2024 Finlandia Trophy: Info and pre-game chat

[Pandicorn]

I have a question about paying in Finland. I've read that you pay mostly with card or phone, do the shops/kiosks/supermarkets etc. still accept cash?
And how is it when I buy a single ticket for public transport, can I buy more and use them when I need them or do I have to use it right away?

 

[TT_Fin]

I have a question about paying in Finland. I've read that you pay mostly with card or phone, do the shops/kiosks/supermarkets etc. still accept cash?
And how is it when I buy a single ticket for public transport, can I buy more and use them when I need them or do I have to use it right away?

Supermarkets usually accept cash. On traffic I think it is difficult to buy with cash, but you can buy ticket from R-kioski and I think they accept cash. Lyyli knows better about public transport, but when I have been in Helsinki I have usually bought 3-day-ticket and it accepts you to travel how much you want with subway, tram or bus (HSL). Just check if you go outside of Helsinki, you must check to which zone you need ticket. Arena is in Helsinki. You just must to stamp your ticket when you travel first time, but once if enough. It is valid 3 days from first stamp. There are also one-day, two-day or week tickets or you can buy which has payment balance. If you buy ticket with payment balance, that card you must stamp every time you travel and make sure that ticket has balance on it.

 

[4everchan]

Ahsun Yun added.

 

[Pandicorn]

Supermarkets usually accept cash. On traffic I think it is difficult to buy with cash, but you can buy ticket from R-kioski and I think they accept cash. Lyyli knows better about public transport, but when I have been in Helsinki I have usually bought 3-day-ticket and it accepts you to travel how much you want with subway, tram or bus (HSL). Just check if you go outside of Helsinki, you must check to which zone you need ticket. Arena is in Helsinki. You just must to stamp your ticket when you travel first time, but once if enough. It is valid 3 days from first stamp. There are also one-day, two-day or week tickets or you can buy which has payment balance. If you buy ticket with payment balance, that card you must stamp every time you travel and make sure that ticket has balance on it.

Thanks for your answer. I already looked it up with the different zones, and multi-day tickets are probably the easiest.

 

[DemTuppesSeine]

Golubeva/Giotopoulos Moore OUT. Anastasia posted on her IG that she has a COVID infection and that it affected their preparations.

 

[cohkaix]

This is not official yet, but from X it seems that Japanese pair Nagaoka/Moriguchi is getting the sub spot for pair.

 

[mikeko666]

This is not official yet, but from X it seems that Japanese pair Nagaoka/Moriguchi is getting the sub spot for pair.

It's has been confirmed by the Japanese media and was announced at the HNK Trophy exhibition.

 

[Weathergal]

This is not official yet, but from X it seems that Japanese pair Nagaoka/Moriguchi is getting the sub spot for pair.

It's has been confirmed by the Japanese media and was announced at the HNK Trophy exhibition.

Good so there will still be eight pairs then.

 

[Violet Sky]

Isabeau Levito has withdrawn from Finlandia GP

By Isabeau Levito withdrawing from Finlandia GP will mean she will not be eligible for the GP Final in France - means places a lot of pressure for Amber Glenn to deliver… in Cup of China to win that GP (Nov 22-24, 2024) as well.

 

[TT_Fin]

Who you are coming to place and may want to watch something at the place you live during you are here , note that national TV has rights to broadcast this event. It means ISU channel probably is not available without VPN. There is much shown at the national TV this time, but everything is not live. Yle Areena, national channels internet channel, shows everything, but the Finnish commentator is very talkative. I usually prefer to turn to Swedish commentating if there is no other options. Unfortunately Yle Areena was changed some months ago such that people who watch it must register as a viewer and log in before to be able to watch. Before it was available to everybody in Finland. It does not work with VPN either.

 

[surimi]

I'll try asking again. Who is considered a 'pensioner' in Finland, i.e. they can claim reduced fares on public transport and discounted GP tickets? In my country it's anyone over 65, but maybe it's different in Finland. I know I can use Google, but it might be reliable or not, so it would be nice to hear it from a Finn. I'm coming with a retired person who is between 65 and 70, and I'd hate to get in trouble for buying tickets with 'pensioner' discount when neither Finlandia nor the alternative public transport websites specify who that applies to. HSL website refuses to display for me, unfortunately.

Also, can anyone recommend any nice restaurants in the Taka-Tölöö area by chance, since both the Jähalli and my hotel are close?

 

[TT_Fin]

I'll try asking again. Who is considered a 'pensioner' in Finland, i.e. they can claim reduced fares on public transport and discounted GP tickets? In my country it's anyone over 65, but maybe it's different in Finland. I know I can use Google, but it might be reliable or not, so it would be nice to hear it from a Finn. I'm coming with a retired person who is between 65 and 70, and I'd hate to get in trouble for buying tickets with 'pensioner' discount when neither Finlandia nor the alternative public transport websites specify who that applies to. HSL website refuses to display for me,

It varies in different places. I checked Hsl page and is says 70 years.

 

[Ivana]

I have been researching the same as I'm coming with 70 year old, my understanding from the HSL page was that for 'pensioner' discount you have to be receiving your pension in Finland and the 70 year old discount is for those living in the Helsinki area, but maybe my understanding is incorrect. We decided to give up with discounts and just pay the full fare to avoid any issues.

 

[TT_Fin]

It is 70 if you cannot prove you are not at pension. Pension system is quite complicated here.

 

[surimi]

I do wish they wrote about this significant detail on the Finlandia website if it also applies to their tickets. Quite impractical for foreigners, many of whom will rather pay the full fare rather than ask & wait for an answer that may or may not come while good seats keep getting picked by others.
So I'm wondering, do they check people's ID's at the entrance, to make sure they young enough or old enough?

 

[Lyyli]

I'll try asking again. Who is considered a 'pensioner' in Finland, i.e. they can claim reduced fares on public transport and discounted GP tickets? In my country it's anyone over 65, but maybe it's different in Finland. I know I can use Google, but it might be reliable or not, so it would be nice to hear it from a Finn. I'm coming with a retired person who is between 65 and 70, and I'd hate to get in trouble for buying tickets with 'pensioner' discount when neither Finlandia nor the alternative public transport websites specify who that applies to. HSL website refuses to display for me, unfortunately.

Also, can anyone recommend any nice restaurants in the Taka-Tölöö area by chance, since both the Jähalli and my hotel are close?

It is like @Ivana had discovered. Unfortunately discounts for HSL public transport are only for people who live permanently in HSL area.

You need a ticket for ABC zones for the transport between the airport and your hotel. A single ABC ticket costs 4.10. A two day ABC ticket is 16,50 and a tree day ticket 22 euros. Nice that you need no transport between your hotel and the venue. If you want to do some sight-seeing etc and travel in downtown area you could also get an AB day ticket for 1-4 days which is cheaper than ABC of course. For example 1 day ticket costs 9 euros and 2 day ticket 13,50. If you let me know your plans considering transport I could give you more specific information about the costs.

My niece lived in Taka-Töölö recently for some years. I will ask her some tips and get back to you if she recommends something. I remember she loved a Vietnamise restaurant called Lie Mi which is not beside the venue but not that far either.

 

[Lyyli]

It is 70 if you cannot prove you are not at pension. Pension system is quite complicated here.

I have no experience about these pension matters so I just tried to find information from some websites. Senioriliitto says it is 65. Also VR gives pensioner´s discounts for people over 65. From where did you get 70?

 

[Lyyli]

I do wish they wrote about this significant detail on the Finlandia website if it also applies to their tickets. Quite impractical for foreigners, many of whom will rather pay the full fare rather than ask & wait for an answer that may or may not come while good seats keep getting picked by others.
So I'm wondering, do they check people's ID's at the entrance, to make sure they young enough or old enough?

It is a habit here everywhere that if you have a discount ticket you need to show a certification or your ID at the entrance. At least be prepared for that.

 

[Lyyli]

@surimi, my niece was quick. She recommended also a Nepali restaurant called Mountain and a pizza place called Daddy Greens. I think also Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo which is an arts center has a nice restaurant.

 

[TT_Fin]

It was HSL's page in which was told age of 70. Mostly it is 65. Neither do not have much experience about pension, but my oldest brother is at pension because of healthy issues (will turn 65 next year) and it sounds to be complicated sometimes. Sometimeshe gets discounts, sometimes not.

Here is HSL page in English discounted travel, I hope it helps. I suppose elsewhere it is enough if you have ID card to show you are 65.