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Winter Wonderland In Salla, Finland Natsha Nandabhiwat
Thick snow blankets the landscape, covering everything in white while the temperature drops to -24Cº. Long nights and short days when the sun barely climbs up into the sky. Despite the cold, the landscape has a calming effect, a sense of peace that is hard to find in our ever-busier daily lives. The beauty of this place will slowly seeps into your heart.

Located close to the Russian border inside the Finnish Lapland, Salla is a great getaway for those who want to experience Finnish winter.

Activities

Salla Ski Resort is the place to go to for skiing and snowboarding. Snow is plenty. Seeing pine trees covered in a thick blanket of snow is a funny sight; they look almost like sloppy soft cream without cones. There are a few slopes available as well as classes. Many Finns enjoy cross-country skiing and you will see them out and about all day on the many well-maintained tracks. For a complete beginner, you might end up spending a lot of energy during each movement but once you get the hang of it, you will be able to move around more effortlessly. All skiing and snowboarding equipments are available for hiring at the service building at the bottom of the slope. There is also a restaurant where you can get delicious meals.
Whether travelling as a family, couple or alone, I highly recommend the reindeer safari trip with Salla Reindeer Park. You have the option to choose between sled dogs or reindeers. I chose the

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