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Arctic Gateway: Snowmobile safari in Rokua Geopark

kristin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:50:46 +0000

Enjoy the winter and drive a snowmobile!

The valley of River Oulujoki and ridges of Rokua are a part of the unique geological spots network protected by UNESCO. Our 6-hour long safari drives through this world´s northernmost Geopark. In the course of the safari we will make a stop by an open fire to enjoy tasty picnic lunch with hot drinks. After the break we will continue our journey to marvellous dunes and ridges of Rokua and terminate our program in Rokua Health&Spa, relaxing in the bubbles and steamy saunas. The evening will culminate in a tasteful dinner.

Participants: Up to 15 persons
Duration in hours: 6
Season: 15.12. – 31.3. Depending on the snow conditions.
Including:

Lesson how to drive a snow mobile ca. 10 min
Snow mobile safari ca. 6 hours
Picnic lunch, coffee / tea
Swimming and using saunas in Rokua Health & Spa
Dinner (excluding alcoholic drinks)
Introduction and guidance

For extra fee

Accommodation and other services in Rokua
Transportation to Oulu € 30,00 per person

Equipment

Winter boots and woollen socks
Winter overall
Balaclava and helmet
Winter gloves

Insurance: Go Arctic Ltd has organizer´s liability insurance.
Price: on request

Contact
GoArctic!
Kirsi Eskola
Nahkatehtaankatu 6
FIN-90100 Oulu

Tel. +358 44 022 40 60
Fax. +358 8 703 1335
kirsi [dot] eskola [at] goarctic [dot] fi
www.goarctic.fi

Helsinki Region: Snowmobile Safari in the Archipelago

Niclas — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:35:39 +0000

Just half an hour drive from the centre of Helsinki at Karhusaari the safari will start! Here we will change to proper clothing and after the safety briefing the beautiful archipelago with all the islands wait to show its best for you!

On some idyllic island we will stop and have a coffee break with some real Finnish sausage that we will warm up on open fire!

On request offer for sauna, hot pool and staying overnight in idyllic cottages on island with fantastic archipelago fish table! Also ice fishing can be added to this program!

In case of self caused accident the deposit is 500,-

Equipement included in the price: Warm overalls, helmets, goggles, gloves, hats, boots
Meals included in the price: Grilled sausage/sandwiches and beverages
Participants: 5-15
Minimum age 18
Starting place Sipoo, appr. 30 km east of Helsinki downtown
Duration in hours 2
Season: 01/01/2012 – 31/03/2012
Price on request

Contact

Burn Out City Oy Ab
Henrik Bischoff
Kauppakartanonkatu 7 A 55
Fi-00939 Helsinki
Phone +358-(0)9-328 0022
Mobile +358-(0)50-5520 857
Fax +358-(0)10 420 5429
info [at] burnoutcity [dot] fi
www.burnoutcity.fi
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Traditional Finnish Winter Activities Trip

Niclas — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:54:21 +0000

2,5 hours guided trip to Nuuksio national park with experienced wilderness guide. Start your trip with traditional finnish winter vehicle kicksled, walk in the woods and on the lake with snowshoes and drill a hole in ice and try your luck on ice-fishing. At the end of the trip there is sausage and coffee/ tea with cookie served in traditional finnish way by campfire. The lenght of the trip 2-3km and it is also suitable for children.

For the extra price spend unforgettable moments by the campfire with finnish folkmusician or shaman, and enjoy traditional finnish log sauna by the lake with dinner.

Equipement included in the price: Kicksleds, snowshoes and ice-fishing equipments
Meals included in the price: Campfire sausage, coffee or tea with cookie
Customers own equipement needed: Good shoes, clothes suitable for the weather
Transfers: By taxi 30km from the airport, 40km from the Helsinki center
Participants minimum 5
Participants maximum 12
Starting place: Paratiisintie 115, Otalampi, Vihti
Duration in hours: 2,5
Season: From January to end of March
Consumer price: 60€/person

Wellness services Log sauna by the lake

Airport transfers
30km from the airport, by taxi one way 60-70€

Company

Magic of Nuuksio Ltd has its facilities in the very heart of the woodland; Villa Paratiisi by the lake with traditional finnish sauna, campfire and Lapplanders hut in the woods. We organize guided tours into the woods as well versatile programs for recreational activities, private occasions and client events. We are specialized in finnish traditions and mythology, and activities with horses.

Founded 2009
Employees 1
Service languages: Finnish, English, German

More information and booking
Magic of Nuuksio Ltd
Satu Selvinen
Managing Director
Paratiisintie 115
FI-03300 Otalampi
Email info [at] magicofnuuksio [dot] com
Phone +358 505050869
Mobile +358 505050869
Website www,magicofnuuksio.com
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Levi: Polar Open Snowboard Event 2011

assistent — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:22:09 +0000

Just before the beginning of spring a special winter sport event is going to take place in Levi. On the 19th of March, snowboarder and new school skier from all over Europe are going to show their skills in the most northern halfpipe of the world at the ‘Battery Polar Open’. Everyone from at least 15 years of age can participate in an open qualification to qualify for the main race.

Something new for the winter sport in Finland is the BagJump. Participants of the Polar Open have the opportunity to experience a feeling of flying one day before the competition.

On 18th of March the BagJump will be tested for the first time in Finnland.
Thereby all snowboarder and skier are going to land on 15x15x3.5 m large air bag, after their jump over a ramp.

The Bagjump is a helpful tool for training new tricks. The huge air bag allows jumps from up to 50 m width, without missing the soft landing.

The ‚Battery Polar Open’ is going to take place on 19th of March from 12:00-18:00 o’clock right at the foot of the fjell.

More information: www.levi.fi and on www.soulproductions.fi

More information and reservations:
Levi Travel Ltd
Myllyjoentie 2
FI-99130 Levi
Tel. +358 (0)16 639 3380
Fax +358 (0)16 643 469
levitravel [at] levi [dot] fi
www.levitravel.fi

Levi Panorama: Chasing the Northern Lights

assistent — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:21:25 +0000

Polar nights, which are also known as Northern lights, are a luminous effect, especially occurring in the pole areas. In Scandinavia it can be mainly seen northward of the 60.latitude and is one of the highlights in the wintery Lapland.

The Hotel Levi Panorama offers an exclusive Incentive-package for guest that want to chase the Northern lights.

Day 1

Arrival at airport Kittilä
Bus-transfer to Levi-Ski-Resort and Check-in at Hotel Levi Panorama
Relax in the sauna and hot tubs of the wellness area
Bus-Transfer to dinner in a typical sami restaurant ( including musical welcome)
After dinner bus-transfer back to Hotel

Day 2

Breakfast at Hotel
Optional: conference-programme on forenoon (in Levi Summit Conference Centre)
In the Afternoon snowmobile-safari to a reindeer farm. incl. short reindeer sled tour
Buffet-dinner at hotel
Excursion at night to Levi fjell: Snowshoe-Tour at Levi fjell. Adventure seekers might climb to the top. From here the northern lights are even more impressive and there is a better chance for seeing them

Day 3

Breakfast at Hotel
Optional programme / time for discovering the ski area, which starts right a the hotel
Cross-country ski slopes and ski schools are on site.
Lunch at hotel
Check-out at Hotel Levi Panorama and bus-transfer to nearby husky farm
From here the husky safari to the snow village starts (luggage will be transferred by bus)
Welcome drink will be served in an ice glass. Afterwards guided tour through the snow village Lainio.
In the evening 3 course menu in the Ice restaurant
Short explanation about the coming overnight stay in the igloo rooms
Arctic ice-disco in the ice bar
Overnight stay in igloo room

Day 4

For call up in morning a berry juice made from local berries will be served
Breakfast at blockhouse restaurant
Receiving a Diploma for overnight stay in an ice hotel
Check-out and transfer to airport

The programme can be individually adapted by additional services

Services: as mentioned
Price: on request
Picture material: Nordic Marketing Picture Database

More information and reservations:
Maria Astrén-Riipi
Hotel Levi Panorama
Tunturitie 205
FIN-99130 Levi
Tel. +358 (0)16 3363000
maria [dot] astren-riipi [at] golevi [dot] fi
info [at] levipanorama [dot] fi
www.levipanorama.fi

Winter vacation in Ylläs

assistent — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:54:49 +0000

The fell region Ylläs is one of the biggest ski area of Finland. It consists of seven fells, from which Ylläs with an altitude of 718 m is counted as one of the highest fells in Lapland. The view over the beautiful nature of western Lapland from the top of the fell is breathtaking.

There are 61 downhill slopes and more than 300 km well-kept cross-country ski runs, from which 38 km are even lighted by night. Enjoy the pure nature right at the entrance of the national park Ylläs und recover for a couple of days.

The hotel Ylläs Saaga is at the foot of the fell Ylläs. Guests of the superior hotel get a versatile weekly program offered. Slopes, cross-country ski runs and snowmobile routes start right at the doorstep of the hotel. Four restaurants, Finnish sauna, steam-bath, water massage, whirlpool and a pool for children leave nothing to be desired in the hotel. Furthermore a VIP sauna is available on request. And last but not least physical therapist treatments, wellness program and a gym are also on offer in the non smoking hotel Ylläs Saaga.

Have a comfortable stay in the spacious apartments or hotel!

7 nights in the hotel room 7.1 – 19.2.2011

Price: 506 € per person for double room / 756 € per person in single room
Services: hotel room, breakfast, dinner, free use of pool and gym area as well as 50 minutes relaxing massage.

7 nights in Ski & Nordic Chalets 7.1 -19.2.2011

Price: 1.274 € for 2 persons
Services: apartment with 1 bedroom, bed sheets, breakfast, dinner, free use of pool- and gym area and 50 minutes relaxing massage.

Ski-in Ski-out package

7 nights in hotel room 19.2- 24.4.2011

Price: 768 € for 2 Persons
Services: hotel room, breakfast, ski pass and skis for 7 days, free use of pool- and gym area.

7 nights in Saaga Chalets 19.2- 24.4.2011

Price: 1.605 € for 2 persons / 564 € per person in the double room
Services: apartment with 1 bedroom, bed sheets, breakfast, ski pass and skier for 7 days, free use of pool- and gym area
Optional: relaxing 50 minutes massage 42 €, whirlpool herbal bath 19 €

Tour operator price: on request

Pictures: NordicMarketing Picturedatabase

Contact person for tour operator:
Frau Tuula Ervasti
E-mail: tuula [dot] ervasti [at] yllassaaga [dot] fi

More information and booking:
Hotel Ylläs Saaga
FIN-95980 Ylläsjärvi
Tel.+ 358 (0) 16 215 8000
Fax +358 (0) 16 215 8888
Bookings: sales [at] yllassaaga [dot] fi
hotel [at] yllassaaga [dot] fi
www.yllassaaga.fi

Oulu: Active Day – Olympic Winter Fun

assistent — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:53:38 +0000

This amusing program full of activities is going to task your risible muscles as well as all other muscles of your body. A healthy complexion of your face is guaranteed. Creative exercises are waiting for you. This program brings fun among the group and is the right choice for a party or company event.

Program

Ski-relay
Snow shoe relay
Ice golf
Team-relay
Theme relevant riddles

Season: 01.12.-30.03.2011

Place: can be arranged almost everywhere

Participants: 15-150 persons

Duration: 2-3 hours / on request

Equipment: Overalls, gloves, shoes, balaclava, fishing equipment, equipment for games

Note: Program depending on weather

Languages: English, German and French on request

Picture material: on request

Touroperator price: on request

More Information und Bookings:
Ulla Anttila
Eventours Oy
Mannenkatu 1
FIN-90130 Oulu
Mobile +358 40 7611 466
ulla [dot] anttila [at] eventours [dot] fi
www.eventours.fi

Levi: Winter fun for the whole family

assistent — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:49:34 +0000

Levi is situated in the fell of Lapland, right in the pure and wild nature of northern Finland. The lively fell village is a little holiday resort with a varied and qualitative high class offer. Especially families feel themselves comfortable in Levi, as the winter sport destination is the perfect place, to get a first insight into winter sport.

Right at the front slopes, a little play area, especially designed for kids, is set up. While the adults spend there time on the hillsides, the toboggan hill and a multiplicity of daily activities offers fun and alternation for the kids. Against the coldness, a warm juice in the Lapland tent helps. Furthermore the kids can heat up themselves at the open campfire. For meals it is wise to bring some sausages which can be grilled right at the campfire.

By the way, the toboggan hills belong to the best in Skandinavia according to the experts. The ski school for 4-6 year old kids trains daily during the week from 8-17 o clock. The downhill- and cross country ski courses for older kids start each Sunday and Monday.

For the kids, 10 free of charge ski lifts are reserved in different areas of the fell. Children below the age of 7 can use the other ski lifts for free as well, preconditioned that they wear a helmet and are in company of their parents. The easy downhill slopes Utsuvaara and Aurinko Lift, as well as the well known South hillside are especially popular among the families.

More information: www.levi.fi

Information und bookings:
Levi Travel Ltd
Myllyjoentie 2
FI-99130 Levi
Tel. +358 (0)16 639 3380
Fax +358 (0)16 643 469
levitravel [at] levi [dot] fi
www.levitravel.fi

Finnish Christmas in Germany and Europe!

assistent — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:53:50 +0000

Who did not always wanted to taste a reindeer sausage and a moose pancake? Or taste fresh smoked salmon (Flammlachs) prepared right next to the fire? The incomparable spicy perfume of Glögi, the finnish cloudberry punch attracts visitors just as other typical specialties from the north. During advent season Kalevala Spirit presents this unique Christmas experience on different Christmas markets in Germany and Austria.

The villages are possible to visit on the christmas markets in Hannover, Stuttgart, Leipzig and the Austrian Linz from end of November on. In the middle of the finnish Christmas villages a big “Samenkota”- a lappish tent is placed. An open fire right in the “Samenkota” invites the visitors to stay for a while. Reindeer pelts, handicrafts and last but not least the perfume of finish specialties make the visit for our guests to a real highlight.

This year the finnish Christmas villages can be visited in the following cities:

HANNOVER
Finish Christmas, am Ballhof
24.11-22.12.2010

STUTTGART
Finish Christmas, Karlsplatz
24.11-21.12.2010

LEIPZIG
Finish Christmas, Augustusplatz
23.11-22.12.2010

LINZ, Österreich
Finish Christmas, Alter Markt
26.11-22.12.2010

Take also a look at Facebook Event-Site

In the finnish Kuhmo, just in the unspoiled nature of the Kalevala-Forest, the heart of the first holiday resort in Finland is beating, that is build on the tracks of the terrific culture Kalevala. Here the roots of the finnish national epic Kalevala are deeply-seated. This is the place where you experience in how far the mythology of this culture is still influencing us.

The 15 hectare big natural areal consist of the Kalevala Themepark and the unique terrain of the Pohjola House with its restaurant aiming for subtle gourmets. Block houses and an ancestral finnish smoke sauna guarantee an unforgettable holiday in the nature.

Kalevala Spirit is member of the Wild Taiga – a network of 45 companies and other organisations which are working together in the eastern finnish region Kainuu to support tourism. The most important places of Wild Taiga are Kuhmo and Suomussalmi. They are full of cultural tradition, folklore and nature in its pure nativeness that is hardly to find somewhere else in Europe.

The landscape of the Wild Taiga is dominated by hills, forests, lakes, rivers and mires. It is a home for wild forest reindeers, mooses, and even large carnivores like bears wolves and wolverines which are either very rare or extinct elsewhere in Europe. That makes the region famous among nature lovers and photographers from all over the world. Besides all the beauty and silence that can be found here, a big variety of outdoor activities like dog sledding, hiking, skiing, fishing, kayaking or ice swimming is offered. Just the perfect place for the active nature tourist.

More information: www.wildtaiga.fi

Pictures: NordicMarketing Picture Database

More information and bookings:
Kalevala Spirit Oy Ltd
Väinämöinen
FIN 88900 Kuhmo
+358 440 7555 00
info [at] kalevalaspirit [dot] fi
www.kalevalaspirit.fi

Levi: FIS World Cup as well in 2011

assistent — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:45:55 +0000

Last Weekend the FIS World Cup of the alpine ski racer gave a guest performance in the north finish destination Levi. Brilliant ski sport and a large supporting programme attracted in perfect weather conditions record-breaking 6.000 visitors right next to the slope.

During the three days the visitors followed the races of the women and men and were happy to celebrate with their local hero Tanja Poutianinen a place on the podium. She won the third place in the final slalom right behind the female Austrian racer Marlies Schild and the German racer Maria Riesch.

Because of the great success, Levi is going to be host of a World Cup in the coming year again. Then the ski racers compete against each other from the 11th till 13th November 2011 in Lapland.

More information on: www.worldcuplevi.com

Hobby skier who would also like to try the slopes of the professionals, are really welcome in Finland’s biggest ski area situated in northern Lapland.

More information and bookings:
Levi Travel Ltd
Myllyjoentie 2
FI-99130 Levi
Tel. +358 (0)16 639 3380
Fax +358 (0)16 643 469
levitravel [at] levi [dot] fi
www.levitravel.fi

Picture: World Cup Levi 14.11.2010 (Jkpromo.com/ Patrick Forsblom)