Draft agenda for the Annual Event 2017 and European Cooperation Day 2017 Mariehamn, Åland 20-21.9.2017 Day 1: European Cooperation Day 2017 Open for the general public and projects Programme at Alandica 14:30 Bus transportation from harbour to Alandica 15:00-16:30 Opening Welcome from Mayor of Mariehamn and Head of Managing Authority Merike Niitepõld Opening of photo exhibition (open until 22.9.) Dance performances and warm snacks served 16:30 - Departure for study trip by bus Visits to three Central Baltic projects active on Åland Sightseeing along the way - 19:00 Back in town 19:30-21:30 Project networking dinner Central Baltic projects and annual event participants Departure for dinner from Alandica Venue TBC
Day 2: Annual Event 2017 Open for participants registered for the annual event 8:00-8:30 Registration and coffee 8:30-9:00 Plenary (Auditorium) Opening the Annual Event by Head of Managing Authority Merike Niitepõld Welcome from the government of Åland 9:00-9:20 Projects and communication Parallels 9:30-11:00 Priority parallels 11:00 11:15 Coffee on the go (photo exhibition area) 11:20 12:55 Priority parallels continue 13:00 Meet & greet the CB staff on your way out Lunch bags to take home provided at the door 13:15 Bus transport to harbour
Accommodation There are several accommodation alternatives available in Mariehamn. We have made prebookings in three hotels. If you are interested in booking any of the following, remember to use the booking reference Central Baltic. 1) Hotel Arkipelag (Strandgatan 35, Mariehamn) Booking reference: Central Baltic Number of rooms: 15 Single room 138, double room 168. Prices include breakfast. Bookings: tel. +358 18 24 020 or info@hotellarkipelag.ax (credit card required to guarantee the reservation) Quota valid until 22.6.2017 2) Hotell Pommern (Norragatan 10, Mariehamn) Booking reference: Central Baltic Number of rooms: 40 Classic single 115, Classic double 125, Classic double with extra bed 152, Family room 160. Prices include breakfast. Bookings: tel. +358 18 15 555 or info@alandhotels.fi (credit card required to guarantee the reservation) Quota valid until 20.7.2017 3) Park Alandia Hotell (Norra Esplanadgatan 3, Mariehamn) Booking reference: Central Baltic Number of rooms: 40 10 x Classic single/double 93 /101, 30 x Premium single/double 98 /107. Prices include breakfast. Bookings: tel. +358 18 14 130 or info@parkalandia.com (credit card required to guarantee the reservation) Quota valid until 20.8.2017
How to get there Åland is easily reachable. The following tables list some of the most common transportation methods. Remember to check for possible alterations in timetables. Ferry From To Company Departure Arrival Turku Mariehamn Tallink SILJA 08:15 13:35 Turku Mariehamn Viking Line 08:45 14:10 Mariehamn Turku Tallink SILJA 13:45 19:15 Mariehamn Turku Viking Line 14:25 19:50 Tallinn Mariehamn Tallink SILJA 18:00 04:50 Mariehamn Tallinn Tallink SILJA 01:00 10:00 Helsinki Mariehamn Tallink SILJA 17:00 04:00 Helsinki Mariehamn Viking Line 17:30 04:25 Mariehamn Helsinki Tallink SILJA 23:55 09:55 Mariehamn Helsinki Viking Line 23:35 10:10 Stockholm Mariehamn Viking Line 07:45 14:10 Kapellskär Mariehamn Viking Line 12:00 15.30 Mariehamn Stockholm Viking Line 14:25 18:55 Mariehamn Kapellskär Viking Line 16:00 17:30 Grisslehamn Eckerö Eckerölinjen 10:00 13:00 Eckerö Grisslehamn Viking Line 18:30 19:30
Plane This table lists direct flights to Mariehamn. By making a stop-over in Helsinki or Stockholm, you are able to reach Mariehamn e.g. from Riga. From To Operator Departure Arrival Turku Mariehamn NextJet 16:00 16:30 Turku Mariehamn Finnair 20:20 20:55 Mariehamn Turku Finnair 09:55 10:30 Mariehamn Turku NextJet 11:20 11:50 Helsinki Mariehamn Finnair 19:25 20:55 Helsinki Mariehamn Finnair 08:40 09:35 Mariehamn Helsinki Finnair 09:55 11:25 Mariehamn Helsinki Finnair 21:15 22:10 Stockholm Mariehamn NextJet 09:30 11:00 Stockholm Mariehamn NextJet 20:30 22:00 Mariehamn Stockholm NextJet 17:00 16:30 Mariehamn Stockholm NextJet 06:40 06:10 Car It is possible to reach Åland also via own car from the Finnish mainland. This involves using the ferries of Ålandstrafiken and usually staying at least one night on the islands along the way. Links to service operators Eckerö Line Finnlines (Kapellskär Långnäs Naantali) Tallink Silja Viking line
MAP A general map showing the general locations for accommodation, venue, harbour and airport. Map by Google Maps. The map is accessible online through the following link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ragz67qmzmfyeiplybyvz5kkpcg&ll=60.0976408 9509186%2C19.947867376596036&z=16
Registration Please use to following link to register: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/cb_ae_2017