#1 Water sports
Helsinki has great opportunities for different water sports, from boat trips to stand-up paddleboarding. One example of an office outing might be a canoe trip in the surroundings of Vuosaari.
#2 A fine dinner
A typical way to spend a relaxed evening with colleagues is to enjoy a long dinner in a restaurant. Helsinki has 1,444 fully-licensed restaurants.
#3 All kinds of sports
Testing out different sports is a popular activity for workplaces. Salmisaaren Liikuntakeskus is a sports centre that offers traditional gym equipment as well as activities like climbing and indoor beach volleyball.
#4 Skiing day
Finns are crazy about skiing. It is common to hit the cross-country tracks or ski slopes on a company outing day, in this case however the activity takes place in the office. Visma is a leading Nordic software and IT consultancy.
#5 Christmas party
Many workplaces organise a company Christmas party every year. The nature of the event can range from an informal gathering to a night at the theatre, or an elegant celebration.
#6 Culture
Helsinki has a lively arts scene. Museums offer inspiration for both workplace teams and student groups. Also school children visit museums regularly with their teachers.
#7 Workshops
Finnish companies place high value on wellbeing at the workplace. Companies tend to organise regular outings, from creative workshops to sporting events.
#8 Relaxed exercise
One of the most popular destinations for both companies and individuals is the Allas Sea Pool, a year-round sauna with outdoor pools floating on the sea. The warm water pool has a temperature of +27 celsius, the sea water pool is near zero in winter.
#9 Extreme experiences
One of the most unusual ways of taking a breather from a busy work schedule is to sit down in the cockpit of an Airbus A320. The flight simulator gives the experience of flying a plane.
#10 Testing out special skills
Sometimes working days can turn out surprising, for instance when you need to put your bow-and-arrow skills to use for shooting down icicles. The Tapanila Sports Centre offers many traditional sports as well as archery and even knife-throwing.
