So, I am going to Finland

[Zilberfrid]

I leave 19th of july, and return the 26th. but what to do? I start and depart at Helsinki, and plan to spend about a day and a half there, my current plan is to go to one of the lakes, rent a canoe, and see it from the water, then I return it and hike for a bit, maybe there, maybe along the cost near Helsinki. While this no-planning attitude made for a lot of good vacations in the past, I would do well to ask what more knowledgeable people would do while there.

I have no intention of seeing the north, that I will do in a longer vacation also involving some of the north cape and northern sweden.

 

[Lost-Lamb]

You sound much too outdoorish to actually enjoy my suggestions

 

[Jadow]

Wait, you're going on a holiday to Finland, in the summer. Am I drunk? Seriously?
I understand if someone wanted to go to Finland in the Winter for skiing and the such, but, why not go down to the south of France or Italy, or heck, even Germany for the summer. There's sun there.
I mean, what is there to do in Finland? Unless of course you just want to buy a gun(thats legal in Finland), or there are some cool scandinavian stripper joints down in Helsinki

Although, if you're from scandinavia disregard the above. (seeing as finland is close.)

 

[Sound Chaser]

I leave 19th of july, and return the 26th. but what to do? I start and depart at Helsinki, and plan to spend about a day and a half there, my current plan is to go to one of the lakes, rent a canoe, and see it from the water, then I return it and hike for a bit, maybe there, maybe along the cost near Helsinki. While this no-planning attitude made for a lot of good vacations in the past, I would do well to ask what more knowledgeable people would do while there.

I have no intention of seeing the north, that I will do in a longer vacation also involving some of the north cape and northern sweden.

Come to Jyväskylä and we'll get druuuuuunk! Experience the local chicks. Who cares about the bloody nature anyway?

 

[Zilberfrid]

Well, the current plan involved going toward Jyväskylä, and drop out of the bus somewhere near a canoe rental, but I think getting drunk in Finland is a bit expensive and not really my way of spending a holiday, if I wanted to do that I'd go to Prague, few things beat Chech beer for price/quality.

I plan to flee the heat, I hate summers, so I rarely go anywhere south of where I live (the Netherlands) in summer. And, if you go north, there is actually more sun in the summer...

How is the hitchhiking in Finland by the way?

 

[Theo]

Yea Finnish summer is actually pretty awesome.


I can't really give much vacation advices since I'm not from the souther part of Finland, there probably are web sites which help tourists decide their holiday destination. They should probably include lots of outdoors places to pick.

I dunno, maybe if you can find beach where is sauna at end of your day, (or ideally get yourself invited to some ones summer cottage ) so you could experience using sauna and then immediately running to the jetty, diving into water and doing some swimming, then back to sauna and repeating this x 10 This is something we Finns do much in summer and it is great fun, although it is funnier if you have friends with you.

 

[The Mercenary]

Say hi to LL for me.

 

[Kobrag]

Give LL a ******* for me.

 

[touareg]

when I think of finland, I think of humppa perkele and this (gives advice what to do also)

 

[Tibertus]

Learn to rally?

 

[Sound Chaser]

It's hard to say what's worth seeing in Finland eventhough I live here. If you like nature and hiking, maybe you should go to one of our national parks. Are you going alone by the way?

 

[Weren]

Wait, you're going on a holiday to Finland, in the summer. Am I drunk? Seriously?
I understand if someone wanted to go to Finland in the Winter for skiing and the such, but, why not go down to the south of France or Italy, or heck, even Germany for the summer. There's sun there.
I mean, what is there to do in Finland? Unless of course you just want to buy a gun(thats legal in Finland), or there are some cool scandinavian stripper joints down in Helsinki

Hey tell me about the sun!

It's have been nearly 30'C everyday here in Finland, for past 2 weeks. And i've worked all that time, outside!

 

[Sound Chaser]

I've been chillin' in the beaches, playing beach volley with chicks

 

[Weren]

You lucky, you.

 

[Zilberfrid]

If you like nature and hiking, maybe you should go to one of our national parks. Are you going alone by the way?

I will go out on the lakes by kayak and hike a bit through the forests, but I also want to see some Aalto houses if they cross my path. I am going alone, it was a bit of a spur of the moment holiday.

 

[El Perro Finlandese]

Remember, don't trust any of them southeners. They be thiefs and liars. 

 

[Temuzu]

Well, the current plan involved going toward Jyväskylä, and drop out of the bus somewhere near a canoe rental, but I think getting drunk in Finland is a bit expensive and not really my way of spending a holiday, if I wanted to do that I'd go to Prague, few things beat Chech beer for price/quality.

I plan to flee the heat, I hate summers, so I rarely go anywhere south of where I live (the Netherlands) in summer. And, if you go north, there is actually more sun in the summer...

How is the hitchhiking in Finland by the way?

Hitchhiking is very is easy in Finland,there are tracks all around the forests for that!
And btw,welcome

 

[Theo]

Not to mention, we have "Jokamiehen oikeudet" Everyman' rights, which lets you to walk in any forests, no matter whom it belongs.

Here is description and list which you are allowed to do:

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Everyman's right

The traditional Finnish legal concept of everyman's right allows free right of access to the land and waterways, and the right to collect natural products such as wild berries and mushrooms, no matter who owns the land. These rights also generally apply to foreign citizens, with certain exceptions related to local boating, fishing and hunting rights.
 
Everyman's right means that access to the land is free of charge, and does not require the landowner's permission. People taking advantage of these rights are nevertheless obliged not to cause any damage or disturbance. Everyman's right consists of a set of generally accepted traditions that have also been enshrined in various laws and regulations.

Within the EU, such rights are most widely applied in the Nordic Countries, where the right to roam and pick berries and mushrooms is an important part of local cultures. In other countries such rights vary considerably, and are typically much more limited - partly because these countries are more densely populated and have fewer forests, but also because of their different land-ownership traditions.
Everyman's right in brief

Everyone may:

    * walk, ski or cycle freely in the countryside, except in gardens, in the immediate vicinity of people’s homes, and in fields and plantations which could easily be damaged
    * stay or set up camp temporarily in the countryside, a reasonable distance from homes
    * pick wild berries, mushrooms and flowers, as long as they are not protected species
    * fish with a rod and line
    * row, sail or use a motorboat on waterways, with certain restrictions;  swim or wash in inland waters and the sea
    * walk, ski and fish on frozen lakes, rivers and the sea

You may not:

    * disturb other people or damage property
    * disturb breeding birds, or their nests or young
    * disturb reindeer or game animals
    * cut down or damage living trees, or collect wood, moss or lichen on other people’s property
    * light open fires on other people’s property, except in an emergency
    * disturb the privacy of people’s homes, by camping too near them, or making too much noise, for example
    * leave litter
    * drive motor vehicles off road without the landowner’s permission
    * fish or hunt without the relevant permits

Everyman's right is working well

According to a study, landowners, hikers and authorities agree that everyman's right is working well. Everyman's right is considered extremely important in Finland and not many problems are related to its use. Retaining the right as it is is seen as important. The survey was conducted in October/November 2006 (for more information, see link on the right).

http://www.ymparisto.fi/default.asp?contentid=292646&lan=EN

 

[Ronan]

A summer cabin is really the best place to be, but I guess you'll have trouble getting to one.  Also you want to have lots of bug spray is plan on camping. It's not that bad now, but you better be prepared.

 

[Theo]

Also you want to have lots of bug spray is plan on camping. It's not that bad now, but you better be prepared.

+1

This is so true, you'll be sucked dry* if you enter into forest without. Luckily it is on sale in every shop and kiosks. Just don't forget to include it into your hiking equipments so you don't have to turn back and go buy some in middle of forests. Basic sprays/ointments gives you good protection.



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by million eager female...  mosquitoes