Helsinki - Post Report Question and Answers

But don't forget your:

Courage to get out and enjoy things even in the cold weather. Buy proper outdoor gear and get out with the locals. - Dec 2022


Coats of every variety. You can never have too many coats. Every day has a slightly different outerwear need. Hiking gear. - Oct 2021


Nothing, as everything you need is here. - Oct 2018


cold weather clothes and equipment for sports/fitness. - Jul 2012


Winter wear. Find the warmest coat, ski pants and boots and spend the money. Kids usually wear snowsuits, 70-150 Euro per suit. Bring a sun lamp for the dark winter days. - Jan 2011


long johns and snow boots. - May 2010


Your winter coat and boots. - Apr 2009


Winter gear; sport equipment (like bicycle, skates and skis), studded tires (or all-weather tires--for your vehicle and bicycle)and step up/step down converters for your 110 equipment (Finland is on 240 vltz). - Mar 2008


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