Tourism in Finland forests around the sea, rivers, and the waterways. In wintertime Finland provides opportunities for cross-country skiing and alpine skiing. Many of the popular ski resorts are situated north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland, but there are exceptions like Kuusamo in the northeastern part of Oulu Province and Himos in Jämsä, only 200 km North from Helsinki. Santa Claus is commonly known to live on Korvatunturi in Finland. In the town of Rovaniemi there is the Santa Claus Village for tourists to visit. Moomin World in the outskirts of Naantali is a theme park based on Tove Jansson child books
Sophia Jansson images, as well as the series of medals that were also issued. In 2006 Jansson was invited as a notable speaker for one of the Monthly Luncheons hosted by IWC Helsinki. In February 2007 Jansson was invited to speak at the Scandinavia House in New York City. In September 2008 Jansson participated as a member of the Committee of Honor in the renowned IBBY World Congress. Jansson participated in the Helsinki Design Week 2008. Sophia Jansson Vivica Sophia Jansson (born 1962) is the daughter of cartoonist Lars Jansson and the niece of the famous Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson.