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About a third of Finland is consumed by the Lake Region , a huge area of bays, inlets and islands, interspersed with dense forests. Despite holding much of Finland's industry, it's a tranquil, verdant region, and even Tampere , Finland's major industrial city, enjoys a peaceful lakeside setting, as well as being easily accessible from Helsinki by train. The eastern part of the Lake Region is the most atmospheric, slender ridges furred with conifers linking the few sizeable landmasses, reached from Tampere via Jyvaskyla , whose wealth of buildings by Alvar Aalto make it a worthwhile break. Direct from Helsinki, the route goes via dull Lahti to the lakes' regional centre, Savonlinna , which stretches delectably across several islands and boasts a superb medieval castle. Further north, Kuopio , where many displaced Karelians settled after World War II, makes a decent break on the way up to Kajaani.
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