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Things to Do  

Korouoma national park

Korouoma national park, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  Korouoma is infact a canyon that is 27 kilometers long and over 100 million years old.There are differenth lenght paths from few kilometers up to 30 kilometers.At winter the place is so beautiful and silent(not so many people, infact i think we were the only ones there at... 

Do you like coffee cups?

Do you like coffee cups?, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  Pentik is a finnish company that is specialised in cheramics.In the Pentik-museum there are some 2000 different coffe cups and lot of stuff for sale.The museum is small but neat and absolutely worth a visit.It is open every day(except christmas day) and no entrance fee. 

Hotels  

KULMALA: Smurf's house...or a fairy tale cottage

KULMALA: Smurf's house...or a fairy tale cottage, Posio

 Social_Culture Says:  Kulmala is a little cottage at the forest, in a very nice area, at the top of the region; 5km away from Posio, close to the lake and to the skiing slopes. It's a nice place to stay with friends (only for 4) a few days. We payed (2 days) 160€ (all the group). Equipment:... 

Keloposio1: Great cottage by lake Posio!

Keloposio1: Great cottage by lake Posio!, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  This cottage was much more than we expected: it was just gorgeous!The location is superb just by the lake in the forest.Just beautiful!The owner of the cottage, Mr. Olavi Ollila, is very nice, polite and friendly man. He help in every trouble you might get when staying... 

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Restaurants  

"Kipsa Grilli": Basic burgers in traditional way...

"Kipsa Grilli": Basic burgers in traditional way..., Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  Well, we made our own food in the cottage but once we ate at Posio center some fast food.This place is very very basic and very very small. But, the burgers were just fine. Burger 

Nightlife  

Outdoor: Getting insane in Posio

Outdoor: Getting insane in Posio, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  For a city boy like me, one week at in total silence and darkness might be rough.I spend my nights with the axe and chopping woods and yelling to the moon!! 

Transportation  

Flying finn

Flying finn, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  We flew from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back with Flying Finn. The price for two was 250 Euros including taxes and all. Cheaper than train or bus!From te airport we rent a car for whole week, cause its the only way to move around(From Rovaniemi it is 130 kilometers to... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Cold weather makes you look funny!

Cold weather makes you look funny!, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  We were skiing at the lake, and it was pretty cold wether(appr.-20c).So, mu hair and beard got frozen and it didnt felt so nice. But, it did looked cool!!!! 

Keep your feet fit!

Keep your feet fit!, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  Keep your feet fit before going to north. I lost my toe nail there when doing outdoor jobs.No, it doesnt hurt so much. 

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Reindeers

Reindeers, Posio

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The wildlife is so near!

The wildlife is so near!, Posio

 kimmo_v Says:  At first morning when we woke-up, what did we saw?There were 8 reindeers at our yard and they were sooooo cute!!! 

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 Keep your feet fit before going to north. I lost my toe nail there when doing outdoor jobs.No, it doesnt hurt so much. 

 

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Relaxing in Lapland, just relaxing...

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 We spend a week in Posio from 27.12.2003-3.1.2004. The weather was great, except at new yers eve and the day after that; it was -34 celsius. Too cold to spend time outside. This scenery opened just... 

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Beautiful place to be alone..or with good company!

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 We only spent a weekend in Posio...but...very nice weekend! Very good weather(and very "hot" winter in Finland too), a lot of snow and a very big wilderness area to discover and enjoy. Posio is a... 

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