ITS-Reizen

School trip to Helsinki

Helsinki is an inspiring destination for education, design and sustainability, with the remarkable Oodi library as its highlight.

Destination
Helsinki, Finland
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
6 to 7 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Helsinki is a city where education, design and sustainability go hand in hand. Oodi, the central library, opened in December 2018 and was designed by ALA Architects; it stands opposite the Parliament House. The design was chosen in an international competition with 544 entries. Oodi is much more than a library: it has a makerspace and recording studios, among other things. It is the perfect place to talk with your pupils about learning, citizenship and the Finnish approach to education.

At the Design Museum, pupils get to know Finnish design and the role design plays in everyday life. The city also lends itself well to urban research: how does sustainable mobility work, how does Helsinki handle public space and how visible is sustainability on its streets? Pupils can carry out their own observations in small groups and present them.

We would be delighted to take care of transport to Helsinki for you and your pupils. It is a long journey that includes a ferry crossing over the Baltic Sea; the drive is broken up by rest breaks and, where needed, an overnight stop. ITS-Reizen provides a comfortable, safe coach and an experienced driver for carefree travel throughout the trip.

Highlights

  • Oodi central library (2018)
  • Finnish design at the Design Museum
  • Urban research on sustainability

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Departure and first leg of the journey

    Early departure from school. With two drivers and regular breaks we cover the first part of the route, with an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Onward journey and ferry crossing

    We continue by coach to the ferry port, then cross the Baltic Sea by ferry towards Finland.

  3. Day 3: Arrival and first look at Helsinki

    Arrival in Helsinki and a first orientation in the centre, with a visit to Oodi central library.

  4. Day 4: Design and urban research

    A visit to the Design Museum and urban research in small groups on sustainability, mobility and public space.

  5. Day 5: Presentations and return journey

    Pupils present their findings. Then the journey home begins, including the ferry crossing.

  6. Day 6: Final leg of the return journey

    After breakfast we drive the last part of the route, arriving back at school at the end of the day.

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