 1 was equivalent to about FIM 4.42. You can check for the current exchange rate from Kurt Swanson's currency converter at Lund or from Koblas Currency Converter at GNN. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants.

TIME The summer time in Finland is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

ELECTRICITY The electric current is 220-240 V, 50 Hz alternating current (AC). Two-pin round plugs are standard.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Food
In August, salmon, whitefish and Baltic herring as well as mushrooms and game are very popular, and it is the season for crayfish. Wild cloudberries, blueberries and lingonberries are often served for dessert.

Beverages
In Finland tap water is safe to drink. Wines and spirits are sold by state-owned ALKO shops.

TIPPING Tipping is not customary in Finland. Service charges are included in the prices.

TOURIST INFORMATION

Tampere information from Tampere Telephone Company
Information on Tampere Region from the University of Tampere
Tourist information on Tampere and Tampere Region from the University of Tampere: Touring Tampere

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Tampere has excellent public transport services. Most of the Congress hotels are within walking distance from the Congress Venue.

Time tables

SPORT FACILITIES

GOLF information

CINEMAS

Movie theaters in Tampere

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Metla/THA/2011/JSaa - 23.6.1997