Winter in Finland - Snow Fun in Finland

Here in Finland, we know a thing or two about snow. In northern Finland there are snow flurries already in September, and snow on the ground from November until May. So, as the snow lies thick on the roof and a warm fire burns in the tile stove, we've had time to think of a few things to do in the winter. Poke your nose out the door. The air is dry, cold and fresh. The spruce branches are heavy with snow; the skis are leaning against the wall. What will you do today? Ski, go for a dogsled ride, go ice fishing? The winter awaits.

Take the boat out of the water and take the skis out of the garage. Finland is getting ready for the other half of the year. There's no point in waiting inside for the snow to melt. That could take a while. There's plenty to do outside, for fitness or for fun.

Let's start with the view from the top of the hill, at one of the ski resorts in northern Finland and Finnish Lapland. You have just come off the lift and you're getting ready for the first run of the day. The snow is a meter deep; low trees on both sides of the slope are bowed down with snow. As you look out over the lower hills and frozen lakes, the land and sky come together in a blue haze in the distance. Start with an easy run to get warmed up, or start right in on something steeper.

Now let's get down into the forest. Strap on your cross-country skis and let's go. There are trails marked out with huts along the way where you can stop for a steaming cup of coffee or cocoa. If you're here in midwinter, you'll find that most towns and resorts have many kilometers of floodlit trails.

If you've been skiing or snowboarding for a few days, you might prefer to let someone or something else do the work. Sit astride a snowmobile and zip over the hills and across the frozen lakes. Or perhaps you'd prefer the natural power of a team of huskies or a reindeer, bells jingling merrily. Try some even more exotic forms of transportation, such as an icebreaker on the frozen Baltic.

When night comes, you'll have earned your rest. Whether you are in a snug hotel room, an igloo, a Lapp hut, or a hotel made entirely of ice, you are sure to get a good night's sleep.

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  2. Winter Activities in Finland

    Finland has more of the white stuff than just about anywhere else in Europe, and nobody knows better than Finns how to make the most of this annual asset.

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  1. SnowCastle

    SnowCastle description

    Every winter the SnowCastle offers wonderful experiences. SnowCastle is open yearly from the end of January until the beginning of April.

    Every winter the SnowCastle offers wonderful experiences. SnowCastle is open yearly from the end of January...

    Every winter the SnowCastle offers wonderful experiences. SnowCastle is open yearly from the end of January until the beginning of April.
    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  2. Incentive activities: Rally Karting

    Incentive activities: Rally Karting description

    Arrange a speedy event on ice! Rally Kart is a go-kart race taking place on the ice of a lake, including all the most essential parts of a motor sports event: driver's meetings, qualification races, finals and an award ceremony,...

    Arrange a speedy event on ice! Rally Kart is a go-kart race taking place on the ice of a lake, including all...

    Arrange a speedy event on ice! Rally Kart is a go-kart race taking place on the ice of a lake, including all the most essential parts of a motor sports event: driver's meetings, qualification races, finals and an award ceremony, naturally.
  3. Snowshoe trip up to Suomutunturi fell

    Snowshoe trip up to Suomutunturi fell description

    Quite demanding snowshoetrip with beautiful scenery.

    Quite demanding snowshoetrip with beautiful scenery.

    Quite demanding snowshoetrip with beautiful scenery.
    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  4. Caravan park and tent places

    Caravan park and tent places description

    Caravan park and tent places by Lake Inari.

    Caravan park and tent places by Lake Inari.

    Caravan park and tent places by Lake Inari.
    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  5. Taulu Manor Country spa and traditional smoke sauna

    Taulu Manor Country spa and traditional smoke sauna description

    Our smoke sauna offers original sauna experience. In the country spa you can enjoy the warmth of smoke sauna, bathe in hot tub or take a refreshing swim in the lake.

    Our smoke sauna offers original sauna experience. In the country spa you can enjoy the warmth of smoke sauna,...

    Our smoke sauna offers original sauna experience. In the country spa you can enjoy the warmth of smoke sauna, bathe in hot tub or take a refreshing swim in the lake.
  6. Wilderness safari

    Wilderness safari description

    50km snowmobile safari.

    50km snowmobile safari.

    50km snowmobile safari.
    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  7. Lapland Summer Tour

    Lapland Summer Tour description

    Our summer tour takes you around the entire Lapland reaching treeless tundra region and Norway showing you the most interesting summer time places. See a lot of wild animals and authentic life in Lapland. Arranged 1.6.-30.9.

    Our summer tour takes you around the entire Lapland reaching treeless tundra region and Norway showing you the...

    Our summer tour takes you around the entire Lapland reaching treeless tundra region and Norway showing you the most interesting summer time places. See a lot of wild animals and authentic life in Lapland. Arranged 1.6.-30.9.
    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  8. Husky safaris

    Husky safaris description

    Husky safari to campfire Our route follows the beautiful landscapes. This is a real husky safari. We drive our sledge ourselves, 2 persons to each sledge. At the halfway point, there will be a break around a campfire with hot...

    Husky safari to campfire Our route follows the beautiful landscapes. This is a real husky safari. We drive our...

    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  9. FISHING EXPERIENCE

    FISHING EXPERIENCE description

    Transfer by car to a fishing venue. Wednesday & Friday.

    Transfer by car to a fishing venue. Wednesday & Friday.

    Transfer by car to a fishing venue. Wednesday & Friday.
    Data source: laplandfinland.com
  10. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS

    SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS description

    The best way to get to the nature – and back. Every day (14h00-16h00)

    The best way to get to the nature – and back. Every day (14h00-16h00)

    The best way to get to the nature – and back. Every day (14h00-16h00)
    Data source: laplandfinland.com

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