17-02-2014 Deep above the Arctic Circle, in the Inari region of Lapland in Finland, the village of Sariselka attracts visitors from around the world who seek a closer connection to nature. According to Visit Finland, the country’s tourism board, travel to Lapland in 2017 increased by 22 percent. With many sports …
The other hugely popular sport—and method of transportation—in Saariselka is snowmobiling. The machines have supplanted reindeer-led sleds, and they’re just plain fun for visitors who take them out into guided tours of the region during the winter. The best time for snowmobiles is in the spring. The tour of Snowmobile …
At the northern end of the Gulf of Bothnia lies Kemi, home to the largest snow castle in the world. Only 90 minutes south of the Arctic Circle, this town is the port to the last great wilderness of Europe. Kemi is truly the pearl of the Finland’s northernmost region. Snow Castles rises from the …
The Northern Lights are visible between the months of September to March in Lapland. In northern Lapland, chance of seeing the lights are about every other clear night. In southern Finland they are visible on about 10-20 nights a year. The lights would usually make their appearance around 8 PM …
24-02-2014 Helsinki was proclaimed the Finnish capital in 1812 and later the city was devastated by a fire, the town was completely rebuilt in a style worthy of a capital. The most conspicuous building in the Empire centre is the Cathedral, completed in 1852. Helsinki soon became an administrative, university …
21-02-2014 Our first visit was to the Blue Lagoon. Drive through the lava fields to visit the Blue Lagoon where we can relax and its rejuvenating geothermal water is very natural and rich in minerals believed to have healing powers. It is a short drive from Reykjavik city. In the …
22-02-2014 Deildartunguhver is the most powerful hot spring in Europe. It covers the central heating for the nearby towns and villages. Right next to it you can find a greenhouse where its powers are harvested to grow vegetables and fruits. Visit the luxurious Krauma geothermal bathe located on-site. Deildartunguhver in …
SELFOSS GEYSER is the highly active Geyser Hot Spring Area with boiling mud pits, exploding geysers and the lively Strokkur which spouts water 30 metres (100 ft) into the air every few minutes. The Selfoss Geyser is a popular Geyser in Iceland. You can get very close to the geyser …
The Hraunfossar waterfalls consist of countless springs of clear water that emerge from under the edge of the lava field Hallmundarhraun and flow into the river Hvita.