From Start to Finnish
Where to stay:
Varkaus: Hotel Oscar, Kauppatori 4, telephone 011-358-97-22901. Approximate rate: $80 per night.
Kuopio: Hotel Rauhalahti, Katiskaniementie 8, 011-358-71-311700. Rates, depending on facilities: from $30 to $150 per night.
Ruuppo: Hotel Ruupponsaari, 011-358-946-21480. Approximately $100 per night.
Jyvaskyla: Finnhostel Laajari, Laajavuorentie 15, 011-358-941-253355. Approximately $20-$25 per night.
Joutsa: Rantasipi, Joutsenlampi, 011-358-947-2321. Approximately $150 per night.
For more information: Contact the Finnish Tourist Board, 655 3rd Ave., 18th Floor, New York 10017, (212) 949-2333.
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