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Press Releases

Three new hotels open prior to the summer season in Finland

May 15, 2012 12:10 BST The summer season sees three new quality accommodation providers in Finland's central cities.

Finland's Savonlinna Opera Festival Celebrates 100 Years

May 11, 2012 08:14 BST It’s a big year for one of the best known Finnish cultural events, the Savonlinna Opera Festival; it’s been 100 years since Aino Ackté, the most illustrious Finnish soprano of her day, made the event happen for the first time.

Images

Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, Jyväskylä

May 15, 2012 12:10 BST A room sketch of Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, situated next to beautiful Lake Jyväsjärvi.

Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna

May 11, 2012 08:14 BST The center stage of the Savonlinna Opera Festival is Olavinlinna Castle in central Savonlinna, on the shore of Finland's Grand Lake Saimaa. During the festival, pre-show dinner cruises are available, and the boat takes guests to the back entrance of Olavinlinna, providing a sneak peek backstage.

Videos

Cottage Life in Finland

May 10, 2012 09:23 BST The summer cottage is a national institution in Finland. Sauna, swimming, barbecueing and general relaxation are keywords here.
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