RUN-EU Super Week
RUN-EU Super Week
HAMK is organising RUN European University events on 26th-30th September for RUN-EU staff members and students.
This RUN-EU Super Week consists of the FASA Pedagogical Development Programme (PDP) and Design Factory Bootcamp (DFB) for RUN staff members. Participants of PDP and DFB will find practical information on this website.
You can register to the Superweek here. Please notice that the link is only for RUN-EU staff members. The deadline for the registration is 10th of September. After the deadline has passed, we confirm the accepted participants from each institution.
The staff members taking part in the Design Factory Bootcamp are requested to complete a pretask. Please see the instructions below.
Pretask for Design Factory Bootcamp
Programme for Pedagogical Development Programme and DF Bootcamp
Programme for SAP students
More information will be added soon.
Below is some essential information prior to your arrival in Hämeenlinna, Finland
Event venue
RUN-EU Super Week is organised in HAMK Design Factory facilities in Hämeenlinna University Centre E-building (Visakaarre 4). Hämeenlinna University Centre map (pdf) for RUN-EU Super Week.
Drink Tap Water
Finnish tap water is not only safe to drink straight from the tap, but it’s also one of the best in the world.
Suitable outdoor clothing & footwear for the Fall weather
The weather in September usually is quite pleasant in Finland. However, the temperature might get cold sometimes, specially in the nights, be sure that you pack some layers. For instance, a reasonably warm jacket will be needed. Furthermore, it would be wise to pack a waterproof jacket or light raincoat for rainy days. Good walking shoes are recommended.
Accommodation options
The RUN-EU Super Week participants will book their own accommodation directly from the hotel/hostel. HAMK has a quota to Scandic Hämeenlinna City hotel.
Please note: if you want to make a reservation to HAMK’s quota in Scandic Hämeenlinna City hotel, you have to do it before 15.09.2022 or as long as there are some rooms left via this link and using the code BHAM250922.
Information about the hotel:
Time: 25.09.-01.10.2022
Room type: standard
Price: 97 € single room / day
107 € double room / day
The room price includes WiFi and breakfast.
Important information regarding arrival in Finland
Arrival in Finland and FINENTRY service
Please note that all persons arriving in Finland are still bound by the obligations stated in the Communicable Diseases Act. Make sure you read the guidelines of the Finnish institute for health and welfare on their web pages, regardless of which country or area you are travelling from: https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/travel-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic
Please remember that you have to follow all current health safety regulations: maintain adequate safety distances, wash your hands and use a face mask in some cases. Please check here for further information: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
Traveling to Hämeenlinna
RUN-EU Super Week takes place at the Hämeenlinna University Centre. Hämeenlinna University Centre is the largest of HAMK’s campuses and the campus is located 2 km from the Hämeenlinna city centre.
From the Helsinki Airport you can take a bus or a train to Hämeenlinna. Please see more information here.
We offer free bus rides for Superweek participants – just hop in!
We have arranged Super Week transportation between Hämeenlinna city center hotels to HAMK Design Factory, Hämeenlinna University Center. Our campus is located 2 kilometres from the Hämeenlinna city center. This transportation is free of charge for Super Week participants.
The bus is white with blue details and a text “HämeBus” on the side. There are hotels where the bus is not able to stop right in front of the door. Be outside the hotel well in advance, the bus is only stopping for pick-up.
Monday:
Arrival:
8:15 Scandic Hotel Aulanko
8:20 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
8:30 Scandic City Hämeenlinna
Return:
16:10 HAMK –> Scandic City Hämeenlinna, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Scandic Hotel Aulanko
Tuesday:
Arrival:
8:15 Scandic Hotel Aulanko
8:20 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
8:30 Scandic City Hämeenlinna
Return:
16:10 HAMK –> Scandic City Hämeenlinna, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Scandic Hotel Aulanko
Wednesday:
Arrival:
8:15 Scandic Hotel Aulanko
8:20 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
8:30 Scandic City Hämeenlinna
Return:
19:10 HAMK (NB!) –> Scandic City Hämeenlinna, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Scandic Hotel Aulanko
Thursday:
Arrival:
8:15 Scandic Hotel Aulanko
8:20 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
8:30 Scandic City Hämeenlinna
Return:
16:10 HAMK –> Scandic City Hämeenlinna, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Scandic Hotel Aulanko
Friday:
Arrival:
8:15 Scandic Hotel Aulanko
8:20 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
8:30 Scandic City Hämeenlinna
Return:
13:10 HAMK (NB!) –> Scandic City Hämeenlinna, Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Scandic Hotel Aulanko
If you have any questions, please let us know superweek@hamk.fi !
Below you can find information about travel options in Hämeenlinna.
Train station
Remember to buy a ticket before going to the train from a ticket vending machine or online. You can find schedules and buy tickets from the VR website. Please notice that you have to change trains in Tikkurila when coming or going to the airport.
Long-distance bus services
Due to the Covid situation, the bus services between Hämeenlinna and Helsinki-Vantaa airport are limited. You can find the schedule from the Matkahuolto website.
Local bus services
To Visamäki campus between Hämeenlinna city center is operated by bus number 2. You will find the route and timetable from here.
You can purchase single tickets with cash from the bus driver, the adult fee is 3,40€ or 2,40€ with debit/credit card. When buying a ticket from the driver, please have a small change (preferably exact change) to pay for your fare. Drivers do not have to accept notes larger than 20 euros.
Taxi services
Taxis can be usually found in common places like train stations, bus stations, and city center marketplace. Please notice that there are no Uber services in Hämeenlinna. Taxi services from Taxi Häme: +358 100 0700 . (Call rates 2,90 €/tel. + 0,55 €/min. Queuing cost is standard local network rate or the standard mobile rate)
Guide map for Super Week participants
There are some restaurants and interesting places in Hämeenlinna gathered together for you. You can find them in Google Maps from here.
More information will be added soon.