The Essentials of (Summer) Cottage Life

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The Essentials of (summer) Cottage Life

The Essentials of (Summer) Cottage Life

The cottage is an institution in Finland. In the holiday seasons, Finns flock to the countryside for quietness and relaxation at cosy hideouts. Just think about it, how often do you fall asleep to the sound of silence?

Often situated by water or fells, cabins and cottages are an essential element in Finnish life that provide a physical and mental getaway from the daily grind. Forgetting the everyday worries is inevitable in retreats amid the country’s greatest resource: its rugged natural beauty.

Nowadays, luxurious cottages are located over the country and are very popular way to spend a holiday. However, many people prefer a smaller cabin that offers minimal amenities, or a more traditional approach which is generally common. There is a reason why on average every fifth household in Finland has some kind of a cottage – scroll down to find out more.

Summer

The summer isn’t endless in Finland, but there are almost endless summer days. On a fine summer day, Finns have an overwhelming urge to go outside and get out of town.

Summer

It is safe to say that cottage life is something every Finn grows up with. Whether the residence is owned, borrowed or rented makes no difference. Being out there does. Cottage life in Finland is about appreciating the “art of doing nothing” – sitting on a jetty dipping your toes in the water beats staring at a computer screen any day of the week.

We often don’t realise the amount of noise we’re subjected to in our everyday lives. The feeling of hearing nothing makes you wonder what is going on, as the sound of silence is non-existent in modern life.

There is nothing more Finnish than sauna, a piece of culture that is passed on from generation to generation. Sweating out the stress with regular cooling dips in the lake is the ultimate way to purify both body and mind. The post-sauna feeling in the light-filled summer night is bliss defined.

Finnish Lakeland is a cottage paradise. Good food, a lot of it barbecued, is a central element when residing at the summer retreat. Relaxed parties with friends and family remind what life really is about – having a good time with your loved ones.

Summer in Finland is a time spent outside the house enjoying the short but sweet season, and all worries are postponed until nights get dark again.

The white summer nights make the cottage experience ever so magical. Common activities include boating, canoeing, yard games, fishing and of course, the inevitable sauna.

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The Essentials of (summer) Cottage Life