Separate trips to Finland

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Separate trips to Finland

Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 08 дек 2014, 21:28

Of Visitors Russians will return to his homeland of Finland by appointment

Service prior reservation of the border for all types of road transport will be introduced at Vaalimaa border crossing point at the entrance from Finland to Russia on January 19, said the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) on Friday.

"The Finnish authorities introduced in January 2015 the Russian border service prior reservation of the border for all types of road transport, including coaches. In the first place innovation will affect Russians traveling to Finland for private vehicles" - the website of the association.

Innovation will come into force from January 19 to Vaalimaa border crossing point. Book now time to enter the Russian travelers will have from January 5, while the service is provided free of charge to Russians.

According to ATOR, the service is mandatory for all drivers traveling from Finland to Russia through the border crossing at Vaalimaa. The system provides hourly intervals booking for which it is possible to arrive at the border crossing point to go abroad. Book the right time, you can through the website, self-service terminal in Vaalimaa or by phone around the clock call-center. Booking time, the driver can drive to the border control points, and you can change the time of booking. In addition, the driver can create a queue using the self-service terminal at the checkpoint.

As the ATOP by such a system passes the Finnish side hopes to avoid many traffic jams at the border.



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Сообщение HainanWel.com(e)! » 08 дек 2014, 21:34

Published a new guide to Lappeenranta

Guild Lappeenranta published Russian-language guide titled "Lappeenranta city on the border between East and West."

It thoroughly describes the history of the city and its modernity. Opens the book welcomed the Mayor of Lappeenranta. Illustrated edition is intended for Russian tourists and the Russian-speaking population of the city. The guide page 171 and 167 images.

Cost of the book - 20 euros.

The official presentation will take place on 11 December.
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Finland: January 6, some shops in Finland will work specifically for Russians

The Government issued a work permit stores in different parts of the country on a holiday on January 6. Trade Union notes that the exclusive operation of Finnish shops this weekend due to the fact that Finland is expected once the influx of Russian tourists.

Last week, the subjects received permission stolichnoogo region Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and for the first time - the city of Porvoo. In addition to the full permits were issued as regions of South and North Ostrobothnia.

In contrast, the regions of Turku and Tampere received a limited license. In Central Finland permit issued by the Municipality of Jyväskylä, Jämsä, Laukaa, Muurame and Saariyarvi.

In addition, some border regions have been given the green light to work around the clock shops.

The Finns hope that Russian tourists will boost sales and revitalize the services sector.

According to the survey of the Central Chamber of Commerce, the number of Russians who come here in Finland will increase on January 6 at 93 thousand people. Estimated Chamber of Commerce, Russian spend in Finland on average about 160 euros per day.
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Set of Christmas events will be held in Finland

New Finland is one of the most attractive destinations for Russians. Even though the increase in the exchange rate and, consequently, a decrease in tourist traffic, winter vacation in Finland will hold about 300 thousand visitors from Russia. In virtually every corner of the country awaits them interesting entertainment program, reports sob.korr. Travel.ru.

Most guests takes land of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi. Here until December 21 passes musical show "A Christmas extravaganza." In the forest, in the open air, you can listen to musical performances elves. These magical concerts charged mood for the upcoming winter holidays. In the evening of December 23 Santa Claus left his village in a symbolic journey, before, by tradition, will be a concert with the participation of fairy-tale characters. On December 27, in the city, as well as throughout Finland, will start winter sales.

In Helsinki, including special winter events - a free sauna for everyone. Many activities prepared and located in Tampere Amusement Park "Särkänniemi." The cafe serves the best treats: the famous Christmas pudding, hot drinks, snacks and sweets. In the studio toy cars can make cars of pegs and buttons, in my grandmother's house to make Christmas cards in a cafe - snow flakes and decorate Christmas cookies Workshop pepper biscuits. Those who are not accustomed to sit still, can have fun on special playgrounds, play snowballs, ride a pony, walk along the path of Christmas. And scheduled a meeting with Santa Claus. In addition, especially in the park waiting for tourists from Russia, so in a few days, on 27 and 28 December and 3 January 4, will be organized excursions in Russian, which also include public classes such as joint singing songs.

Christmas mood prevails in Finland everywhere, even in the capital's airport can meet Santa Claus. Up until December 23 fabulous wizard will walk on the Helsinki-Vantaa terminals, welcoming passengers. In the halls of departure will hear Christmas songs, and shops and restaurants will offer special festive products.
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Oulanka National Park entered the top ten in Europe


British newspaper The Guardian included Finnish Oulanka Park in the top ten national parks in Europe. According to the newspaper, this park is worth a visit at any time of the year.



In the compilation of The Guardian represented 10 European national parks, other than breathtaking scenery, but visited a small number of tourists compared with the most popular natural attractions in Europe. Parks on the list are not distributed according to the degree of attractiveness, but Oulankajoki represented the third.



Separately, in the article was referred to the 80-mile circular route around the park (Karhunkierros, "Bear Trail"), its landscapes and along trails accommodations. In addition to hikers, the park may be of interest to fans of boating and rafting on the rapids.



Park Oulanka is not the first time awarded a mention in the international press, for example, National Geographic magazine published an article earlier this Finnish park, take a few turns.
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Puyo City Tower

In 1856, the water tower was only 16 meters high. Now Puyo - the heart of Kuopio, and you can see it from afar. For 150 years, the tower grew significantly, now it is the height - 75 meters. Moreover, it stands on Mount Puyo, in whose honor is named, and the water level in the lake to the top of the tower as much as 225 meters.

The restaurant on the top floor of the tower can not only tasty lunch, but also to explore the area from a bird's flight.
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Zoo in Helsinki

Snow leopard in large letters ZOO - a symbol of the Helsinki Zoo. Helsinki Zoo - one of the oldest and most northerly in the Old World and its history began in 1889, when the first inhabitants, brown bears and falcons were brought here by August Lieutenant Fabricius. Just over a year took a new zoo, to turn into an interesting object for relaxing and observing wildlife - there were in the early 90-ies of the nineteenth century, about one hundred.
Pride and Achievements

The first snow leopards appeared in Korkeasaari more than a hundred years ago, and since then the endangered wild cats got the chance to stay on the planet. Scientists Helsinki Zoo are a tremendous job for the conservation and restoration of livestock predators and today can be proud of the results of their labor. More than 140 snow leopards were born at the zoo called Korkeasaari and living in zoological gardens in other countries of this kind of beautiful cats, almost all - the natives of Helsinki.
In the 60s of the last century Finnish scientists have joined the program for the conservation of Amur leopards and spotted beauties first spelled out in the Helsinki Zoo. In 2014 the leadership to think about purchasing a great panda, so that visitors have a good chance to see a living symbol of WWF - the World Wildlife Fund.
Korkeasaari ZOO

One of the favorite places of Helsinki residents and guests of the Finnish capital is located on the same island in the city center. Location of the zoo in the navigator - Mustikkamaanpolku 12, Helsinki.
How to get there?

The easiest way to get to the zoo by bus route 16 from the Central w / station of the Finnish capital from platform 8. The journey of just over 20 minutes. The second way - ferries from Kauppatori Market Square or Hakaniemi. This method is relevant only in the warmer months from May 1 to the end of September.
Parking near the park has a limited number of parking spaces, so the administration recommends the use of his visit to public transport.
Helpful information

Hours Helsinki Zoo:

From 1 October to 31 March - from 10.00 to 16.00.
All the April and September - from 10.00 to 18.00.
From 1 May to 31 August - from 10.00 to 20.00.

Special schedule on days 4 and 11 September, when tested in the Helsinki Zoo "Night of the big cats." These days, the zoo is open from 16:00 until midnight, and visitors can watch the predators during their nocturnal walks.

Ticket Prices:

Adult - 12 euro.
Children from 4 to 17 years - 6 euro.
Students and elderly visitors - 8 euros.
A family of two adults and three children - 36 euro.

Kids under 4 years old are entitled to free entry. For benefits will have to present documents with photos confirming the age or social status.
October 14 declared the day of free entry.
Services and contacts

Official site of the Helsinki Zoo - www.korkeasaari.fi
Inquiries by phone +358 (09) 310 37 409.
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