Sale is a wonderful occasion to buy the coveted items at quite affordable prices. The season of sales in Finland comes twice a year: at Christmas and in the summer.

The season of winter sales usually opens on December 27, because on Christmas Eve and a couple of days after it most stores are closed. However, this is more a tribute to tradition than a rule. Each store sets terms on its own, so somewhere prices can be kept in full until the holiday itself. On the contrary, prices are reduced for a couple of weeks before Christmas, which allows to save considerably on preparation for the holiday.

Prices for clothes, shoes and sports equipment are determined by weather conditions . On current goods, shops are forced to reduce prices . Therefore do not worry if the trip turned into a slushy reality: you will have a real chance to buy ski equipment at a discount . And as for household appliances and electronics, you will not have to count on a profitable purchase, all new items are more expensive than in Russia . But the popularity of last season dressed pleasing to the eye their pleasant price tag .

Summer Sales timed to the day of the summer solstice, and often occur in the period of June 20-26. At this time of year it is profitable to purchase jewelry, souvenirs, summer clothes and sports goods. And in some stores unsold collections are exhibited at a discount and a few weeks before the holiday.

The season of discounts in the popular Finnish store "Stockmann" comes in April and October. This period was called crazy days - the rush among buyers reaches its climax. It is these days that tickets from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Helsinki can be purchased at a noticeably low price. It is interesting that at a reduced price they sell not the residual goods, but specially issued collections these days. But do not forget that "Stockmann" - a store not cheap even taking into account discounts.