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If you go down to the Finnish woods today
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If you go down to the Finnish woods today

In early summer in the forests of the Kainuu region love is in the air – for bears.

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Finns walk on water in winter
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Finns walk on water in winter

Slideshow: The Finns make the most out of a cold winter by using the frozen ocean as a park for walking, skiing and more.

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Helsinki’s uniquely beautiful winter soul
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Helsinki’s uniquely beautiful winter soul

Helsinki provides uniquely beautiful winter views that combine snow, ice, sky and ocean – all within a few steps of the city centre.

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Quiet corners in the Finnish capital
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Quiet corners in the Finnish capital

We open a book that takes you off the beaten path in Helsinki, in words and photos – see the slideshow.

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The nature of Helsinki
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The nature of Helsinki

Our photos show that you don’t have to leave the Finnish capital to find greenery and peaceful scenery.

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Cool steps inside Kemi Snow Castle
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Cool steps inside Kemi Snow Castle

We wander around this magnificent fortress, visiting the Snow Hotel, the Snow Restaurant and the Snow Chapel while pondering the meaning of ice.

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The lightness of night in Helsinki
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The lightness of night in Helsinki

Short days and darkness force photographers to see things in a new light. See what we mean in this slideshow.

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Admiring beauty and grit in Helsinki
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Admiring beauty and grit in Helsinki

Photographer Taneli Eskola seeks out the places where city and nature meet for the book Exploring Helsinki.

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