Winter 2024: Tips for Using Your Smartum Benefits

It seems like once again, autumn has turned into winter, and it's time for a last-minute rush to use up those employee benefits before they expire.

If you're one of those facing expiring perks, read on about the OwnGiftcard. Not only can you purchase it with your existing benefits, but it also extends their validity even until March 31, 2025. The OwnGiftcard offers the flexibility to carry over a larger sum of benefits into the new year, allowing for a bigger one-time payment. This makes it perfect for purchasing that pricey annual gym membership, for example. Discover more about the advantages of the OwnGiftcard here.

You can always check the current status of your benefits with the SmartumPay app.

Culture for everyone

This November and December offer such a diverse array of events that everyone can find something to enjoy. Whether you're into theater, stand-up comedy, sporting events, movies, or crafts, be sure to take advantage of your benefits.

Movies

Check out Finnkino's website for November movie highlights, where you're sure to find your favorite pick. Find the top 10 movies at the moment on here.

In December, movie enthusiasts can look forward to the premieres of these films:

Piece by Piece: Premiere: December 4 2024

"Piece by Piece" is a cinematic experience that invites audiences to delve into the eventful life of Pharrell Williams. Told through LEGO® animation, the story challenges viewers to unleash their imagination and witness the development of one of music's most groundbreaking minds.

Mufasa: The Lion King: Premiere: December 18 2024

Rafiki is tasked with telling the legend of Mufasa to a young lion cub named Kiara. This leads a group of unique characters on an adventure destined to fulfill their fate. Along the way, their friendship is tested as they face the challenge of avoiding a deadly enemy.

There's Always Tomorrow: Premiere: December 20 2024

This debut directorial film by award-winning Italian actress Paola Cortellesi, starring Cortellesi herself, is a dramatic comedy set in 1940s Italy. It beautifully and powerfully depicts the social transformation where women's voices began to be heard after World War II.

Restless Cinderella: Premiere: December 25 2024

A film about Dingo, one of Finland's greatest bands, known for unprecedented teenage hysteria.

A Different Kind of Summer Friends: Premiere: December 27 2024

This charming French dramedy follows a father and son, a criminal duo, who have pulled off the heist of the century. While on the run from the police, they find an unexpected hideout—a summer camp for the disabled—where they pose as a resident and his caregiver. This starts an unforeseen and eye-opening journey that changes their lives forever.

Upcoming Concerts

There's still time to catch some of the year-end concerts. Do you have your tickets for any of these performances?

PMMP - The Last Lament: 8.11.2024 – 23.11./2024. Tickets available at Lippu.fi.
  
Jenni Vartiainen Concert Hall Tour 2024: 7.11.2024 – 15.12.2024. Tickets available at Lippu.fi.
  
KUUMAA: From Earth to the Moon Tour: 8.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 (Jyväskylä and Kuopio). Tickets available at Lippu.fi.

For more current concerts, check out sites like Lippu.fi and Tiketti.

Christmas conserts

Are Christmas concerts part of your year-end traditions? Here are a few highlights for this year:

Diandra - Kerran joulukuun aikaan (Once Upon a December): 21.11.2024 – 21.12.2024 (across Finland)

CLUB FOR FIVE: Jouluna 2024 (Christmas 2024): 30.11.2024 – 21.12.2024 (across Finland)

Katri Helena - Joulumaa (Christmas Land): 8.12.2024 in Turku

Suvi Teräsniska - Tämä maailma tarvitsee joulun (This World Needs Christmas): 1.12.2024 – 22.12.2024 (across Finland)

Joulu Pohjolassa – Jul i Norden (Christmas in the North): 7.12.2024 – 8.12.2024 in Vaasa and Helsinki

Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas): 22.11.2024 – 21.12.2024 (across Finland)

Samuli Edelmann & Edel - Joulukonserttikiertue 2024 (Christmas Concert Tour) 2024: 4.12.2024 – 19.12.2024 (across Finland)

For more current concerts, check out sites like Lippu.fi and Tiketti.

Museum Card

The Museum Card is your key to over 360 cultural experiences. 

Purchase the Museum Card at the Year’s Lowest Price!

The Museum Card is now available in the Black Friday deal for only €67 (normally €79)! Fill your life with experiences and get a year-long pass to hundreds of attractions. Art, science, history, sports – with 360 destinations, you'll always find something new to experience.

Buy a new Museum Card or extend your card’s validity at the year's lowest price. The offer is valid until December 1, 2024. Smartum is accepted as a payment method online. Buy now.

Would any of these destinations be a perfect fit for you?

Meta Isæus-Berlin – Philosopher: Kunsti Museum of Modern Art, Vaasa, 2.11.2024–30.3.2025

In the Milky Way: Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, Helsinki, 15.11.2024–30.3.2025

Lost Islands: Kymenlaakso Museum, Kotka, 29.11.2024–20.4.2025

Maja: Oulu Art Museum, Oulu, 15.11.2024–2.3.2025

Instruments for the Soul – Cigar Box Guitars: Riihisaari – Savonlinna Museum, Savonlinna, 7.11.2024–6.1.2025

What Color: Turku Art Museum, Turku, starting 26.11.2024

Pontus Pettersson: Pancor Poetics: Helsinki Kunsthalle, 7.11.2024 – 10.11.2024

Pauliina Mäkelä: Pneuma: Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva, Lahti, 1.11.2024–11.5.2025

Johanna Pisto & Team: Aalto2, Jyväskylä, 9.11.2024–19.1.2025

You can find more information about these intriguing destinations on the Museum Card website. It's a great resource for discovering cultural events and exhibitions that you might enjoy.sivuilta.

Are your benefits about to expire, but you're still unsure how to use them? Check out the Smartum OwnGiftcard. The OwnGiftcard extends your benefits' validity by an additional 3 months. You can purchase the Smartum OwnGiftcard with exercise, exercise and culture, massage and commute benefits. Read more for details.

Wellbeing for your workday with the Cuckoo App, now only €3.96/month

Cuckoo is a wellness app developed with experts to bring more movement into your workday and help you recharge throughout the day. With Cuckoo, you can take breaks, track your activity, join competitions, and have fun while doing it!

Right now, get Cuckoo at the discounted rate of only €3.96/month or €40/year (normally €9.90/month or €100/year). Just use the code CUCKOO60 when registering. Offer valid until December 31, 2024.

Claim the offer here.

Incorporating exercise into your daily routine

The four distinct seasons offer us the chance to regularly introduce different sports into our everyday lives. This time, it's all about the eagerly anticipated winter sports. Which activities do you plan to try this winter?

Ski Passes: Use your sports benefits to grab a ski pass for a few hours or even a season pass. Popular ski resorts include Levi, Ylläs, Ruka, Tahko, Messilä, Vihti, and Himos.

Cross-Country Skiing: Is this the season you refine your technique to a new level? Or have your skis been gathering dust, waiting to be used again? Consider joining a technique school like Ski School, Electrofit, Ski Consultant, or Huippumoodi.

Snowshoeing: This activity combines fun hiking with exercise. Check provider options via the Venue search.

Home Workouts with Kotonakuntoon.fi: Train anytime, anywhere. As a Smartum user, you get a 50% discount on Kotonakuntoon.fi workouts! Find more details on the Deals page. Please note that the page is only available in Finnish.

Yoga: Enjoy yoga, pilates, and body care classes online with Studio Yin Online from the comfort of your home, cottage, or while traveling. Discover targeted exercises for stress relief, neck relaxation, or core strengthening from over 400 videos and live sessions. Take advantage of a 20% Smartum discount. See the Deals page for more details. Please note that the page is only available in Finnish.

Spend Time Together: Use your sports benefits to pay for activities like bowling, glow golf, rock climbing, laser tag, indoor surfing, paddle tennis, agility training, or visiting a spa. Search for more activity providers using the Venue search.

New gyms by Kuntokeskus Liikku coming soon!

Did you know that Kuntokeskus Liikku is opening several new gyms? Check their website to see where the new locations are and add more exercise to your routine. Benefit from opening deals, such as joining and the first month of training for only €9* (a saving of €55.80), or the first annual membership for €299* (a saving of €78.90). Visit Liikku's website for detailed conditions of the offer.

Massage and Health Benefits

Purchase serial ticket for you message place. Try Rela-hierojat, you can find service locations around Finland.

Check out the Deals page, where you'll find numerous massage offers in different locations. Remember to verify your employer’s partners before booking an appointment.

P.S. Keep in mind that if you have health benefits and your employer offers physiotherapy services, you can also use your benefits for osteopathy and chiropractic services!

Lunch Benefit

With many of us spending more time back in the office, remember to make the most of your lunch benefits. Use the SmartumPay app to find nearby lunch spots or have your lunch delivered to your workplace through Wolt. 

Commuting Benefits

Especially in December, many of us are heading to visit family and relatives. Don’t forget to utilize your commuting benefits for leisure travel as well when traveling in Finland. Purchase train tickets through the VR Matkalla app or bus tickets via Perille.fi.

Looking for more tips? Read about how Smartum users make the most of their benefits here.

Enjoy your benefits!