Practical information

Aalto University, Otaniemi Campus, Espoo, Finland
The OECD “What works” Conference on Entrepreneurship and Higher Education 20-21 November 2014
will be held at Aalto University, Otaniemi Campus, city of Espoo, Finland.
The venues will be as follows:
Thursday 20 Nov – Open Innovation House, street address: Otaniementie 19, Espoo
Friday 21 Nov – TUAS-building, street address: Otaniementie 17,Espoo
Otaniemi Campus MAP
Below is a map of Aalto University Otaniemi Campus, with the conference venues marked with a blue
circle. Bus stops are marked with a small red circle; Konemies bus stop also with a blue star.
Open Innovation House: number 32
TUAS-building: number 37
From Helsinki
Link: http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/campuses/campus_maps/otaniemi_map_2014.pdf
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET FROM HELSINKI CITY TO AALTO UNIVERISTY, OTANIEMI CAMPUS, ESPOO CITY
By Bus:
Bus no 103 (also 103T) from central Helsinki to Otaniemi. More information on the route available from:
http://linjakartta.reittiopas.fi/en/index.php#?x=2547264.3124618&y=6674557.5&mapview=map&zoom=3
The buses from Helsinki to Espoo (Otaniemi direction) leave from the Kamppi bus terminal. The bus
terminal is inside the Kamppi shopping centre (on E-level). Bus 103 departs usually from platform 42.
Travel time is between 15-25 mins depending on the traffic, the 103T takes slightly longer.
Timetable for bus 103 in the mornings is as follows: 7:53, 8:06, 8:15. A single ticket costs €5.00,
please have exact change or small bills.
The bus stop closest to the conference venue Open Innovation House / TUAS-building is called
Konemies (E2217). You can ask the driver to alert you when you approach the stop.
Once you get off the bus, stay on the same side of Otaniementie and walk approximately 400meters
ahead.
By taxi:
A taxi from Helsinki takes about 15-20 minutes and costs approximately 30 EUR. Taxis can be taken from
the railway station, from numerous taxi ranks in city centre or booked via e.g. hotel reception.
HOW TO GET TO & FROM HELSINKI AIRPORT TO AALTO UNIVERSITY, OTANIEMI CAMPUS, ESPOO
By Taxi:
By Yellow Line Airport taxi (shuttle taxi): Yellow Line’s desk is at the arrival hall. The cost to Otaniemi
campus is 29,50 EUR for 1-2 persons. (Please note that the shuttle taxi may take a longer time to
reach the destination as you might share the taxi with other people going to the same direction.)
By normal taxi: Taxi stand is outside the main entrance of the arrival hall. The cost to Otaniemi
campus is approximately 50 EUR. Trip takes about 30 mins. Taxis accept card payment.
HOW TO GET TO & FROM HELSINKI AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTRE OF HELSINKI
By bus (Finnair Bus or bus nro 615):
AIRPORT TO CITY (Helsinki central railway station)
• Departure Location: Outside the arrival hall
• Timetable: every 20 minutes (trip takes about 30 mins)
• Tickets: 6,30 EUR (Finnair bus) / 5,00 EUR (bus 615)
HELSINKI CITY TO AIRPORT
• Departure Location: Helsinki central railway station (Elielinaukio square)
• Timetable: every 20 minutes
• Ticket:6,30EUR
By taxi:
By Yellow Line Airport taxi (shuttle taxi): Yellow Line’s desk is at the arrival hall. The cost to Helsinki
city centre is 29,50 EUR for 1-2 persons. (Please note that the shuttle taxi may take a longer time to
reach the destination as you might share the taxi with other people going to the same direction.)
By normal taxi: Taxi stand is outside the main entrance of the arrival hall. The cost to
Helsinki city centre is approximately 50 EUR.
MEALS
Thursday 20 Nov – Aalto University offers coffees and lunch at the conference venue.
Friday 21 Nov – Morning coffee offered at conference venue by Aalto University. Lunch at participants’
own expense. A restaurant can be found at the conference venue TUAS-building Fazer canteen (entry
from main lobby).
Other options:
Open Innovation House – OIH Café serves salad and soup lunches
T-building Canteen – serves warm meals and salads
WEATHER
Winter is approaching and the temperatures are currently between +5 and -5 degrees Celsius. A thick
overcoat, a scarf and gloves are recommended.
MISCELLANEOUS
A wifi connection Aalto open will be made available for you during your stay on Aalto University campus.
No login or password is needed.
About Helsinki City & Espoo City please find enclosed the links of the Tourism Offices:
http://www.visithelsinki.fi/en
http://www.visitespoo.fi/visitors_guide