theMountainGoat Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 After much thought I've made a decision and finally booked my flights and ferry. Just got the hotels to sort out now. My flight arrives at Stockholm-Arlanda at 4.30 pm on Mon 22 JuneI'm going to take the Con ferry at 7.00 am on Thur 25 June - arrives in Mariehamn at 1.35 pmWill be returning on the Con ferry at 1.45 pm on Mon 29 June - arrives in Stockholm at 6.15 pmMy return flight is at 5.40 pm on Wed 1 July So I have three nights in Stockholm before the con and two nights afterwards to book. If there is anyone else planning to take the Con ferry then I'd consider booking a room at the Scandic Hotel. Rooms sleep up to 3 so it is worth finding people to stay with. Toft I believe you are taking the Con ferry - anyone else? The hotel I am considering for the rest of my stay is the Freys Hotel (it should be fine so long as there are no weddings!) It is well located, close to the city centre, looks good, is well reviewed and cheaper than most of the hotels in the surrounding area. But it is popular and it seems like they only have a few rooms left for those dates. If anyone would like to share a twin room with me on Mon 22, Tues 23, Mon 29 or Tues 30 - then please let me know ASAP. I have a rough plan of what I'd like to do each day: Mon 22 - hopefully meet up with some of you guys for dinner, walk around the city centre in the eveningTues 23 - museums. I suggest we visit the Vasa Museum late afternoon because I think quite a few people will have arrived by then and would be interested in seeing this. Brewdog bar in the eveningWed 24 - Drottningholm PalaceThurs 25-Sun 28 = ArchipelaconMon 29 - dinner in Stockholm after the ferry gets back, hanging out with whoever is aroundTues 30 - taking the Steamship to Gripsholm CastleWed 1 - museums in the morning, out to the airport in the afternoon That's my plan, such as it is. If anyone would like to join me for any of the above you would be very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sini Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hi! We heard from Jo, George's assistant, that you would like to have a party in Archipelacon. Could the person/s who will be organizing this contact me at sini at archipelacon dot org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMountainGoat Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Well I guess that will probably be me then... Email sent :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 After much thought I've made a decision and finally booked my flights and ferry. Just got the hotels to sort out now. My flight arrives at Stockholm-Arlanda at 4.30 pm on Mon 22 June I'm going to take the Con ferry at 7.00 am on Thur 25 June - arrives in Mariehamn at 1.35 pm Will be returning on the Con ferry at 1.45 pm on Mon 29 June - arrives in Stockholm at 6.15 pm My return flight is at 5.40 pm on Wed 1 July So I have three nights in Stockholm before the con and two nights afterwards to book. If there is anyone else planning to take the Con ferry then I'd consider booking a room at the Scandic Hotel. Rooms sleep up to 3 so it is worth finding people to stay with. Toft I believe you are taking the Con ferry - anyone else? The hotel I am considering for the rest of my stay is the Freys Hotel (it should be fine so long as there are no weddings!) It is well located, close to the city centre, looks good, is well reviewed and cheaper than most of the hotels in the surrounding area. But it is popular and it seems like they only have a few rooms left for those dates. If anyone would like to share a twin room with me on Mon 22, Tues 23, Mon 29 or Tues 30 - then please let me know ASAP. I have a rough plan of what I'd like to do each day: Mon 22 - hopefully meet up with some of you guys for dinner, walk around the city centre in the evening Tues 23 - museums. I suggest we visit the Vasa Museum late afternoon because I think quite a few people will have arrived by then and would be interested in seeing this. Brewdog bar in the evening Wed 24 - Drottningholm Palace Thurs 25-Sun 28 = Archipelacon Mon 29 - dinner in Stockholm after the ferry gets back, hanging out with whoever is around Tues 30 - taking the Steamship to Gripsholm Castle Wed 1 - museums in the morning, out to the airport in the afternoon That's my plan, such as it is. If anyone would like to join me for any of the above you would be very welcome. I'm also arriving in Stockholm and will hang out during this time. Haven't gotten my hotel yet. I arrive on the 23rd around noon. I have been to Stockholm before but it's been about 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targh Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well I guess that will probably be me then... Email sent :) Yeah, your turn - I did Jo's Worldcon party for her ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Let us know what help you need MG. as some of us arrive the day before you, its possibly makes scene if we go shopping for supplies? Dunno what the rules are though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaofHodorsfield Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Alytha - have you got that email from Finnair? My flight has been pushed backon the 24th, departing Helsinki at 19:25. Going to be twiddling my thumbs in Helsinki airport for a few hours. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toft Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I am happy to bring any required party supplies from England. I will be travelling out on a flight with a checked bag but my flight back is hand luggage only, so I can take 23kg or so of whatever is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee_Birdie Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 RIGHT! Here's my plan: I'm flying from Manchester to Stockholm Arlanda with SAS on Wednesday 24th June, arriving at around 8pm.I've booked myself into the Stockholm City Hostel (near the central station) for the night. I'll be getting the con ferry on the Thursday, 25th of June at 07:00, arrival at Mariehamn 13:35 then joining you at the cabin before the start of the con.*cough*It's also my birthday on the 25th...and it's a big one*cough* Return journey....I'll be getting the 4.30am ferry on Monday 29th June to get me back to Stockholm for 10am....Then i'll be taking the train (yes the train) to Copenhagen where i'll overnight at the Copenhagen Downtown hostel, before catching my flight back to Manchester on Tuesday 30th June at 8.35am. Any company for the ferry (either way) would be welcome! Phew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 How Big? 30? 40? I think William is on your return ferry so you should have company in the form of a sleep deprived zombie then. I know some others are arriving on the Con ferry too. I'm getting kinda excited for this...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee_Birdie Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Just a kiddie then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee_Birdie Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It's plenty big enough thank you! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamjm Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I think William is on your return ferry so you should have company in the form of a sleep deprived zombie then. I know some others are arriving on the Con ferry too. I was thinking about it since it was the only Stockholm ferry that would be in time for my flight, but instead I'm taking the 7:30am ferry to Kapellskar and then a bus to Stockholm which should get me to the airport in time and doesn't involve getting up at quite such an absurd hour, although I'll probably still feel like a sleep-deprived zombie anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steinman Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Has anyone booked a cabin that they have room left in on the con ferry from Mariehamn to Stockholm on Monday the 29th? Otherwise I'll book a cabin myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alytha Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Alytha - have you got that email from Finnair? My flight has been pushed backon the 24th, departing Helsinki at 19:25. Going to be twiddling my thumbs in Helsinki airport for a few hours. Sigh. Woops, sorry haven't had a look at the boards in a bit. Nope, I haven't received anything, as far as I know... As I already have 3 hours to kill in Helsinki, that would suck a bit... anyone know if it's worth getting from the airport to the city within that time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaofHodorsfield Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Woops, sorry haven't had a look at the boards in a bit. Nope, I haven't received anything, as far as I know...As I already have 3 hours to kill in Helsinki, that would suck a bit... anyone know if it's worth getting from the airport to the city within that time? That's odd. This is what the email said: Dear customer,Flybe Finland’s flights will be part of Finnair traffic on 1 May, 2015. Starting 1 May all Flybe Finland flight numbers change to Finnair flight numbers, and at the same time customers get Finnair’s reservation code. Flights will still be operated by Flybe Finland aircrafts and personnel.Your Finnair reservation code: *******You can see your Flybe reservation code from your original booking confirmation or e-ticket.Due to the restructure some flight schedules have unfortunately changed. Please check your flight, schedule and destination information.New flight and schedule: AY581 Helsinki - Mariehamn 24.06.2015 departure at 19:25 It wouldn't have been too bad if my Manchester-Helsinki flight have already been pushed back, but alas, I am not that lucky, so I arrive at 15:10 and now depart at 19:25.Unfortunately, I don't think that's long enough to get out into Helsinki, so I'm probably going to be stuck in the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sini Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Sam, Alytha - I am on the same flight! We can hang on the airport together ;) I am travelling with my common law partner. Also if not any good connections in Mariehamn, we can share a cab? I would not leave the airport for Helsinki if I only have a few hours, it will take over 30 mins to travel there. If the new airport train is already running, Tikkurila could be done, but there is nothing to see there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaofHodorsfield Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Sini - yeah, I figured that 4(ish) hours wasn't enough to safely explore Helsinki and not miss my flight. And I'm certainly up for cab sharing. Where are you staying in Mariehamn? Myself and Alytha are in one of the Strandbergs Stugor cottages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alytha Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Hello, Definetely in for hanging around at the airport together and sharing a taxi :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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