In some parts of #Finland, autumn may feel never-ending and the wait for the first snow seems excruciatingly long... The sound of frosty grass crunching under your feet and seeing your breath steam up are some of the first signs of the approaching winter! ❄️😍
Hiking, canoeing, SUP boarding, fishing, or simply seeing bears and wolves in the forests - the Wild Taiga region of Kainuu is a nature lovers' paradise with a wide range of adventures and activities to enjoy: https://t.co/gShfZwnboL
All of Åland will start celebrating its 100th anniversary on June 9th with festivities continuing for an entire year! https://t.co/EMS9hIfK6N Photos from Insta by ihanaahvenanmaani, visit_aland, travelagain101, and photosfromaland added to our gallery: https://t.co/gsGltkjSjx
Here’s a tip for happiness at home: if you can’t find a forest to walk in, embrace the nature by listening to the sounds of Finnish Lapland.
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On this World Health Day, a tip for all who want to be happy like a Finn: go for a walk in a forest and listen to the gentle wind blowing through the treetops. To complete the bliss, relax in a sauna and have a dip in a lake.
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Stand in stunned silence among the splendor of Lapland. Welcome to Lapland's national parks.
📷 Pasi Nivasalo, Metsähallitus, Nina Pehkonen, Tea Karvinen, Visit Finland, Eeva Mäkinen, Juha Paso
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Finland's national parks saw over four million visits last year, a 23% increase on 2019! https://t.co/Fpbd0wgcN3 Learn more about Finland's 40 National Parks: https://t.co/DWOc65t6Ak
Photos of polar night from #Utsjoki shared on Insta by @turunlotta, @terhituovinen, @hhenrikki, and @arctic_photos added to our Finnish Lapland gallery: https://t.co/SjhgRSwkVV Learn more about the Utsjoki region, the most northern part of Finnish Lapland https://t.co/SedLZuklbJ
#Finns are fans of money-saving lifehacks, and they clean their dishes with a brush – and dry them in a cabinet!
Check out these 13 habits of #Finnish people that may seem odd for others! Can you think of any additions to this list?
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If you enjoy the beauty of pristine natural landscapes, the snowy arctic wilderness of the Kuusamo-Ruka is the perfect destination: https://t.co/uEVijZqoxp Photos by @leinoa, @RukaNordic, @guyedwardes, and @JamoImages added to our Finnish Lapland gallery: https://t.co/SjhgRSwkVV
#Finland is...a land of quirky sports, like swimming in icy holes. A land of unique food. Salty liquorice, anyone? A land of four seasons. We bang our heads to heavy metal, but enjoy silence. 🤘
All this and much more is celebrated today, Dec 6th, #Finnish Independence Day. 🥂
Known as the Village of 7 Fells, Äkäslompolo has long attracted visitors keen to experience its unique fell landscapes - there are two excellent accommodation options worth checking out here: Hotel Ylläshumina and L7 Luxury Lodge https://t.co/WjXXwmHdMv
As the days get shorter, many #Finns like to hang festive lights in their homes to set the mood for the upcoming holiday season. ✨
In the #Finnish city Tampere, Festival of Light takes over the city center starting October 23 rd to brighten up the streets. 📷 Marjaana Malkamäki
Lapland told us this weekend, in no uncertain terms, that winter is coming! Here comes the snowflakes, ski slopes, campfires and mittens. We don't know about you, but we can't wait! ❄❤❄❤
📷 Jani Laurila
📍 Rovaniemi, Finland
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