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THE Finnish lakes region (Finnish: Järvi-Suomi, Swedish: Insjöfinlan) is an area in its central part Φινλανδίας extending north of the capital to the border with Russia.
At a glance
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Areas
Important cities
- Savonlina (Savonlinna) - One of the most touristic cities in Finland, known for its castle, beautiful landscapes and the world-famous summer opera festival.
- Tampere (Tampere) —
- Gypsies (Jyväskylä) —
- Sulkava (Sulkava) - Town to its southwest Savonlina, known for rowing competitions (Sulkavan Suursoudut) held each year in early July.
Additional destinations
- Kolovesi National Park (Koloveden kansallispuisto) - The park is mainly offered for beautiful routes to the islands of the lake by canoe or by single stick.
- Linansaari National Park (Linnansaaren kansallispuisto) - Occupies the islands of Lake Hawkivesi, part of the Lake Saimaa system
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