Winter in Finland - Snow Fun in Finland
Winter in Finland: the snow lies deep and soft all around you. There’s a tingle on your nose as you peep out of your front door and breathe the wonderful clear air. High in the ski above, the Northern Lights are dancing their spectacular ritual of red and green. And there is real excitement lying in wait. Will you ski, ride with huskies, drive a snowmobile or fish? Now is the time to choose your adventure…
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Let it snow! That’s the message from Finland as the country gears itself up for another fantastic winter, full of opportunities for making the very most of the great outdoors. Finland – in many ways it’s just one great big natural playground, with every opportunity imaginable for activity, enjoyment, fitness, wellbeing and adventure.
Check out the Alpine ski resorts of northern Finland and Finnish Lapland: head for the Arctic Circle and beyond, to find top quality resorts with wide-ranging opportunities. Draw breath at the top of the hills, gaze out across the seemingly endless expanses of forest and fell. Then find your way down. Choose a run that’s perfect for confidence-building, or go for something steeper. The line-up of slopes offers decent challenges for everyone.
If your idea of a perfect winter day is to pull on cross-country skis and head for the forest, then you have a truly spectacular choice of location and terrain. Even if you decide to visit during the darker time of midwinter, you’ll still find that most towns and resorts offer many kilometres of floodlit trails – all of them well marked to ensure you get the most from every expedition.
There’s much more to a winter holiday in Finland than simply skiing. The great outdoors welcomes you on a powerful snowmobile for the ride of a lifetime across frozen lakes, up over the hills and through the forests. Or perhaps you prefer the natural power and energy of a lively team of husky dogs? Balance on the sled behind as the order is give to run. Their barking stops and they pull you silently through the snowy landscape.
Take some time to see how the Finns really can make the most of their fantastic winter opportunities. Check out the unique experience of a night in an igloo or snow hotel, sign up for a safari adventure that can take you deep into one of the spectacular Finnish national parks, or try out your technical skills as you experience the reality of winter driving and skid control. Or put your skis down for a day and see how you fare with a snowboard.
Whatever you choose, you’ll soon realise that when it comes to winter and snow, Finland is as cool as it gets!
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