Insight Guide Finland

by Ross, Zoe

• ISBN13: 9780887294617
• ISBN10: 0887294618
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

A travel series unlike any other, Insight Guides go beyond the sights and into reality. Their incomparable photojournalistic approach captures the uniqueness of each culture they cover: their traditions, their arts, their history, their lives. The stunning photography is married to compelling text, written by local writers; the people most qualified to convey their culture's "secrets".

Yes, Insight Guides will tell you which attractions to visit, but they'll also tell you a whole lot more. From the most popular resort cities to the world's most remote and exotic villages, Insight Guides will give you the insider's perspective you need to truly experience any destination you visit.

Insight Guides serve many purposes. They are ideal for planning a trip. And, they're wonderful souvenirs to treasure for years after. Even the armchair traveler can be swept away by their magnificent content and experience the world from the comfort of home.

Many international and domestic and domestic destinations also offer companion FlexiMaps, an innovative laminated folding

Table of Contents

Introduction A Place in Europe	15	(3)
History
Decisive Dates	18	(3)
The Finns Arrive	21	(4)
Birth of a Nation	25	(8)
Living with Russia	33	(10)
The Two Wars	43	(10)
A Shift in Balance	53	(16)
Features
The Finnish Character	69	(8)
Art, Architecture and Design	77	(10)
Music and Film	87	(8)
The Writer's Dilemma	95	(4)
Finns Who Speak Swedish	99	(8)
The Sami and Their Land	107	(4)
Rally Drivers to Runners	111	(8)
Food and Drink	119	(8)
In Defence of Greenness	127	(6)
A Wilderness Experience	133	(14)
Places
Introduction	147	(6)
Helsinki	153	(32)
West of Helsinki	185	(8)
Southern Finland	193	(10)
Western Finland	203	(26)
The Aland Islands	229	(8)
The West Coast	237	(16)
Lakeland	253	(18)
Karelia & Kuusamo	271	(14)
Lapland	285	(15)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	300	(1)
Planning the Trip	301	(2)
Practical Tips	303	(2)
Getting Around	305	(2)
Where to Stay	307	(3)
Where to Eat	310	(2)
Culture	312	(4)
Sports	316	(1)
Language	317