Application period for the Chill Like a Finn 7 Day challenge in Lakeland has now ended and the winners will be announced during April 2026.

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After the event in June 2026, we will share a detailed itinerary of the activities, locations, sights, restaurants and routes that our participants experienced, so that you can build your own 7 Day Challenge road trip to the Lakeland region.

This action is part of Eastern Finland Sustainable Tourism Growth Program and is funded by South Savo Regional Council from Appropriation for Sustainable Growth and Vitality in Regions (Finnish AKKE funding).

Chill Like a Finn and learn how to spend your next lakeside holiday like the world's happiest people do.

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Spend your next summer holiday in Finnish Lakeland: thousands of freshwater lakes, saunas, cottages, castles and wildlife make this region truly one of a kind.

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Discover five unique things to experience during summertime in Lakeland and plan your visit to Finland.

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Top five things to do during summer in Lakeland

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Las cinco mejores cosas que hacer durante el verano en Región de los lagos

Le top 5 des choses à faire pendant l'été dans la région des Grands Lacs

Le migliori attività estive della regione dei laghi

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