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if your trip doesn't coincide, it's a memorable place with plenty to do in the surrounding
area: take your time.
Then to the heart of the Lakeland,
Kuopio
, another segment you can do on a lake boat.
Try to time your visit to coincide with the convivial smoke sauna.
The high latitudes are in evidence once you get to
Oulu
- depending on the season, the
sun barely sets or barely rises. It's one of Finland's liveliest towns, with a great summer
marketplace.
In winter stop in
Kemi
to see the snow castle and take an ice-breaker cruise. Finally,
head to
Rovaniemi
, capital of Lapland and a great base for any number of activities. From
there, explore the north or get the sleeper train back to Helsinki.
