Finnish Nature And Weather
Ice Swimming In Finland (Avantouinti): Crazy Things Finns Do In Winter
Image: Aku PöllänenIce swimming in Finland. Why the Finns do this I never know. Many people have told me that the after effect of the experience is quite enjoyable. I don’t get that. According to them, the iced water actually feels nice because it is warm compared to...
Finnish Winter Tradition: Laavu – A Union of Snow, Fire and Sausages. One of the Best Finnish Winter activities
Finnish Laavu One of the very many cultures of the Finns during the winter (also other seasons) is the very peculiar feasting in small warm houses built either in the snow or deep in the forest. They are called ‘Laavu’ in Finnish. My first visit to...