Finland’s seasonal contrasts and pristine natural environment provide the setting for a dazzling and inspiring variety of adventures and new experiences. Around Midsummer in northern Finland, the sun does not set for several weeks. In Utsjoki, for example, a single, long summer day lasts for over two months. Even in the south, the ’night’ consists of a period of prolonged twilight rather than real darkness. Helsinki is northernmost national capital on European continent. The long, light days of summer pulsate with international festivals of performing arts, from opera and jazz to dance and tango, while the Finnish winter landscape is a natural playground for every conceivable winter sport and activity. Sparkling lakes and endless forests provide the perfect retreat and a ready-made therapy for the stresses and strains of modern life. Finland is also the country to experience Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights – the magical displays of shifting coloured light said to be caused by matter, or solar wind, from solar storms colliding with the Earth’s atmosphere. In Northern Finland they may be visible on clear nights up to 200 times a year. The Aurora is also visible in the south, including Helsinki, in areas of low light pollution as many as 20 times a year.
Finland Proper or Southwest Finland, is a region in south-western Finland. It borders the regions of Satakunta, Tavastia Proper and Uusimaa....
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On the the northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea lies the Gulf of Bothnia. Situated between Finland's west coast and Sweden's east coast the Gulf of Both...
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The municipalities in the province cooperate in a Regional Council, which also makes it the Region of Lapland. It borders the Province of Oulu and the...
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It borders on the regions of Satakunta, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Finland.As the name implies, t...
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The Province of Southern Finland is a province of Finland. It borders the provinces of Western Finland and Eastern Finland. It also borders the Gulf o...
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It borders the regions Finland Proper, Tavastia Proper, Paijanne Tavastia and Eastern Uusimaa. Finland's capital, Helsinki, is located centrally in Uu...
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On January 1, 1998 the Province of Turku and Pori, the Province of Vaasa, the Province of Central Finland and the northern parts of the Province of Ha...
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The Oulu Auto Museum is a fascinating place to visit and houses about 50 vehicles from back in the day, with guided tours available in summer and other times by arrangement. Come view the old cars, machine bikes, fire trucks, various engines, models, photos and literature and every year they have a changing theme. The Oulu Auto Museum also host a list of interesting events, they are wheelchair accessible and there's a lunch cafe and parking, if you like old cars and engines this is the place to visit and learn about them, families and children are welcome.READ MORE
In Hotel Jahtihovi there are rooms for 1-3 guests and flats (two separate rooms) with beds for 4 guests as well as three furnished double rooms to rent in the Apartment Hotel Kuopio in Kuopio. Breakfast, parking, evening sauna and wireless internet are included in the room price at Hotel Jahtihovi. READ MORE
Bizarre Globe Hopper is an adventure travel blog offering inspiration, tips and reviews on tours and activities around the world, from Africa to Asia and the Americas. Our home country Finland is well catered, as well!READ MORE
Best Western Hotel Kalliohovi is located opposite the new Rauma Maritime Museum in Rauma and offer 40 double rooms, 5 single rooms, 1 sauna suite with buffet-breakfast, steam room and free internet. On site Bar Hovi and Restaurant. READ MORE
Ravintola Harald in Oulu, Finland offers a unique dining experience with rich menus of delicious Viking cuisine from lunch and a la carte menus with house specials of Viking dishes and cocktails. Enjoy a mouthwatering Viking lunch with tasty soup and rich salad buffet, meats, stews, fish and cheeses, and a la carte choices of long boiled lamb chops, farm fresh beef fillets, fish dishes, salmon, reindeer fillet and other spectacular meals gathered on the Battle of the Vikings. Ravintola Harald is a perfectly unique setting for a party or special occasion with evening entertainment and a weekly theme, come enjoy mouthwatering flavours of gourmet Viking feasts, or romantic set dinners for two enjoyed with excellent wines and other drinks, it's all here.READ MORE
Public House Graali in Oulu, Finland is a cozy pub with fireplace and terrace, there's even a smoking room, and they feature a great beer selection from local breweries, they come highly recommended for beer lovers. Come for the great atmosphere and friendly staff they look forward to meeting you it's the perfect place to stop for a drink on the way to the arena for your favorite hockey game, they will even provide a free bus shuttle. Public House Graali offers old world charm and a medieval theme, they have an excellent selection of refreshments, drinks, cocktails and beers, a must visit.READ MORE