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Summers of endless light balance freezing but magical winters in this, Europe 's wild deep north. Andy Symington, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors3 months of research187,888 lakes1 Santa Claus sightingInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsComprehensive planning toolsThe Great Outdoors featureAt-a-glance practical infoIn-depth background

This fully updated new edition features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside over 250 brand new and inspiring full-colour photographs that will bring Finland's people and places to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted in a dedicated, illustrated feature enabling you to plan your trip priorities and ensuring you see the very best Finland has to offer. A brand new 'Editor's Choice' section features exclusive recommendations on many unique Finnish travel experiences, including outdoor adventure activities and attractions for families. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, from the charming and diverse capital of Helsinki to the magical forests and fast-flowing rivers of Lapland. All the principal sites are conveniently cross-referenced by number to accompanying full-colour maps throughout the guide to enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Attractive colour-coded sections contain fascinating features that explore the country's intriguing history and culture, from the arrival of the early Finns, to its evolution into a modern and cosmopolitan European state. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information, covering transport, visas and passports, accommodation for all budgets, climate, the arts, language and much more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book activities in advance. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Scandinavia!•Updated frequently, Fodor’s Essential Scandinavia, 1st Edition provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.•Fodor’s Essential Scandinavia, 1st Edition features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Scandinavia.•Experience Scandinavia like a local! Fodor’s Essential Scandinavia, 1st Edition includes choices for every traveler, from cruising the Nordic Seas or soaking in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon to immersing yourself in the hip atmosphere of downtown Stockholm, and much more!•Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include “Top Reasons to Go,” “Word of Mouth” advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers.

"The Rough Guide to Finland" is the essential companion to this fascinating Scandinavian country with clear maps and coverage of all the best attractions. Packed with stunning photography and colour illustrations, explore the must-see highlights from the best summer and winter activities - including skiing, snowmobiling and reindeer and husky driving - to the remote villages that come to life in the summertime, with beaches, lake cruises and island hopping. Find detailed accounts of all Finland's major tourist attractions, including the cultural capitals of Helsinki, Turku and Tampere and the laconic seaside towns along Finland's southern and western coast, as well as full colour sections on Finnish design and The great outdoors. You'll find informed, practical advice on what to see and do whilst relying on countless recommendations for Finland's best restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and hotels for every budget and style. With authoritative background on Finland's intricate history and expert tips on how to get around the beautiful national parks, this is your must-have guide. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to 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

The Michelin Green Guide Scandinavia Finland is an ideal travel companion for travelers who really want to connect with the region and its past. Witness the Nordic passion for functional design and a strong connection to the sea, as Scandinavia beckons you to step outside Copenhagen for modern sculpture in Louisiania, fly over the narrow inlets of Norway's arctic fjords, or take to the water to verify Stockholm's status as Venice of the North. Get to know the local way of life through detailed background information on the city, people, and culture. Quickly identify the best places to visit using Michelin's star rating system. The best sites are highlighted on the sites map, or you can follow a pre-planned driving tour.

The Rough Guide to Scandinavia is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Scandinavia has to offer. Discover the varied and exciting countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland.Whether witnessing the unforgettable sight of the Aurora borealis, riding a husky sleigh through Lapland’s silent snow covered forest’s experiencing a night in the Icehotel in Sweden or scoffing Danish pastries in their home territory, the Rough Guide to Scandinavia makes sure you make the most out of this incredible collection of countries. Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Scandinavia this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Scandinavia, recommended Scandinavian restaurants, and tips on everything from shopping to festivals for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from whale watching in Norway and saunas in Finland, to riding the Inlandsbanan Railway in Sweden and experiencing the Argus nightlife in Denmark, you’ll find expert tips on exploring Scandinavia’s amazing attractions with authoritative background on Scandinavia’s rich culture and history.Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Scandinavia.

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In the summer of 2007, Robert Goldstein departs Helsinki on a self-supported bicycle epic across Finland with the goal of pedaling to the Barents Sea. Aboard a folding bicycle towing a wagon, he weathers furious storms, survives a near-disastrous accident and obsesses whether he will be eaten by a bear as he makes his way through the remote forests of Eastern Finland. In sparsely populated Lapland, his solitude is relieved by reindeer who become his constant companions as he slowly makes his way through the Arctic.More than a travelogue, Riding with Reindeer intersperses an often humorous narrative about the author's adventures (he manages to get trapped in the women's shower in one remote village) with rich cultural and historical anecdotes as he passes through endless forests littered with rotted fortifications, rusted tanks and mass graves--the detritus of Finland's desperate defense against a massive Soviet invasion in the winter of 1939. Riding with Reindeer gives insight into the mind of the solitary traveler and into the soul of a country whose honest and resourceful yet often taciturn citizens are always willing to lend a helping hand to the stranger on the little blue bicycle gamely grinding his way through their "Suomi" - literally "the end of the land."