Finland
NASA specifies Autumn 2013 as peak time for Northern Lights
It’s been well-documented that the ‘Solar Maximum’ – the summit of the sun’s 11-year cycle of activity, which translates into the best and most frequent Northern Lights – is about to occur. And now the absolute peak of this cycle has been identified: NASA says it will be autumn 2013.
Enjoy a brand new cycling adventure in Finland
Nothing has so energised our passion for two wheels as much as the triumph of cycling stars Sir Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins, who astounded us all in the Olympics and Tour de France.
Finnish festivals with a difference
Finland, renowned as a land full of interesting peculiarities, is staging an array of festivals and events across 2013 that really reflect the country’s distinctive cultural spirit.
Taste the North in Helsinki's local food restaurants
In recent years, a score of young chefs armed with pride in Nordic cuisine and a passion for local ingredients have set up their own restaurants in the Finnish capital Helsinki.
Late availability in Lapland
It’s old news that the Northern Lights are at their very best this winter. Everyone’s cottoned on to it, meaning that both availability and reasonable prices can be hard to come by.
Skate your way through Finland's lakes and seas
Tour skating is a great way to spend sunny winter days outdoors. Finland’s Lakeland and the Baltic Sea around Aland are ideal for speeding through breath-taking national landscapes on a pair of skates.
Propose, say “I do” or honeymoon in Lapland with Winter Weddings
As the name suggests, Winter Weddings does just that – it arranges weddings in Lapland (primarily Finland) and also in Sweden and Iceland “during winter”.
Maximise the maximum with The Aurora Zone
2013 is supposedly going to bring the peak of the current Solar Maximum, the part of the sun’s cycle when its energy is at its highest. ‘Supposedly’ because solar physicists are getting their telescopes in a right twist on this subject, and not everyone agrees.
Don’t miss out on the 2012 Autumn Lights
Eager to see the Northern Lights, but not too keen on knee-deep snow and sub-zero conditions? Or perhaps saw the Borealis last year and seek to experience the Lights in a new way this season?
Ruska brings vibrant colours to Finnish Lapland
One of the most underrated seasons in Finland is Ruska; autumn time where the colours are vibrant and show off Finland’s dramatic scenery.
The 2013 Northern Lights spectacular
It is predicted that 2013 will be one of the best years for a long time to witness the magical Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) high above the Arctic Circle.
Angry Birds to land in Finnish theme park
This summer, the world's first Angry Bird themed visitor attraction will open in Tampere, Finland. As part of Särkänniemi Adventure Park, Angry Bird Land will promise an 'interactive entertainment experience' where 'the physical and the virtual world combine' with children and families in mind.
Ryanair announces new route from London Stansted to Turku
Ryanair has announced a new route from London Stansted to Turku in Finland from April 2012.
The ultimate driving test - high speed ice race driving in Finland
Winter's approaching and it's time for something new. You've tried ice skating and sledding down a snowy hill; you've probably tried skiing and perhaps snowboarding. But have you ever tried high speed driving on an ice-covered racing circuit?
See Santa, go dog sledging and see the Northern Lights
Speed through snowy woodland driving a wood-framed sled, being pulled by a pack of speeding dogs; track down the northern lights and see the spectacular natural light display as vivid waves of light pulsate across clear, unpolluted Lapland skies ; seek out Santa in his woodland home, dodging mischievous elves and arriving wrapped in warm reindeer skings in a ski-doo drawn sleigh.