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Area Information - Four different regions to
choose from!
Finland is
a large country by European
standards stretching from the Baltic Coast in the South to far above the Arctic Circle
in the North. The natural landscape, weather and activities available for visitors
are very different from one region to the next, so it is good to find out a
little bit about each region before choosing your destination. The regions of Finland can roughly
be divided into four
areas: Lapland, Lakeland, West and South. This page gives
you only a brief description of each region, but if you wish to find out more,
just click on the region's name or the map provided.
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Lapland
Lapland is
the most northern region of Finland and in fact two thirds of this region are located above
the Arctic Circle. Lapland has large areas of wilderness and wild fells that are inhabited by semi-wild
reindeer and many other northern species and birds. The fells are broken by
little villages and lively ski resorts such as Levi, Ruka, Ylläs, Pyhä and
Saariselkä.
If the main part of your holiday in Finland is likely to consist of
downhill skiing, you might wish to stay in or near one of the ski resorts, while
if you are looking for a romantic winter wonderland just for two of you, our
cosy log cabins in traditional Lappish villages come warmly recommended. The
winters are dark and cold and the skiing season lasts roughly from mid-October
to mid-May. In summer on the other hand, the sun does not set for two months from June to
July and the days are warm and dry.
Find
our more about sights and attractions in Lapland here.
Lapland Cabin Search
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Lakeland
Lakeland is the largest lake region in Europe and the area covers thousands of lakes
and small tree-covered islands that together form the unique Lakeland
Archipelago. The Lakeland region is breathtakingly beautiful all year round from snowy
dark winters to bright warm summers when the sun only sets for a few hours
every night.
The
Lakeland region is very peaceful and offers a wonderful range of nature
and wildlife in the dense woods and clear blue lakes that scatter the region. A
number of cultural and natural attractions are available for visitors particularly in
summer, when the region is the favourite hot spot for the holidaying Finns themselves.
Find
our more about sights and attractions in Lakeland here.
Lakeland Cabin Search
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Western
Lakes
The Western Lakes region consists of vast plains of
beautiful countryside and a fantastic 700km long coastline. Along the
mild coast, you
will find pretty seaside towns and long sandy beaches. The Swedish influence
is strong due to the close proximity as well as a long history
when Finland was ruled by the Swedish Kings, who also founded many of the towns in
the region.
The Western region is a combination of peaceful countryside and
larger towns such as Tampere, that offers plenty of cultural attractions
and amusement for the whole family. Tampere can be reached easily from the UK by
using the direct low cost Ryanair service from London Stansted.
Find
our more about sights and attractions in the Western Lakes here.
Western
Lakes
Cabin Search
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South
The Southern region of Finland is full of charming Scandinavian towns, family
attractions and Nordic history. This region also has the largest archipelago in the
world just off Turku. The Southern region tends to stay warmer than rest of
Finland due to its more southern position and the warming effect of the sea.
Helsinki and Turku offer plenty of sights for those interested in exploring
typically Scandinavian cities with modern, cosmopolitan museums, shops and
restaurants.
This region offers
cabins in varied settings from sea side and lakeside cabins in the continent to
island cabins in the amazing 20,000 island Turku Archipelago. Combine your countryside
cottage holiday in this region with a short break in
bustling Helsinki or Turku and see
the contrast of Scandinavian city living and the tranquil life in the
countryside.
Find
our more about sights and attractions in the Southern region here.
Southern
Region
Cabin Search
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