Course Venues
Euneos choice of venues is based on two essentials: delivering professionalism and assuring personal well-being in order to warrant enjoyable course experience.
Oulu, Finland
Description
Oulu is the leading city of education in Northern Finland and the innovative forerunner of new teaching philosophies. Oulu is also the leading Northern business hub, recognized especially for innovations in information technology. In Oulu region you can explore and experience the world-famous Finnish education system, visit cutting edge technology companies and customize your stay with Arctic nature experiences.
Course Venue
The course will take place at the Tietomaa Science Center, located at Nahkatehtaankatu 6, 90100 Oulu, Finland. It is the first science center in Finland, featuring more than 150 hands-on attractions and demonstrations within its themed exhibitions. It also includes a 3D theater, with a 153 square meters 3D screen which is second-largest screen in Finland. The local landmark is the Science Centre's 45-meter Tietomaa tower, takes you up 35 meters to the top floor in a glass-walled elevator with fabulous views over the city.
Accommodation
Hotel / accommodation
We recommend staying in the city center area or near the train station. It's a 10-15 min walk to Tietomaa Science Center from any hotel in these areas. Oulu is a small town and best experienced by walking around.
Modern, clean studios: Trendy Homes Oulu
Good value with breakfast included: Hotel Apollo
Some restaurants:
Ravintola Puistola (Finnish food): https://ravintolapuistola.fi/
Sokeri-Jussin Kievari: http://www.sokerijussi.net/
Kauppuri 5 Burgers: https://www.kauppuri5.fi/
Connections
Oulu is easily accessible by plane even from afar. Oulu Airport is the second busiest in Finland and nearly fifteen flights from Helsinki arrive there on a daily basis. For example Norwegian and Finnair operate at the airport bringing customers safely to Oulu from elsewhere in Finland, neighbouring countries and further away. Check the flights with Norwegian and Finnair.
For travelers from closer areas, travelling by bus or train is ideal; you can get to Oulu from almost everywhere in Finland in a short period of time. The Oulu region is ideally covered with a rental car, while moving around in Oulu is convenient by bicycle or by local bus.
Local buses: Oulun joukkoliikenne
Parking: City of Oulu, Kivisydän
Chartered coaches: JS Matkat, Saaga Travel, V.Alamäki
There are many available connections and traveling options to Oulu from Helsinki, Tampere, Rovaniemi or other.
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. The Tietomaa Science Center has a cafeteria with snacks available during training days. The courses will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, tea and special moments for cultural exchange. You are welcome to share something from your country and culture.
To see...
Oulu is to be the European Capital of Culture 2026. Oulu is located in Northern Finland, North Ostrobothnia. Living in Oulu does not feel like living in a city because its unique arrangement intertwines nature within the city itself. By being the home of the University of Oulu, one of the largest universities in Finland, it is also the home of around 13 000 student from Finland and around the globe. While in Oulu, we recommend that you visit Nallikari Beach as the best place for spotting Aurora Borealis or the northern lights. Other attractions that you should not miss in Oulu include Ainolan Puisto, Toripolliisi statue, Oulu Cathedral, Oulu museums and much more. In less than a 3 hour drive you will reach Rovaniemi, also known as the official hometown of Santa Claus where you can meet Santa in person. We also recommend that you spend one night of your trip in the Snow Hotel or Igloo. It is definitely an unforgettable experience. Tervetuloa!
Cadiz, Spain
Description
Founded in 1100 B.C. by Phoenician sailors, Cadiz is considered to be the oldest city in Europe. This enchanting city is spread on a tip of the tiny Iberian peninsula, only 14 km from Africa. The city symbol of a whale derives from several different historical events when number of whales washed to its shores. Besides the majestic urban and pristine virgin beaches, the vineyards of Jerez or the White Villages Route and the Bullfighting Route are unquestionably places worth a visit...
Course Venues
Biodiversity and global warming - outdoor learning practices course
The course venue is located at Hotel Puerto Bahía, Playa de Valdelagrana, Av. de la Paz, 38, 11500 El Puerto de Sta. María, Cádiz, Spain. It is a residential and holiday area in the city of Puerto de Santa María, very close to Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera. The hotel “Puerto Bahía” is located in a wonderful gold sand long beach, and the area has a lot of shops restaurants and bars, an it is very well communicated by train, or bus with Puerto de Santa María, Jerez de la Frontera and Cadiz (also by boat). The area of Valdelagrana has a natural park called “Los Toruños" very nice to visit in the afternoon.
Accommodation
This course will take place at “Puerto Bahía” hotel, and we warmly recommend the same hotel accommodation for your convenience.
Digital Turn: How to make your school more digital course
The course venue is located at Hotel Playa VIctoria, Cadiz Gioreta Ing. la Cierva 4, 11010 Cadiz, Spain. It is located in a wonderful gold and send beach, and the area has a lot of shops, restaurants and bars. It is well communicated by train or bus with Puerto de Santa Maria, Jerez de la Frontera (also by boat). The weather in October has an average temperature 19,1º C. The area of Valdelagrana has a natural park called “Los Toruños" very nice to visit in the afternoon.
Accommodation
This course will take place at “Hotel Playa Victoria”, and we warmly recommend the same hotel accommodation.
Connections
Cadiz is less than two hours drive from Seville by trains of Renfe, Spain's national rail network. Regionale trains run frequently from Seville's Santa Justa station, arriving at the modern Cadiz railroad station next to the plaza de Sevilla and the ship harbor on the edge of the city center.
Nearest international airport is Sevilla, San Pablo (SVQ). The airport is 115 Km. from the venue and the best option to arrive to the Hotel Puerto Bahía is by train. There is a bus from the airport to Sevilla Santa Justa train station, takes about 30 minutes, where you take the train to Puerto de Santa María, which takes about an hour, and then a bus to the hotel in Valdelagrana, a 10 minute ride.
Travel info from Jerez to Hotel Puerto Bahía:
Nearest national airport is Jerez de la Frontera, “la Parra”(XRY). The airport is 27 km away from the venue and the best option to arrive to the Hotel Puerto Bahía is by train from the airport to Puerto de Santa María, which takes about 15 minutes. In front of the train station there is a bus that will take you to the hotel in Valdelagrana, a 10 minutes ride.
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. The half board accommodation includes breakfast and lunch, buffet type. The lunch also includes water and wine with a space reserved for the course group. For dinner, the participant will have a grate choice of restaurants to choose from which offer delicious local food and delicacies.
To see...
Valdelagrana is a residential and holiday area in the city of Puerto de Santa María, very close to Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera. Hotels are located in a wonderful gold sand long beach, and the area has a lot of shops restaurants and bars, an it is very well communicated by train, or bus with Puerto de Santa María, Jerez de la Frontera and Cadiz (also by boat). The weather in October has an average temperature 19,1º C (day time high average 23 º C). The area of Valdelagrana has a natural park called “Los Toruños", very nice to visit in the afternoon.
Valdelagrana, El Puerto de Santa María, and Cadiz are very old and wonderful cities to visit. This area is close to Jerez de la Frontera and the best scenario for sherry wine and brandy production. Also, you will find a great variety of local food call “tapas”, so that going out in the evening become on a special trip for the senses. There are different type of activities that we will organise depending on demand: bicycle tour to the natural park “Los Toruños", visit of the city of Cadiz in the afternoon, visit to a wine cellar and more. La bienvenida!
Amsterdam/Utrecht, The Netherlands
Description
According to the Jaarbeus local convention center , Utrecht is “A pleasant mix of urban excitement and small-town charm". Utrecht's medieval historic city center and plenty of monuments gives an opportunity to enjoy your amble admiring the view of old houses and canals with delight. This dynamic, yet car-free, time-honored university town intertwines gourmet restaurants and scenic cafes that will ensure pleasurable dining or coffee drinking experience...
Course Venue
The course venue is located at Zaalverhuur 7 in Utrecht, Location Bollenhofsestraat, Bollenhofsestraat 138-A, a photogenic space at a beautiful location. One day school visit and cultural trip to Amsterdam are also planned during the course.
Accommodation
Bookings can be made directly to the hotel or through booking sites like booking.com, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Trivago and others. Booking sites offer search for hotels, apartments and bed and breakfast.
Some of the hotels near the venue:
Hampton by Hilton Utrecht Central
Apollo Hotel Utrecht City Center
Connections
Schiphol Airport (AMS) is the nearest airport for international flights. It is located at 55 km from Utrecht, which is about 35 minutes by intercity train service. You should consider an OV-chipkaart, a public transport chip card which is a payment method for public transport in the Netherlands. You can plan your trip by public transport by using the network plans and maps where you can use a digital route map or download a PDF.
Rotterdam Airport and Eindhoven Airport also provide international flights. Bus and train journey to Utrecht approximately 90 minutes to two hours.
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. A Dutch lunch of “broodjes” (bread rolls), salads and organic fruit is served on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the venue. You will receive a Lunch Package offer. The course will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, tea, biscuits and special moments for cultural exchange throughout the day and on Saturday.
To see...
Besides the Amsterdam Canal Trip offered, we warmly recommend that you visit the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Stedeljik Museum, Dam Square, Vondelpark and much more. While in Utrecht you can join different tours such as: sightseeing tours, architect tours or cultural tour or visit some of its churches, cathedrals, specialty museums and more. Traditional Dutch foods that you should try while in the Netherlands include small pancakes poffertjes, pickled haring with onions, stamppot, Dutch doughnuts oliebollen or the delicious appeltaart. Welkom!
You might also be interested in the iamsterdam city card.
Helsinki, Finland
Description
Finland is such an amazing and unique country, not only because of the picturesque woods and lakes, the Aurora Borealis and Santa, but also because of its culture of trust, the culture of drinking coffee and the large number of Finns who speak excellent English but are rather a bit shy to do so. It has long cold winters, sometimes with temperatures even below 30 in the most northern parts and a very short summer. The capital area of Finland will satisfy all your curiosities, whether you are a nature lover or enjoy long strolls down the museums' lobbies...
Course Venue
Vantaa Vocational College Varia is located within the Helsinki metropolitan area at Tennistie 1, 01370 Vantaa. They offer multidisciplinary upper secondary education for both youths and adults with 17 different vocational upper secondary qualifications. Also, visits to other schools and support centers will take place depending on the course choice.
Accommodation
If you would like to be close to the training location, Varia Vocational College, we recommend you to book a room in 20Rooms, a hotel with shared common areas and bathrooms which is within 5 minutes walking distance from the venue and only 2 stops from the airport.
If you opt for a hotel or apartment, it is probably most convenient to book closer to Helsinki or Tikkurila railway stations.
Connections
Helsinki Airport/Lentosaema is the major international airport in Finland. It is located in Vantaa municipality, part of the inner core of the Finnish Capital Region along with Helsinki, Espoo, and Kauniainen. You can get to Helsinki Airport with just one train ticket from anywhere in Finland. Another feasible option for international flights is Turku airport, which is approximately about 2 hour driving distance from Helsinki.
Once at the Helsinki - Vantaa Airport, you may purchase a multi-day ( 1 to 7 days) ABC ZONES ticket for public transport valid for Helsinki capital city area, Vantaa and Espoo for buses, trains, trams and boats to some of the islands (like Soumenlinna). Therefore, we warmly recommend purchasing a Regional Ticket.
You can purchase the ticket from the airport (arrival terminal, luggage lines, using the machine, or from R-kiosk (yellow shops) from Terminal 1 or from the train departure station from the machine. Prices may differ depending on the vendor so we recommend you the HSL app for the cheapest easiest way. You can also purchase it on the mobile HSL application https://www.hsl.fi/en/app .
Train (from Airport/Lentoasema –Helsinki region)& from Helsinki towards Vantaa Region –Hiekkaharju or Tikkurila
The train from airport to central railway station in Helsinki will be a ride of approx.20 min, you can pick the train via Tikkurila(otherwise you will have a longer ride)-train P.
From Helsinki Railway station towards Varia Vocational College, stop Hiekkaharju
The train from Helsinki railway station to Hiekkaharju station takes about 20 min, direction Airport ( symbol I for the train and train K towards Kerava). You can easily follow the names of the train stops in the train monitors, and listen to English information.
You can also check the route planner.
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. There are school restaurants in some venues providing school lunch. You may also bring your own lunch boxes with you to the venue if you prefer so, we will make sure you will enjoy it. Most of the schools offer vegetarian or lacto/gluten free meals. The courses will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, teas and special moments for cultural exchange. You are welcome to share something from your country and culture.
To see ...
Trainings in Helsinki will include practical hands on learning opportunities, school visits in Helsinki area and cultural situated places that would help grasp on social innovation: libraries as social innovation in Finnish education, interactive museums, the islands around Helsinki, sauna and other locally situated sensorial experiences, allowing participants to design their own learning experience and complete it. Moreover, there are many more attractions that promise unforgettable experience in Helsinki such as the interesting Helsinki architecture including Alvar Aalto's studio, Helsinki Cathedral by Carl Ludvig Engel, Senate Square, Old Market Hall, Löyly sauna and restaurant. While there, make the best of this unique opportunity and take a bite of the Finnish delicacies such as smoked salmon soup lohikeitto and dried reindeer meet kuivaliha. Do not forget to learn more about the famous Finnish culture of drinking coffee with a soft, toasty and aromatic pulla cardamom bread. Tervetuloa!
Check also the Helsinki card.
Tallinn, Estonia
Description
On one hand, Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval Hanseatic town centers and the most digitally advanced society on the other. This concordant mix of old and modern forges unique sceneries for enjoyable strolls especially when street graffiti art becomes part of it. A quick getaway to the nearby cultural and architectural crowd-pleasers will make your stay in this idyll unforgettable...
Course Venue
Tallinn University is located in the center of Tallinn, next to Kadriorg Park and the Tallinn bay, at Narva Road 29 where most of the educational, research and creative activities can be found. Only a few areas of study are located outside the main campus. Course trainings will take place at room A-440 in Astra building.
The Eco-camp, for the Eco course: How to make your school more competent in ecology, is situated in Metsamoisa (Wild Forest). It is a training venue 100 km away from Tallinn and there is a bus transport. The course will take place in Metsamoisa (Wild Forest) for 1-2 nights and the rest of the time in Tallinn and/or Sagadi Manor (Estonian forestry museum and environmental education center).
Accommodation
Bookings can be made directly to the hotel or through booking sites like booking.com, Tripadvisor, Expedia, Trivago and others. Booking sites offer search for hotels, apartments and bed and breakfast.
Recommended hotels:
Connections
Tallinn airport is located only 4 km from the city center. You can get from the airport to the city center and back by bus No.2, tram or taxi.
Tram line no. 4 stop is located on the city side of the passenger terminal of the airport.
Airport bus stops are located at the city side of the passenger terminal next to the tram stop.
There are official taxi partners of Tallinn Airport whose cars will be waiting for passengers right in front of the terminal doors.
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. At the university venue, there is a cafeteria, so lunch can be provided at the there. The courses will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, tea and special moments for cultural exchange. You are welcome to share something from your country and culture.
Recommendations for restaurants:
Close to Tallinn University
Villa Thai (Asian food, Vilmsi 6)
Faeton (Azerbaijani food, Köleri 2)
Nop (Estonian fusion/organic cuisine, Köleri 1)
Riis (Asian food, Tina 21)
Faehlmanni cafe (Faehlmanni 18)
Salt (Vase 14)
Asian Fair (Chinese food, Tuukri põik 3)
Close to city center (Park Inn Central & Tallink City Hotel)
Silk (sushi bar in Viru keskus)
Vapiano (pizza & pasta, Hobujaama 10)
Must Puudel (Müürivahe 20)
Pizzeria Basiilik (Hobujaama 5)
Café Moon (modern Russian cuisine, Võrgu
Lee Resto (modern Estonian fusion)
Telliskivi area
F-hoone (modern Estonian fusion)
Kolm sibulat (modern Russian fusion)
Balti jaama turg (a nice farmers market with lots of food stalls)
To see...
You will find many famous sights in the central part of Tallinn, such as the Old Town, Kardiorg Park, Tallinn Port and much more. Whether you have a refined taste of a gourmet or you will rather enjoy a tasty bite of street food, Tallinn is the best place to pleasure your taste buds by taking a culinary excursion at Pärnu Museum, Open Air Museum and many other food festivals. In other words, Tallinn is the best place for food lovers where you can enjoy the best of the culinary world for less. After a nice meal, one can enjoy one of the five seasons in Estonia by roaming in the untouched nature and breeding the cleanest air, enjoying a hike, horseback riding , birdwatching etc. Estonia is proud of its quality labels and it is considered to be the green travelers' paradise! Tere tulemast!
Benalmadena, Spain
Description
About Andalusia, we will say that it is the most heavenly part of Spain. The "Sunshine Cost" or Costa del Sol has the most beautiful sandy beaches that spread alongside beautiful Mediterranean old towns and national parks and resorts. Countless symbols of the rich history follow every step you take and what is an ordinary walk somewhere else, becomes a promenade here that will make you sigh.
Course Venue
Some of the Euneos courses take place at Sensara, Benalmadena located at Calle Arroyo Hondo, 29639, Benalmadena only 20 minutes walking distance from the picturesque Benalmadena Pueblo and a 20 minute drive from the famous Costa Del Sol in Benalmadena. The premises we use have several working areas enabling more interactive approach. The venue provides private WIFI with a strong internet connection. There is a restaurant on site for coffee breaks and lunch.
Accommodation
Hotels in Benalmádena Pueblo are the best choice. It is a nice, small Andalusian village with some small hotels and a good choice of restaurants. If you stay there, you can also walk to the course venue, it is a 20 minute walk. It is a mountain village with a distance of about 3 km from the beach.
Some of the hotels in Benalmadena Pueblo:
Hotels and apartments near Benalmádena beach or near the Puerta Marina.
Hotel Mac Puerto Marina, Avenida del Puerto Deportivo
Hotel Kingfisher Club, Avenida Rocio Jurado, Carretera de Cadiz
Palmasol, Av. del Mar 7, Puerto Marina
Sahara Sunset Club, Av Rocío Jurado
San Fermin hotel, Avenida de San Fermin, 11
Apartamentos MS Alay, Avenida Alay
Sunset Beach Club, Avenida del Sol, 5
Connections
Nearest airport is Malaga AGP. From the airport to the hotels you can take a taxi or train from the RENFE Malaga Airport train station to Benalmadena -Arroyo de la Miel. You can check the the schedule and number of trains per day and the train to Arroyo takes 36 minutes. Then you can take a taxi to the hotel. The distance from Malaga airport to Benalmádena Pueblo is about 18 km.
Transport to the venue
Benalmádena Pueblo is 1.7 km from Sensara. If you stay there you can walk to the venue (a 15 to 20 minute walk) or you can take a taxi. There is a taxi stand towards the end of Benalmádena Pueblo in the direction of Sensara (direction Arroyo de la Miel).
There is a taxi from Benalmádena Pueblo in the main street: Av. Juan Luis Perelta nearly at the end of the village on the left you will find taxis (usually 5 taxis waiting).
Participants in a hotel near the beach or near the harbour (Puerta Marina) are at about 1 hour walking distance. By taxi between 4 to 6 km and 10 to 15 minutes driving time.
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. There is a restaurant on the premises and Monday to Friday lunch will be provided at the venue since there are no other restaurants in the nearby neighbourhood. You will receive a Lunch Package offer. The courses will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, tea and special moments for cultural exchange. You are welcome to share something from your country and culture.
To see...
The majestic sun of Andalusia enriches the taste of the paella, local tapas, the matured manchego cheese, the sizzling pil-pil and many other delicacies. Its deep warmth can be particularly tasted in the sweetness of the Malaguena wine.The remarkable city of Malaga is only about 18 km away. The birthplace of Picasso, the Alcazaba, Teatro Romano, the Cathedral, Centre Pompidu, Picasso Museum, Parque de Malaga, Puerto Malaga, Semana Santa processions and many more are spectacular experiences that take the breath away... La bienvenida!
Rovaniemi, Finland
LIFE2022 takes place right by the Arctic Circle, in the city of Rovaniemi, also known as the official hometown of Santa Claus. During the event, you have an opportunity to meet him in person and participate in many other awesome winter adventures. The city is about 800 km north from Helsinki, the capital of Finland. In the past few decades Rovaniemi has grown into a busy and active town with now more than 61.000. Rovaniemi is also the educational center of Lapland and there are two universities located in Rovaniemi. The University of Lapland is the northernmost university in Finland and in the European Union. Lapland University for Applied Sciences has its home base in Rovaniemi. The unique location of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle has attracted more than 400.000 tourists each year from all over the world. For information about Rovaniemi, visit www.rovaniemi.fi. The main venue for event is at the legendary hotel Scandic Pohjanhovi, in the best location in Rovaniemi and you can spend the last night of your trip in the Snow Hotel or Igloo! Tervetuloa!
Madeira Institute of Interactive Technologies, Funchal, Portugal
Description
"Funchal, to whom the captain gave this name, because it was founded in a beautiful forested valley, full of fennel up to the sea..." — Gaspar Frutuoso, 16th century
Funchal or the 'the fennel plantation" in translation, is the capital of Madeira, an island which is a true jewel in the middle of the Atlantic. It has great historical and cultural value, picturesque landscapes, breathtaking flora and fauna, delicious food and amazing wines that will pamper all your senses...
Course Venue
Maderia Institute of Interactive Technologies is a modern building at the Technopol grounds, located at Caminho da Penteada, 9020-105 Funchal, Portugal, situated at about 2.5 km from the Funchal city center. During the course, a visit to Basic Education and Secondary School of Dr. Ângelo Augusto da Silva is arranged as well.
Accommodation
There are many hotels and AirBnB housing options in Funchal.
Some of the hotels and apartments near the venue:
Funchal Apartments - City View
Connections
The distance between Funchal Christiano Ronaldo Madeira Airport and Funchal is about 20 km.
Travelling from the airport to your destination by Bus
The company responsible for bus transportation from the airport is SAM. After you leave the arrivals hall, follow the main road and keep on the right-hand side. Only a few meters away, you will find a bus stop. The lines that stop here are 20, 23, 53, 113 and 208, depending on the time of the day.
Travelling from the airport to your destination by Aero-bus
The Aero-bus is a frequent express bus service between the airport and Funchal city.
Travelling from the airport to your destination by Taxi
There are plenty of friendly taxi drivers at your disposal who will be glad to take you anywhere you want. The airport taxi rank is located outside the arrival lounge, just look for the yellow cars with blue stripes and a 'TAXI' sign on top.
Discount Rent A Car offers competitive rates for car hire in Madeira.
Personal Airport Transfer Service
You can simply book your personal transfer before leaving home. More details here...
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. From Monday to Thursday lunches and coffee breaks in the M-ITI cafeteria. On Friday, a school lunch will be an option. You will receive a Lunch Package offer. The courses will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, tea and special moments for cultural exchange. You are welcome to share something from your country and culture.
To see...
During the course an optional bus tour to East and North coasts of the Madeira Island is arranged. While in Funchal, use this wonderful opportunity to visit its top attractions: Pico do Ariero, Monte Palace Madeira, Telefericos da Madeira, Parque de Santa Catarina, Palheiro Gardens, Santa Maria Street and much more. You can enjoy a variety of traditional dishes unique to Madeira such as: Espetada Madeirense, Filete de Espada, Lapas, Cozido Madeiense, Polvo, Sopa de Trigo, Castanhetas, Cracas etc. with typical drinks such as Poncha, Nikita, Pe de Cabra and Cane liquor with a tropical splash of exotic fruits. Bem-vindo!
Rijeka, Croatia
Rijeka is the European Culture Capital of 2020. The first thing you should do while in Rijeka is a promenade on Korzo, a lively street full of shops, cafes and restaurants and enjoy a cup of coffee on the sun while chatting about life, an enjoyment unique to Balkan peoples. It is also an opportunity to browse through the beautiful architecture which is the city's Hapsburg heritage. Moreover, the visit to Trsat Fortress, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Coast or take a dip into the crystal clear waters of Sablicevo Beach. The delicacies that we recommend you try while in Croatia include black risotto, boshkarin, brodetto, buzara, peka or raw sea food with a glass of the famous Malvazija or Teran wines. Dobrodošli!
Santa Cruz, Tenerife
The educational center Las Indias is located on the top of a hill, Calle Eladio Roca, 8 in Santa Cruz. While in Tenerife, one can enjoy the sun on some of its famous beaches: Playa de las Teresitas, Playa de la Pinta, Playa de Las Gaviotas, El Pris and many more. If you are not a beach person but still enjoy the outdoors, Tenerife offers many other activities such as hiking, safaris, eco tours and other. We warmly recommend that you visit some of its more urban attractions such as: Auditorio de Tenerife Adan Martin, Museum of Nature and Archeology, Plaza de Espana, Parque Garcia Sanabria, Plametum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife etc. Speaking of food and drinks, Tenerife is well known for its fresco goat cheese, fresh fish, rabbit stew combined with mojo sauce and some of its wines like Bodegas Monje (Camino Cruz de Leandro 36) and Bodega Reveron (Los Quemados 8). La bienvenida!
Inari/Lapland, Finland
This is a unique opportunity to spot the Northern Lights or enjoy midsummer in Lapland. We warmly recommend that you visit Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and the Sami cultural Centre Sajos learn more about Sami culture. An exciting experience are a number of Reindeer farms that you can visit or many other private and custom tours or enjoy the picturesque nature with a number of outdoor activities. If you like new and unique food experiences you can opt for traditional Sami dinner, reindeer specialties, mushroom and fish dishes or go on safari and catch your own king crab. from the Barents Sea. After a 3 hour drive you will reach Rovaniemi, also known as the official hometown of Santa Claus where you can meet Santa in person. We also recommend that you spend one night of your trip in the Snow Hotel or Igloo, it is an unforgettable experience. Tervetuloa!
Porto, Portugal
The well known attraction in Santa Maria de Feira is the Castle of Santa Maria de Feira, only 23km from central Porto. Besides this historical landmark, another attraction is the Viagem Medival em Terra de Santa Maria, the medieval fair, where alongside the back in time travel like experience, one could satisfy many other senses with great food, wine and music. Other attractions worthy of your time are the Museu Convento dos Lóios, Zoo de Lourosa, Museu de Papel and other. As of traditional food delicacies, we warmly recommend the runny mountain cheese Queijo da Serra de Estrela, Francesinha sandwich, slowroasted Sandes de pernil or Bachalau cod fish combined with the world famous Portugese wines. Bem-vindo!
Thessaloniki, Greece
Classroom in My Back Pocket course takes place in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki on the coast of the Aegean Sea. Besides the picturesque sea sights, some of the famous sights of Thessaloniki include the Roman Rotunda mausoleum that was converted into Saint George's Church, The White Tower: Relic of the Byzantine-Era Ramparts, Church of Saint Demetrius, Ano Poli, Byzantine Walls and much more. If you enjoy hiking and nature, make it a day with one day trip to Mount Olympus. Yet, on the top of it all, we warmly recommend a visit to the sacred Meteora Monasteries built over mesmerizing 300 meters high rock formations which were proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once in Thessaloniki, besides the olives and ouzo as starters, some of the delicacies everyone should try include sesame bagel - koulouri Thessalonikis, the world famous spanakopita, souvlaki or pita gyro sandwich and for a dessert, a good choice is a piece of baklava, a chocolate covered tsoureki or a bougatsa - custard cream filled croissant pastry. Καλώς ορίσατε!
Course Venues
Euneos choice of venues is based on two essentials: delivering professionalism and assuring personal well-being in order to warrant enjoyable course experience.
Teijo, Finland
Description
The iron works villages of Teijo next to Teijo National Park radiates an upbeat village atmosphere: red ochre houses, ironworks buildings, history, shops, unique delicacies, artisan products unlike any other, as well as spectacular nature.
Course Venue
Teijo Makerspace - Main part of the course takes place at Teijo Makerspace, located at Kirjakkala Village. At the open workshop that holds weekly courses for adults and kids. Also there are regularly updating training sessions for K12 technology teachers around Finland. These sessions focus on STEAM and Maker education.
Accommodation
We recommend taking accommodation at the Mathildedal village since there are multiple restaurants and leisure time activities. You can choose hotelroom or cabin.
Book desired accommodation at:
https://www.visitmathildedal.fi/en/accomodation
Hotel Mathildedal and Mathildan Marina have a discount for Euneos course participants. Please contact courses@euneos.eu.
Hotel Mathildedal - 1-4 person rooms with breakfast
Mathildan Marina 1-4 person rooms with breakfast
Connections
Helsinki Airport/Lentosaema is the major international airport in Finland. It is located in Vantaa municipality, part of the inner core of the Finnish Capital Region along with Helsinki, Espoo, and Kauniainen. You can get to Helsinki Airport with just one train ticket from anywhere in Finland. Another feasible option for international flights is Turku airport, which is approximately about 2 hour driving distance from Helsinki.
Once at the Helsinki Airport, you may purchase a multi-day ( 1 to 7 days) ABC ZONES ticket for public transport valid for Helsinki capital city area, Vantaa and Espoo for buses, trains, trams and boats to some of the islands (like Soumenlinna). Therefore, we warmly recommend purchasing a Regional Ticket.
You can purchase the ticket from the airport (arrival terminal, luggage lines, using the machine, or from R-kiosk (yellow shops) from Terminal 1 or from the train departure station from the machine. Prices may differ depending on the vendor so we recommend you the HSL app for the cheapest easiest way. You can also purchase it on the mobile HSL application.
The train from airport to central railway station in Helsinki will be a ride of approx.20 min, you can pick the train via Tikkurila(otherwise you will have a longer ride)-train P. You can also check the route planner.
Teijo Iron work Villages are located in Salo, in Southwest Finland. From Helsinki to Salo is 80min by train (Train final destination Kupittaa/Turku, book your ticket: https://www.vr.fi/en)
From Salo there´s public transportation (PAIKKU) to Teijo Iron works village during daytime.
Line 30 Mathildedal - Kirjakkala - Salo
Commuting in the Teijo Iron work villages
You can commute between villages by bus and taxi. Course programs are scheduled so that you can use public transportation or a shuttle bus from the organizer.
SALO Public transportation - PAIKKU
Line 30 Mathildedal - Kirjakkala - Salo
Village Taxi +358 44 5544033
Buss stops in the villages:
Mathilda (Accomodations, restaurants)
Kirjakkala (Course Venue Adress: Merikulmantie 1498)
Course Practical STEAM Education has a obligatory transportation Fee that covers:
- Monday taxi from SALO train station to Mathildedal village
- 4 day unlimited public transport ticket for commuting between villages
- Friday bus trip to school visit at Perniö
- Saturday taxi from Mathilda village to SALO train station
Transportation Fee 70EUR/ person
Catering options
You have your KA1 grant budget for your accommodation including meals. There are school restaurants in some venues providing school lunch. You may also bring your own lunch boxes with you to the venue if you prefer so, we will make sure you will enjoy it. Most of the schools offer vegetarian or lacto/gluten free meals. The courses will include time for relaxing coffee breaks, tea and special moments for cultural exchange. You are welcome to share something from your country and culture.
Course Practical STEAM Education has a obligatory Catering Fee that covers:
- Tuesday-Friday lunch at the Teijo Makerspace * 4 times
- Tuesday-Friday afternoon coffee, beverage and snack at the Teijo Makerspace * 4 times
- Friday open fire dinner dinner at the ending festival
Catering Fee 110EUR / person
Healthcare services contact:
TYKS, Salo Main hospital
https://www.varha.fi/en/service-channels/paaterveysasema-salo
To see ...
The Mathildedal Iron Village life is filled with presence, nature, the joy of movement, local food, handicrafts, and fascinating stories of entrepreneurship and life. In Teijo National Park you can see Finnish nature on a mini scale. It has a variety of trails to choose from (2km– 50 km). There is a 18 –hole golf course by the seaside, 2 km from Mathildedal. Meri-Teijo Bike Park offers one of the best mountain biking experiences in Southern Finland. Bike Park with large variety of trails that focus on downhill biking. In Teijo National Park, one can rent rowing boats, kayaks, canoes & sup-boards and fatbikes. While in Finland, make the best of this unique opportunity and take a bite of the Finnish delicacies such as smoked salmon soup lohikeitto and dried reindeer meet kuivaliha. Do not forget to learn more about the famous Finnish culture of drinking coffee with a soft, toasty and aromatic pulla cardamom bread. Tervetuloa!