Finland - Introduction — Finland — Kuoni Travel Snow 2008 online holiday brochure

Frozen lakes, snowclad forests and crisp arctic air. Stunning northern lights and a hazy twilight create a fascinating winter wonderland to explore. finland remote & unspoilt Sitting below the arctic circle this undiscovered corner of Lapland is just waiting to be explored. During the winter months there is a twilight hue that creates a true arctic ambience in the unique frozen landscape. The stunning and entrancing northern lights can be seen from the far most northern resorts such as Saariselkä and Kuusamo, displaying a magical array of rainbow colours. Reindeer roam wild and the resilient arctic wildlife can be viewed on one of the numerous safaris. in a word Finland is renowned for its vast wild landscapes and fells. The wooded, hilly and lush country side is scattered with frozen rivers and lakes. Winter is the longest of the seasons and requires unique tenacity from the wildlife, and the local inhabitants to survive. The people of Lapland are very well known for their warm hospitality and sense of humour and maintain their strong sense of identity and local customs. For skiers who want to give the hustle and bustle of the Alps a miss, Finland is pure heaven. Although the slopes are more undulating than steep, you can use the areas to learn to ski and board or just improve your style on the well groomed snow sure slopes. For boarders there are some excellent terrain parks and the snow is pure powder. Ruka and Saariselkä both have floodlit runs maximising the time you can spend on the slopes. However it is the superb range of activities that offer visitors to Finland the unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the magnificent frozen wilderness. 76

Finland (6 pages)… Finland - Introduction