Insight Guide Finland

By Sian Lezard

Introduction. The best of Finland ; A place in Europe ; A wilderness experience -- History. Decisive dates ; The Finns arrive ; Birth of a nation ; Living with Russia ; The two wars ; A shift in balance -- Features. The Finnish soul ; Art, architecture, and design ; Music and film ; The writer's dilemma ; Finns who speak Swedish ; The Sami and their land ; From Flying Finns to Formula One ; Food and drink ; In defence of greenness -- Insights. Mini features. A winter journey ; The great general ; Ladies first ; Finnish youth ; Glass and wood ; Jean Sibelius ; The Moomins ; Immigrants ; Visiting Russia and the Baltics ; Canoeing and kayaking ; Karelians ; Elk and wolf hunting -- Photo features. Summer festivals ; Lapland : the home of Santa ; The traditional sauna ; Enjoying the Finnish summer -- Places. Introduction ; Helsinki ; West of Helsinki ; Southern Finland ; Western Finland ; The Aland Islands ; The west coast ; Lakeland ; Karelia and Kuusamo ; Lapland -- Travel tips. Transport. Getting there : by air ; by sea ; sailing around the Baltic ; by rail -- Getting around : public transport ; Driving ; Bicycles ; Snowmobiles -- Accommodation. Choosing a hotel ; Camping, farmstays, B&Bs ; Hotel listings : Helsinki ; southern Finland ; western Finland ; Aland Islands ; West coast ; Lakeland ; Karelia and Kuusamo ; Lapland -- Eating out. What to eat and drink ; Restaurant listings : Helsinki ; southern Finland ; western Finland ; Aland Islands ; West coast ; Lakeland ; Karelia and Kuusamo ; Lapland -- Activities. The arts ; Festivals ; Nightlife ; Children ; Shopping l Sports -- A-Z : practical information. Admission charges ; Budgeting for your trip ; Climate ; Customs regulations ; Disabled travellers ; Electricity ; Embassies and consulates ; Emergencies ; Gay and lesbian travellers ; Health and medical care ; Internet ; Media ; Money ; Opening hours ; Postal services ; Public holidays ; Tourist information ; Tour operators ; Visas and passports -- Language. Words and phrases.           Check Our Catalog