Finnish ecoturism places&destinations

4. Ecotourism is a low-impact form of
tourism with a focus on carbon
neutrality and education.

5. Tourists may visit natural sites of
importance, such as national parks and
conservations or stay in sustainable
accommodation.

6. There are hundreds of magnificent eco
destinations round the world.

9. The city of Tampere in southern Finland
has a large and diverse population. As a
university town, this bustling metropolitan
area is alive with culture and history.
Tampere has recently been awarded with
the prestigious title of Fair Trade city, the
first of its kind in Finland.

11. There are two key ecological features at
Tampere; the first is the region’s pristine
lakes – some 200 of them within the city
boundaries alone. The second is the
beautiful botanical garden which is home
to more than 500 species of plants.

13. Lapland is world-renowned for acres of
unspoilt landscape and diverse wildlife and
the Urho Kekkonen National Park
showcases this fantastic scenery to
perfection. The park protects reindeer,
bears, peacocks, elks and woodpeckers
along with their natural habitats.

15. Visitors can hike through the spectacular
wilderness, try their hand at husky
sledding and visit the Sami museum
dedicated to the indigenous people of
Scandinavia.

17. Helsinki Zoo (also known as Korkeasaari
Elaintarha) is located on its own small
island in the Finnish capital city.

19. Believed to be one of the oldest zoological
parks in the world, Korkeasaari
Elaintarha’s main concern is with
protecting and conserving endangered
species.

20. The zoo has a diverse range of animals,
including rare species and regional
animals such as the snow leopard.

22. This park features plenty to explore with
mountains, lakes and well-marked hiking
routes through the ecologically significant
woodlands.

24. Nuuksio offers an authentically rustic
retreat away from the bustle of city life.

25. There are numerous ecotourism
destinations in Finland, but few offer such
a unique experience as that found at the
Snow Hotel. Constructed entirely from
snow and ice, two very environmentally
friendly materials, the hotel is as beautiful
as it is cold.

27. The hotel includes igloo bedrooms, ice
suites, an Icebar, log cabin restaurant and
of course, a sauna.

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