For a city dweller tired of the daily hustle and bustle of traffic jams, outdoor recreation is a kind of outlet. But even in the midst of nature, townspeople want to enjoy the amenities of a big city. Therefore, the service of renting cottages in neighboring Finland has become popular among Russians. Most of the cottages are located in ecologically clean places on the shores of lakes and rivers. How to navigate the abundance of offers and choose the best place to stay?
The choice of a vacation spot in Finland largely depends on the time of year and your interests. This northern country provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, sports tourism. Water tourism and sailing are very popular. In winter, Rovaniemi, the birthplace of Santa Claus, and ski resorts become places of pilgrimage for tourists. Depending on your interests and preferences, you should choose the place where you rent a cottage.
In Finland, you can find cottages in various price categories, but excessive savings can end up costing more. It may happen that staying in a cheaper cottage becomes uncomfortable. A week's vacation in a small cottage that can accommodate up to four people will cost 550-600 euros. A two-storey luxury cottage with three bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 10-12 people, will cost about 2500-3000 euros per week. The rental price changes throughout the year and rises before the holidays, for example, before Christmas. It is advisable to rent a cottage without intermediaries, not too far from the border and settlements. This will allow you not to spend a lot of time on moving and, if necessary, make the necessary purchases.
In summer, many Russian tourists prefer to stay in cottages located near Kuopio, Levi, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Tampere, Turku. For lovers of winter recreation, we can recommend a vacation in the town of Vuokatti, located in the very center of Finland. Its ski slopes and ski trails are popular with Russian tourists. The choice of cottages in Vuokatti is very wide. It is easy to get here by car, train or air. Experts call Himos one of the most popular ski centers, where seven cottage villages are located right next to the mountain slope.
Recently, trips to Finland for the purpose of high-quality and inexpensive shopping have become more and more popular. The cottage can be an excellent base for such "commercial" tourism. In this case, it is desirable that the place is located in the immediate vicinity of shopping centers, which will allow you to quickly go shopping, and at the same time explore local attractions.
When planning a vacation in Finland, you should remember that vacation time for most people in Finland falls in July and August. Therefore, most of the cottages in the most accessible southern part of the country for Russians, for example, near Helsinki, are booked by the Finns themselves in advance, usually six months in advance. However, many inexpensive cottages are trying to keep their owners for regular Russian customers.
