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Index
A architecture 36-7, 90, 129-30, 131 boating
Aalto, Alvar 129-30, 131, 134, 263 Arctic Circle (Napapiiri) 302 Ruunaa Recreation Area 161
Aboa Vetus museum 198 Arktikum 298, 5, 206 South Coast 93
accommodation 46, 328-30, 340, 358 Ars Nova museum 198 books 14, 35-6
cabins 46 art galleries childrens 214
camping 45-6, 46, 328-9, 333 Amos Anderson Art Museum 63 cookbooks 52, 54
farmstays 329 Ateneum 63 fiction 36, 37
Finncheques 330 Cygnaeus Gallery 63 folk tales 36
guesthouse 329 Gösta Serlachius Museum of Fine history 28, 30, 31
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hostels 329, 333 Arts 181 travel 15

hotels 329-30 Retretti Art Centre 121 author website 35
self-catering accommodation 330 Sinebrychoff Museum of Foreign border crossings 345
summer cottages (kesämökki) 41 Art 63 Estonia 83
wilderness huts 46 Turun Taidemuseo 198 Norway 326
activities 45-51, see also individual arts 35-40, see also individual artists Russia 159
activities itinerary 22 Sweden 211
air travel Ateneum 63 Borgå 88-91
airlines 342, 348 athletics 35 Brahelinna 127
airports 342 ATMs 338 Brändö 245-6
tickets 343 Aulanko National Park 184-5 bus travel
to/from Finland 343-5 aurora borealis 307, 7 to/from Finland 345-6
within Finland 348 tours 71
Åland 229-47, 231, 231 B within Finland 349-50
accommodation 230 bars 55 business hours 330-1
activities 230 baseball 35
cycling 48 beaches C
history 230 Helsinki 66 cafés 54, 79
information 230 Kalajoki 261-2 camping 45-6, 328-9, 333
safety 230 Yyteri 228 canoeing 49-50
travel to/from 230-2, 246 bears 42, 282, 5 Ivalojoki Route 50
travel within 232 beer 53 Jongunjoki 163
Ålands Museum & Ålands Bengtskär 104 Kitkajoki rapids 290-1
Konstmuseum 233 berry-picking 46, 355-6 Kuusamo 284
Amos Anderson Art Museum 63 bicycle travel Kyrönjoki Routes 50
amusement parks travelling with bikes 47-8 Lakeland Trail 50
Kalevala Village 281 within Finland 47-8, 349 Naarajoki Trail 50
Linnanmäki 67 birds 42, 205 Oravareitti 50, 125
Muumimaailma (Moominworld) bird-watching 51 Oulankajoki 291
212 Liminganlahti Bird Sanctuary 273 Ounasjoki 305
Santapark 302 Patvinsuo National Pankasaari route 162-3
Särkänniemi 173 Park 160 Ruunaa Recreation Area 161
Serena Water Park 87 Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Savonselkä Circuit 50
Wasalandia Amusement Park 250 Park 224 Seal Trail 50
Änäkäinen 162 Sysmäjärvi Bird Sanctuary 154 Väliväylä Trail 50
animals 41-2, 5 see also individual Valtavaara hill 286 car travel
animals Björneborg 224-7 driving licence 350
boat travel 346-8, see also ferry travel insurance 350
000 Map pages cruises 71 rental 351
000 Photograph pages to/from Russia 146 road distances chart 350
within Finland 349 road rules 351
 Index (C-F) 377

car travel cont Kemi 274 elk 41

safety 42, 351 Kotka 108 embassies 334
to/from Finland 345 Kuopio 138 Enontekiö 308
to/from Russia 346 Lahti 190 environment 24, 41-4
within Finland 350-1, 353 Lappeenranta 146 forestry 44, 121-2
castles Mariehamn 235 nuclear power 105
Brahelinna 127 Porvoo 90 Espoo (Esbo) 87
Häme Castle 182 Rovaniemi 298 Estonia
Kastelholms 239 Savonlinna 117 travel to/from Finland 83, 347
Lumilinna 274 Tampere 174-5 visas 341
Olavinlinna Castle 116-17, 205 to Russia 146
Oulunlinna 268 Turku 199 F
Raseborg Castle 99 Uusikapunki 219 Fäboda 259
Turku Castle & Historical Museum culture 24, 32-40, 56 farmstays 329

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195-7 customs regulations 332 ferry travel 346-8
children, travel with 331 cycling 47-8, see also bicycle travel to/from Åland 246
activities 70 Åland 48 to/from Estonia 347
restaurants 55 Helsinki 68-70, 69 to/from Germany 347
sights 70 Karelia 48 to/from Sweden 347-8
Christmas 54, 300 Lakeland 48 within Finland 349
churches Oulu 268-9 festivals 334-6
Convent Church 213, 205 Savonlinna 117 Christmas 54
Kerimäki 123 South Coast 93 Hanko Regatta 101-2
Lintula Orthodox Convent 129 Southern Finland 48 Helsinki 71
Paateri 163 Turku 199 Ice Hockey World Championships
Petäjävesi church 135 Viinijärvi 155 71
Pyhän Ristin Kirkko 186 Western Finland 48 intineraries 22
St John’s Church 66 Ylläs 304 Kaustinen Folk Music Festival
Tampere Cathedral 173 Cygnaeus Gallery 63 264, 335
Temppeliaukio Church 66 Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival
Tuomiokirkko 66 D 282
Turku Cathedral 197 dance 38, 263 mobile phone throwing 118
Uspenski Cathedral 66 design 37 Midsummer 54, 235, 335
Valamo Orthodox Monastery 128-9 Design Museum 65 Neste Rally Finland 132
Vanha Kirkko 66 disabled travellers 332-3 Oulu 269
cinema 14, 38 dog-sledding 307, 313 Pori Jazz Festival 226
websites 39 Ivalo 319-20 Provinssirock 263
classical music 39 Levi 305 Rauma 222
climate 13, 331-2, 332, 351 Lieksa 160 Rovaniemi 298-9
coffee 79 Saariselkä 315 Savonlinna Opera Festival 117-18,
Cold War 31 Dragsfjärd 217 335
consulates 334 drinks 53-4 Tampere 175
Convent Church 213, 205 coffee 79 Tangomarkkinat 263
cookbooks 52, 54 types of drinks 53-4 Turku 199
costs 13-15, 340, 349-50 water 357 Wife-Carrying World
Count Per Brahe 27 driving licence 350 Championships 141
credit cards 338 film 14, 38
cross-country skiing, see skiing E Finnair Stadium 81
cruises 349 Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park Finncheques 330
Hämeenlinna 185 109-10 Finström 239
Hanko 101 Eckerö 242-4 fishing 50-1
Helsinki 71 economy 23, 32-3 Änäkäinen 162
Inari 321 Ekenäs 96-9, 97 equipment 51
Joensuu 153 Ekenäs Archipelago National Park 99 Hossa 283
Jyväskylä 131-2 electricity 328 Imatra 150
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fishing 50-1 cont accommodation 169 Pyhä-Luosto National Park 313-14

Kuhmo 282 activities 169 Ruunaa Recreation Area 162
Langinkoski 110 Häme Castle 182 Saariselkä 314
Lieksa 160 Häme Ox Rd 187 Saariselkä Wilderness 318
Mikkeli 126 Hämeenlinna 182-6, 183 Saramo 167
Nuorgam 326 Hamina 110-12, 111 Sevettijärvi 327
permits 51 handicrafts 340 Susitaival (Wolf’s Trail) 47, 158
Rovaniemi 298 Hanko (Hango) 100-4, 102 Tapios Trail (Tapion Taival) 158
Ruovesi 180 Hanko Regatta 101-2 Urho K Kekkonen (UKK) Route
Ruunaa Recreation Area 161 Härkätie 187-8 47, 282
South Coast 93 Hattuvaara 157-9 Ylläs 304
Tenojoki 326 Hauensuoli 104 history 25-31
websites 50 Haukipudas 273 books 28, 30, 31
Fiskars (Fiskari) 99-100 health 355-7 websites 26, 29, 30
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Föglö 246 Heinävesi 128 hitching 351-2

food 46, 52-6, 148, 336, 355-6 Heinola 192 holidays 13, 337
books 52, 54 Helsinki 57-91, 60-1, 64, 5, 6, 8, 201, Hollola 191-2
customs 56 202, 203 horse-riding
festivals 54 accommodation 71-5 Lieksa 160
language 56 activities 67-8, 70 Hossa 283
vegetarian travellers 55 day trips 84-91, 85 hostels 329, 333
websites 53 drinking 70, 78-80 hotels 329-30
football 34 eating 75, 75-8, 201 Hytermä 123
forestry 121-2 entertainment 70, 80-1
Forssa 188 festivals & events 71 I
Forum Marinum 197-8 history 58 ice hockey 34, 71
Fredrikshamn 110-12 information 59-62 Ice Hockey World
itineraries 58 Championships 71
G shopping 82, 5 ice-fishing 50, see also fishing
Gallen-Kallela Museum 87 sights 62-7, 70-1 Iisalmi 141
Gallen-Kallela, Akseli 37 tours 71 Iittala 186
gardens & parks travel to/from 82-3 Ilomantsi 155-7, 156
Helsinki 67 travel within 83-4 Imatra 149-51, 149
gay travellers 33, 70, 336-7 Helsinki Zoo 67 immigration 35
geography 41, 115 Helvetinjärvi National Park 180 Inari 320-2, 326
geology 41 Hetta 308 Ingå 96
Germany hiking 45-7 Inkoo 96
ferry travel to/from Finland 347 Hossa 283 insects 46, 296, 332, 356
Geta 242 Ilomantsi 155 insurance 337
golf 51, 277 Iso-Syöte 292 car & motorcycle 350-1
Gösta Serlachius Museum of Fine Juuma 291-2 health 355
Arts 181 Karelia 158 Internet access 337
government 23 Karhunkierros (Bear’s Ring) 47, Iso-Syöte 292
Green Zone Golf Course 277 288-90, 289 itineraries
guesthouse 329 Karhunpolku (Bear’s Trail) 47,158 author’s favourite trip 12
Gustavs 216 Karjalan Kierros (Karelian Circuit) Borderlands 19
158 Essential Suomi 16
H Kiilopää 316 Festivals of
Hailuoto Island 272 Kilpisjärvi 310 Finland 22
Halonen, Tarja 31 Kuusamo 284 Helsinki 58
Häme Region 168, 182-92, 170 Lapland 295 Lapp Gold 17
Lemmenjoki National Park 322 National Parks
000 Map pages Pallas-Ounastunturi National The West Coast 18
000 Photograph pages Park 309 Winter Finland 20
Pikku-Syöte 292 Writers & Artists 22
 Index (I-L) 379

Ivalo 319-20 Kaupunginmuseo 64 cycling 48

Ivalojoki Route Kaustinen 264 history 114
(canoeing) 50 Kaustinen Folk Music Festival 264, 335 national parks 114
kayaking, see canoeing Lakeland Trail (canoeing) 50
J Käylä 290, 290-1 lakes 115
Jakobstad 257-9, 257 Kemi 273-5 Lake Pielinen 159-67
Jansson, Tove 171-3, 214 Kemijärvi 311, 8 Langinkoski 110
Järnefelt, Eero 38 Kemijoki 208 language 25, 358-60
Jätkänkämppä Smoke Sauna 137 Kemiö Island 217-18 courses 332
Joensuu 151-4, 152 Kerimäki 123 food vocabulary 56
Jokioinen 188 Kerimäki church 123 Sámi 295, 325
Jomala 238-9 kesämökki 41 Swedish 93, 195
Jongunjoki 163 Keuruu 181 websites 56
Juuka 164-5 Kevo Strict Nature Reserve 323 Lapland 293-327, 294, 303, 319, 6

INDEX
Juuma 290-1, 291-2 Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art accommodation 295
Juva 126 62, 6, 202 activities 295
Jyväskylä 129-34, 130 Kiilopää 316 hiking 295
Kilpisjärxvi 310-11 history 294-5
K Kimito Island 217-18 itineraries 17
Kaamanen 326 Kitkajoki rapids 290-1 national parks 295
Kaapelitehdas 63 Kittilä 304-5 safety 296
Kainuu 265, 266 Koillismaa 265, 266 travel within 296
accommodation 266 accommodation 266 Lappajärvi 43
activities 266 activities 266 Lappeenranta 143-9, 144
Kainuu region 277-83 Koillismaa region 283-92 Lappi 223-4
Kajaani 277-80, 279 Kökar 247 laundry services 337
Kalajoki 261-2 Kokkola 259-61 legal matters 338
Kalela 180 Koli National Park 164 Leineperi 228
Kalevala 36, 280 Kolovesi National Park 124-5 Lemi 148
Kalevala Village 281 Korppoo (Korpo) 217 Lemland 244
Kallenautio Roadhouse 179-80 Kotiharjun Sauna 68 Lemmenjoki National
Kansallismuseo 63 Kotka 107-9, 108 Park 43, 322-3
Karelia 142-67, 143 Köyliö 224 lemmings 41
accommodation 143 Kristiinankaupunki 254-5 Lenin, Vladimir 29, 171
activities 143 Kristinestad 254-5 lesbian travellers 33, 70, 336-7
cycling 48 Kuhmo 280-3, 281 Levi 305-8, 208
hiking 158 Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival 282 Lieksa 159-60
north Karelia 151-9 Kukkolankoski 277 Liminganlahti Bird Sanctuary 273
south Karelia 143-51 Kukouri 109 Linnanmäki amusement park 67
Karelian Kumlinge 244-5 Linnansaari National Park 43, 124
population 34 Kuopio 135-41, 136 Lintula Orthodox
Karhunkierros (Bear’s Ring) 47, Kustavi 216 Convent 129
288-90, 289 Kuusamo 283-6, 285, 207 literature 15, 35-6
Karhunpolku (Bear’s Trail) 47, 158 Kyrönjoki Routes (canoeing) 50 itinerary 22
Karigasniemi 326 Lojo (Lohja) 93-6
Karjalan Kierros (Karelian Circuit) 158 Lönnrot, Elias 36
Karleby 259-61 L Louhisaari Manor 216
Karvio 128 language 358-60 Loviisa (Lovisa) 104-5
Kaskinen 256 language courses 332 Lovisa 104-5
Kaskö 256 Lahti 188-91, 189 Lumilinna 274
Kasnäs 217-18 Lake Pielinen 159-67 Lumparland 244
Kastelholms 239 Lakeland 113-41 Luostarinmäki Handicrafts
Katajanokka Island 67 accommodation 115 museum 197
Kaunissaari 109 activities 114-15 Luosto 312-14
Kauppahalli 203, 206 canoeing 50, 114 Lusto Forest Museum 121-2
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M Kiasma Museum of Koli National Park 164

Maakalla Islet 262 Contemporary Art 62, 6, 202 Kolovesi National Park 124-5
Mannerheim Museum 63 Kuopio 137-8 Lakeland 114
Mannerheim, CGE 29, 30, 63-4 Lappeenranta 145 Lapland 295
Mänttä 181-2 Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Lemmenjoki National Park 43,
maps 338 museum 197 322-3
Maretarium 107 Lusto Forest Museum 121-2 Linnansaari National Park 43, 124
Mariehamn 232-8, 234 Mannerheim Museum 63 Nuuksio National Park 43, 87
Maritime Museum of Finland 67 Mariehamn 233 Oulanka National Park 43, 288-90,
markets 54, 82 Maritime Museum of Finland 67 289, 207
medical services 355 Mineraalikokoelma 260 packing 46
metro travel 352 Natural History Museum 66 Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park
Midsummer 54, 235, 335 Pielisen Museo 159-60 308-10
Midsummer pole 235 Pohjanmaan Museo 250 Pallas-Yllästunturi 43
INDEX

Mikkeli 126-7 Postimuseo 66 Patvinsuo National Park 43, 160-1

Mineraalikokoelma 260 Seurasaari Open-Air Petkeljärvi National Park 157
mobile phone throwing 118 Museum 64, 204 Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park 224
Möhkö 157 Sibelius Museum 198 Pyhä-Luosto National Park 313
money 13-15, 333, 338-9, 340, Siida - Sámi Museum & Northern rules & regulations 45
349-50, see also Lapland Nature Centre 320-1 Ruunaa Recreation Area 161-2
inside front cover Sports Museum of Finland 66 Saariselkä Wilderness 316-18, 317
moneychangers 338-9 Tietomaa Science Centre 267 Southwestern Archipelago 43
mosquitoes 46, 332 Turkansaari Open-Air Museum 273 Urho K Kekkonen National Park 43,
motor racing 34, 132 Turku Castle & Historical 316-18, 317
motorcycle travel Museum 195-7 websites 15
driving licence 350 Tytyri Mine Museum 93-4 Natural History Museum 66
insurance 350 Urho K Kekkonen Museum 64 Nauvo 217
rental 351 Uusikaupunki 218 Neste Rally Finland 132
road distances chart 350 Vakoilumuseo 171 newspapers 35, 328
road rules 351 Verla Mill Museum 192 nightclubs 55
safety 42, 351 mushroom-picking 46, 355-6 Nokia 31
to/from Finland 345 music 14, 39-40, 184, 269, 202 Nordic blading 47
to/from Russia 346 festivals 226, 263, 264, 282, 335 Nordic walking 47
within Finland 350-1 itineraries 22 northern lights 307, 7
movies 14, 38 websites 39 Norway 326
multiculturalism 35 Muumimaailma (Moominworld) 212 Nousiainen 216
Muonio 306-8 Muurame 134-5 nuclear power 105
museums Muuratsalo 134 Nuorgam 326-7
Aboa Vetus 198 Nurmes 165-7, 166
Ålands Museum & Ålands N Nurmi, Paavo 30
Konstmuseum 233 Naantali 212-15, 213, 205 Nurmijärvi area 162-3
Arktikum 298, 5, 206 Naarajoki Trail (canoeing) 50 Nuuksio National Park 43, 87
Ars Nova museum 198 Nådendal 212-15 Nykarleby 256-7
Design Museum 65 Nagu 217
Forum Marinum 197-8 Napapiiri (Arctic Circle) 302 O
Gallen-Kallela Museum 87 Närpes (Narpio) 256 Olavinlinna Castle 116-17, 205
Hämeenlinna 182-4 national parks 43, 45 Olympic Stadium 66, 201
Jyväskylä 130-1 Aulanko National Park 184-5 Onkiniemi 192
Kaapelitehdas 63 Eastern Gulf of Finland National opera 117-18, 335
Kansallismuseo 63 Park 109-10 Oravareitti 125
Kaupunginmuseo 64 Ekenäs Archipelago National Orivesi 179
Park 99 Orrdals Klint 241-2
000 Map pages Helvetinjärvi National Park 180 Ostrobothnia (Österbotten) 248-64
000 Photograph pages itineraries 21 Oulanka National Park 43, 288-90,
Kevo Strict Nature Reserve 323 287, 207
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Oulankajoki 291 Pyhä-Luosto region 312-14 Ruunaa Recreation Area 161-2

Oulu 265, 266-72, 266, 268, 207 Pyhän Ristin Kirkko 186 Rymättylä 215-16
accommodation 266
activities 266 R S
cycling 268-9 racism 24 Sääksmäki 186-7
Oulu region 266-77 radio 35, 328 Saari Park 187
Oulunlinna 268 rafting 49-50 Saariselkä region 314-16
Ounasjoki (canoeing) 305 Ivalojoki Route 50 Saariselkä Wilderness 316-18, 317
Outokumpu 154-5 Kitkajoki rapids 290-1 safaris 295, 298, 8
Kotka 108 safe travel 332, 351
P Kuhmo 282 hitching 351-2
Paalasmaa Island 165 Kukkolankoski 277 Saimaa ringed seal 42, 124
Paateri 163 Kuusamo 284 Sallivaara Reindeer Roundup Site 322
packing 13, 46, 47-8 Kyrönjoki Routes 50 Saltvik 241-2

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painting 37-8 Lakeland Trail 50 Sámi 34, 42, 294, 324-5, 208
Pallas-Ounastunturi National Park Lieksa 160 environmental issues 24, 44
308-10 Naarajoki Trail 50 handicrafts 322, 325, 340
Paltaniemi 280 Oravareitti 50, 125 history 324
Pankasaari route 162-3 Oulankajoki 291 language 325
Parainen 217 Rovaniemi 298 music 40
Pargas 217 Ruunaa Recreation Area 161 Santa Claus 300, 302
Parppeinvaara 155 Savonselkä Circuit 50 Santa Claus Village 302
passports 342 Seal Trail 50 Santapark 302
Patvinsuo National Park 160-1 Tornio 275 Sápmi 293, 294
Peltohermanni Wine Tower & Winery Väliväylä Trail 50 Saramo 167
155-6 Raippaluoto 254 Särkänniemi 173
Petäjävesi 135 Ranua Zoo 302 Sauna Village 135
Petäjävesi church 135 Raseborg Castle 99 saunas 33
Petkeljärvi National Park 157 Rauma (Raumo) 220-3, 221 Jätkänkämppä Smoke Sauna 137
photography 339 reindeer 41-2, 312, 313, 322, 324, 7 Kotiharjun Sauna 68
Pielisen Museo 159-60 religion 35 Sauna Village 135
Pietarsaari 257-9 Renko 187 Yrjönkadun Uimahalli 67
Pikku-Syöte 292 Replot 254 Savonlinna 115-21, 116, 122, 205
planning 13-15, 333 restaurants 54-5 Savonlinna Opera Festival 117-18, 335
plants 43, 207 Retretti Art Centre 121 Savonranta 125
Poet’s Way 174 Riihilahti, Aki 34 Savonselkä Circuit (canoeing) 50
Pohjanmaa 248-64, 249 Ristiina 127 Säynätsalo 134
accommodation 249 rollerblading sculpture 37-8
activities 249 Oulu 268-9 Seal Lakes 124
Pohjanmaan Museo 250 Route 66 179 Seal Trail (canoeing) 50
politics 23, 31 Rovaniemi 296-302, 297, 5, 7, 206, 208 Seinäjoki 262-4, 262
Polvijärvi 155 rowing 49-50 self-catering accommodation 330
population 33-4 Ruka 286-7 senior travellers 333
Pori 224-7, 225 Runeberg, Johan Ludvig 89-90 Serena Water Park 87
Pori Jazz Festival 226 Ruotsinpyhtää 106-7 Seurasaari Open-Air Museum 64, 204
Porvoo 88-91, 89, 204 Ruovesi 180 Sevettijärvi 327
postal services 339 Russia shopping 339-40, 359-60
Postimuseo 66 boat travel to/from Finland 146 Sibelius Museum 198
Provinssirock (festival) 263 bus travel to/from Finland 346 Sibelius, Jean 39, 183, 184, 198,
pubs 55 car travel to/from Finland 346 8, 201
Puijo Hill 135, 138 Finland’s relationship with 23 Siida - Sámi Museum &
Punkaharju 121-2 history 28-9 Northern Lapland Nature
Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park 224 motorcycle travel to/from Finland 346 Centre 320-1
Pyhä 312-14 train travel to/from Finland 346 Siikalahti 123
Pyhä-Luosto National Park 313 visas 341 Siikaneva Marshland 180
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Sinebrychoff Museum of Sulva 254 time 341, 360

Foreign Art 63 summer cottages (kesämökki) 41 tipping 339
Sirkka 305-8, 208 Sund 239-40 toilets 341
skiing 34, 47, 49 Suomenlinna 84-7, 204 Tornio (Torneå) 275-7, 276
Iso-Syöte 292 Susitaival (Wolf’s Trail) 47,158 tourist information 341
Jyväskylä 131 Svartholma Sea Fortress 106 tours
Koli National Park 164 Sweden bus 71
Lahti 188, 189 bus travel to/from Finland 346 cruises 71
Lapland 295 ferry travel to/from Finland 347-8 cycling 68-70
Levi 305-8 history 26-8 walking 68-70
Luosto 313 train travel to/from Finland 346 train travel
Pikku-Syöte 292 travel to/from Finland 211 major railway routes 353
Pyhä 313 swimming to/from Finland 345-6
Pyhä-Luosto region 312-14 Helsinki 67 with bicycles 48
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Ruka 286-7 Tampere 174 within Finland 352-4

Saariselkä 315 Turku 199 tram travel 352
Ylläs 304 Sysmäjärvi Bird Sanctuary 154 travellers cheques 339
sled safaris 48 trekking, see hiking
snakes 356 T Tuomiokirkko 66, 202
snowboarding 49 Tallinn 83 Turkansaari Open-Air
Levi 305 Tammela 187 Museum 273
Ylläs 304 Tammerfors 169-79 Turku 193-228, 194-212,
snowmobiles 48, 208 Tammisaari 96-9 194, 196, 6, 206
soccer 34 Tampere 168-9, 169-79, 186, 170, accommodation 199-209
Sodankylä 312 172, 206 activities 195-9
Solf 254 accommodation 175-6 drinking 210-11
Somero 187 activities 174 entertainment 211
Sotkuma 155 drinking 177 festivals 199
Sottunga 246-7 eating 176-7 history 194-5
South Coast 92-112, 94-5 entertainment 177-8 information 195
accommodation 93 festivals 175 restaurants & cafes 209-10
activities 93 history 169 sights 195-9
history 93 information 169-71 travel to/from 211-12
Southwestern Archipeligo National shopping 178 travel within 212
Park 43 sights 171-4 Turku Castle & Historical
Southwest Finland 193, 194 travel to/from 178-9 Museum 195-7
accommodation 194 travel within 179 Turku Cathedral 197
activities 194 Tampere Cathedral 173 Turun Taidemuseo 198
history 194 tango 263 Turunmaa archipelago 216-17
spa towns Tangomarkkinat (festival) 263 Tuusulan Rantatie 88
Naantali 214 Tankavaara 316 TV 35, 328
special events, see festivals Tapios Trail (Tapion Taival) 158 Tytyri Mine Museum 93-4
sports 34 Tavastehus 182-6
Ice Hockey World Championships Tavastland 168 U
71 taxes 339 Ukko Island 321
Neste Rally Finland 132 taxi travel 352 Ulkokalla Islet 262
websites 34 telephone services 340-1 Urho K Kekkonen (UKK) route 47, 282
Sports Museum of Finland 66 Temppeliaukio Church 66 Urho K Kekkonen (UKK)
Squirrel route, see Oravareitti Tengmalm’s Owl 205 National Park 43, 316-18, 317
Strömfors 106-7 Teno Valley 326-7 Urho K Kekkonen
Sulkava 125-6 Tenojoki 326 Museum 64
theatre 38 Uspenski Cathedral 66
000 Map pages ticks 356 Utsjoki 326
000 Photograph pages Tietomaa Science Uusikaarlepyy 256-7
Centre 267 Uusikaupunki 218-20, 219
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V volunteering 44 weights & measures 328, see

Vaasa (Vasa) 249-54, 251 Vuoksi River 150 also inside front cover
Vakoilumuseo 171 Vuonislahti 163 white-water rafting,
Valamo Orthodox Monastery 128-9 see rafting
Väliväylä Trail (canoeing) 50 W Wife-Carrying World
Vanha Kirkko 66 walking, see hiking Championships 141
Vanha Rauma 221-2 Helsinki 68-70 wildlife 41-3
Vanha Vaasa 254 Ruotsinpyhtää 106 websites 51
Vantaa 87-8 Wasalandia Amusement Park 250 winter sports 48-9,
Vårdö 241 water sports 49-51 see also individual
Varissaari 109 websites activities
Varkaus 127-8 airfares 343 wolverines 42
Vasa 249-54 books 35 wolves 42
Vaskiluoto 250-1 cinema 39 women travellers 341

INDEX
vegetarian travellers 55 climate 13 work 44, 341
Verla Mill Museum 192 fishing 50 World Heritage sites
video systems 328, 339 food 53 Suomenlinna 84-7
Viinijärvi 155 history 26, 29, 30 Vanha Rauma 221-2
Villmanstrand 143-9 language 56 Verla Mill Museum 192
Virmajärvi 159 music 39
Virrat 181 national parks 15 Y
Virtain Perinnekylä 181 news 15, 328 Ylämaa 149
visas 341, see also passports sports 34 Ylläs 302-4
Visavuori 186-7 travel 15, 347 Yrjönkadun Uimahalli 67
vodka 54 wildlife 51 Yyteri beach 228

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