Tasty and Traditional – A Small Guide for Celebrating Christmas in Finland
Gofinland Blog
by Saana Jaakkola
1y ago
Despite the modern times we live in, Christmas in Finland is all about traditions that have been passed down through generations. Unlike most Christian countries where Christmas Day, December 25th, is the primary day of the Christmas celebrations, Finnish families traditionally gather together for festivities on Christmas Eve, December 24th. It’s also the day when the most famous person living in Finland, Santa Claus, visits well-behaved Finnish children with his sleigh full of Christmas presents. What else happens in Finnish homes on Christmas Eve each year? Let’s take a little sneak peek int ..read more
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Is Finland Worth Travelling to in Autumn? All Secrets of ‘syksy’ Revealed
Gofinland Blog
by Saana Jaakkola
1y ago
Photo by Visit Finland/Soili Jussila Finland is a country of four beautiful seasons, all of which have their unique characters. Yet, most tourists visit Finland either in summer or winter. This is what most tour operators, travel sites and guides advice you to do, too. As summer is slowly drifting away and Finns are getting ready for the brisk autumn air, we want to embrace this beautiful season by revealing the secrets of autumn in Finland. There are plenty of exciting and exquisite things to do in Finland in autumn that you can’t experience at any other time of the year. Also, as most touris ..read more
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Everyday Life in Lapland – Where Every Day and Every Night Counts
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by Gofinland Media Team
1y ago
Dissatisfied with your everyday life? Move to Lapland! This is not the exact reasoning I followed in the moment I decided to leave the country I was living in, but it is the one that turned out to be true afterwards. At first, I just wanted to move away from my previous country to study abroad without any concrete idea in mind about where to go. I did not even know what to study. So I picked up my laptop and, being a person who cannot really sleep at night, within a couple of sleepless nights spent surfing the Internet in my electronic friend’s company, I found the right Degree Programme for m ..read more
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What Do Foreigners Think About Finland and Finns?
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by Gofinland Media Team
1y ago
  Photo by Tommaso Fornoni on Unsplash You are considering booking a trip to Finland but aren’t sure what to expect. Do all Finns have blonde hair and blue eyes? Are Finns as nice as everyone says they are? In this article, you’ll learn how foreigners view Finns (and how true their perceptions really are). Read on to find out what’s true and what’s false! 1. All Finns Have Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes It is not uncommon for foreigners to believe that every Finn they’ll meet has blonde hair and blue eyes. (This same stereotype applies to any country in North Europe.) The truth is, this is not ..read more
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Want to See More? Ideas for a Winter Road Trip in Finnish Lapland
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by Gofinland Media Team
1y ago
Do you want to spend a holiday in Finnish Lapland, but don’t know which would be the best destination for your needs? Don’t worry – it is possible to see the most popular ski resorts in Finland during the same holiday! This article gives you valuable tips for an arctic road trip in Finland! 1. Start Your Trip from the Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland Kittilä Airport is a small and idyllic airport in Finland, with several daily flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Kittilä is actually the first contact with Lapland for hundreds of foreign travelers arriving to admire the natural wonders of th ..read more
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Magic in the Air – Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights in Finland
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by Gofinland Media Team
1y ago
The Northern Lights are one of nature’s most spectacular phenomenons, and the Finnish Lapland is one of the best places on Earth to witness the magic for yourself. Every aurora show is different, a shifting dance of beautiful lights that many viewers find a memorable and uplifting experience. On average the Aurora Borealis are visible around 200 times a year in northern Finland, so there is plenty of opportunity to spot them on your next vacation. Photo: Tiina Törmänen / VisitFinland What Causes the Aurora Borealis? Great storms on the sun send gusts of charged solar particles hurtling across ..read more
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Cottages for Every Taste: Ideas for a Holiday in Finland
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by Gofinland Media Team
1y ago
Cottage life in Finland can be totally different depending on the location. We listed some stunning cottages and villas that offer unforgettable experiences for your holiday in Finland. Holiday on an Island – Enjoy the Fresh Air of the Sea Finland is often said to be the Land of a Thousand Lakes, but there are plenty of islands, too! Renting a cottage in one of the 180,000 islands gives a good chance to get away from everyday life.   We recommend: Beautiful and modern Villa Aura is located on a little island called Östra Tallholm in Parainen, Turku Archipelago. The villa was bui ..read more
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Tasty and Traditional – A Small Guide for Celebrating Christmas in Finland
Gofinland Blog
by Saana Jaakkola
3y ago
Despite the modern times we live in, Christmas in Finland is all about traditions that have been passed down through generations. Unlike most Christian countries where Christmas Day, December 25th, is the primary day of the Christmas celebrations, Finnish families traditionally gather together for festivities on Christmas Eve, December 24th. It’s also the day when the most famous person living in Finland, Santa Claus, visits well-behaved Finnish children with his sleigh full of Christmas presents. What else happens in Finnish homes on Christmas Eve each year? Let’s take a little sneak peek int ..read more
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Is Finland Worth Travelling to in Autumn? All Secrets of ‘syksy’ Revealed
Gofinland Blog
by Saana Jaakkola
3y ago
Photo by Visit Finland/Soili Jussila Finland is a country of four beautiful seasons, all of which have their unique characters. Yet, most tourists visit Finland either in summer or winter. This is what most tour operators, travel sites and guides advice you to do, too. As summer is slowly drifting away and Finns are getting ready for the brisk autumn air, we want to embrace this beautiful season by revealing the secrets of autumn in Finland. There are plenty of exciting and exquisite things to do in Finland in autumn that you can’t experience at any other time of the year. Also, as most touris ..read more
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Everyday Life in Lapland – Where Every Day and Every Night Counts
Gofinland Blog
by Gofinland Media Team
3y ago
Dissatisfied with your everyday life? Move to Lapland! This is not the exact reasoning I followed in the moment I decided to leave the country I was living in, but it is the one that turned out to be true afterwards. At first, I just wanted to move away from my previous country to study abroad without any concrete idea in mind about where to go. I did not even know what to study. So I picked up my laptop and, being a person who cannot really sleep at night, within a couple of sleepless nights spent surfing the Internet in my electronic friend’s company, I found the right Degree Programme for m ..read more
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