When they say the name of this country, everyone represents something different. Finland... Slow and calm people, clean rivers and thousands of lakes, snowy slopes and ice houses, fishing, deer and Santa Claus.
- For centuries, Finland has been in close contact with its eastern neighbor, Russia. Here they admire Russian culture and treat Russians very kindly. Huge respect is shown in the fact that in the center of Helsinki - the Finnish capital, there is a monument to the Russian Tsar Alexander II.
- Orthodoxy is also widespread in Finland. If you want to make a trip to Finland - start by opening the Finnish folk epic "Kalevala", which tells about miracles, heroism, and superstitions, about the culture of White Sea Karelians...
- In modern Finland you will meet with its heroes, there is a village of the same name, located in Kuhmo, all buildings in it are made according to this book of legends.
- Nature has always had a profound impact on people's lives and has become a part of Finnish history. This country is delightful at any time of year. Even though it is not rich in historical monuments, it is loved for its natural beauty and charm. In summer, Finland's forests are covered with colourful strawberry, blueberry and lingonberry carpets. The nature here is as beautiful and generous as the inhabitants of Finland themselves. Even if a forest, field or lake is privately owned, everyone can walk around, eat berries or pick mushrooms.
Water is an integral part of Finland. Transparent waters refresh both in winter and summer, more than a thousand lakes and many rivers attract fishing enthusiasts. And the Gulf of Finland coast gives you the opportunity to try your hand at sea fishing. Salmon or sea taimen, perch or cod are all honorable prey, and if you use it to make a real Finnish white ear with milk. It's not just a national dish - it's almost poetry!- It's good in Finland in the summer, but it's a thousand times more beautiful here in winter! The most interesting thing is undoubtedly happening in Lapland, the northernmost part of the country. According to mythology, foxes hunting hills scratch their sides against rocks so that sparks fly to the sky and turn into northern lights. Santa Claus lives here in Lapland or Youlupukki in Finnish.
- Celebrating Christmas or New Year's Eve at Santa Claus' house is the dream of millions of children around the world. After all, only there you can not only get acquainted with Santa Claus, but also ride on deer and dog sledding, take part in a safari on motor-saunas ... The list of joys given to winter Finland is endless.
- One of the most famous recreational resources of Finland is the purest air and water bodies combined with the magnificent nature of the north.
- Approximately three skiing areas of Finland are located on the same latitude. The most famous one is located on the slopes of the Khibiny mountain massif in the vicinity of the nearest town. The other two are less well known.
- These are Jullas and Salla ski areas, which lie to the west and south of Khibiny. Apart from them, there are several amateur slopes in the vicinity of Helsinki.
- The earliest and the latest snow cover in Finland guarantees a long sports season for those who have decided to ride on the slopes of Helsinki.
- The best period of skiing is March-April. The polar night is retreating and the weather is clear and sunny. During the day it is very warm.
- December-March is the kingdom of the polar night. Possibilities for descent will be limited by rather short daylight (from 3 to 5 hours).
- Rarely where in the mountains you can get such pleasure from skiing, as in Khibiny. Large snowfields, compacted by hard winds and snowstorms, all add to the charm of alpine skiing. Finland has almost no woody forests.
- There is a lot of space here. There is no competition in this concept, due to the unlimited width of the track, there are no slopes with narrow aisles, threatening to fall from them.
- The length of the aerial tramway on the mountain slopes in Tahko is almost eight kilometers, and the length of the ski slopes is about 20 kilometers.
HELSINKI
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is called the beautiful daughter of the Baltic States by locals. It is from this city that almost all tourist routes of Finland start. Traditionally, tourists get acquainted with the city through a sightseeing tour.
Santa Claus Village
Ranua Wildlife Park
Exciting and beautiful ice sculptures and structures made by the artist welcome you to Ranua. The ice is removed from the lake and turned by masters to depict some of your favorite animals. You will have an exciting and unforgettable experience
Fishing on lakes
If you visit Finland, you will be pleased with the trip. Everywhere you will be surrounded by beautiful nature, clean air and healthy ecology. Any gourmet will be able to find a rest to your liking, you will be presented with a lot of sights, architectural monuments, and culture of this wonderful country.