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Rovaniemi – a city in the middle of nature | Finland

Finland | Updated: September 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
Rovaniemi – a city in the middle of nature | Finland

The capital of Lapland and the business centre of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi was destroyed by Germans in the final days of World War II; only a few buildings were left intact. Thankfully, rebuilding has put Rovaniemi back into a fascinating and inspiring place. The city centre itself is very small; almost everything is within walking [...]

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Levi – the largest ski resort in Finland with 230 km of skiing tracks

Finland | Updated: September 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
Levi – the largest ski resort in Finland with 230 km of skiing tracks

The resort of Levi, located in Finland, boasts an incredible 230 kilometres of skiing tracks and 886 kilometres of snowmobile routes. For fans of downhill skiing it has 45 pistes, with the longest being 2500 metres long and the maximum vertical drop being over 300 metres. If you are a fan of winter sports, Levi [...]

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Kvarken Archipelago with over 6500 islands | Finland

Finland | Updated: September 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
Kvarken Archipelago with over 6500 islands | Finland

The Kvarken Archipelago in Finland is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It consists of over 6500 islands, with a geological history that stretches back roughly 2 billion years. If you examine the bedrock you can see different phases; it’s a fascinating place to visit. The best way to experience the Kvarken Archipelago is with a [...]

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Helsinki – interesting and beautiful capital city of Finland

Finland | Updated: September 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
Helsinki – interesting and beautiful capital city of Finland

You wouldn’t expect a beautiful, sprawling, international metropolis to be able to retain a charming small-town feel, but Helsinki manages to do just that. The capital city of Finland, it is an interesting and beautiful place to visit — especially in the summer, when the numerous parks erupt into lush greenery and you can sunbathe [...]

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