Outdoors Finland PRODUCT MANUAL
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THE OUTDOORs FINLAND PROjECT It is a project for the development and marketing of activity tourism, which is run by the Finnish National Tourist Board. The project aims to improve the quality and accessibility of activity routes, route information and products. It also organises hiking, canoeing and cycling study trips, workshops and networking events in Finland and various other market areas. Many operators specialised in the activities have used the avenue to initiate the international marketing of their products.
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Retreat to a cottage by the lake Escaping to the lakeside or wilderness is a national way of relaxation. Half a million cottages ensure there’s a quiet retreat for every taste. Every municipality has a hiking route or nature trail – most have several.
Discover the roots of sauna Sauna is a place to get in tune with your thoughts, soften your tensed-up muscles and relax. It’s as much about clearing the mind as it is about cleaning the body. Smoke saunas, electrical saunas, wood-burning saunas – you name it, we’ve got it!
Witness the midsummer nights As the waves on the lake finally settle, canoe towards the spectacular sunset – except that, during Midsummer, the sun never sets in Finland. Experience the magical moment when the sun goes down and comes right back up again.
Experience the wilderness Authentic wilderness areas can be found along the eastern border and in Lapland. You can hike and engage in a variety of activities far from the bustling urban areas, and truly enjoy the silence. All this with the appropriate services, good food and the opportunity to bathe in a sauna.
Pick berries and mushrooms From Finnish salmon and trout to duck and snow grouse, from reindeer and elk to blueberries and cloudberries; it’s all wild and delicious – and good for you.
Finns The quiet and honest people. Summer is the time for letting loose and enjoying yourself, and the most tight-lipped of Finns may suddenly start talking – enough to utter a few words at least. Meet with the locals on market places and at events.
Product manuals We have published three new product manuals: hiking, canoeing and cycling manuals. They contain the best routes and areas for cycling, hiking or canoeing in Finland. We have supplemented the range with new, never-before-experienced Finnish locations. Locations that have been well-known and popular among Finns for decades. You can explore the beautiful coast, the dazzling Finnish Lakeland, the oldgrowth forests along the eastern border, and the Lapland of fells and breathtaking wilderness. We have compiled travel suggestions and included in them our best tips, which have all been tried and tested. The selection includes guided tours, which include everything from meals in natural locations to transportation.
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Activity Highlights
Hike along the eastern border You can experience the adventure of a life time in the borderlands. You can combine hiking with the observation of large predators, for example.
Canoe on Lake saimaa The most beautiful national landscape in Finland, which is also the largest lake area in the country, complete with labyrinthine archipelagos – what more can you wish for from a nature holiday?
Cycle through the archipelago The Turku Archipelago is the most beautiful archipelago in the world.
The country of many dimensions offers a vast variety of opportunities. Challenging and laid-back trips to the wilderness and bustling urban environments. Cycle We have highlighted small places and points of interest where you will feel the true essence of Finland – in the countryside, small villages, down by the water, in the shade of forests and in the peace and quiet of the wilderness.
Experience the national parks The 39 national parks and 8 hiking areas throughout Finland represent the best natural areas in the country.
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Canoe The outstandingly beautiful coastal area with its labyrinthine archipelago, as well as the marvellous lakes and rivers, are all within
your reach. These waters will provide you with an unforgettable experience from early spring to late autumn. The Finnish wilderness and the changing seasons offer a great setting for canoe trips. Hike The fells and wilderness areas of Lapland are a paradise for adventurers, where winding paths climb towards soaring peaks, dive down into valleys and meander along majestic streams. The tall ridges near the eastern border command a spectacular view of the glimmering lakes that surround them. In southern Finland and along the coast, among the settlements, you will find rocky beaches with meadows and esker islands with magnificent sandy beaches. The Finnish Lakeland is the country’s most popular holiday destination.
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Mountain biking in Lapland An adventure in Fell Lapland is an adventure you will never forget. The landscapes, routes and the challenge involved form a truly breathtaking combination.
short canoeing trips in southern Finland Combine an urban holiday with a nature holiday. This is very simple in Finland, as the nature begins within most city borders.
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The cycling product manual is a compilation of the best mountain biking and cycling routes and products in Finland. There are both easy routes suitable for families and challenging ones for adventure-seekers.
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Welcome to OutdoorsfFinland.com, an online resource for hikers, cyclists and canoeists.
Outdoors Finland – independent hiking, cycling and canoeing trips, maps and brochures A set of maps and route brochures intended for independent hikers, whether you are aiming for a short two-day trip or a longer adventure lasting a week, for example. All routes are located in Southern Finland, the starting points are easily accessible and proper overnight accommodation is available along the way. Equipment for all canoeing routes is available for rent.
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Hiking product manual The hiking holidays include independent and guided packages all over Finland. On the eastern border, you can hike from one inn to the next and your luggage will follow your route. Alternatively, you can take day trips to nearby areas from your travel destination.
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Canoeing product manual In the coastal archipelagos, even the most inexperienced canoeists can enjoy the activity under the supervision of a guide, camp overnight in the islands and cook meals on an open fire. In the Lake Saimaa area, you can also rent a canoe and equipment, with plenty of space to spare. If you like, you can spend more than a week on the lake.
Multiple activities At most locations, you can make your holiday a combination of many activities, such Nordic walking, riding, indoor sports and woodland yoga, for example. Swimming, however, is definitely the most important one. We have plenty of clean water areas and beaches.
OutdoorsFinland.com has been designed for those seeking activity holidays in the wilderness. Whether you prefer to cycle, hike or canoe, the website is the perfect place to visit as it will describe each route and provide factual information on it, such as length, level of difficulty and estimated duration. Every map provides GPS location settings and shows the most important services en route. Maps You can find all the maps covering Finland from www.karttakauppa.fi. You can also obtain maps for local routes from the local tourism offices, whereas southern Finland hiking brochures and maps can be found at www.OutdoorsFinland.com. Cycling Maps The GT series covers all the cycling routes in Finland. National and local cycling routes are marked on the map. The map also shows hiking and canoeing routes. Contact information for tourist information services, online links and instructions on taking bicycles on public transportation are provided. The cycling guides, Fillariopas 1 and 2, contain a range of cycling routes in Southern Finland. The routes starting from Helsinki are based on local and national cycling routes.
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The GT series maps and the Cycling Guides can be ordered online at www.karttakauppa.fi. The website is in English and Finnish. NUUKsION ION KIERROs
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Outdoors Finland mobile application The Outdoors Finland mobile application is free on Android and iOS. Simply choose your route, download it and the application will help you to navigate to your destination. The application also works offline! Enjoy your activity trip!
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NORWAY
Moving around in Finland BY AIR Helsinki Airport It is served by direct flights from more than 120 destinations around the world. It is the gateway to 21 other domestic airports. Airport is situated 19 kilometres (30 minutes) from the Helsinki city centre. A regular bus connection between the city and the airport operates from the Central Railway Station. Finavia has a network of 21 airports in Finland. www.finavia.fi/en/airlines
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From Germany The Hansa Terminal in the new Vuosaari Harbour has a daily cargo and passenger service to Rostock and Travemünde, Germany.
Finland has a well-integrated long-distance bus service network. It is one of the most comprehensive networks in Europe, covering more than 90 percent of public roads.
From Russia The West Terminal is located at West Harbour and serves St. Peter Line ferries to St.Petersburg, Russia.
Matkahuolto Tel. +358 200 4000 www.matkahuolto.fi www.expressbus.fi
From sweden The Olympia Terminal is located at South Harbour and serves Tallink Silja’s ferries to Stockholm, Sweden.
BY sEA Port of Helsinki Tel.+358 9 310 1621 Fax +358 9 3103 3802 port.helsinki@hel.fi www.portofhelsinki.fi The main terminals are located a short distance from the city centre. From Estonia The Makasiini Terminal is located at South Harbour 8
andserves Linda Line’s hydrofoiltraffic to Tallinn, Estonia. The Katajanokka Terminal is located at the western tip of Katajanokka and serves Viking Line’s ferries to Tallinn. The West Terminal is located at West Harbour and serves Tallink Silja’s and Eckerö Line’s ferries to Tallinn, Estonia.
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dinavia. They have at least five daily return connections between Turku and Stockholm. In addition, there are daily connections from Turku to Germany and almost daily connections to England and to ports at the North Sea.
BY TRAIN Domestic rail traffic serves all major cities in the country and extends to the far north, including Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi and Kolari in Lapland. The efficient local traffic service caters for communities with the Southern Finland area.
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For details on train service to Finland and Russia, please call Tel. +358 600 41 905 VR-Group Ltd, Finnish Railways P.O.Box 488, FI-00101 Helsinki Tel. +358 30 710 contactcenter@vr.fi www.vr.fi
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The Katajanokka Terminal is located at the western tip of Katajanokka and serves Viking Line’s ferries to Stockholm. Port of Turku Linnankatu 90, FI-20100 Turku Tel. +358 2 267 4111 turkuport@port.turku.fi www.portofturku.fi The Port of Turku is the leading Finnish port serving ScanVisit www.outdoorsfinland.com
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