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– Product Manual Lakeland The Heart of Finland – Product Manual Lakeland East: Lake Saimaa, Northern Savo, North Karelia Lakeland North - Arctic Lakeland : Vuokatti, Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi, Hossa, Ukkohalla, Paljakka yhteysteidot COVER STYLE 2 Welcome to Lakeland Finland isn’t known as the land of a thousand lakes for nothing. The Lakeland is a geographical wonder, a blue labyrinth of lakes, islands and forests. It’s the largest lake district in Europe with 200,000 cottages for slowing down and relaxing. Lakeland East – Lake Saimaa, Northern Savo, North Karelia Lake Saimaa is the largest of the lakes and a Finnish national treasure. A combination of national parks full of untouched green forests, pristine blue lakes and modern services makes for once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences. Lakeland North - Arctic Lakeland : Vuokatti, Wild Taiga, Kuhmo-Suomussalmi-Hossa, Ukkohalla, Paljakka The northernmost part of Lake Finland, where Lakeland LAKELAND FACTS • Lakes cover ¼ of Finland – most lakes & islands meets Lapland. Visitors experience both the Southern and in the world (per km2) the Northern landscapes from grand lakes to imposing hills. • Half of the Europe’s biggest lakes are in Finland It’s also one of the best locations in the world • Lake Saimaa has the world’s longest shoreline: approx. 15 000 km for photographing wildlife. • Unique landscape shaped by the Ice Age • 19 national parks • 3 UNESCO sites • Birthplace of national epic Kalevala Photo: Asko Kuittinen Cover photo: Jussi Hellsten 2 3 CONTACT Lake Saimaa Lappeenranta, Imatra, Savonlinna, Mikkeli, Varkaus are located in south-eastern Finland. In the waters of Lake Lakeland Team Saimaa, by far the greatest attraction is nature: archipelago with 14 000 islands, lake scenery and the clear water. Enjoy the beautiful and pure nature, magnificent views, intriguing cultural sights in addition to local food and people. Arctic Lakeland Vuokatti is one of the most popular all year round Kaisu Väänänen [email protected] holiday resorts in Finland and the only Finnish resort Wei Cui Riina Helppi-Kurki (ENG, RUS, FIN) +358 44 551 4624 (CHN Mandarin, CHN Kanton, ENG, FIN) Marketing Co-Ordinator offering winter activities all year round. Situated at www.vuokatti.fi/en the cross road of the Finnish Lakeland and Lapland, Manager of China Operations [email protected] [email protected] +358 40 854 2857 Vuokatti and the surrounding area offer to visitors a +358 400 590 698 www.gosaimaa.com/en mixture of the highlights of the authentic Finnish ex- WeChat ID: vivianfinland perience in one package and a good mixture of nature Mrs Hanna Linjala www.gosaimaa.com/en and wellbeing activities all year round. Ukkohalla and [email protected] +358 50 5727055 Paljakka resorts offer high-quality accommodation as www.ukkohalla.fi well as various winter and summer activities from sau- Minna Gurney Marko Riabkov www.paljakka.fi [email protected] [email protected] naworlds and skiing to wakeboarding and biking. Wild +358 44 359 8655 +358 44 794 5004 Taiga, a DMO in Kuhmo and Suomussalmi regions, www.visitsaimaa.fi www.visitsaimaa.fi introduces small, artisan entrepreneurs who have Mrs Leena Penttinen collated their local traditions, culture, and knowledge [email protected] to offer visitors unique experiences. As small, mainly +358 40 068 1641 www.paljakka.fi family business they are dependable on high level of tourist satisfaction with meaningful experiences. As locals they are very aware of the impact tourism can bring to their area and work hard to keep a good Ms Jaana Keränen balance with the nature in, their provider - In all the [email protected] definition of sustainable tourism. +358 50 5920 505 www.wildtaiga.fi North Karelia North Karelia is located in the heart of Lakeland, from where the wilderness areas of Finland begin. The landmark of North Karelia is the famous Koli hill from Laura Vilander where opens the view over Finnish national landscape. Business Development Manager With us you can relax in the nature and discover the [email protected] Karelian culture. The staff from DMO Visit Karelia is at +358 40 137 2279 your service to help to find the best business partners. www.visitkarelia.fi Jaakko Löppönen Yu Nan Destination CEO Asia Account Manager Lakeland [email protected] [email protected] A +358 400 175 569 +358 50 349 6009 A Arctic Lakeland ww.visitkarelia.fi WeChat ID Frostmourne1890 ww.visitkarelia.fi B Northern Savo 1 Northern Savo and DMC for Lakeland East C North Karelia B Northern Savo is a unique destination in all seasons. It combines the best of holiday village, urban life and untouched nature. Capital of Lakeland, Kuopio, is known for its joyful activities, vibrant events, rich culture and friendly D Lake Saimaa C hospitality. Here you can experience nature and city life – all covered with savonian humor and lively attitude. 2 Representatives of the region and a destination management company for the whole Lakeland East. 1 KAJAANI 3 Ms. Sisko Hirvonen Ms. Anu Kärnä 2 KUOPIO D 7 Destination Manager International Sales & Marketing 3 JOENSUU Lakeland WILD NORDIC FINLAND / Lakeland 4 / Villi Pohjola Oy WILD NORDIC FINLAND 4 SAVONLINNA 6 [email protected] / Villi Pohjola Oy 5 LAPPEENRANTA - IMATRA +358 400 678 669 [email protected] 5 www.wildnordic.fi/lakeland +358 40 565 8371 6 MIKKELI www.wildnordic.fi/lakeland 7 VARKAUS General info / details of tours Photo: Vastavalo / Juha Määttä Bookings: 2-4 weeks prior to arrival. | Commission for tour operators: Kindly contact the provider with regards to commission. 4 Prices are valid 2020-2021. For bigger groups and for more information, please contact the providers. We reserve the right to all changes. 5 K A A Arctic Lakeland 1 B Northern Savo B How to get to C North Karelia and around Lakeland D Lake Saimaa C 2 1 KAJAANI 2 KUOPIO NORWAY Gulf 3 Lakeland can be reached best by air 3 JOENSUU and is easily accessible. 4 SAVONLINNA of Bothnia D 7 5 LAPPEENRANTA - IMATRA 4 6 MIKKELI 6 7 VARKAUS 5 BY PLANE: H-1 1 h 15 min H-2 45 min H-3 1 h U M H H-4 55 min P H-K 1 h 15 min Gulf of Finland I J T SWEDEN S RUSSIA Baltic Sea H ESTONIA F K A G H Helsinki K Kuusamo M Mariehamn U Turku T Tallinn S Stockholm P St. Petersburg B D L By ferry By car An alternative way of reaching Finland from Stockholm, Traffic in Finland is quite safe and main roads are E Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; Travemünde, Germany or St. in good condition. There are dozens of beautiful Petersburg, Russia is to take a ferry. Their Finnish harbours scenic roads in the Lakeland area, so an excellent are located in Turku, Helsinki, Mariehamn and Vaasa. option to get around is a rental car. C BY FERRY: BY CAR: H-M 11 h 15 min TallinkSilja - Tallink.com H-1 6 h 40 min H-4 4 h 10 min S-M 5 h 30 min Viking Line - Sales.vikingline.com H-2 4 h 40 min H-5 2h 15 min S-H 17 h Finnlines - Finnlines.com/ferry-trips H-3 5 h 20 min T-H 2 h 15 min St. Peter Line - Stpeterline.com P-H 14 h Wasa Linen - wasaline.com/en Avis - avis.fi Hertz - hertz.fi Budget - budget.fi Sixt - sixt.fi A Tokyo 10,5 h G Paris 3 h STRAIGHT CONNECTIONS Europcar - europcar.fi B H TO LAKELAND FROM: Beijing 9 h London 3 h By train C Singapore 12 h I Stockholm 1 h Berlin 2 h You can also take the train from St. Petersburg, BY TRAIN: Milan 2,5 h Russia - the fastest train reaches Helsinki in four hours. D Seoul 9,5 h J St. Petersburgh 1 h H-1 6 h H-4 4 h 45 min Athens 3 h The fastest train reaches Lake Saimaa, Lakeland less H-2 4 h 10 min H-5 2 h E Delhi 7 h K Frankfurt 2,5 h Budapest 3 h (to Lappeenranta) than two hours. H-3 4 h 15 min F New York 8 h L Rome 3,5 h Thessaloniki 3,5 h Train timetables: Vr.fi Photo: Julia Kivelä 6 7 Recommendations by locals North Karelia LOCAL FOOD • Arctic Blue Gin – Spirit of the year Arctic Lakeland www.nordicpremiumbeverages.com LOCAL FOOD ACCOMMODATION • Have a taste of Arctic Blue Gin at Hermanni wine tower www.hermannin.fi Art CAFÉ Hyyrylä • Hotel Ukkohalla & Sky Cabin apartments • • Paksuniemi Brewery www.artcafehyyryla.com/en www.hotelukkohalla.fi www.juomatehdas.com/paksuniemi-drinks-factory Restaurants Kultainen Kukko&Vanha Kurimo • Hotel Paljakka • • Gastropub Kolin Ryynänen www.kultainenkukko.fi www.hotelpaljakka.fi/en www.facebook.com/kolinryynanen Hossa Reindeer Farm • Hossan Lomakeskus • • Restaurant Parppeinpirtti www.hossanporopuisto.fi www.hossanlomakeskus.com www.parppeinpirtti.fi • Restaurant Kippo • Arctic Giant Bird House Hotel • Local Bistro www.raflaamo.fi/en/sotkamo/restaurant-kippo www.arcticgiant.fi https://www.localbistro.fi/ Traditional Kainuu restaurant serving local food in • Vuokatin Aateli offers you something unique in all of a warm and friendly atmosphere. Stepping into Finland – The Aateli Island – a paradise island in the the candle light, smell and feel of a modern hotel middle of a beautiful lake with breathtaking views of Koli environment is an experience in itself. the scenery of Vuokatti. Photo: Harri Tarvainen • Haapala restaurant and brewery majoitus.vuokatinaateli.fi/the-aateli-island-english www.haapalabnb.fi • Hotel Vuokatti & Suites is idyllic, high-standard hotel Serves lunch, a la carte and brunches from foraged located by Lake Nuas in Vuokatti.
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