Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will be held at the Great Hall of the University of Helsinki (address: Unioninkatu 34 by the Senate Square, see the map) on Saturday, 13 July 2002 at 18:00. There will be a possibility to register for the Congress before the opening ceremony in the lobby of the Great Hall.

Congress Venue
The 7th European Congress of Neuropathology will be held at the Biomedicum Helsinki, a biomedical research centre of the University of Helsinki (address: Haartmaninkatu 8), located at about 10 minutes’ distance from the centre of Helsinki by tram number 4, see the map.

Contacts during the Congress
The contact numbers for participants at the Biomedicum Helsinki during the Congress are:
Tel (registration desk): +358-(0)50-522 0402
Fax (conference secretariat): +358-(0)9-560 75020
E-mail: neuropathology2002@congrex.fi

Registration Desk
Participants may pick up their material at the registration desk, which will be open as follows:
• Saturday, 13 July 2002 from 16:30 to 19:00 (in the lobby of the Great Hall of the University of Helsinki, Senate Square, see the map)
• Sunday, 14 July 2002 from 8:00 to 17:00 (at the Biomedicum Helsinki, see the map)
• Monday, 15 July 2002 from 8:00 to 17:00 (at the Biomedicum Helsinki)
• Tuesday, 16 July 2002 from 8:00 to 17:00 (at the Biomedicum Helsinki)
The Congress Secretariat will be available to assist you during the Congress at the Biomedicum Helsinki. Please do not hesitate to contact the Congress Secretariat for help or advice.

Commercial Exhibition
There will be a possibility for a commercial exhibition next to the congress halls and poster area at the Biomedicum Helsinki for companies interested in exhibiting during the Congress. The exhibition will be open throughout the meeting hours.

Transportation by Air
There are direct flight connections to Helsinki from most European capitals as well as excellent intercontinental connections. Please contact your travel agency or airline for flight information.

Transportation by Sea
Helsinki is easily reached by ferries from Stockholm, Sweden (overnight by Silja Line and Viking Line) and from Tallinn, Estonia (several lines, 1.5 to 3.5 hours). The daily connections between Helsinki and Stockholm through the gorgeous archipelago are practical for those continuing to Stockholm to the 8th International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders on 20-25 July 2002.

Airport Transportation
Finnair provides regular bus transportation between the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the City Terminal near the Railway Station at a cost of approximately EUR 5. Taxis between the Airport and the Helsinki city centre cost approximately EUR 30 (30 minutes). Group taxis are also available at the airport (Yellow Line and Airport Taxi, cost approximately EUR 15 per person).

Public Transportation
Helsinki has an excellent public transportation network of buses, trams and underground trains. The congress venue will be easily reached by tram number 4 from all congress hotels. More information about these options will be provided to the participants upon registration.

Lunch and Refreshments
Lunches are included in the participants’ registration fee and will be served at the Biomedicum Helsinki. Complimentary coffee, tea and other refreshments will also be available in the foyer during the breaks.

Postal and Telecommunications Services
Postal, telephone and telefax facilities will be available at all hotels. Internet connection will be available at the Congress Venue.

Climate and Clothing
The average day-time temperature in Finland in July is around 20°C (70°F). Evenings may be cooler. There is a risk of occasional rain showers. It is advisable to bring some warm clothes with you.

Helsinki for Visitors
Shopping areas as well as museums and other attractions will offer plenty to see for participants travelling with accompanying persons and families. Enduring favourites with kids are Linnanmäki Amusement Park and Korkeasaari Zoo. For more tourist information on Helsinki visit: http://www.hel.fi/tourism

Liability and Insurance
The Organising Committee will not assume any responsibility for damage or injuries to persons or property during the Congress. It is recommended that participants and accompanying persons arrange for personal travel and health insurance.