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Winter in Finland - The Ultimate Snow Adventure

Finland has more of the white stuff than just about anywhere else in Europe, and nobody knows better than Finns how to make the most of this annual asset.

Map of Finland's Ski Centres
Ski Centres in Finland - Click on map to focus and print

Ski Centres in Finland: from the Alpine ski slopes of Arctic Lapland to the well-marked cross country tracks in every part of the country, from the reindeer and snowmobile safari adventures to snowboarding and ice hotels, when it comes to snow, Finland is as cool as it gets.

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Snowboarding

Clothing

If you are planning a winter visit, it’s good idea to be prepared for some chilly weather. Finnish buildings are so well heated you’ll want to shed some of those layers when you get inside, no matter how cold it is outside. Warm, waterproof boots are an advantage in the slushy southern autumns, wh
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Santa comes from Finland

Finland and Santa Claus

Why does the real Santa Claus live in Finland? You can meet him on any day of the year, without any charge, only in Finland. Santa Claus’ own animal, the reindeer, lives in Finland. There is snow on the ground during the Christmas season. At the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus has a post office of his ow ...
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Cross-country skiing

Ski Centres

Ski Centres in Finland: from the Alpine ski slopes of Arctic Lapland to the well-marked cross country tracks in every part of the country, from the reindeer and snowmobile safari adventures to snowboarding and ice hotels, when it comes to snow, Finland is as cool as it gets.
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Snow  trace - snowman

Snow Cover and Mean Temperatures

The table shows weather summaries for some of Finland's major ski centres. The dates indicate the beginning and end of the ski season at each town. The temperatures are monthly means. Daylight hours give you an idea of how long you can ski outdoors before it gets too dark. Location Nov Dec
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Last Modified 02/27/2008  
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