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Fine dining with Finnish

In the hands of innovative chefs, Finland's local ingredients come into their own at new Helsinki restaurants, writes Leisa Tyler.

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River life ... the Aura River waterfront in Turku.

Mavericks on the Baltic

Dugald Jellie explores Finland's oldest city, a culture hotspot and maritime centre set in mediaeval streetscapes.

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Aurora Borealis, Finland.

Hunting the aurora

A wonder of myth and mystery, the northern lights are desperately elusive, writes Shaney Hudson. But patience has its rewards.

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Melody makers ... an ensemble plays an open-air event at the Grafenegg festival in Austria.

For those about to baroque

Michael White nominates Europe's most affordable and laid-back classical music festivals in the northern summer.

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Wonderland ... reindeer, "all skinny legs and felt antlers".

Wild spirit of Christmas

Dugald Jellie discusses frequent-flyer points and global warming with Santa in a magical grotto near the Arctic Circle.

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French actress Edwige Feuillere

Railway trips to dine for

Ah, the romance of long-distance train travel ... Ute Junker shares her experiences of carriages and cabbages.

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