ES Aqui la Tierra TV, 25.-27.5.2026

Credits: Julia Kivelä

Media trip to the happiest country in the world, Finland

By invitation only, updated 24 May.

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

17:00 Dinner at Bed & Bistro.

Accommodation at Hotel Jokipuisto

TUESDAY, MAY 26

08:00: Departure from the hotel.

09:00-12:00 Seppälän Sheep Farm

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

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 at 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)

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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