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The continental climate gives Finland warm summers and cold winters. The south-eastern Finland has the highest average temperatures in summer in Scandinavia. Then the water temperature rises in creeks and shallow lakes rapidly to over 20 degrees. Is due to the major north-south extension: In the north of the winter (and the snow comes) sooner and go later.

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Finland, officially the Republic of Finland , is a Nordic country situated in Northern Europe. It has borders with Sweden to the west, Russia to the east, and Norway to the north, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland. The capital city is Helsinki.
Finland has a population of 5,300,362 people, spread over an area of The majority of the population is concentrated in the southern part of the country. Finland is the sixth largest country in Europe in terms of area, with a low population density of 16 people per square kilometre, making it the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. As their mother tongue, most Finns speak Finnish, one of the few official languages of the European Union that is not of Indo-European origin. The second official language, Swedish, is spoken natively by a 5.5 percent minority.
Previously part of Sweden and from 1809 an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, Finland declared its independence in 1917. Today, Finland is a democratic, parliamentary republic and has been a member state of the United Nations since 1955 and the European Union since 1995. Finland has thriving services and manufacturing sectors and is a highly democratic welfare state with low levels of corruption, consistently ranking at or near the top in international comparisons of national performance. (...) more....

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Many roads lead to Finland, mostly over the water. The fast route across the Baltic Sea: Superfast Ferries runs daily except Mondays from Rostock to Hanko in 21 hours straight, 130 km southwest of Helsinki (www.superfast.com). Lübeck-Travemünde to Helsinki there are daily ferries from the comfortable cargo shipping company Finnlines in about 27 hours (www.ferrycenter.fi). There are many discounts - ask! About Sweden (Stockholm) come via Åland to Helsinki and Turku with Siljaline (www.siljaline.de) and Viking Line (www.vikingline.de). With the passage ticket, you can also take the Scandlines shipping (www.scandlines.de), Stena Line (www.stenaline.de) or TT-Line (www.ttline.com) to complete. The journey by train is very cumbersome. The best way to move forward on bird route: Hamburg via Copenhagen to Stockholm and then by ferry. Currently in Finland offer the following budget airlines: Air Berlin (www.airberlin.com), Blue1 (www.blue1.com) German Wings ( www.germanwings.com) and Ryan Air (www.ryanair.com). In addition, Austrian Airlines and Swiss Airlines. Ask well developed for special offers! The highway system, although there are few highways. Even more important order of unpaved roads have to be ridden well. Car rental companies are represented everywhere, the prices somewhat higher than ours. Local companies are often cheaper than international ones. Small car from 35-55 EURO / day and 0.25-0.35 euro / km. Take advantage of weekend rates and weekend packages with unlimited kilometers. More offers for car rentals can be found at www.marcopolo.de. The trains are comfortable, fast and inexpensive, if not also the network is very dense (www.vr.fi). There are many bus lines, including Express buses to overcome long distances quickly and cheaply. Regional buses also take you to the farthest village (www.matkahuolto.fi). But of course it goes even faster with domestic flights. The services offered by Finnair Finnair's domestic flights, there is a bus at the destination airport for transfer to the city. For regional lines, one should pre-order a taxi or rental car.

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Passport required. Tourist/business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) (For longer stays (e.g., employment, studies) residence/work permits required. Contact the Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/298-5800), or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/203-9903) or New York (212/750-4400). Internet: www.finland.org/index.html. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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Since 2002, the euro is the official currency. Cash in circulation are 1 - and 2-cent coins are not used. The awards will be at 5 cents are rounded. The price level is only about 10% higher than the German. Are simply more expensive fruits and vegetables, because of the short season must either be imported or produced in the greenhouse. The domestic meat production does not cover all the demand, the prices are correspondingly slightly higher. Alcohol is heavily taxed and therefore expensive. In many places, the admission in state and municipal museums is free, otherwise it is usually 3 to 6 euros, children up to 50% discount. Family tickets are also favorable. Only private institutions, amusement parks, etc. are more expensive. Check with the local tourist office for cheap tickets for all the sights () sometimes including public transport.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Finland, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

The original Finnish cuisine boasts simple, yet refined dishes. It varies according to season and region, as will be the fresh ingredients come from local forests, fields and lakes. How come carrots, potatoes, beets on the table, lots of fresh fish, reindeer and moose meat to poultry, mushrooms and wonderfully aromatic berries. Not to mention good milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and cheese. And a large selection of light and dark bread, as well as baked goods. While in western Finland on the menu are traditionally cooked and steamed, is in the east rather fried and baked. Everywhere but love the Finns Miscellany: stews, pies, soups and casseroles are eaten at home even on holidays. In restaurants, go classic and local recipes with international influences, a successful combination. But even fast food, the country has been conquered. As nice a restaurant visit is also - if you have the opportunity to cook for yourself, you buy fresh ingredients at the market, in the village shop (kyläkauppa) or supermarket. There is much to discover! To eat and the family circle is dominated by rather non-alcoholic beverages, carbonated water, the kotikalja malt liquor, juice (often from fruit syrup), lemonade and cola. The proportion of Finns towards alcohol is determined by the sharp change from cold and heat, light and darkness throughout the year and through the decades of state monopoly Alko Group, with compensatory lively illicit distilling in the country. Meanwhile, the legal bar is relaxed, the prices of alcohol are more bearable. The range of restaurants is mainly in Helsinki and the principal cities of the country great. Traditional Finnish cuisine here sizzles alongside Russian and international gourmet cuisine.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Finland, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

The Finns eighth (increasingly) to their nature. And protecting them from littering and pollution. There is a central collection points for waste and hazardous waste. If you are camping, hiking, traveling in the countryside, you take cans, butts and other please contact the nearest collection point. Speaking of butts: Smokers should pay close attention in Finland it is permitted where the blue haze. Many public buildings, monuments and even restaurants are smoke-free, at least in some areas. Finns like to see it if they like the guests, and they use plenty of buffet - but they do not even appreciate it if one believes there for the rest of the need to stockpile day. If you want to take something for a trip should be, where it offers to politely ask. Finns keep their homes spotless, which is also important in the light wooden floors. Everyone goes home in his socks. In the town has become the custom, although somewhat flattened, but you definitely make a good impression when you take off your shoes when entering a private home. Pestering the Normalfinne can not stand, it is contrary to his sense of justice. Almost everywhere, where there is waiting situations, one can draw numbers that specify who is when tuned. It does not look into windows, even in yards or gardens. If you come across during a walk or a hike to a hut, keep proper distance, as on private land have nothing to look abroad. Hitting where people excused themselves politely with a Anteeksi!

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Finland, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

Do not make the effort to learn Finnish on holiday: you do not do it. The language is very strange. It belongs to the Finno-Ugric languages and is used with Hungarian and Estonian. Many Finns speak English, some even in German. The understanding is not a problem. But with a few pleasantries in the local language, you can make the fins and quite a pleasure points. A minority of 5.9% speak Swedish, the second official language in Finland.

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Throughout the country present their city and country with a colorful bouquet of events, which focus on top-class art performances in addition to fun and curiosities. So on to Garlic Festival, Swamp Soccer championships in Frauentragen and - for the edification of the natives, and for your pleasure. Detailed information on these and other events at: www.festivals.fi. There is also at the tourist office to a brochure in German. Holidays: 1 Jan: New Year's, 6 January Epiphany; March / April: Karfreit, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, 1st May: Labor Day, May / June: Ascension, Pentecost, Fri and Sat (at night) after 20 June: Midsummer Day; November: All Saints 6th December: Independence Day, 24 to 26 December: Christmas Eve - Christmas;

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Finland, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

Keep to the specified speed limit. On a dirt road driving is different than on the highway, and also the possible encounters with moose and reindeer leaves a driving be mindful advised. In addition, traffic violations are punished relentlessly and with very high rates. On the long, lonely stretches more police on the road than we imagine. On gravel secondary lines always drive carefully - it may sometimes be increased danger of slipping! Are important: All year round must also be driven with dipped headlights during the day. For all occupant is seat belts. The alcohol limit is 0.5. Violations of any kind will be severely punished (the fine is related to daily rates on the income!). Speed limit: 50 km / h in towns, 80 or 100 km / h () outside designated, expressways and highways is 120 km / h. Take warnings of reindeer or elk absolutely serious! The driver needs a national driver's license.

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