Glass Igloo Village Kakslauttanen – watch Northern Lights above the bed Updated: January 13, 2020 | By Claire | More From the height it looks a bit like UFO landing site. Shining glass balls situated in the snow and geometrically perfectly arranged in the middle of the forest… But in fact it is a glass […]
Categories: Finland, Travelling Tips
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park – the third largest national park in Finland Updated: January 7, 2020 | By Claire | More Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is located in Finland, in the northern part of country, in western Lapland, near the town of Enontekiö. It is the third largest national park in Finland with a total area of […]
Plan a trip to a winter wonderland | Finland Updated: December 6, 2020 | By Claire | More If you’re looking to make the kids’ Christmas extra special and as magical as they could possibly imagine, you probably can’t beat a trip to a winter wonderland in Finland. There, amidst the snow and ice, it’s […]
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Kerimäki church – the biggest wooden church in the world | Finland Updated: May 31, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More There are lots of wooden churches in Finland, but just few of them are so impressive as this one – Kerimäki church – the largest wooden church in the world. It was built […]
Koli National Park – one of Finland’s best known national landscapes Updated: May 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Koli National Park (Finnish: Kolin kansallispuisto) is one of the best known protected areas in Finland. It lies on the eastern part of the country, on the southwestern shore of Lake Pielinen. Koli National Park […]
Hepoköngäs – the highest waterfall in Finland Updated: May 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Hepoköngäs is the highest waterfall in Finland. It is located in the central part of the country, in the province of Oulu, in Kainuu region, about 16 km from the village Puolanka. Water falls down from a height of […]
Oulanka National Park – the most beautiful and famous park in Finland Updated: January 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Oulanka National Park is considered the most beautiful and popular park in Finland. With its area of 270 km2 it is also the largest national park in the country. It was founded in 1956 […]
Turku – European Capital of Culture in 2011 | Finland Updated: May 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Turku is a port city located in the southwestern corner of Finland. It is situated on the River Aurajoki at the Baltic Sea. The city’s history dates back to the 13th century, when it was established. […]
Santa Claus Village and Park – exciting fantasy world in Finland Updated: May 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Santa Claus Village is an amusement park in Finland. It is located in the northern part of the country, in Lapland, near the town of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Santa Claus Village was formed […]
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Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna – most beautiful castle in Finland Updated: October 25, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Olavinlinna medieval castle lies on a rocky island in Lake Saimaa area in the town of Savonlinna, in Finland. Olavinlinna Castle is one of the best preserved castles in the Nordic countries. The castle […]
