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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Metla Forests Punkaharju - Nature conservation areas
It covers the whole esker area from the southern end of the esker near the village of Punkaharju to the Kokonharju primeval forest area at the northern end of the esker.
There are several points of interest that increase the value of the Punkaharju nature conservation area, such as relics from prehistoric times, war equipment, several protected buildings including the hotel Finlandia and the Rehabilitation hospital, and numerous other smaller buildings and constructions.
The stand is the oldest artificially regenerated stand in the Punkaharju research area.
www.metla.fi /metsat/punkaharju/punkaharju-luonnonsuojelualueet-en.htm   (896 words)

  
 SAIMAA — Finland's largest lake — Virtual Finland
Punkaharju is a narrow ridge about seven kilometres long, created from gravel deposits along the edge of the continental ice sheet, separating Lake Puruvesi and Lake Pihlajavesi.
The forests on the ridge are mostly sturdy pine forests, but at the north end near the Punkaharju research station of the Finnish Forest Research Institute and Lusto, the Finnish Forest Museum, the eastern slopes erupt into lush groves.
Punkaharju is a location of strategic importance, since it is convenient for controlling traffic by both land and water.
virtual.finland.fi /netcomm/news/showarticle.asp?intNWSAID=25715   (373 words)

  
 Punkaharju travel guide
Punkaharju is some 35 kilometres from Savonlinna and is a beautiful natural area with an old winding road close to the lake.
Punkaharju is a town of a few thousand people and there are a few attractions and places to see, for the person who wants to get closer to the Finnish nature.
Punkaharju has the famous finnish wood museum, Lusto.
www.world66.com /europe/finland/punkaharju   (117 words)

  
 Punkaharju Accommodation
There are a few places to stay in Punkaharju - they are closer to Nature than those located in Savonlinna and often at more affordable rates during the busy Summer months.
Naaranlahti is located some 15 km from the centre of Punkaharju and offers cottage housing and dormitory housing to travellers.
Gasthaus Punkaharju is a guesthouse type of accommodation located in the centre of the town of Punkaharju.
www.world66.com /europe/finland/punkaharju/accommodation   (178 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Lusto, the Finnish Forest Museum opened at Punkaharju in 1994, is a fund of information on all aspects of Finnish forest culture presented in an exciting way.
The exhibitions underline the role of the forests as the pillar of the Finnish economy and identity and as a source of inspiration for artists, designers and architects.
Punkaharju, an esker many kilometres long winding its way between two lakes, is a natural formation of outstanding beauty and one of the best-known landscapes in the Finnish national heritage.
www.operafestival.fi /savo-st.petersburg/ENG-site/Finnish/Lusto   (377 words)

  
 SOS Children's Villages Canada : Punkaharju
In 1972, the second SOS Children's Village was constructed at Punkaharju.
The houses are built in the traditional style of this area and fit harmoniously into the landscape.
Furthermore, there are vocational schools and a university in the city Savonlinna, which is situated 35 kilometres from Punkaharju.
www.soschildrensvillages.ca /html/punkaharju.html   (484 words)

  
 Punkaharju Links
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not?" (George Bernard Shaw) Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person that loves you enough chance to love you enough.
Iraq has been turned into a base of terror." (Noam Chomsky, from The Toronto Star, March 23, 2004) Punkaharju Democracy is the recurrent suspicion that more than half of the people are right more than half of the time.
www.welcome-2-europe.com /Finland_Eastern_Finland_Localities_Punkaharju.html   (1656 words)

  
 Beyond Boundaries Travel: Finnish Lakes by Bike
Our Lakeland cycling tour includes some of the best lakeside rides, including the stunning Punkaharju Ridge, a magnificent ride on a ridge surrounded by pine trees and views to the water on both sides.
Begin riding the magnificent Punkaharju Ridge, a narrow strip of land surrounded by water on both sides, and one of Finland's most stunning cycle routes.
Continue south to the village of Parikkala where the tour ends at the rail station where there is a direct connection to Helsinki.
beyondboundariestravel.com /barge_bike/biking_lakedistrict.html   (691 words)

  
 Norden2007
De Nordiska statsministrarna i Punkaharju för ett kunnigare, synligare och mer välmående Norden
De nordiska statsministrarna samlades till sitt sommarmöte i Punkaharju Finland den 18-19 juni 2007.
De nordiska statsministrarna sammanträder i Punkaharju – 15.6.2007
www.norden2007.fi /public/default.aspx?culture=sv-FI&contentlan=3   (213 words)

  
 Punkaharju   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Punkaharju Senior Secondary School is situated in a municipality of 4500 inhabitants in eastern Finland.
Punkaharju is a perfect combination of culture and nature: an esker (ridge) moulded by the Ice Age winding for 7 kilometres through lakeland of natural beauty beyond compare.
The small size makes it possible for us to consider students’ individual needs and to tailor teaching accordingly.
www.thinkhouse.de /vogue/p_profiles/finland/punkaharju.htm   (186 words)

  
 Activities and exhibitions
Winter event at Lusto from 14-17 in Punkaharju Santa Claus and his friends visiting Ponies, outside fires, hot drinks, guided tour in Lusto in Russian language at 16.
Enigma of troll cave in Retretti Punkaharju At 12.30 and 18.30
Conquest of goldmine of Retretti in Punkaharju At 12.30 and 18.30
www.xeniatours.fi /tapahtuma.html   (367 words)

  
 Finnforest to make 20 million euro investment in Kerto factory expansion at Punkaharju (FINNFOREST CORPORATION) - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Finnforests total investment in plants at Punkaharju is thus rising to 70 million euros after two investment stages and a power plant investment.
Finnforest is expanding its Kerto unit at Punkaharju and increasing production capacity there from 70,000 cubic metres to 130,000 cubic metres a year.
Wood procurement in the Punkaharju units is rising to over 500,000 cubic metres a year.
www.pressi.com /int/release/94352.html   (740 words)

  
 Welcome to CS-Studio Homepage/ Prices
Cards can be posted by mail or you can collect them from our store at Punkaharju.
In that case the price is set after the purpose of usage, file size (actual pixels) and by the potential circulation.
Posters can be posted by mail or you can collect them from our store at Punkaharju.
www.cs-groupoy.com /price.html   (261 words)

  
 Herttua   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
In Punkaharju about 25 km from Herttua is located The Retretti Art Centre.
This art centre is famous for underground caves which are used as exibition rooms.
Lusto the Finnish Forest Museum is also located in Punkaharju.
herttua.com /91   (191 words)

  
 SOS Children's Villages: Punkaharju
The houses are built in the traditional style of this area and fit harmoniously into the landscape.
A secondary school and a high school are just within walking distance from the Village, and the children attend these local schools.
Furthermore, there are vocational schools and a university in the city Savonlinna, which is situated 35 kilometres from Punkaharju.
www.sos-childrensvillages.org /html/punkaharju.html   (468 words)

  
 12th Scandinavian Renault meeting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Nordic Renault meeting in year 2002 will be in Punkaharju, which locates in East-Finland near Savonlinna (the blue dot in map).
Meeting place will be Punkaharju Lomakeskus, which is a high quality holiday center.
Also if you are interested in opera, then it is possible to visit Savonlinna Opera festival, which will be on the next week after the meeting.
www.saunalahti.fi /~renault/nordic.htm   (278 words)

  
 Northern Highways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
We found the levee by Punkaharju especially attractive.
We found the embankment by Punkaharju especially attractive.
Enjoying the natural beauty of the area, we took it easy and stopped for a break on the lakeside, aware of the feeling of peace and quiet.
www.rrmotorcycling.com /mags/01fall/finland.html   (2182 words)

  
 TimeshareGateway.com: Holiday Club Punkaharju Fin-58430 Kulennoinen, Finland Timeshare For Sale - Buy Sell Rent
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www.timesharegateway.com /timeshare-resorts/Holiday-Club-Punkaharju.html   (818 words)

  
 SOS Children's Villages - Finland - Select a village
Lappi Punkaharju Tapiola Vihanti Capital: Helsinki Area: 338,145 km² Population: 5.2 million (December 2000 est.) Ethnic groups: Finns (93 %), Swedish descent (6%), about 2500 Saami Official language(s): Finnish, Swedish Religion(s): Evangelical Lutheran (89%) Currency: 1 euro = 100 cents Our Facilities The SOS Children's Villages began its work in Finland as early as 1962...
Punkaharju : In 1972, the second SOS Children's Village was constructed...
Tapiola : The first Finnish SOS Children's Village was built...
www.sos-childrensvillages.org /html/finland_select_village.html   (383 words)

  
 Punkaharju Outdoor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The unique natural beauty of Punkaharju has impressed travellers since Czar Alexander I. Here you will meet a fascinating combination of nature, culture and history.
A three hours' guided kayaking tour in the beautiful Saimaa waterway from the idyllic village of Putikko (the village of the year 1992 in Finland).
A three hours' guided rowing tour in a traditional long church boat round Finland's national landscape, the Punkaharju ridge area.
www.travel.fi /int/punkaharju/outdoor   (234 words)

  
 Scanam World Tours
We approach the Retretti Art Exhibition via the Punkaharju esker ridge, an isthmus between two large lakes.
After lunch in Punkaharju you head to Savonlinna.
On a small island in the center of the town stands the best-preserved medieval fortress in the Nordic countries, Olavinlinna Castle.
www.scandinaviantravel.com /finlandtours/fintour2.html   (544 words)

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