In February, we took the overnight train to Kolari in Finnish Lapland to enjoy extreme winter. The overnight train is great as you can load your car on the train and then have your own cabin to sleep in with beds and bathroom. The next morning you unload the car and drive to your rental cottage. Lapland is full of self-catering log cabins to rent.
Here are pictures from our first day when we went cross-country skiing in the forest and on the frozen lake. There are small cafés by the skiing tracks where you can stop for warm drinks and a snack, or you can bring a thermos of hot chocolate and sausages and make use of the fireplaces available, called "laavu". The firewood is complimentary and usually the fire is nicely going on already when you arrive for a break.
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| Lunch is soon ready. |
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| A "laavu" with fireplace for a halfway break. |
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| Fat bike tours in snow have become popular. |
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| Fresh pancakes available at the café in Kesänginkeidas. |
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| I love snow! |
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| There are plenty of log cabins available for rent. |
Absolutely beautiful. Would love to go there. Looks like you had a fabulous time
ReplyDeleteLovely photos and great to see you had such a good time! Thanks for sharing - looking forward for more updates in the blog:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...love the overnight train concept also :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments! Yes, the overnight train is excellent as it is far to drive, over 1000 km!
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