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ES Aqui la Tierra TV, 25.-28.5.2026

Credits: Julia Kivelä

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Media trip to the happiest country in the world, Finland

Warm welcome to Finland. Find your state of happiness this June in Finnish Lakeland, the coolest lake region in the world. Finnish Lakeland is Europe’s largest lake district – the ultimate summer escape for the world’s happiest nation. This is where Finns slow down, recharge, and reconnect with nature by the water. You will get to visit Kotka & Loviisa

Credits: Julia Kivelä

Premilinary program

25.-27.5.2026

MONDAY, MAY 25

15:25: Arrival of the full team at Helsinki Airport and pickup by Kotka-Hamina.

Transfer: To Strömfors Ironworks (https://stromforsinruukki.com/en/).

17:00: Dinner at Bed & Bistro.

Accommodation: Hotel Jokipuisto

TUESDAY, MAY 26

08:00: Departure from the hotel.

09:00 – 12:00: Seppälän Sheep Farm (Contact: Anu Turu).

Filming plan: Introduction to the farm, breed characteristics, spinning process, and final products. We would ideally like to film the shearing of a couple of sheep.

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at a nearby location (no filming).

15:00 – 18:00: Valkmusa National Park (Contact: Roosa Mikkola).

Filming plan: Discussion on peatlands, carbon storage, and the impact of climate change with a wilderness guide and a representative from the Forest Ministry.

Accommodation: Hotel Jokipuisto.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Morning: Kotka city introduction and salmon (sea trout) preparation at the riverside location with host Sauli Orimus.

Filming plan: Cleaning, skewering, and cooking process, followed by a tasting of a pre-prepared salmon.

12:00: Departure to the airport.

13:45: Arrival at the airport for return flights (15:35 and 16:40).

 

Visit Finland contacts

Name of VF representative
Eevakaisa Mölsä
eevakaisa.molsa@businessfinland.fi

 

 

Finnish AKKE Funding

This action is part of Eastern Finland Sustainable Tourism Growth Program and is funded by South Savo Regional Council from Appropriation for Sustainable Growth and Vitality in Regions (Finnish AKKE funding).

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