Helsinki, FI partnered with Zoan to launch a VR tourism platform using a digital twin of the city

Helsinki, FI virtual reality tourism platform

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The City of Helsinki partnered with Zoan to launch "Virtual Helsinki" a high-quality 3D virtual reality platform created using a digital twin of the city centre. The "Virtual Helsinki" digital experience can be used for tourism, shopping, concerts, simulations, etc. The platform creates an opportunity for users to engage in eco-friendly travel by becoming a virtual tourist at any time of year with just a pair of VR glasses and an app.

Economic Development Mobile App Virtual Reality Website Digital Twin

Helsinki, FI

Municipality in Finland

Finland

Links

Zoan - We Create Virtual Worlds, Events and Content

We Create Virtual Worlds, Events and Content. Zoan is a full-stack VR studio that creates high-quality virtual reality (VR) experiences and real-time 3D Models.

Virtual Helsinki - Virtual Helsinki

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The Growing Trend of City-Scale Digital Twins Around the World – OpenGov Asia

A digital model of a physical asset, a digital twin collects information via a variety of IoT tools and applies advanced analytics, machine learning and AI to receive real-time insights about the physical asset’s performance, operation or profitability.

Helsinki wants to have a million visitors this year--in VR

Visit Helsinki, minus the freezing temperatures.

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