Category: Finland
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Helsinki to Tallinn ferry
On our grand tour of Northern Europe, we took the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn. This was on the Eckerio Line and the ship we took was M/S Finlandia. The ferry travels to Tallinn in Estonia four times a day, and returns to Finland four times. The journey is two hours. Tickets cost us €22… Read more
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Ateneum and Kiasma galleries, Helsinki
During our stay in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, as a part of our 2024 to 2025 Northern European holiday, we went in to two large art galleries in Helsinki, the Ateneum and Kiasma. Ateneum The first Gallery in Europe that we entered was the Ateneum, an Museum of Finnish and International art gallery right… Read more
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Finland Sauna and Arctic ice dip
As a part of our mammoth Northern European Tour, no trip to Finland would be complete without a sauna and getting into a frozen lake at sub-zero temperatures! Apukka resort We decided that the sauna and ice experience would be a bit more special if we chose to do it at Apukka resort, north of… Read more
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Ounasvaara Skiing (Finland)
Near the town of Rovaniemi in Lapland, is the ski resort of Ounasvaara. It is a small hill, with three lifts and a few ski runs. Nothing at all for an experienced skier, but a great area for beginners. The location is in Finland, and was intended as a key part of our Northern Europe… Read more
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Helsinki
The frozen capital city of Finland was next on our Northern European tour. The city was just really a stopping off point for us to get other forms of transport out of the city. We visited Helsinki twice – first for a day to get the Santa Claus Express train to Lapland, and the second… Read more
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Husky Dog Sled ride
On Christian’s bucket list of things to do, was to ride in a sled on the snow, pulled by a team of huskies as a part of our Finland Experience. We booked the experience on the day that the timeslots became available, and we found out that a week later, it was fully booked. We… Read more
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Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle
Of course, when you go all the way to Lapland, you have to meet Santa Claus! Just north of Rovaniemi is the ‘official’ home of Santa, in a village located on the Arctic Circle. Getting there We were staying in Rovaniemi town centre, so we just hopped on the bus for €3.50 each person, each… Read more
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Viking Restaurant Harald, Helsinki
If you are reading this blog, you will know that we love to eat at interesting and different restaurants. As a part of our mammoth round-Northern Europe tour, whilst in Finland, we went to the Harald Viking Restaurant in Helsinki. The restaurant The restaurant Harald is located on the first floor in the middle of… Read more
