Visit Finland is delighted to announce their presence at The Scandinavia Show, taking place on 8-9th October 2011, at Brompton Hall, Earls Court. The Scandinavia Show is the only UK show dedicated exclusively to showcase the best of Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland. The show incorporates Scandinavian design, travel, lifestyle, fashion, culture and food.

Join us on the Visit Finland stand to find out how Finland offers a breath of fresh air for the independent minded traveller with its contrast of slick modern cities and remote wilderness, cutting edge design, waterways and woodlands, vast open waters and cosy fires in log cabins.

As Visit Finland looks forward to another winter season, discover what makes this country so special; learn how Lapland is the most snow guaranteed place in the Europe, hear about Finland's wonderful selection of Christmas markets and, if you're hunting the Aurora Borealis, did you know that Finland is one of the best places in the world to see this phenomenon?

Finland never fails to provide a festive feel during the winter months and Finland's cities Tampere, Turku and Helsinki create a magical experience for everyone to enjoy with impressive Christmas markets offering spectacular light displays, specially brewed winter beers and warming hot chocolate,

Tampere is also a year round destination with an impressive array of festivals drawing people from all over the world such as Tammerfest, known as a mecca for Finnish hard rock and metal fans, and the Tampere Jazz Happening, an internationally renowned event featuring a range of Finnish and international jazz figures. All your questions will be answered and plans can be formed for 2012.

Set between two lakes, Tampere offers a variety of outdoor pursuits for the summer months; Lake cruising, rowing, canoe and bike hire are all options for summer visitors. Tampere's café culture is unrivalled and a number of delightful cottages add further choice to visitors when booking accommodation.

Finally, Celebrate with us as Helsinki prepares to take centre stage as the World Design Capital in 2012. Entitled 'Open Helsinki - Embedding Design in Life,' preparations for Helsinki's ambitious design programme have been going for some time now and excitement mounting.

Finland has it all - snowy winters, pleasantly warm summers and colourful spring and autumn, as well as the warm, welcoming and creative nature of the Finnish people. Come and visit us and see for yourself!

For more information on travel in Finland, visit www.visitfinland.com

For more information on the Scandinavian Show http://www.scandinaviashow.co.uk/   

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Editorial Notes: For more information or for any images, please contact Kate McWilliams (kate@lotus-uk.co.uk/  02079537470)