Active vacation in Finland - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Active leisure in Finland includes all kinds of winter entertainment. The country has more than a hundred ski resorts with routes of varying complexity, hoists, artificial lighting and a developed tourist infrastructure. Lapland resorts Levi, Rovaniemi, Ylläs-Kolari are noted to have the longest slopes. Fans of extreme sports from different countries of the world are attracted by the maximum differences of heights on the slopes of the hills of Himos and Jyväskylä. In the resort of Vuokatti is built a tunnel, where you can ski throughout the year at optimum temperatures. Finnish ski schools propose telemarketing, snowboarding, freestyle, and ice surfing courses. A visit to the Lapland cannot be imagined without a trip through the snow-covered forest in a sleigh harnessed by reindeer, or ice fishing on a frozen lake in the company of deer shepherds. Lovers of dogs will enjoy a live contact with the Arctic huskies in the course of dog sledding.

Finnish ski resorts also have a variety of summer entertainment. Picturesque landscapes of the mountain tundra Iso-Syuyute invite tourists to partake in hiking with a stop in the Lapland plague, and eating deer soup directly from the fire. The originals can play Frisbee golf at the Levi resort. Visitors to the National Park Pyhä-Luosto are proposed captivating excursion to the amethyst mine, where precious stones are mined. A visit to the resort of Ruka can be diversified by rafting on canoes or rafts. In Lapland Saariselkä, it is recommended to fish in the bosom of nature at the purest stream, or to participate in the search for gold in the village of the explorers of Tankavaar.

In the deer park of Salla surrounded by a pristine nature, there are many paths laid out for fans of hiking. During the summer in Sappie, tourists can experience the thrill of mountain biking, play a game of golf or paintball, make a kayak trip, fish or go on a journey through the picturesque forests of southern Finland. Ylläs Resort proposes guests an ascent to the top of the Yllästunturi hill on Icelandic horses or to engage in traditional horse riding. In the rope park “Adrenaline” in the town of Rauch, you can stroll along rope and wire routes, rotating logs or narrow tunnels. In addition, at the famous Imatra waterfall you can try an upside down flight on a thin rope over a rocky canyon. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

A wonderful conclusion to an active day will be acquaintance with the nightlife of Finland. In the heart of the capital for almost half a century operates the legendary institution “Tavastia”. This is one of the oldest rock clubs in Europe where venerable rock musicians perform to this day. The popular club “Kaarle XII” occupies an ancient building erected in the beginning of the 20th century. There is a spacious dance floor in the theatrical interiors of the establishment with wooden finishes and an old spiral staircase. Regulars of the club enjoy modern music there. In the center of Helsinki you will find one of the best European jazz clubs “Storeville”, where Finnish and foreign jazz musicians play four times a week. The club has a summer terrace, a restaurant and a piano bar, a well-illuminated stage with excellent sound, and a dance floor.

“Klubi” nightclub in Tampere is part of the amazing arena “Tullikamery”, located in the estate of the early 20th century. The establishment hosts performances of famous foreign bands, and at other times plays different genres of music. Of the obvious advantages of the club are; low prices, a restaurant with a smorgasbord and free Wi-Fi. There is an institution called “Yo-talo” in the Austrian modernist styled building. It is a place with excellent acoustics and an extensive musical repertoire. Concerts or performances are frequently organized on the summer terrace in the courtyard. The “Burs” night club is located on the market square of Turku. It is a popular place with an excellent dance floor, a pleasant atmosphere, a wide range of tracks from Finnish local DJs, large assortment of beverages and outstanding lighting.

In the center of Jyväskylä there is the “Katsa” establishment, which consists of a club, a disco, a pub and a cocktail bar. The club often hosts shows and performance of popular DJs. In the pub and cocktail bar you will find a great selection of wines and the city’s best gin tonic. In the early 90’s of the 20th century, the rock-oriented club “45 Special” was opened in Oulu. Today, the basic trend of the club is a combination of incompatibles: various colors, textures, ornaments and musical styles. In the building of the former cinema of the city of Pori is operational the night club “Kino”. Here the setting and atmosphere of the old cinema have been preserved. Futuristic interiors of the establishment were created in the best traditions of science fiction and resemble rooms of a spaceship. In addition to incendiary parties, the club hosts concerts of Finnish musicians.