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Finland Resort Guides
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Located approximately 150 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, Iso-Syöte is Finland's southernmost fell region. The blanket of snow covering the trees and landscape transforms nature into a fairytale land. Iso-Syöte is a great place to learn to ski and experience adventure activities. It is a winter wonderland.Iso-Syöte is a wonderful family resort with the hotel, cabins and services right next to the slopes. There are two dedicated children's ski slopes as well as a snow tube park which is great fun. Visit the Children's Nature Trail on the edge of the national park and learn about the winter activities of the local animals. There is also a great range of activities to be enjoyed making this the perfect destination for adults and children alike.
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In the midst of an unspoilt Arctic wonderland lies our exotic Lappish resort of Levi. Renowned as one of Finland’s best and most extensive ski areas, it offer uncrowded snow-sure skiing from November to May with high standards of accommodation and a warm friendly atmosphere ideal for an all-round winter holiday. Attractions off the slopes include husky, reindeer or snowmobile safaris, visits to meet Santa, and a chance to see the magical Northern Lights. Skiing amidst the silence of the fells in a mystical blue twilight with rose-coloured dawns and dusks will leave you with indelible images. By March and April daylight hours are longer than in the UK, temperatures rise and snow conditions are at their best.
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One of Finland's best known resorts, Pyhä is found on the edge of the Arctic Circle in Lapland within the Pyhätunturi National Park, an area of unspoilt and dramatic landscapes. It is a wilderness of frozen lakes and snow covered forests and is totally unspoilt offering a unique adventure skiing adventure. Pyhä (pronounced 'poo-ha') offers a different skiing experience with downhill and cross-country skiing as well as other winter pursuits to keep you occupied. Phyä will suit those looking for an all-round winter holiday with a distinctive Lapp flavour. The après ski is always a lively affair, with plenty of music. Try Ski Bistro, the Hotel Pyhä's après ski bar often with live music.
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Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just below the Arctic Circle and close to the Russian border, Ruka is one of Finland’s top ski resorts with snow-sure skiing all winter long. Here is a pristine arctic wilderness of frozen lakes and snow-sculpted forests, with prolonged rose-tinted twilights and a chance to witness the mesmerising Northern Lights shimmering in the moonlight. This exotic winter wonderland offers exhilarating reindeer, husky or snowmobile safaris in breathtaking scenery, plus the chance to meet Santa himself. This unspoiled gem is ideal for families and couples alike, offering a uniquely different experience for those with a sense of adventure and a yearning for a touch of magic. When it comes to having a good time, the Finns are no slouches and après ski is always a lively affair, with plenty of music.
Try Ski Bistro, the Hotel Rantasipi's après ski bar or the Riipinen Game restaurant.
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Salla
Home to over 10,000 reindeer, the Salla region is an unspoilt wilderness of frozen rivers, lakes and fells close to the Russian border and the ski resort of Salla is the perfect place to experience this unbroken piece of northern nature. The ski hill and accommodation are close to one another and there is a good variety of slopes to ski on and plenty of cross-country trails. The views are amazing and there is a great choice of winter activities for all the family. Look out for the cosy Kotapubi (Hut Pub) on the Eastern side and enjoy a drink with the open fire or on the sun terrace.
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Ylläs combines all the ingredients necessary for a perfect Lapland experience. Guests return year after year to enjoy its stunning unspoiled natural scenery, Finland's longest ski slopes, an excellent network of cross-country trails and superb choice of accommodation, including our best selection of idyllic high-quality log cabins. It offers a wide choice of activities and safaris, including exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. The skies here are especially clear, ideal for witnessing the magical Northern Lights. The resort comprises two genuine Lappish villages set 10 minutes apart connected by a regular shuttle bus: Äkäslompolo where Äkäs Hotel and all our cabins are located, and Ylläsjärvi where the new luxury Ylläs Saaga hotel enjoys a panoramic slopeside position.
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