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Allegro speeds up Saint Petersburg line

The new, high-speed train Allegro cuts more than two hours off travel time between Helsinki and the former city of the tsars.

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Roughing it in exotic Finland

The co-author of a new guide to Finland tells how the book was made, drops travel tips and reveals what’s best about the Finns.

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See Helsinki with a spring in your step

Personalised jogging and Nordic walking tours give busy visitors a fresh view of the city – and some healthy exercise.

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Picture-perfect Porvoo beckons in southern Finland

It’s worth seeing what lies beyond Helsinki. Porvoo, the second-oldest town in Finland, charms visitors with its historical treasures, design shops, fashion and fine dining.

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Wilderness on the water

The future looks bright for wildlife and ecotourism in southwestern Finland’s Archipelago National Park after certification by PAN Parks.

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Night hiking in the Finnish Land of the Midnight Sun

A late-night climb to the scenic summit of Luosto Fell, 100 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, is a great way to experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun.

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Finland for the birds

Red-flanked bluetails, hawk owls and black woodpeckers are among Finland’s feathered attractions for bird-loving tourists.

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Riding the new ferry to St Petersburg

This summer a new, much-anticipated, visa-free ferry route runs between Helsinki and St Petersburg.