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24/1/2013 at 1:55pm
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I can't help with specifics, but I worked in Oulu, N.Finland some years ago.
A few general points... the seasons in Finland seem quite defined, so winter lasts till... then suddenly it's spring... etc. It's absoultely freezing in winter, but I've been to the Arctic circle in June when it was 32 deg C !
It is a big country with very little in it. As I said, I worked in Oulu and I would recommend it. It is fairly self sufficient and you will find everything there that you might want. It also has a large level camp site an easy walk from the city centre.
You can get a train from there to Rovaniemi on the Atctic circle where you will find Santa Claus's official village. You can visit Santa all year in his air conditioned 'grotto' and even write Xmas cards which are forwarded in December for you.
In summer you will find some unusual sports like 'Wife carrying', midnight golf and of course, the world 'Air guitar' championships - held in August.
A beautiful country, but a bit pricy.
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