Wondering where to go for
your winter holiday? How about Finland?
The Finnish Tourism
Authority has put together a list of the top 5 winter adventures.
No visit to Finland is
complete without visiting a sauna! Saunas are seen as a place for physical and
spiritual cleansing, and are scattered everywhere in Finland. You’ll find them
in public swimming pools, houses, gyms and hotels. Even the Parliament building
in Helsinki and Finnish embassies abroad have sauna- there are enough to
accommodate the entire population simultaneously with somewhere between two and
three million! Visiting a sauna is a great place to unwind.
Visit Finland during the
winter months and dip in an icy lake or roll in the snow before moving on to a
steaming sauna. The contrast between hot and cold is said to be good for the
circulation.
A cruise aboard the
ice-breaker Sampo is an experience not to be missed. The journey offers
visitors the chance to experience life on board an ice-breaker ship as it
travels through the Gulf of Bothnia. You’ll get a guided tour of the ship, but
the main attraction is the option of swimming in the freeing cold sea! Neoprene
survival suits are provided, ensuring that you float on the water. A hike on
the ice is also available, showing you its true thickness. As you make your way
back to the ship, you’ll truly appreciate the power of Sampo, and have memories
that will last a lifetime.
If you’re visiting Finland
with your family, a trip to Lapland is a must. Located in the Arctic Circle,
Santa Claus Village offers festive fun for everyone. There are plenty of
Reindeer, along with other animals such as horses and dogs. Why not have a
break from playing in the snow and do a spot of shopping? There are a range of
products from handmade Finnish goods to souvenirs and products from high end
Finnish designers on offer. There are also bars, restaurants and Christmas
exhibitions to keep the whole family entertained.
Finland is also a fantastic
place to view the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). For the best views, head
North into Lapland, where they shine every other clear night (on average) from
September through to March. A great alternative to husky tours is to stay in a
purpose built igloo. These igloos have glass roofs where you can gaze at the mesmerising
lights from the comfort of your own bed. Sleep under the stars and experience
the best of what Finland has to offer.
To read the full article,
visit http://www.visitfinland.com/5-steps-to-winter-adventure/
