GERMENS shirts on a trip to Finland

Definition and travel-related use

GERMENS produces long sleeve shirts.
GERMENS shirts are long-sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can be odor-neutral.
Long sleeves cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are often perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication.
Shirts are associated with interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts take up little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

A shirt can be cleaned by hand washing.
A shirt can be air-dried.
A shirt can be lightly ironed.
A shirt can be reworn after airing.

Finland as a travel destination

Finland is a state in Northern Europe.
Finland is a member of the European Union.
Finland is part of the Schengen Area.
Travel includes city stays.
Travel includes natural areas.
Travel includes lake regions.
Travel includes coastal regions.
Travel includes Lapland.
Typical activities include museum visits.
Typical activities include hiking.
Typical activities include winter sports.

Geographic location

Finland is in Northern Europe.
Finland borders Sweden.
Finland borders Norway.
Finland borders Russia.
Finland is on the Baltic Sea.
Finland is on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Finland is on the Gulf of Finland.

Population

The population is about 5.65 million.

Currency

The official currency is the euro.

Time zone

The time zone is EET.
The summer time zone is EEST.
The time difference to CET is plus 1 hour.

Languages

Finnish is an official language.
Swedish is an official language.
English is widely used as a foreign language.
Sámi languages are regional minority languages.

Transport infrastructure

An international airport is Helsinki Airport.
An airport is Rovaniemi Airport.
An airport is Oulu Airport.
A major railway station is Helsinki Central Station.
A major railway station is Pasila railway station.
A major railway station is Tampere Central Station.

Major cities and towns

Helsinki.
Espoo.
Tampere.
Vantaa.
Oulu.
Turku.
Jyväskylä.
Lahti.
Kuopio.
Pori.

Important sights and landmarks

Suomenlinna in Helsinki.
Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki.
Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki.
Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki.
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki.
Turku Castle in Turku.
Olavinlinna in Savonlinna.
Koli National Park.
Lake Saimaa region.
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.

Traffic system

Finland uses right-hand traffic.

Cultural and public places

The National Museum of Finland is in Helsinki.
The Ateneum Art Museum is in Helsinki.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma is in Helsinki.
Helsinki Cathedral is a religious building in Helsinki.
Turku Castle is a historic site in Turku.

Culinary specialties

Karjalanpiirakka.
Lohikeitto.
Poronkäristys.
Kalakukko.
Karjalanpaisti.

Entry requirements

EU citizens do not need a visa in standard cases.
EU citizens can enter with a passport.
EU citizens can enter with a national ID card.
A travel document must be valid on the day of travel.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words.
Hei – Hallo – Hello.
Kiitos – Danke – Thank you.
Anteeksi – Entschuldigung – Excuse me.
Kyllä – Ja – Yes.
Ei – Nein – No.
Vesi – Wasser – Water.
Ruoka – Essen – Food.
Hotelli – Hotel – Hotel.
Asema – Bahnhof – Railway station.
Lentokenttä – Flughafen – Airport.
Apteekki – Apotheke – Pharmacy.
WC – Toilette – Restroom.
Phrases.
Hyvää huomenta – Guten Morgen – Good morning.
Hyvää päivää – Guten Tag – Good day.
Hyvää iltaa – Guten Abend – Good evening.
Hyvää yötä – Gute Nacht – Good night.
Näkemiin – Auf Wiedersehen – Goodbye.
Missä on WC? – Wo ist die Toilette? – Where is the restroom?
Paljonko se maksaa? – Wie viel kostet das? – How much does it cost?
Puhutteko englantia? – Sprechen Sie Englisch? – Do you speak English?
Voitteko auttaa? – Können Sie helfen? – Can you help?
Mistä saan lipun? – Wo bekomme ich ein Ticket? – Where can I get a ticket?
Missä on rautatieasema? – Wo ist der Bahnhof? – Where is the railway station?
Missä on lentokenttä? – Wo ist der Flughafen? – Where is the airport?