This is a question we’re commonly asked when our guests are planning their winter adventures. But the answer is not such a simple one! We’ve summarised some of the main points to consider below. For additional information, please see our website article When To Go Dog Sledding. In the far north, the winter season is … What’s the Best Time to Go Dog Sledding in the Nordic Countries?
When traveling in Finland you will find that English is spoken to a good standard in most places, so learning Finnish isn’t a “must” before you travel. But if you would like to learn a little and try it out on your trip here are a few phrases you might find useful! The Finns will … Basic Finnish Phrases
Have fun, be brave, and try something new for your next outdoor adventure in Sweden or Finland! 1. Ice skate on frozen lakes and archipelago sea. Travelling on frozen lakes on mirror-like ice is an experience not to be missed. If you have some previous experience of rink skating or roller blades, our Ice Skating … Seven Fun New Things to Try in the Nordic Outdoors
When travelling to Finland, Helsinki is often on people’s list of places to visit, whether that be for a short stopover en route elsewhere or for a longer city break. Helsinki is a vibrant and interesting city offering a wide range of activities depending on how much time you have to spare and your budget. … Six Things to Do in Helsinki
Cross Country Skiing in Eastern Finland is a guided ski tour in north Karelia in the east of Finland. Niki from the Nature Travels team joined the first tour of the season in February and tells us about her trip. NB: The report below is from an earlier version of this tour, which is no … Learning to Cross Country Ski in Finland
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snowfall in Northern Finland arrives from around mid-November and stays until May. The inland region’s first snowfall can arrive mid-December until late March and April. The beautiful white snow-topped landscapes makes for a picture-perfect fairytale Christmas. Traditionally in Finland Christmas ‘Joule’ is celebrated on the 24th December. This being the … A Finnish Christmas
Bob from the Nature Travels team joined the Halti tour for Backcountry Skiing and Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland in February. The Halti tour is one of the two itinerary options for this tour and takes place in exposed terrain above the treeline. A Lemmenjoki itinerary is also available, which runs in a landscape of … A Wilderness Adventure – Ski Touring to Halti Fell in Finnish Lapland
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