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For a beautiful and rugged insight
into Finland, camping is an
excellent option. Escape crowds,
traffic, deadlines and work, and
explore over 20,000 islands and a large
national park with fascinating wildlife
and stunning landscapes. The Finnish
coastline, including the archipelago
islands, is more than 40,000 kilometres
long. Dotted along the shores you’ll find
lovely cottages for rent if camping is not
your thing. Many are equipped for winter
use too and are accessible all year round.
Life in Finland’s archipelago is just the
setting you need for a laidback camping
holiday.
KAYAKING
One of the activites you can enjoy while
camping is kayaking as well as a day trip
by boat to the see the tallest lighthouse
in the Nordic countries called Bengtskär.
The labyrinthine Archipelago Sea is full
of islands ranging from large ones with
fishing villages and green pastures to tiny
islets.
Kayaking is fine for both beginners and
experts as a skilled kayak guide can
escort you on a day trip or multi-day
expedition while camping out on the
islands. Take in the wildlife, the fishing
culture and water views, and simply
enjoy the fresh, clean sea air. If you don’t
hire your own kayak or boat, there are
many direct boat transportations to the
larger islands that have various facilities
and beautiful camping sites.
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