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PRACTICALITIES
Newspapers & magazines
Helsingin Sanomat(
www.hs.fi/english
) is the main daily
paper in Finland. TheHelsinki Times(
www.helsinkitimes.fi
)
is an English-language
weekly; and foreign newspapers and magazines are widely available.
Radio
The national radio broadcaster is YLE (
www.yle.fi
)
, which has a number of sta-
tions offering news and various types of music.
TV
National TV networks broadcast plenty of English-language programs, subtitled in
Finnish.
Cinema
Films are screened in the original language, with subtitles in Finnish and
Swedish.
Weights & measures
Finland uses the metric system. Decimals are indicated by com-
mas.
BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE
For more accommodation reviews by Lonely Planet authors, check out
ht-
tp://lonelyplanet.com/hotels/
. You'll find independent reviews, as well as recommenda-
tions on the best places to stay. Best of all, you can book online.
Accommodation
Finland's not generally a nation of quirky boutique hotels. Solid Nordic comfort in standard
rooms dominates rather than whimsical conversions or new-agey decor. Many accommod-
ation choices open only in summer, usually campsites or converted student residences.
Budget: expect shared bathrooms.
Midrange: private bathroom, good facilities and breakfast buffet included.
Top end: business class or five-star facilities.
