10 fascinating photos from Finland

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Finnish Lapland is known around the world primarily as the birthplace of Santa Claus. However, there is another unique feature in this wonderful land – it is a forest that turns into absolutely unreal, mysterious figures in winter.

10 fascinating photos from Finland
10 fascinating photos from Finland

In the photos you can see stunning sculptures created from trees and snow by Arctic frosts.

10 fascinating photos from Finland

Italian photographer Niccolo Bonfadini captured this surreal beauty.

10 fascinating photos from Finland

During the winter months, the heaviest snowfalls completely cover the trees in the forest with a dense blanket of snow.

10 fascinating photos from Finland
10 fascinating photos from Finland
In these parts in winter for several weeks the air temperature does not rise above -20.

10 fascinating photos from Finland

Lapland is located beyond the Arctic Circle, which provides the region with a long frosty winter.

10 fascinating photos from Finland

But thanks to the Gulf Stream, the weather here is comfortable and warm in summer.

10 fascinating photos from Finland

Finnish amateur photographer Tina Tormanen regularly photographs the local beauty, "never ceasing to admire the beautiful landscapes."

10 fascinating photos from Finland

10 fascinating photos from Finland

Photos of the Northern lights and snow sculptures literally fascinate the viewer.

Beautiful Aurora Borealis in the dark sky.

     

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