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Cycle into Scandinavia this summer

Cycle into Scandinavia this summer

Scandinavia conjures up many images: from magnificent fjords cutting into mountains, cascading waterfalls, endless fir forests and crystal-clear waters, to historical towns, cobbled streets and towering fortresses.

Finnish Lapland introduces 'locals on call'

Finnish Lapland introduces 'locals on call'

For the upcoming winter, 16 locals from each area of Finnish Lapland will be 'on call' to those considering or those having booked a holiday to the area.

New to do in Helsinki

New to do in Helsinki

Dynamic and cosmopolitan Helsinki has seen some exciting new developments in 2014, raising the capital city’s global profile as a hub for culture, art, heritage and gastronomy. Some of the city’s most popular cultural sites have received makeovers and new attractions have been popping up all over the city.

Autumn Aurora holidays - no need to wait until winter

Autumn in Finland, Sweden and Iceland can offer some of the most beautiful and photogenic Auroras anywhere in Europe. Temperatures are considerably warmer in autumn, meaning that nocturnal waits for the Aurora are less cold – a bonus for any Northern Lights enthusiast.

Ruska brings vibrant colours to Finnish Lapland

Ruska brings vibrant colours to Finnish Lapland

One of the most underrated seasons in Finland is ruska; the Finnish term for autumn. Nowhere can the dramatic colours been seen more vibrantly than in Lapland where for two weeks the explosion of colour paints the fells, forests and hills in deep tones before the winter sets in.

A new and unique Northern Lights experience: Heated Aurora Sleighs

The Aurora Zone is launching a new form of Aurora hunting this winter in the tiny and remote village of Nellim in Finnish Lapland – heated Aurora Sleighs.

Take the family to a Frozen place

Loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen, Disney’s latest animation, Frozen, will be released in the UK on 6 December. Set in the snowy Kingdom of Arendelle, cinema goers will meet a number of characters including Olaf the snowman and a reindeer called Sven.

New in Lapland for winter 2013/14

Lapland specialist The Activity Travel Company has a hugely varied programme of winter holidays lined up for 2013/14.

Keen to see the Northern Lights? Don’t wait until winter...

If Northern Lights holidays conjure up images of chilly temperatures and snowy landscapes, think again.

A trip down Finland's magical Glass Trail

A trip down Finland's magical Glass Trail

Long known as the hub for innovative art and quirky design, Finland’s creative and cultural heritage encompasses a huge range of industries, with glassware considered one of the most distinctive art forms by the Finns.

Explore the charming manors of the Finnish countryside

Explore the charming manors of the Finnish countryside

If the words ‘manor house’ conjure up visions of quintessentially English properties of a bygone era then think again.

Aurora Bubbles open in Nellim

The tiny, remote Finnish town of Nellim, a true Northern Lights hotspot, is now home to Aurora Bubbles – available exclusively from September 2013 via The Aurora Zone.

Snap the Autumn Lights

This September, The Aurora Zone will be running ‘Autumn Aurora Photography’, a four-night tour of Jeris, in Lapland, where visitors learn how to capture the perfect Northern Lights photo.

Get a fresh focus on Finland

Get a fresh focus on Finland

We all love to take holiday snaps as souvenirs of our time away, but Guild Travel takes our love of picture perfect moments to a whole new level with its brand new Baltic Photography Tour.

Tee off on a spectacular new golf tour of Finland

Tee off on a spectacular new golf tour of Finland

Golf has come a long way since it began life as gowf in Scotland in the Fifteenth Century. Today it is played on courses all over the world but there are very few places as beautiful to tee off as in Finland.