Companies: Nokia, Neste, Patria, Fiskars

Sweets and drinks: Vodka, Finland, Fazer

Culture: Moomin, nu-rock bands, St.. Nicholas

Phenomena: Aurora

Finland is divided into two parts, taking into account climate. In the northern part (Finnish Lapland) is a cool temperate climate. However, in the southern part is dominated by a temperate climate, warm, transitional.

The average temperature for January:

- 2 C (south Finland)

-14 C (north of Finland)

The average temperature for July:

1917-1918 C (South Finland)

1914-1915 C (north of Finland)

Finland among all the northern countries have the highest average temperature in summer. After a long winter, which begins in October and November in May followed by a short spring. From June to July last white nights, and in Lapland the sun does not set horizon.

Depending on the desired experience:

Summer: amateur hiking and cycling, kayaking and sightseeing. Summer is also a perfect time for boaters and lovers of white nights.

Winter: The best time for skiers, lovers of dog sledding, sleigh pulled by reindeer, or people who like to watch the Northern Lights

Finland as one of the countries with the lowest population density in Europe can not boast too much cultural heritage when it comes to such. number of published works. But when it comes to the quality of Finland is classified at the forefront and this is due to cartoons - Moomins by Tove Jansson. Finns stayed four Nobel Laureates in the following areas: literature, chemistry, medicine and Nobel Peace Prize.

The most important element of the Finnish sauna culture is .... Sauna is an essential element in the life of Finns, the inhabitants devote themselves under her care several times a week and on weekends Mandatory. Sauna is an important element of social life and occurs even in the flats in blocks.

Finns are also passionate about tango, which has characteristics of a national dance. There is even a special variety - Finnish tango

Finns also have a soft spot for hard rock and heavy - metal

For almost 80 years guaranteed religious freedom. Status of national churches have: Finnish Evangelical Church - Lutheran Church and the Finnish Orthodox Church. The Finns are a nation of believers: 85% belong to a church primarily for the Evangelical - Lutheran (83%) but niepraktykującym.

Finns as representatives of the Scandinavian nations are cool, taciturn people, so should not be surprising restraint in the words of the Finns, for example, or the lack of greetings. on tourist routes

Finns appreciate in particular showing respect for educated people therefore a high emphasis on the use of phrases preceded by the formal academic and professional titles. Speaking to you on behalf of is seen as a sign of close proximity to the relationship. In another case allowed. The usual greeting is composed of two components: the application of hands and gaze into the eyes. Rarely found kissing or cuddling. Dominated by political correctness and gender equality: patronizing treatment of women is very bad welcome.

Finns are a combination of German industriousness with Slavic melancholy. Finns pay homage to such values as these equality, liberalism, the idea of the welfare state.

The place of informal meetings with friends in the sauna

Visits: Finns prefer to talk on the phone than to visit the homes. Visits are not enough practice, you should get rid of spontaneous visits - preferably in advance by telephone to agree terms

Minority languages: Russian and Estonian. Several thousand knows the Lapp. Most young people speak English, as indeed in all Scandinavian countries.

A large percentage of English speakers. Among the young is about 90%

99.8%

English very common especially in offices and related medical care instytacjach. Because of immigrants from Russia and the Baltic countries, there is a strong chance of being able to communicate in one of the Slavic languages

Finland is in the European Union so that the entry for residents of Union citizens to freely. If you stay longer than 3 months should be reported to the police with the passport and documents proving employment. After two years of residence in Finland can apply for permanent residence.

Importation of animals: the presentation of a passport for the dog, cat or ferret.

Passport: Before you leave, make sure that the document is in sufficiently good condition and allows them to establish identity

Restrictions on free movement and residence: they can only take place due to the policies of safety and health publiczneg

Import Restrictions: Tourists are subject to restrictions on the importation of quantities purchased and transported goods for personal use and not subject to resale. The term "personal use" includes goods carried for use as gifts, but their sale is a violation of the law and threatens them, and an additional penalty of confiscation. Confiscation may also be the vehicle by which the goods are transported

Import Limits: Not more than 200 pcs. cigarettes, 200 pieces. cigars, 1 kg of tobacco, 10 liters of strong alcohol (eg. vodka or spirits), 90 liters of wine (up to 60 liters of sparkling wine), 110 liters of beer. Persons under 17. years are not allowed to import alcoholic beverages or tobacco

Other citizens of countries outside the European Union are often asked to provide confirmation that they have an adequate number of money for each day of stay

Tourism Office: PO. Box 625, FI-00101 HELSINKI ▪ Tel. 010 60 58 000

Office Found: Löytötavarapalvelu) is at Mäkelänkatu 56, 00510 Helsinki, tel. +358- (0) 600 41006

Liaison Office in Finland:

Kansaneläkelaitos International Affairs Office PO. Box 1972

Ambasada Finlandii w Polsce:

Embassy of Finland
Ul. Fr. Chopina 4/8
00-559 Warszawa
Poland

Ambasada Polski w Finlandii:

Armas Lindgrenin tie 21

00570 Helsinki

tel.: (00-3589) 618 28 220, 618 28 210

faks: (00-3589) 684 74 77

e-mail: amb.poland@helsinki.inet.fi

www: www.helsinki.polemb.net

Konsulat Honorowy RP w Espoo:

Konsul honorowy Stefan Widomski (języki: polski, fiński, angielski, rosyjski)

Obszar terytorialny: region Uusimaa z wyłączeniem Helsinek

Nokia Group

Keilalahdentie 4

02-150 Espoo

Finlandia

Telefon: (00-3589) 618 991

Faks: (00-3589) 645 072

E-mail: stefan.widomski@nokia.com

Konsulat Honorowy RP w Tampere

Konsul honorowy Timo Ensio Antila (języki: fiński, angielski)

Obszar terytorialny: region Pirkanmaa

Isoniemenkatu 49

33-400 Tampere

Finlandia

tel.: (00-3583) 346 29 84

e-mail: antilatimo@kolumbus.fi

Konsulat Honorowy RP w Turku

Konsul honorowy Jari Alfred Rastas (języki: fiński, angielski)

Obszar terytorialny: region Varsinais-Suomi

WTC

Veistämönaukio 1-3

20-100 Turku

Finlandia

tel.: (00-3582 ) 281 31 86

faks: (00-3582 ) 281 31 90

e-mail: etacom@kolumbus.fi

If you stay longer than 3 months should be reported to the police together with the passport

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By analogy with the provisions of entry

Border control may be throughout the country so you should carry a document certifying the identity and the fact that, for example, is a citizen of the European Union

In Finland have a partial payment for medical care, eg. doctor's visit cost tens of Euros. Also, health assistance, medical transportation are paid.

By going to the doctor must have a document confirming the fact of insurance (in case of E100 Poles, in the case of a tourist trip E111).

112 - emergency number

(09) 10023 - phone support 24h / 7 days a week

Help is usually obtained in municipal social welfare centers.

Official site of Finland given the dangers that mosquitoes only occur in rural areas during the summer. Mosquitoes are only uciężliwość and not a health hazard or life

The average level of crime. Often in the cities there are stealing pocket money.

There are often devastating impact of the predators as they move around the country by car

Lack of international conflicts.

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Limitations are related to the prohibition of residence within the military at numerous sites, however, is always well marked.

Vehicle:

Finland - Russia (Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa) very cumbersome, often very large crowd, regular checks

Finland - Sweden, 6 crossings example: Haparanda-Tornio): calm

Finland - Norway: six border crossings, in a quiet

The largest airports are located in Helsinki and Turku. Service routes are principally engaged in the airline Finnair or SAS

No direct connection in addition to international calls to Russia. Most of the routes takes into account the ferry (not on a route through St. Petersburg)

Trains in Finland have a wide wheelbase which is an attraction for some and for others a troublesome component of the forced stationary

There are no direct connections with the coach most countries of the European Union. In the case of travel by bus is part of the expedition by sea (ferry). Good connection to Tallinn (Estonia)

Travel by car to Finland carried out by sea ... because of the need to ferry unless you choose a circuitous route by the St. Petersburg

Ferry - is the most popular and most economically viable means of transport

The cheapest, shortest and most economically efficient ferry trip is a journey. For travel on the weekend to book tickets in advance, because then a lot of Finns grow tourism by making alcohol purchases in duty free shops ferry. The shortest and most besieged directions to trail passes through Tallinn Finland where ferry to Helsinki

Airports in Helsinki and Turku have international statutes and have a direct or indirect connections with the majority of airports in the world.

There is a possibility of an inter-flight between the large number of airports

FIP ticket entitles you to travel all types of trains, and surcharges apply only to high-speed trains "Pendolino". All Finnish stores are clean and comfortable, and the trains run on time.

Regional trains: (H) "Taajamajuna" runs during the day and local commuter lines.

Fast trains (P) "Pikajuna" vaporetto around the clock on all routes and runs to the northernmost parts of Finland. Configurations of daytime are juxtaposed with the wagons kl. 1 and 2 and stores plying in the night of coaches with two seats kl. and sleeping cars (in Finland is not so. kuszetek). Reservation Service is an optional passenger.

InterCity trains (IC) and InterCity2 (IC2). Trains run throughout the day on major routes and only stop at major stations. Configurations are juxtaposed with comfortable cars kl. 1 and 2. Reservations optional.

Trains Eskpresowe (S) 'Pendolino', which alone are covered by the compulsory reservation of seats. The payments depend on the length of the route traveled and as such. between Helsinki and Tampere to the ticket FIP dopłacimy ok. 9 Euro in 2 kl.
"Pendolino" runs during the day on several major routes (m.in. to Turku and Tampere) and only stop in major cities. Configurations of the Italian Pendolino tilting, reaching a speed of 200 km / h.

An alternative to trains for journeys between smaller towns. There are two types of buses are two types of buses vakiovuorot (ordinary) and pikavuorot (Fast). every city is a bus terminal (Linja-autoasema) from a local timetable. At bus stations and tourist information offices are available to national timetables. Between cities and major centers usually are buses every hour in small towns, it happens that even only once a week. Ticket prices depend on the number of kilometers traveled. Return tickets are 10% cheaper than two one-way tickets on routes of more than 80 km. The minimum charge is € 2.20 (up to 6 km), for a single ticket for 100 km you have to pay 12.40 / € 14.60 (normal / hasty). There are numerous discounts for example,. students

Due to the low population and great distances between cities the car seems to be an excellent form of transport in Finland. It is not so with three reasons: First, there is a high probability of collisions with wild animals (eg. elk), second in Finland, any repairs related to service the car is very expensive and, thirdly, the police and security policies are very restrictive. It should be noted that in Finland there is no ranking of seats and their height is determined as a percentage of earnings. An example of a mandate for foreigners: 70-120 euros - over the speed limit to 20 km / h.

Internet access: access to bandwidth 1Mb / s is guaranteed by law.

Possible problems may be in the north where there is poor infrastructure

Approximately 95% of Finns have access to Internet

Free internet: in public libraries, and sometimes also at the post office usually in pubs and bars in the tourist information points

Stamps sold in railway stations and bus. Postal codes are five-. Sending packages is very expensive

Very good communication group

In the case of mobility car spaces: the use of safety belts, Hour Front driving lights beam, to hold a winter snow tires, having a reflective vest in the cab of the vehicle, the permissible blood alcohol content: 0.5 mil

Euro (EUR €)

There is no practical restrictions in the payment card for purchases of all types. ATMs are very common, but because of the ample opportunity to pay with their use is not necessary.

Avoid large denominations (over 50 euro - may be a problem with the rest of the issue

Exchange: best to use the ATM or credit card. Exchange deal with the biggest banks: Sampo and Nordea Osuuspankki

Unfortunately Finandia is an expensive country.

Bread: 1,5 to 2,5 Euro

Communication: (100km) around 10 Euros

Liter of milk: 1 to 1.4 euro

Coffee: 2.5 to 4 Euros

Starting from the airports:

Stockmann - very well equipped shop, a lot of typical Finnish products from fish paste, the mascots Moomin and ending with the Finnish cups.

By s upermarkety: the most well-known S-supermarkets (cheaper) and K-stores (more expensive). The cheapest are: Pirkka, Euroshopper, Prisma and the famous Lidl

A student eateries ending: There are virtually in every major city. There, meals are the cheapest, but in terms of most European currencies and so expensive

Gifts: wood products

Popular fink is a knife with a wooden handle

A piece of smoked reindeer

Pots (littala)

Sauna accessories

Common currency can be exchanged in exchange offices of independent, eg. Forex which offer a better rate than most banks, is also a good idea to have travelers' checks with you

From 16 euro in the dorm bed

An alternative to hostels, though, and so dear. After about 10 km from downtown Helsinki campsite must pay 14 Euro per night in a group

Hostels - located mainly outside the center. Cost: 14 euros per room multiplayer

Mokki - bungalows alternative to hostels cheaper alternative: money as in the case of a typical campsite. About 14 euros per night

Kitchen directly reflects the character of the Finns: a simple, practical and cautious based on the gifts of nature such as fish, meat and potatoes.

Mandatory salmon - the most recent in the hall straight from the fishing port in Helsinki

Pulla is a quick snack - which is Finnish counterpart buns. The best pull is in the middle of korvapuusti containing cinnamon

Sausages (makkara) - Finns eat their countless numbers, although most Europeans will resemble sausages sausages rather

Reindeer, elk, fish

Cheese Bread - supposedly the best in Scandinavia

Cheese bread - is the equivalent of the Polish oscypek

In Finland, drink lots of coffee. In bars, pubs are self-jugs of coffee or milk

He should not have to buy water - the best, freshest and tastiest tap flows

Alcohol-based candies made - Salmiakkikossu

Restaurants: often very expensive, to choose any of the oriental example. Chinese restaurant - often have lower prices

Cafes: as in other European countries to become part of the landscape. Highly visited outside the coffee offer snacks and fast food

Fast food: most of the standard selling fast food: hamburgers, cheesburgery or hot dogs. Very common is Mc Donalds

Canteens Student: In theory, only for students virtually no one asks about the legitimacy. In the cafeteria, we only have 3 meals to choose from for that price is right - 5 Euros as Finland is just cheap

Tipping is not common in Finland. This is usually only practiced in the more expensive restaurants, in dealing with the doorman or coach in the clubs or luggage.

Interestingly, sometimes you can be refused acceptance tip

The biggest attractions are linked to the nation's capital - Helsinki.

Position is a mandatory visit to Suomenlinna - a castle fortress, located on the island and Kat edra Senate Square

Helsinki:

Castle - a fortress Suomenlinna, Department of the Senate Square, a church carved into the rock (Temppeliaukion). Worth a visit or a zoo on the island Korkeasaari

Turku:

Turku Castle

Moomin Valley (amusement park)

Other:

Castle in Savonlinnie

Kerimaki - a town like his style of Rome

Lake Tuusula

House Sibelius - Ainoli: home of the most famous Finnish composer

The most recognizable and picturesque landscape are part of the lake, which in Finland are thousands.

Tundra is the country's north, where you can enjoy the wildness of nature.

In Finland, there is a 30 national parks. The most beautiful of them is a park and Koli Oulanka

Introduction to national parks is free

April 28: Day Kalewalii. Kalevala is the Finnish national epic which is a collection of old songs.

Shrove Tuesday, otherwise a great Thursday is always seven weeks before Easter. Bespeaks carnival. On Shrove Tuesday mandatory Finns eat pea soup ...

Palm Sunday and Easter - are much more secular than religious. Even in the churches are organized numerous concerts.

Vappu - May 1, Labour Day. Currently dominated by its very nature reminds students juwenalia

Feast of flags - June 4, ustaniowione in honor of Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim

Helsinki Day - June 12, commemorates the establishment of the Finnish capital in 1550

St. John's Night - 23 czerwaca, one of the most important festivals in Finland is celebrated in a special way in the provinces. On that day the whole Finland moves to a popular cottage situated mainly near the lakes.

Independence Day - December 6, commemorates the return of Finland's independence in 1917. Finnish is the most important national holiday

Christmas: is unique because Santa Claus is a leading citizen of Finland (or more accurately Lapland). At the time Christmas Eve the houses are richly adorns a close the present giving generously

Dominate the interesting events in the style of "freak show" - Finland is famous for its bizarre tournaments in various sports disciplines may not.

Night life takes place primarily within the cities is mainly Helsinki and Turku. In the capital there is a vast number of clubs and pubs, so even the most discerning party people will find something for everyone

Warm clothing: sleeping bag, sweatshirts, warm shoes. Even in the summer nights can be cold.