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Tampere Festival of Light (Valoviikot): Illuminating the Nordic Winter As the days shorten and winter sets in, Tampere in southern Finland bursts into colour with the Tampere Festival of Light…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Finland’s Lake District to visit Lake Saimaa and the Savonlinna Opera Festival It is on our return journey that Captain Mikael allows me to take…
If you’re planning your next break and haven’t decided where to go, look no further – Tampere, Finland in autumn is the place to be. The season has just begun…
Held from 4 July to 2 August the Savonlinna Opera Festival Finland is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world with Olavinlinna Castle on Lake Saimaa providing…
Looking for the best solo travel destinations for 2021? Check out this list of 10 amazing places to explore this year, from vibrant cities to stunning natural landscapes. Whether you’re…
Helsinki Biennial will take place for the first time from 12 June to 26 September on Vallisaari island, located in the Helsinki Archipelago. Uniting the maritime island with the city…
Bordering Russia and Sweden, Finland is a country with its own distinct culture. While the north has its own charms, Helsinki is one of the most vibrant capitals in Europe.
It is hard to imagine venturing to the country without travelling to Lapland in the far north. With its own culture and wonderful reindeer this is the ideal place for a winter break, regardless of whether you meet Santa.
Like Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Scotland, the country offers great sightings of the Northern Lights. Many tour groups offer trips during winter to see this amazing spectacle.
The capital is compact and easily discovered on foot. With less than a million inhabitants but in excess of 300 islands, Helsinki is laid-back but with great bars and restaurants.
The time in the country is GMT / UTC + 2. There is daylight saving.
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