Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Runeberg Day
This day, on 5 February, commemorates Finland's national poet. Flags are at half mast and
people eat 'Runeberg tarts'.
March
Hours of light dramatically increase and temperatures begin to rise: an ex-
cellent time to take advantage of the hefty snow cover and indulge in some
winter activities.
Sled Safaris & Skiing
Whizzing across the snow pulled by a team of huskies or reindeer is a pretty spectacular
way to see the northern wildernesses. Add snowmobiling or skiing to the mix and it's a top
time to be at high latitude.
Tervahiihto, Oulu
In the March snow of Oulu, Tervahiihto (Tar Ski Race;
www.tervahiihto.fi
)
is a historic
skiing race that's been running for over a century.
Reindeer Racing
Held over the last weekend of March or first of April, the King's Cup in Inari is the grand
finale of Finnish Lapland's reindeer-racing (
www.paliskunnat.fi
)
season and a great spec-
tacle.
April
Easter is celebrated in a traditional fashion. Spring begins in southern Fin-
land, but there's still solid snow cover in the northern reaches. It's a great
month for outdoor activities in Lapland.
