#Levi Finland Ski Resort

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Helsingin Sanomat covered Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova's visit to Finland this past week, where she lauded the country's recent presidential elections.

Jourova warned of likely Russian interference ahead of the upcoming European parliamentary elections.

"In the current digital media age, online harassment is constant, it just gets more intense before elections," Jourova said in an interview with HS.

Jourova gave Finland credit for its recent presidential elections, where no significant electoral fraud was detected, although it was anticipated.

"Finland is a special case for me, a kind of miracle. An important factor in your presidential elections was that the candidates themselves ran a civilised and honest campaign," said Jourova.

Jourova also pointed to Finland identifying disinformation better than many other European countries, thanks to education, media literacy and a long-standing commitment by society as a whole.

"You have immunity, but I have heard from Finns here in Helsinki that it is not taken for granted. You have to work for it too," Jourova said.

Researcher warns of escalating border situation

International crisis management expert Timo Hellenberg told tabloid Iltalehti that the situation on Finland's eastern border could become more tense this spring, adding that the possibility of armed clashes could not be entirely ruled out.

"It is quite possible that attempts will be made to test and violate [Finland's] sovereignty on the border. I see no reason why this couldn't happen," the PhD told IL.

Last year, Finland faced instrumentalised migration on its border with Russia. Hellenberg noted that this was just one possible way Russia could try to interfere with Finland's sovereignty.

"Finland should continue to take a firm line on border control and also be prepared for the possibility that border security will be affected through various means, which may be unprecedented," Hellenberg told the paper.

He said there are many people in Russia who could be involved in an armed confrontation.

"A strict analysis of whether it is little green men or Russian intelligence agencies or purely representatives of organised crime is, in my opinion, secondary. The focus should be on what their target is and, above all, on how to respond to it," Hellenberg noted.

A recent article from The Telegraph revealed Russian intelligence documents which plan to use paramilitary forces in Africa to guide migrants to Europe.

Hellenberg also cited organised criminal organisations under the direction of Russia operating in Poland to transport migrants, adding that a similar phenomenon could occur in Finland.

Finland's Sin City?

Tabloid Ilta-Sanomat made the bold claim that the ski resort of Levi in northern Lapland, is Finland's Las Vegas.

While Levi lacks a world-renowned gambling industry, a surplus of Elvis impersonators, or any of the other iconic accoutrements in Sin City, local bartenders claimed that the resort makes up for that with a similar nightlife ethos.

"What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. It's the same mentality with a lot of the crowd here. What happens in Levi, stays in Levi," local nightclub owner Ville Lehtonen told IS.

Levi is in the municipality of Kittilä in northern Lapland, which has just under 7,000 year-round residents. The resort lies about 170 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle — quite the contrast from Las Vegas in the arid southwestern US.

IS went deep into the Levi nightlife scene with Lehtonen and his business partner Johannes Pärnä. They said that, by Arctic standards, Levi is relatively cheap and Norwegians don't even blink at 10 euro drinks, which brings them in droves to party in the northern Finnish resort. In addition to Finns and Norwegians, Levi also has many tourists from the UK and Germany.

Levi's nightlife gets most lively in the run-up to May Day.

"Here, the word nightlife means all day in spring. Spring is one long night until almost May Day," Lehtonen said.

The nightclub owners pointed out that many of the tourists who come to Levi during March don't even bring skis with them, their main objective is to party.

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Jingle All the Way to Lapland: A Finnish Winter Wonderland

As the festive season descends upon us like a gentle snowfall, there's no better place to celebrate the magic of Christmas than Lapland, Finland. Nestled within the Arctic Circle, Lapland is not just a destination; it's a winter wonderland that beckons with its enchanting landscapes and a myriad of attractions nearby.

Lapland, often considered the official home of Santa Claus, is a dreamy destination that captures the essence of the holiday season. With its picturesque snowy landscapes and the dazzling Northern Lights painting the night sky, Lapland is a true embodiment of the Christmas spirit. Visitors are welcomed with open arms and a hearty "Hyvää Joulua!" (Merry Christmas in Finnish) as they step into this magical realm.

Attractions Nearby:

One cannot visit Lapland without paying a visit to the iconic Santa Claus Village. Situated on the Arctic Circle, this charming village is a year-round Christmas celebration. The air is filled with the sweet scent of gingerbread cookies, and the joyful laughter of children creates a symphony of happiness. Visitors can meet Santa Claus himself, send postcards stamped with the official Arctic Circle postmark, and even cross the magical line separating the North Pole from the rest of the world.

Another must-visit attraction nearby is the Ranua Wildlife Park. While Lapland is known for its winter charm, the wildlife park offers a unique experience by showcasing the beauty of Arctic animals in their natural habitat. From polar bears to reindeer, visitors get a chance to observe and appreciate the incredible fauna that thrives in the snowy landscapes of Finland.

Finland Tourist Places:

Lapland is not just an isolated haven; it's part of the larger tapestry of Finland's tourist places. Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, is a city that seamlessly blends modern amenities with the magic of the Arctic. The Arktikum Science Museum is a fascinating stop for those interested in the culture, history, and science of the Arctic region. It's a great way to gain insights into the unique lifestyle of the people who call this snowy paradise home.

For adventure seekers, Levi, a popular ski resort in Lapland, offers exhilarating experiences. From skiing down pristine slopes to embarking on thrilling husky safaris, Levi ensures that visitors make the most of their winter escapade. The Lainio Snow Village is another marvel that showcases the artistry of ice and snow sculptures, providing a surreal experience for those seeking something out of the ordinary.

The vibrant city of Oulu, although not in Lapland, is a gem in Finland's tourism crown. With its stunning architecture, lively markets, and a touch of northern magic, Oulu adds a delightful contrast to the serene landscapes of Lapland.

As you traverse through the snow-laden forests and frozen lakes, the spirit of Christmas envelopes you like a warm, festive hug. The crackling sound of the snow beneath your boots becomes a melody, and the crisp, cold air carries whispers of joy and celebration.

Lapland, Finland, is not just a destination; it's a celebration of all things Christmas. With attractions nearby that cater to every taste, from the enchanting Santa Claus Village to the thrilling adventures in Levi, Lapland promises an unforgettable holiday season. So, pack your warmest mittens, put on your coziest scarf, and jingle all the way to Lapland for a Christmas experience like no other. Finland's tourist places are waiting to unfold their magic, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Hyvää Joulua!

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🛩️, ⚡and 📺 for the ask game love 💓

Guten Abend Klara 💖

I hope you're fine ! Thank you so luch for your Levi thirsts omg I'm sweating & panting so much every time you post one of these 😈🥵🚿

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🛩️- If travelling was free, where's the first place you'd go ?

Definitely Japan !! Some friends / family visited Japan & they all wanted to stay there ! I'm trying to learn Japanese, but I didn't have time enough lately so I don't know much yet.

Also New Zealand, to see the LOTR landscapes irl. More realistically, I plan to go to Finland to see Santa with one of my coworkers ( well he's a friend now), both our husbands don't give a sh*t about this trip so he said we'll go without them [also there's a ski resort called Levi [wtf] I absolutely want to go there !! ]

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⚡ Already answered this one here

So I can answer one randomly ?

🎇 - What's your most searched thing on Google ?

Levi Ackerman & Levihan (equally) lmfao 💚💜

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📺 - Favourite show ?

Anime : Attack on Titan

TV series : Community / Parks & Recreation

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Lots of love 💖💖 Küss 😘

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Porvoo

City in Finland

A view of buildings in the Porvoo Old Town, including the Porvoo Cathedral

Porvoo is a city and a municipality in the Uusimaa region of Finland, situated on the southern coast about 35 kilometres east of the city border of Helsinki and about 50 kilometres from the city centre. Porvoo was one of the six medieval towns of Finland, along with Turku, Ulvila, Rauma, Naantali and Vyborg. Wikipedia

Population: 50,610 (Jul 31, 2020), City rights: 1347 or c. 1380, Region: Uusimaa, Sub-region: Porvoo sub-region

Porvoo - Wikipedia

Auroras

The aurora or northern lights over the Víkurkirkja church at Vik in Iceland on a clear night.

An aurora also commonly known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky.

Aurora - Wikipedia

Auroras in Finland

Finland is one of the best inhabited regions in the world for viewing northern lights, i.e. auroras.

Where

Finland is on the southern rim of the auroral oval. The probability for seeing auroras is best in the northernmost part of the country, i.e. in Lapland.  During geomagnetic storms the auroral oval expands southward and then auroras are seen also in Central and Southern Finland.

The statistical probability for seeing auroras during a dark and cloudless night is approximately:

at Kilpisjärvi: 75 % of nights

in Lapland (e.g. ski resorts Ylläs, Levi, Saariselkä): roughly 50 % of nights

in the central part of Finland (e.g. Oulu, Kuusamo): roughly 25 % of nights

on the south coast (e.g. Helsinki, Turku): once in a month on average.

When

The typical time for auroral displays is at midnight, and a couple of hours before and after. However, auroras may occur randomly anytime when the sky is dark enough for seeing them.

Auroras occur quite evenly throughout the year, although the rate is slightly higher during spring and autumn than during winter and summer. However, in summer the nights are generally too light for seeing the auroras. Especially so in Lapland, where the sun does not set at all during a period around midsummer. Considering also the weather, the best time for seeing auroras in Northern Finland is in March and early April.

The solar activity, which varies with the 11-year sunspot cycle, also affects the frequency of auroras. The amount of large auroral displays tends to follow the amount of sunspots with a lag of a couple of years. The previous sunspot maximum was in 2014, so the winters of 2015–2017 are excellent time for auroras. This solar cycle effect is most pronounced in Southern Finland. In Lapland auroras are quite common always, even during solar minimum.

Real-time information

All-sky camera image from Kevo, northern Lapland. The image is not updated during daylight hours.

ISES RWC Finland provides real-time information on the level of geomagnetic disturbances in Finland. Geomagnetic activity is closely linked with auroras: when the activity level exceeds a location-specific threshold, it is probable to see auroras (weather permitting). Following the magnetic activity serves as nowcasting: when activity reaches a "red" level in the service on the station closest to you, it is time to go out to watch the sky.

Nighttime, the service also displays images from selected all sky cameras in Finland.

Tips for aurora watching

Find a dark, open place preferably far away from town lights. As auroras are most often seen on the northern sky, try to find an unrestricted view at least toward the northern horizon.

Optimal weather for watching auroras, dark and cloudless night, is practically always cold in Finland. Dress very warmly.

Lying on a mattress may be a more comfortable way to gaze up than bending your neck backward for lengthy times.

Auroras in Finland - Finnish Meteorological Institute (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi)

Aurora Borealis In Porvoo Finland (by Jari Johnsson)

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Zero Point Levi | Levi Ski Resort | Finland

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Are you planning a holiday trip? Your next spot should be Levi Finland- one of the world’s most scarcely populated landscapes full of ice and tall pine forests. Enjoy the cleanest air, walk on icy rivers and lakes, and many more. It will make amazing memories for a lifetime.

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This is a sign to step out of your comfort zone. 666🫀

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A QUICKIE COMPILATION

Of that Lapland adventure, I mean! 😉

First off: 

Remember how I mentioned that it´s possible to run into Rudolph on the roads in Lapland?

Well...

No chill, y´all. 🤷🏼��♀️

After a while dude meandered off to join his flock.

Also: in case you cant a dead Rudolph on your wall or floor...

They got you covered! 🦌

And did you know that the arctic circle crosses over Rovaniemi?

Well, it does!

There it be. ✌️

Rovaniemi is also the official home of Santa, of course! 🎅

By ringing that bell, you can send your Christmas wishes directly to the bearded man´s office - or so the plaque promised...

I´ll be holding my breath until the 24th. 😜

We made a quick pitstop at Santa´s village...

... and where Christmas carols were blasting from loudspeakers across every house and courtyard and in the middle of friggin´ AUGUST it kinda flipped my brain a little bit... 🤪

The “REAL” Santa was up there too, and if you paid 40€ (seriously FORTY EUROS!!!!), you could take a pic with him and get a nice holiday snapshot to send relatives for Christmas or whatever.

Me, being the cheapskate that I am, settled for a selfie with a lego version.

Ho ho ho and merry X-mas, bitches. 🙃

Also had to stop by Ranua Zoo since my last visit was back in the 80s so... why not?

And me being the berry nut that I am, I demanded a selfie with this kick ass cloudberry!

Saw my 1st ever polar bear...

...well, saw his back anyway.

I hope he was alive... ��

The brown bears were a bit livelier, altho this one broke my heart...

Her name is Jemma, and she was born here in the zoo, but soon after her birth her mom started attacking her and subsequently abandoned her completely. No one knows why... 

The zoo staffers acted as her “mom” and raised her, and now she lives alone, separated from the rest of the bears in the zoo. 💔

The valley of the birds was my fave area in the whole zoo, the owls in particular were fascinating and soooo pretty! 😍

And in case you´ve never seen a moose breastfeeding...

Eeeeeeewwwwww guyssssss... 🤢

And speaking of munching, I was kept happy with some Cajun chicken tacos in Rovaniemi...

... and in Levi I went for the traditional reindeer stew but in burrito form!

I sh*t you not, folks! It had EVERYTHING the traditional version of the stew has (minus the mashed potatoes which were replaced by rice) but stuffed in a burrito! Rudolph meat, lingonberries, pickles... 

FANTASTIC! Probably my fave food on the whole trip right there! 🤤

And reindeer also found its way into this little quiche pie.

Another traditional Finnish delicacy (if you can call it that cos it sure doesn´t look it...) was fried moose sausages and fried vendace at the Rovaniemi Olde Time Fair. Very tasty as well, if a slight bit rustic... Hehe. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Anyway, the main destination for this trip was to visit my favorite Finnish artist´s home and atelier which is located in the middle of absolutely NOWHERE in Lapland.

And yep once again on the 10 km dirt road leading up to his secret hideaway, Rudolphs were jumping all over the place...

MoooooOOOOOOOVE!!! 😠

The artist in question, Reidar Särestöniemi, has been my #1 favorite for many years, not just for his quirky and mega-colorful paintings for which he took inspiration from both the vast and rugged Lapland nature surrounding his home...

... but also for his life story.

What really moves me in many of his works is the fact that he was a homosexual, but as often was the case, he had to keep it a secret as back in his days in the 1950s - 1980s certain things just were not tolerated or openly discussed. In fact, during his lifetime homosexuality was still labeled as a crime in the Finnish justice system, so I can only imagine how tortured he must have been...😔

In his works, however, it´s kinda visible, like in this piece below. 

“Seals in love”

To an outsider it may just look like two colorful fishes, but when you think of the man who painted it and the times he lived in and location where he lived in (I can only imagine what rugged Lapland “manly men” would have thought of homosexuality back then...), plus the fact that Reidar DID have a male companion (poet Yrjö Kaijärvi) who he was deeply and torturously in love with but could not publicly or openly admit it...

Well, the paintings take on a whole new meaning and you start seeing new depths in them.

I had dreamed of visiting his atelier for many years (it´s so far away from home that it probs was a once in a lifetime thing), and I have to say that I was not disappointed! The whole area was so calm and isolated and rugged... 😍

Heading still further north from Reidar´s home, we spent the night in Levi which is a popular ski resort in winter.

Btw our hotel room had a private sauna, and...

I tried to make it go all the way to 100. 😈  

On the way down towards the south we swung across the border into Sweden, and stopped by a tiny town called Matarenki...

... and also in Kukkolaforsen.

It was fun driving down on the Swedish side of the border because all the way through you could see Finland on the other side of the river! 👋

I did feel a little homesick, I gotta say!

So close but soooooo faaaaaar... 😭

They do a lot of dip fishing here, on both the Finnish and Swedish sides.

And if I may, I´d like to leave you with this little nugget of truthness I spotted in a store:

Oooooor... does she? 🤔

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"The blue moment" before dark. Levi Ski Resort, Finland [1600x1200] [OC] via /r/EarthPorn https://ift.tt/2Z2DmQ6

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A low pressure front is bringing more snow showers to southern and central areas on Thursday, which means bad news both for drivers and pedestrians, Helsingin Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) reports.

With temperatures hovering around the freezing point, precipitation will fall alternately in the form of snow, sleet and rain throughout the day, making for poor road visibility and slippery pavements.

"There will not be a single spot of clear sky anywhere in Finland between Wednesday and Friday," Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) meteorologist Eveliina Tuovinen told the largest circulating daily.

Both the FMI and the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department are urging drivers to exercise caution across the country, but especially in the regions of Uusimaa, Kanta-Häme, Päijät-Häme, Kymenlaakso and South Karelia.

The FMI also warned those on foot of very slippery pavements, particularly in southern and central parts of the country.

IS: Busiest ski season since pre-Covid

It may already be too late for last-minute holidaymakers looking to spend their ski break at a resort, tabloid Ilta-Sanomat (siirryt toiseen palveluun) (IS) writes.

Traditionally many families from populous southern and central Finland travel to Lapland during the winter break, known as the 'ski holidays', which will take place between weeks 8 and 10 (21 Feb-6 Mar).

"You could say that weeks 8 and 9 are pretty much full. The odd cabin may still be available here and there. Week 10 is also filling up quickly," Visit Levi chief executive Satu Pesonen told the paper.

Popular skiing destination Ruka is expecting some 20,000 visitors next week alone, IS writes. Ski resorts are predicting that this season will be busier than last year, with certain areas forecasting a huge upsurge in tourism income.

"This is definitely the best out of the three pandemic winters. It is nice to see that in addition to domestic customers, we are also starting to see some international customers," the Visit Levi executive added.

Olympic big bang

Finnish skier Jon Sallinen's qualifier round took "a dramatic turn" when he gave the cameraperson too much of a closeup, tabloid Iltalehti (siirryt toiseen palveluun) (IL) reports.

Sallinen was competing in the Olympic half-pipe skiing qualifiers and was in the middle of a backflip attempt when he accidentally hit the camera operator, knocking the camera out of his hands.

"I hope the cameraman is fine," Sallinen told another camera while waiting for his score, IL adds.

The dramatic collision can be viewed on video footage from Discovery+.

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Sweco acquires Finnish architecture company Linja Arkkitehdit

Sweco has signed an agreement to acquire Linja Arkkitehdit Oy, specialised in design of educational and business premises as well as residential buildings. With the acquisition Sweco becomes one of the largest architecture companies in Finland.

Linja Arkkitehdit Oy has approximately 60 architects located in Oulu, Helsinki and Jyväskylä. The company offers architectural services in the design of educational establishments, residential premises and business premises. The revenue of Linja Arkkitehdit during 2020 was EUR 5.3 million.

“This acquisition is fully in line with our history and strategy to be able to provide integrated architecture and technical consultancy services to our clients. I am pleased that we are strengthening our architectural offering in Finland,” says Åsa Bergman, President and CEO of Sweco.

“Sweco and Linja Arkkitehdit have already successfully cooperated in several projects over the years, and now we are able to deepen the cooperation even further. The acquisition strengthens our client relationships through our ability to offer them a broader set of services and expertise together,” says Markku Varis, President of Sweco Finland.

“I am very pleased that Linja Arkkitehdit has found a home to grow together with Sweco. Sweco’s expertise and position is highly recognised in the industry, and Sweco is already a familiar and reliable partner for us. We have had a successful cooperation in many projects and our services complement each other,” says Ville Niskasaari, CEO of Linja Arkkitehdit Oy.

Through the acquisition, Sweco will have 120 architects in the Finnish market, including those joining Sweco through the acquisition of Optiplan in January 2021. In total, Sweco Group has around 1,400 architects and landscape architects and is one of the world’s five largest architecture firms.

17 Jul 2020 National Museum of Finland Extension, Helsinki

3 Jun 2020 New Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki

Updated 27 May 2020 + 10 Jul 2015 Shiver House, Korppoo Design: NEON image courtesy of architects practice Shiver House in Korppoo Shiver House was previously installed in 2015 as part of the Barfotastigen exhibition in Korppoo, Finland. The project was intended to be in-situ for 4 months but due to its popularity it was kept on-site on a longer-term basis.

28 Feb 2020 Syvälahti Education Centre, Turku, south west Finland Design: Verstas Architects photograph : kuvio.com Syvälahti Education Centre Turku A new multipurpose building combining a comprehensive school, a day-care centre, a public library, a youth centre and a childcare guidance centre.

18 Jan 2020 The Aalto University Väre Building in Espoo

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5 Jul 2019 Tampere Psychiatric Clinic Building

13 Jun 2019 National Museum of Finland New Annex Building

28 Mar 2019 Kyrö Distillery Barrel Storage, Kalpatie, Isokyrö Architects: Avanto Architects Ltd photograph : kuvio.com Kyrö Distillery Barrel Storage The client is a Finnish craft producer of spirits that started from scratch but is rapidly expanding after winning several international prizes including the best gin & tonic in 2015.

12 Jan 2019 Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Rovaniemi, northern Finland Design: Studio Puisto Architects photograph : Marc Goodwin (Archmospheres) Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi The inspiration for the accommodation concept — set on a steep natural slope — came from Nordic nature and culture as well as the magical world of SantaPark.

10 Jan 2019 Arctic TreeHouse Hotel Restaurant, Rovaniemi Design: Studio Puisto Architects photo : Marc Goodwin Arctic TreeHouse Hotel Restaurant in Rovaniemi The restaurant and reception building of Arctic TreeHouse Hotel shares the architectural themes and moods of our accommodation units.

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24 Aug 2018 New Architecture and Design Museum Complex in Helsinki Proposal A report recommends that a new world-class museum of architecture and design be established in Helsinki. According to the report, Finland needs a new, top-class museum of architecture and design. Finnish architecture and design attract interest at both the national and the international level. New Architecture and Design Museum Complex in Helsinki

29 Jun 2018 Off-site wood construction is the future of building Off-site wood construction Urbanisation is accelerating and creating pressure to increase housing construction. To answer this global challenge, construction needs to be quicker and more ecological – article by Metsä Wood, Espoo, Finland.

29 Apr 2018 Villa Kaislaranta, Sysmä, Päijänne Tavastia region, Southern Finland Architect: RESORTUM and OSUMA Architects Ltd photograph : RESORTUM Villa Kaislaranta in Sysmä

15 Nov 2017 Pyramid House, Sysmä Architect: VOID Architecture photograph : Timo Laaksonen House in Sysmä

7 Nov 2017 Alvar Aalto Time Lapse, Jyvaskyla, central Finland Design: Matteo Cainer Architects image Courtesy architecture office Alvar Aalto Time Lapse in Jyvaskyla Design entry for an international architecture competition to link the Alvar Aalto Museum with the Museum of Central Finland; the design contest presented a unique opportunity to rethink both museums and explore Alvar Aalto’s architectural legacy.

29 Oct 2017 Saamelaiskulttuurikeskus Sajos, Inari, northern part of Finnish Lapland Design: Halo Arkkitehdit with M3 Architects photograph : Mika Huisman Sámi Cultural Centre Building This building is located in the northern part of Finnish Lapland. Sajos is the centre of culture and administration for the Sami people. The building includes not just the usual spaces you would find in a cultural centre – offices, restaurant, library – but a parliament hall and auditorium.

5 Sep 2017 Samppalinna Outdoor Pool, Turku, south west Finland Design: Mikko Lemmetti, Head Designer at LEMMETTI architects photograph © Aki Aro Samppalinna Outdoor Pool Centrally located in Finland’s ‘oldest city’, this swimming pool and its associated facilities recently underwent a complete facelift. Architect Mikko Lemmetti, Head Designer at LEMMETTI, chose Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, for the pool house cladding and outdoor tiered seating as well as the siding in the bathroom.

11 Aug 2017 The Museum of Finnish Architecture Eero Saarinen Honorary Lecture 2017 by Architect Sebastián Irarrázaval photo © Sebastian Irarrazaval Arquitectos Museum Finnish Architecture Exhibition This annual lecture organized by the Museum of Finnish Architecture pays tribute to the legacy of the Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen.

11 Jan 2017 Periscope Tower in Seinäjoki, Southern Ostrobothnia Design: OOPEAA Office for Peripheral Architecture photo © Anssi Lassila Periscope Tower in Seinäjoki The Periscope Tower is a giant wooden periscope structure that serves as an observation tower engaging the viewer in a dialogue with the landscape. With the help of a large mirror, the Tower makes it possible for everyone to enjoy the views of the surrounding landscape.

23 Nov 2016 Alvar Aalto Museum, Jyvaskyla Design: Melbourne Design Studios image Courtesy architecture office Alvar Aalto Museum Building This unbuilt project creates a ‘connector’ between the existing Alvar Aalto Museo and the Central Museum of Finland in Ruusupuisto, inspired by Alvar Aalto’s architecture, paintings and design philosophy.

10 Jul 2015 Shiver House, Korppoo, Karjaa Design: NEON image Courtesy architecture office Shiver House in Korppoo Shiver House is a radical reinvention of the common Finnish Hut (mökki). The project is a kinetic “animal like” structure which moves and adapts in response to surrounding natural forces.

7 Nov 2013 Seinäjoki Library Design: JKMM Architects photograph © Mika Huisman Seinäjoki Library Building The key point of reference for the new library design was its location in the valuable environment of the civic centre created by Aalto – a masterpiece of modern architecture. The aim was to initiate a dialogue between the new and the old part.

Finnish Building Developments photograph : Timo Vesterinen Finnish Building Developments A selection of key examples of Finnish buildings, focused on contemporary architecture.

16 Jan 2012 Taittogami_ Gösta Serlachius Museum, Finland Design: Matteo Cainer Architects Ltd image from architecture office Gösta Contemporary Art Museum The expansion of the Gösta Serlachius Museum presents an opportunity to explore a creative relationship between the existing museum and the surrounding landscape. Through a new and distinctive poetic architectural language, the project develops a harmonious ensemble.

13 Dec 2011 Ski Resort Levi Design: BIG image from architects Lapland Ski Resort Building The future Ski Village will transform the existing Levi ski resort into a world class destination, offering top quality accommodation and leisure services for skiers of all levels and demands.

25 Aug 2010 Kuokkala Church, Jyväskylä Design: Lassila Hirvilammi Architects photograph : Jussi Tianen / Mikko Auerniitty Kuokkala Church Building The east-west oriented building stands centrally on Kuokkala Square, the focal point of Jyväskylä’s Kuokkala district. The church is roofed and clad in overlapping slate tiles, with wooden and copper details around the entrances.

14 Aug 2008 Viikki Church Building, Helsinki Design: JKMM Architects photo : Arno de la Chapelle Viikki Church The church forms the core of an area plan that will be implemented gradually. It extends into the narrowing scene amidst building fronts, between a park and a market place.

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This resort is known for its winter ski slopes and views of the Northern Lights - #Finland. Who would you take here? 📸 @professionaltraveler 📍 @leviniglut (Levi, Lappi, Finland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqSZ8cgZAP/?igshid=nziniaqjwckw

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Finnish Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland.  Lapland, also referred to as Lappi Province, is Finland’s northernmost region, a sparsely populated area bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea. It’s known for its vast subarctic wilderness, ski resorts and natural phenomena including the midnight sun and the Northern Lights. Capital Rovaniemi is the gateway to the region. Lapland's cold and wintry climate, coupled with the relative abundance of conifer trees such as pines and spruces means that it has become associated with Christmas in some countries, most notably the United Kingdom, and holidays to Lapland are common towards the end of the year. Tucked away in northernmost Finland, deep inside the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus’ homeland is the stuff of fairytales. Cue snow-dusted forests that stretch for miles, cosy log cabins that look like they’ve been plucked from a storybook, and a population that’s made up of more reindeer than people. Storytelling around crackling fires, reindeer sleigh rides through the woods and, of course, meet-and-greets with Santa himself – they’re all on the agenda, whether you’re visiting for the day or staying a bit longer. Places to stay: In Rovaniemi, Lapland’s cosmopolitan capital, you’ve got international-name shops and restaurants, as well as an after-dark scene that rivals any European city. Levi, Pallas, Yllas and Kuusamo, meanwhile, are experts when it comes to snow activities. Then there’s Saariselka, a real winter wonderland, and Luosto andHetta, secluded spots, which are real Northern Lights territory. . . #lapland #finlandinwinter #finlandxmas #finlandsanta #finlandtravel #lappi #Rovaniemi #christmasholidays #xmasholidays #reindeer #woodycabeninjungle #woodyhouseinjungle #hotelinjungle (at Lapland (Finland)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsCupy1BqHj/?igshid=2bcduyfuzjx2

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InterSki 2023 demo area | Levi Ski Resort | Finland

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The Best Rent Cottages in Levi with Cottage 3 bedroom (6+1)

Stay at the stunning Levi cottage at Street Unelmarakka in Kittilä, a resort town in the Lapland of Finland. Scenic location close to major activities and attractions. Terrace on top offers fabulous views of the surrounding pine forest. There is an open-plan living and dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, Levi Log Cabins, fireplace, sauna, and modern furnishings. Central heating keeps you warm. Make this your first choice in Lapland.

Rent Cottage: 3 Bedrooms

You can rent half of the cottage with a separate entry. There will be a total of 3 bedrooms spread over 2 floors. The ground floor has 2 bedrooms, while the other is on the upper level. Full privacy. This is good for groups of up to 6+1 people.

·         3 modern bedrooms

·         One part, 2 floors

·         Accommodation for 7 guests

Rent Cottage: 6 Bedrooms

You can also rent both the parts of the cottage, a good choice for a larger group. This will give you a total of 6 bedrooms.

·         6 modern bedrooms

·         The cottage has 2 parts, 2 floors

·         Accommodation for 13 guests

Cottage

·         Open-plan living/dining room

·         Kitchen, toilet with shower

·         Television, DVD, CD, internet

·         Free parking space

·         Terrace

Bedrooms – Comfortable bedrooms at Levi Ski Resort for a relaxing vacation. All of them have twin beds. Wardrobe and lamp shades. Central heating throughout this resort keeps you comfortable even when the weather turns really chilly. Wooden walls and hardwood flooring. Comfortable linen. Paintings on the wall.

Bathrooms – They have modern faucets and shower cubicles. Relax in the sauna and beat the stress. A sauna bath flushes out toxins from your body, helps you lose weight, and improves circulation. Enjoy the steam while it is freezing cold outside.

Living, Dining – There are separate open-plan living/dining spaces in both the parts of the cottage. Comfortable sitting area for the entire group. Get cozy in front of the fireplace. A supply of wood is provided. Use the shovels if there is snowfall. For entertainment, you will find a large-screen television, DVD, CD, and music system. The dining area sits up to 6 guests. A winding staircase leads to the first floor between the living and dining spaces. Chandeliers, candles, and photos decorate this space. There is lounging space on the terrace too in both the parts of the cottage.

Services, Amenities

·         Internet

·         Television with European channels

·         Central heating

·         Sauna

·         Fireplace, supply of wood

·         Free parking

·         Food delivery, airport transfer at extra cost

Neighborhood

These Levi cottages have a top location in Lapland. There is a thick pine forest all around this property. You have the chance to see reindeers and other wildlife. Live in complete solitude and privacy as there are no other tourists around the property. You will find cross-country skiing within only 50 meters. Read Levi skiing reviews why this resort area is considered one of the best for skiing in Europe.

The cottage at Unelmarakka Street has received many top reviews. More than 750,000 people have visited Levi for their holidays or skiing vacations. Many of them have preferred the cottage over hotels and resorts. Stay in a cottage while visiting Levi Finland. Stay in a scenic location surrounded by nature.

Description

The cottage duplex at Street Unelmarakka 99130 Kittilä has a single plan, but their interior is individual.

The cottage is 180 m, the year of construction is 2010.

The cottage devided into two cozy half, each half is 90 m.

Each half designed for living of 6 persons + 1 additional person.

Cottages addresses:

·         The cottage «Aurora» – Unelmarakka st. 9 A-B,

·         The cottage «Polaris» – Unelmarakka st.11 A-B,

·         The cottage «LapinKarhu» – Unelmarakka st. 30 A-B,

·         The cottage «BellaVilla» – Unelmarakka st. 34 A-B,

·         The cottage «AamunHelmi» – Unelmarakka st. 36 A-B

Additional services

·         Terrace

·         There Is A Cross-Country Ski In 50 M From The Cottage

·         It Is Only 800 M From The Cottage Where You Can Rent The Ski Equipment, Ski Lift Up The Mountain

·         Wi-Fi Free! Tv European Channeles, Cd, Dvd

·         Free Parking Near The Cottage.

·         Services (At Extra Charge) – Food Delivery, Transfer To The Airport.

Book here.

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Porsche’s Ice Force Pro Winter Driving Program: A Masterclass for the Serious Driver

They start work on the tracks as winter comes and the ground starts to freeze, layering ice through twists and turns and humps and hollows. The surface glistens now in the watery Arctic sunlight, a hard refrigerator whiteness under a sugary dusting of fresh snow.

The naturally aspirated flat-six engine at my backside idles hungrily at 1,000 rpm as I scan the digital display bolted where the instruments used to be. Traction control and stability control off. Brake bias almost fully to the rear. ABS on the lowest setting. I cinch the full harness one more time, then tug the shifter into drive and flick it left, into manual mode.

First, second, third, wheelspin all the way. Then it’s on the brakes, back to second, a left-right flick, on the gas, and quick hands on the Alcantara-rimmed steering wheel to dial in just the right amount of opposite lock. The Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport is exuberantly, exultantly sideways, a 420-hp thrill ride yowling through the snowy pines, a cloud of shredded ice billowing in its wake.

It’s good to be the king.

You need to be the king: With prices ranging from about $8,000 to about $14,000, depending on whether you’re willing to share a car or want one all to yourself, a session of Porsche’s Ice Force Pro certainly ain’t cheap. (Oh, and those prices don’t include airfares.) But if you really love driving, it’s one of the most exhilarating and informative experiences you’ll ever have behind the wheel.

Other automakers—JLR and Mercedes-AMG among them—run ice driving experiences. But Porsche, which started performance driving programs in 1974 to help customers master the menace of the 930 Turbo, and which has been conducting ice driving events since 1990, takes the concept to a whole new level.

Ice Force Pro is one of four ice driving experiences Porsche offers customers at its purpose-built facility near the Finnish ski resort of Levi, 110 miles north of the Arctic Circle. The entry-level program is called Ice Experience and is designed for those who’ve never driven a car quickly on ice and snow, let alone a Porsche. Next is Ice Pro, which ups the ante in terms of the difficulty of the tracks. Ice Force Pro adds an extra element in terms of the hardware—in addition to the all-wheel-drive 992-series 911 Carrera 4S, our program included sessions in 911 GT3s and Cayman GT4 Clubsports. Above that is Ice Cup, a program built solely around mastering Porsche’s factory race cars—the GT4 Clubsport and the 911 GT3 Cup—on surfaces so slick you can barely walk across them.

How? Studded tires. For our program the Carrera 4S and GT3s were fitted with Finnish-made Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 winter tires with about 200 0.15-inch studs per tire. The Cayman GT4 Clubsports were fitted with tires from Finnish specialist rally and high-performance tiremaker Lappi Winter Tire, each bristling with more than 550 0.2-inch studs. And, as I was about to discover over the next three days, the difference in grip was startling.

For the Ice Force Pro experience, two instructors, who take turns driving a Cayenne SUV support vehicle loaded with snatch-em straps to tug errant Porsches out of snowbanks, look after groups of five to six cars.

Our group’s instructors boasted pretty solid credentials. Mark Wallenwein comes from a rallying dynasty: Grandfather Kurt and father Thomas were rally drivers; sister Eve and brother Sandro are rally drivers; and Mark was the 2012 German Rally Champion. Andy Mayrl has spent most of his life sliding on ice, having been a member of the Italian Junior Ski Team and the Italian Bobsled Team. When he’s not in Finland he works as a tire tester for Porsche and campaigns a 964-series 911 ice racer in his spare time.

The Porsche Driving Area at Levi comprises 41 different driving venues, from skidpads and slalom courses to handling tracks in open terrain and tight faux-rally stages that wind through the forest and feature tricky elevation changes. We start with some simple circle work in the Carrera 4S.

The trick to getting a 911 to rotate is to make sure you put weight on the front axle as you turn in. A lift off the throttle or a quick dab on the brakes does the job, the mass of the rear-mounted engine pulling the tail out like a brick on the end of a string. As our time in the GT3s would later confirm, in a rear-wheel-drive 911 you need to quickly grab an armful of opposite lock and carefully modulate the throttle to get weight back on the rear wheels, increasing traction and slowing the sideways motion. But in the all-wheel-drive C4S you can go—you need to go—to power much earlier, and you don’t need anywhere near as much countersteering.

If you get it right, once past the initial turn-in phase, the front wheels should be pointing pretty much straight ahead as the car drifts through the turn in a balanced, graceful arc. Run wide, and you simply turn in to the corner; come too close to the inner bank, countersteer. And all the time you should be on a constant throttle.

Our first day was all in the C4S, the circle work followed by some slaloming to hone our Scandinavian flicks—the brusque side-to-side motions on corner entry invented by rally drivers from Finland, Sweden, and Norway in the ’60s to get their lugubrious, underpowered Volvos and Saabs sideways and around even the tightest of turns with minimal loss of precious momentum.

After that, it was onto a series of level tracks with a selection of fast and slow corners of open and decreasing radius to put our technique to the test.

We finished well after dark (at 68 degrees north latitude in late January, the sun sets before 3 p.m.). After more than six hours at the wheel my shoulders were aching. But I’d learned a lot. Get a rear-drive car sideways at more than 45 degrees to the direction of travel, and you’ll generally have a hard time stopping from it spinning. However, an all-wheel-drive car can be brought back from seemingly impossible slip angles if you stay on the power. Years of muscle memory had long made that feel counterintuitive to me. But on the ice, kinetics amplified at modest speeds, it was obvious.

Day two started with helmets and HANS devices and contorting my 6-foot-2 frame into the roll-cage-shrouded cockpit of the Cayman GT4 Clubsport. After a session or two on the flat handling tracks, we headed over to the forest tracks.

Every other time I’ve driven at speed on ice, it’s been on a track carved on a frozen lake. What makes Porsche’s icy forest tracks unique and extra challenging is they run between the trees and have elevation changes. This is where I fell in love with the GT4 Clubsport. At its heart, it might be a factory race car—designed to hot-lap road courses like Laguna Seca and VIR—but in Finland, on studded tires, it felt like the greatest old-school rally car I’ve ever driven.

The Cayman GT4 Clubsport has less grunt than the 911 C4S—420 hp and 313 lb-ft of torque versus 443 hp and 390 lb-ft—but it’s also 577 pounds lighter, which gives it a superior power-to-weight ratio. What’s more crucial, however, is how the weight is distributed.

With its twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six slung out behind the rear wheels, almost 64 percent of the Carrera 4S’ mass rides on the rear axle. But the 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat-six in the GT4 Clubsport is mounted midships, ahead of the rear wheels, resulting in the rear axle carrying 55 percent of the car’s mass. Kinematics you can barely sense while driving a car on the road are instantly obvious on the ice: Whereas the 911’s rear end swings wide the moment you unload the rear axle, the yaw rate in the Cayman is much less exponential and much more controllable.

But it wasn’t just that the GT4 Clubsport was light and low, balanced and powerful; I could lean so much much harder on the heavily studded Lappi Winter Tires than was possible in either the C4S or the GT3. It felt almost as if I was driving on the roads I rallied on back in Australia, as if the tire was building small berms of gravel under braking and then while sliding that slowed and supported the car. Porsche toyed with building a Cayman GT4 rally car for the FIA R-GT Cup, part of the World Rally Championship, and the concept shown a year ago was in Finland to give joyrides to selected Ice Experience customers. Insiders say the project has been quietly shelved. Pity.

On the morning of day three, I stepped out of the GT4 Clubsport and into the 494-hp 911 GT3. This not only provided a lesson in understanding the impact of weight distribution on vehicle dynamics, but also highlighted some of the more subtle differences between all-wheel drive and rear-drive 911s, particularly on the tight, twisty, and undulating forest tracks.

The GT3 rewarded patience in tight corners. Too aggressive a flick on corner entry or too much power too early would almost invariably result in a spin.

I’ve always left-foot braked in two-pedal cars, right from when I’d drive my mum’s Torqueflite-equipped Valiant station wagon as a 16-year-old. Here, I found the technique ideal for adjusting the GT3’s trajectory through the faster third- and fourth-gear corners, the merest brush of the pedal initiating just enough weight transfer to unload the rear axle slightly and get the front to bite, rotating the car further to effectively tuck the nose in to the corner and tighten my line without lifting off the throttle.

After a thrilling morning in the GT3, I thought I’d nailed the 911 on ice by the time I got back into the C4S for our third and final afternoon behind the wheel. But I found I couldn’t get the precision I’d had in the rear drive car. It was instructor Andy, watching from the sidelines, who figured out the problem: “Don’t left-foot brake in the middle of the corner,” he said over the radio as I drifted through the turn in front of him. “It opens the clutches in the all-wheel-drive system and changes the way the power is distributed.” Aha! The C4S rotates on corner entry just like the GT3, but adjusting its trajectory mid-drift is more about steering the front wheels in the direction you want to travel than transferring weight between the front and rear axles via brake and throttle.

Porsche has invested plenty in its all-electric Taycan, and this year a fleet of top-of-the-range Turbo S models is among the 144 cars stationed in Finland for Ice Experience work. It’s a reminder that despite all the fun, this whole program is a shrewdly crafted business. Porsche knows customers who can afford to come here are likely to have the money to buy a Taycan. As such, this is a unique opportunity to get them to experience the car in a way that’ll have them bragging to their friends when they get back home.

Our time in the Taycan Turbo S was the least rewarding experience of the lot, however, primarily because Porsche is still figuring out what can be done with the car on ice. With big horsepower and oodles of instant-on torque, the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Taycan Turbo S is a rocket ship on the tarmac.

But to reduce the prospect of this 5,121-pound electric vehicle being buried in snowbanks beyond easy retrieval, all the Taycans are fitted with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 tires with studs less than half the length of those on the C4S, and driving activity is restricted to the skid pans with plenty of runoff room. There was so little grip, our driving experience felt more like curling than drifting—once you’d initiated a direction change you were pretty much a passenger, a hostage to physics as the big Porsche skated down the sheet, gyrating gently.

Porsche’s Ice Force Pro is about the most fun you can ever have in a car; a bucket-list experience of the first order for the serious driver. Should you pay full price to have a car all to yourself, with more than 15 hours of wheel time on a variety of tracks under the supervision of knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors, it’s invaluable for honing fundamental performance driving skills.

Because ice dramatically amplifies the action-reaction kinematics of a car in motion, the impact of even tiny differences in things like weight distribution, throttle and brake application, and steering angles makes it a masterclass in understanding the nuances of vehicle dynamics.

I’ve been testing cars for more than 35 years now. But Ice Force Pro taught this old dog some new tricks.

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