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Your first Finnish winter starts with your everyday route
The forecast gives you a temperature. The route to work, school or the bus stop tells you what to prepare for.
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How to get a Helmet library card
One card works across public libraries in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen.
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Which HSL zones does your ticket need?
Plan the route first, then buy a ticket for every zone it passes through.
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Check for slippery pavements before leaving
The Finnish Meteorological Institute publishes warnings specifically for pedestrians.
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Find second-hand goods at Kierrätyskeskus
Browse the online shop or find a branch in the Helsinki area.
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A simple kitchen routine for biowaste
In the HSY area, separate food scraps, peelings and coffee grounds from packaging.
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