Finlande

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Susitaival - by Richard Finland, melancholy land of forests and lakes, was overshadowed by the Soviet Union for many years. Now the sunny days of Sibelius' Karelia Suite have revived! Alas, the long lines of Sibelius symphonies are not reflected in the length of Finnish hiking trails. These last only for several days hiking on end, being restricted to small pockets of nature spared from commercial forestry.

The UKK trail along the border with Russia is the longest and adds up to 240km. The Finnish section of the European long distance trail E6 is still under construction, and the E10 apparently has been explored by the first enthousiasts. A popular path is the Bear's trail or Karhunkierros trail on the border with Russia. It offers the ultimate opportunity to sleep in a remote hut built over a river, and jump into the cold stream after a hot sauna in the woods. Also typically Finnish are the so-called National Hiking Areas, nine areas developed especially for hikers.

Walking in Finland means enjoying the damp forests, the sweet scent of peat bogs and the constant rustling of pine trees in the wind. Whenever the sun appears bright colours light up. Take care not to sit down in an ant hill. North of the polar circle, in the province of Lapland, the landscape opens up and colours are overwhelming.

The hiking season lasts from June until October. Maps are good. Paths are well-kept, marked and have simple shelters called laavu. Carry your own food. If you hate squishy marshes and muddy rivers, then try cross-country skiing in early spring. If you find lodging with a local family, allow time to get acquainted. It is common practice to first sit down to a cup of tea and remain silent for half an hour, just to see which way the wind blows, before starting a conversation.

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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Wereldwijzer - Finland
  • Het Reishandboek Finland geeft veel informatie voor een actieve natuurvakantie. Met uitgebreide informatie over Helsinki, Turku en Tampere. Naast praktische informatie beschrijft de reisgids Finland 20 wandel-, fiets- en kanotips die de lezer wegwijs maken in de Finse natuur. Behalve alle bekende wintersporten als ski n en snowboarden zijn er... Lire la suite
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Belgium
  • Wereldwijzer - Finland
  • Het Reishandboek Finland geeft veel informatie voor een actieve natuurvakantie. Met uitgebreide informatie over Helsinki, Turku en Tampere. Naast praktische informatie beschrijft de reisgids Finland 20 wandel-, fiets- en kanotips die de lezer wegwijs maken in de Finse natuur. Behalve alle bekende wintersporten als ski n en snowboarden zijn er... Lire la suite
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Netherlands
  • FINLAND
  • - the great Finnish outdoors - activities from trekking to snowboarding - expanded coverage of hip Helsinki - the city's finest revealed & reviewed - natural wonders: from beaches washed by the Baltic Sea to the northern lights of the Arctic Circle - Hei! Making small talk in Finnish & Swedish Lire la suite
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Belgium
  • FINLAND
  • - the great Finnish outdoors - activities from trekking to snowboarding - expanded coverage of hip Helsinki - the city's finest revealed & reviewed - natural wonders: from beaches washed by the Baltic Sea to the northern lights of the Arctic Circle - Hei! Making small talk in Finnish & Swedish Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Home-Based Treatment
  • This book tells the life stories of nine physically handicapped young adults in Finland. Each of these young adults received the English Kerland/Brainwave home-based treatment when they were young. The rehabilitation was given three hours a day by the parents of the children and volunteers who came to assist in the process. These were the first... Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Home-Based Treatment
  • This book tells the life stories of nine physically handicapped young adults in Finland. Each of these young adults received the English Kerland/Brainwave home-based treatment when they were young. The rehabilitation was given three hours a day by the parents of the children and volunteers who came to assist in the process. These were the first... Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Lonely Planet Finland
  • - the great Finnish outdoors - activities from trekking to snowboarding - expanded coverage of hip Helsinki - the city's finest revealed & reviewed - natural wonders: from beaches washed by the Baltic Sea to the northern lights of the Arctic Circle - Hei! Making small talk in Finnish & Swedish Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Belgium
  • Lonely Planet Finland
  • - the great Finnish outdoors - activities from trekking to snowboarding - expanded coverage of hip Helsinki - the city's finest revealed & reviewed - natural wonders: from beaches washed by the Baltic Sea to the northern lights of the Arctic Circle - Hei! Making small talk in Finnish & Swedish Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2015
  • Reishandboek - Reishandboek Finland
  • Het Reishandboek Finland geeft veel informatie voor een actieve natuurvakantie. Met uitgebreide informatie over Helsinki, Turku en Tampere. Naast praktische informatie beschrijft de reisgids Finland 20 wandel-, fiets- en kanotips die de lezer wegwijs maken in de Finse natuur. Behalve alle bekende wintersporten als skiën en snowboarden zijn er... Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Belgium
2015
  • Reishandboek - Reishandboek Finland
  • Het Reishandboek Finland geeft veel informatie voor een actieve natuurvakantie. Met uitgebreide informatie over Helsinki, Turku en Tampere. Naast praktische informatie beschrijft de reisgids Finland 20 wandel-, fiets- en kanotips die de lezer wegwijs maken in de Finse natuur. Behalve alle bekende wintersporten als skiën en snowboarden zijn er... Lire la suite
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Bol.com
Netherlands
2015
  • Lonely Planet Finland
  • #1 best-selling guide to Finland*Lonely Planet Finland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike through forests and fells, spectacular gorges and ravines, fizz over the snow behind a team of huskies on an overnight dog-sled safari, then change the pace with... Lire la suite
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Bol.com
Belgium
2015
  • Lonely Planet Finland
  • #1 best-selling guide to Finland*Lonely Planet Finland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike through forests and fells, spectacular gorges and ravines, fizz over the snow behind a team of huskies on an overnight dog-sled safari, then change the pace with... Lire la suite
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Finland Karttakeskus Motorbikers Road Atlas A5 SPIRAL-BOUND
  • Road Atlas of Finland for motorcyclists from Karttakeskus in a slightly larger than A5 spiral-bound format, highlighting 24 specially selected motorbike routes including bikers’ meeting points. Southern Finland is covered at 1:650,000 with the rest of the country, north of Oulu, at 1:800,000. Selected routes are prominently highlighted on the... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Finland Karttakeskus Road Atlas
  • Road Atlas of Finland, 2017 edition in an A4 spiral-bound format covering the southern and central parts of the country at 1:200,000, with the north at 1:250,000, plus city maps of 50 towns, enlargements showing in more details the environs of Helsinki, Oulu, Tampere and Turku, examples of traffic signs, etc. Over 2800 places of interest and... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Salla - Savukoski Recreational Map
  • Salla - Savukoski area of Finland at 1:100,000 in a series of beautiful and informative maps of popular outdoor leisure areas with cartography of the country’s topographic survey. Excellent use of colours, shading and symbols provides a very detailed picture of the terrain and vegetation. Extensive overprint highlights routes for hiking, and/or... Lire la suite
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Porkkala - Helsinki - Pellinki Water Sports Map
  • Porkkala - Helsinki - Pellinki Water Sports Map at 1:50,000 from Karttakeskus, covering the southern coast of Finland around Helsinki, printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. On sea depth contours are shown at 3, 6, 10, 20 and 50 metres, with shipping lanes and boat routes. Also marked designated outdoor recreation... Lire la suite
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Waterkaart Porkkala-Helsinki-Pellinki Canoeing Map | Karttakeskus
  • Porkkala - Helsinki - Pellinki Water Sports Map at 1:50,000 from Karttakeskus, covering the southern coast of Finland around Helsinki, printed on light, waterproof and tear-resistant synthetic paper. On sea depth contours are shown at 3, 6, 10, 20 and 50 metres, with shipping lanes and boat routes. Also marked designated outdoor recreation... Lire la suite
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Halti - Kilpisjärvi Karttakeskus Outdoor Map
  • Halti – Kilpisjärvi area of northern Finland at 1:50,000 in a series of beautiful and informative maps of popular outdoor leisure areas from Karttakeskus with cartography of the country’s topographic survey. Contours are at 25m intervals, enhanced by relief shading plus graphics and/ colouring for different types of terrain and vegetation.... Lire la suite
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