Daily Life in the Cold North of Finland

[@suebrown436]

I was feeling a little cold just watching this! Thank you for filming outside and showing us what it can really be like in such bitterly cold temperatures. It is indeed beautiful! I absolutely love the sweater you made.

[@kayaker9912]

Beautiful video Sanna! People who do not live in cold and snowy climates have no idea the extra work it takes to live, but to me, it is wonderful. I love shoveling, bringing in wood for the wood stoves and baking. The sweater is beautiful! Enjoy your cozy winter.

[@Liofa73]

That pink sky is totally the 'Belt of Venus' atmospheric effect. It's the Rayleigh scattering of light at dawn of dusk! So cool. :)

[@jenmorricone4014]

Thank you!

[@delphinebatailleroche2622]

An incredibly beautiful landscape ❤the sweater looks so cosy

[@Martin_Skywatcher]

When I was in Norway in the winter where it was -20 during the day and -30 at night, everyone took their batteries out of the car and stored them in the house. Some even used electric blankets to keep their car engines warm.

[@sannavaara]

We do a lot of things for the cars to work and still sometimes they just don't 🙈😁

[@moniquem8093]

The sweater you made for Esa is stunning, great job, thanks for linking the pattern,

[@DewdropsAndBlueberries]

I don't know you but I love your personality! You have a beautiful smile, a cute giggle, and your voice is really nice to listen to. Seems like you carry the beauty of the landscape around you in your spirit. Thanks for sharing a bit of your world!

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much, such beautiful words 🥰

[@roberthilliard4833]

Sanna, the first few frames of your vlog captivated me so much, I don't experience such deep cold here in England. -10 Celsius would be about as low as I've known it go in the High Peak, that would be exceptional and we would be cut off at that point! Thank you for filming your beautiful country in such exceptional cold you have been experiencing, it is at the same time awe inspiring, breathtaking and slightly frightening. I really appreciate you sharing this with us.

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@Ladythyme]

That’s the motto of my life, “Live with no expectations” …it’s the key to contentment 😊

[@sannavaara]

That is a wise motto 🥰

[@sl9906]

Thank you for the hardiness of your spirit and sharing the beauty of your world with us 💖

[@ellaalley2040]

Sanna your new sweaters are absolutely beautiful!! Your are so very talented. You knit, take gorgeous pictures and play music your amazing.i just love your videos. Finland is gorgeous. Stay warm God bless from Colorado, USA

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@kimberlyearly8918]

I can't get over how much snow you have and how beautiful it is. If we had snow like that in the US people are stuck at home.

[@vicsillnorth7970]

Oh, there’s lots of places in the US with real winter temperatures and lots of snow!

[@erics607]

This is similar to where I live in the US. We just got 12-14 inches of snow, and last night the temperatures dropped into the negatives. Nowhere near as cold as this, but it's still cold. It looks beautiful out where I am, but at the same time I don't enjoy the cold haha.

[@hance2601]

Hei Sanna, I am very happy while watching this video, very beautiful in many ways. Warm Greetings from Central Finland

[@TheFlyingstop]

"Going to nowhere" look's beautiful as well as all that baking. Lovely. Thanks for sharing.❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍♥

[@sannavaara]

💙💙

[@TheFlyingstop]

Tarpoling the van might be better?

[@matildakarinsdotter]

So so beautiful! I absolutely love your videos Sanna 💙

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much, Matilda 🥰

[@bannol1]

Hi, Greetings from Australia. No snow down under, we are in the middle of a very wet summer. I love your videos. Where you live is beautiful and I like your home. Could you make a video how you keep your house warm and cozy during those very long and cold winter months please? I’d like to see more of your 200 year old masonry heater. Why is the left alcove black? Is that an open fireplace? How do you heat all your other rooms and your bathroom? I’d love to know.

[@sannavaara]

I will keep that in mind for my future videos 🥰

[@karenhawkins1275]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful area of the world with us! The sweater you knitted is a piece of artwork. ❤

[@sannavaara]

Thank you 🥰

[@monikadoyle-realtor9559]

You seem like the nicest person!! Very gentle, kind, loving and patient. Your sweaters are absolutely amazing too!!! You could make a good income selling those gorgeous works of art! I could see them easily selling for $300-400 in the US

[@micheldienesch7557]

Hello Sanna.😊✌️....Wonderful vidéo.👍👍🌟🌟.. ,little bit "freezzzy"🤣😂😱❄️🥶☃️,.....,but so peacefull and magic atmosphère..👌👌🔥🎉!!!!.....Your partner has to be very lucky to live with such a nice smiling talented young lady as you.😊🌟... Enjoy your day...,salut..😎🌹✌️🌟👍💙🇫🇮🤍👌🥂🍾!!!!!.....

[@HermannderCherusker1970]

Harsh cold winters sure produce beautiful people.

[@TACrawford]

I love that: "Nowhere never disappoints, because there are no expectations" 🥰❤ That line alone, really puts things into perspective. Thank you

[@marccalis9444]

It's so cold that even the video has been frosen twice 😅. Thank you for sharing the beautiful place where you live. And the sweater you made for Esa is realy, realy great!

[@sannavaara]

Hahaha 😂 Maybe that was the reason!

[@Snaproll47518]

Beautiful countryside and lifestyle. You are a talented knitter, Sanna. We have a chilly -13 this morning and light snow in the forecast for Kentucky, USA

[@FlyingPeacocks]

Thank you for more inspirational content Sanna. Thank you for reminding me of my love for Nowhere - I need to go there more often this year too!

[@sannavaara]

Ah, definitely go there 😍 I'm so glad everyone can go there whenever they want and need to ❤️

[@nordic.van.adventures4928]

Hello from Norway!!!🥰 got tø be the coldest winter in scandinavia for years!!🥶🥶 but i guess that mesns the summer will be amazing🤪🥰

[@childofnature-norway]

So beautiful! The COLD came to the south of Norway too. We had the coldest winter of the last 10 years. And heavy snow ❄❄❄ Winter is so beautiful, I love it when it is like this 💚 Btw I love the wooly jumper, in the arms of winter ❄😍

[@nordic.van.adventures4928]

Oh yes we did. Got to be the coldest winter in years!!! But as they say, with a cold winter comes a good summer right🤪🤷🏻‍♀️❤️❤️

[@evegrace12]

One of the things i love the most about winter is how the sky turns to this soft pink when the sunset comes. I love winter 's soft colors so much. Everything in nature just invites you to relax and take it slow.

[@hildegardstary9965]

😃so schön anzusehen! Wünsche dir alles Gute!🤗

[@scarlettskies100]

Im in my 60's and have just discovered my great grandmother 5 times removed was born in Finland around 1700 ...Beatha ❤ thankyou for your videos

[@sannavaara]

❤️❤️

[@digitalduch1111]

I don't remember much finnish words, but when seeing this I think: Loistava! 😀 It reminds me of "Napapiirin sankarit" as well ❤

[@sannavaara]

Loistava is a good word to remember ☺️👍

[@teresamarks931]

Just gorgeous!! The breads look beautiful too! I'm sure they were very yummy!!❤

[@sohinipattiwellen6380]

Your videos are so meditative. Used to be that our winters on the Isolated Eastern End of Long Island were a as quiet... but not as cold!!! Now our population has grown so much... that it is too busy for my taste. I love your home and I strive for such a beautiful, simple and minimal feel in my home...

[@jenmorricone4014]

Same here in So. California. Used to be nice, now a noise ridden riot of traffic....with perfect weather.

[@sannavaara]

Thank you 🥰

[@eltonsalvador7620]

I love the peace and quiet of the open nature and the beautiful snow of lapland

[@cgh3698]

I stumbled across one of your beautiful videos the other day and I am hooked! I watch at least one every day. I love the warmth and serenity you project. Very comforting at this crazy time in our world. The sweater you knitted is beautiful! It really does embody the gorgeous landscapes around you. Your rye bread looks delicious. I’d love the recipe.

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@a8f235]

It's been around the same temperatures here as well lately, and I have a somewhat new Skoda stationwagon that also refuse to start when it gets very cold. So about -20C it starts to behave a little weird, and -25C and more it can just refuse to fire up. That's why I recommend getting a battery booster, and I was recommended getting a more powerful one than I really need for my car for dealing with starts in very cold temperatures. I only got a 2L diesel engine but my booster can deal with up to 6L diesel engines, so it takes care of business very good even in -30C. There's so much electronics in newer cars so if I cannot get a start after three tries, then so much of my battery has been used already that there's just no chance. This is why I carry with me the battery booster everytime I'm going out in the winter, because you never know when you really need it, as well as being able to help others as well if someone else may be stranded somewhere. I never leave it in the car, because I don't want that to get super cold as well because it is basically a battery as well, so it won't like freezing conditions.

[@wallacemiddleton6652]

Thank you SANNA. Great views, God bless

[@PS-ul6mt]

Moi!! Beautiful scenery. It is quite cold here where I live. Great video!! Kiitos!! 🇫🇮

[@savingsiskola]

You made such a gorgeous sweater. It is so cold outside but extremely beautiful.

[@jinxie228]

Beautiful... it is currently 4°f here which is warmer than normal, usually it's -12°f this time of the year. Although we don't have the beautiful snow (well not very much) like you do. I wish we had more snow. Thanks for sharing with us. The bread looks amazing!

[@inadoart]

Thank you for showing us these dreamy landscapes. ♥️❄️ I could sit and watch the pink sky and the snow giants for hours. So calming and fascinating. ✨

[@sannavaara]

I do that, too. Just stare them 😍

[@tridentwoman]

Wow amazing ❤ Thank you for sharing and showing it’s all about the mindset Heart knows and it’s aware 🙏💗🪬🔱🐘😘

[@Robert-pd8hj]

"Nowhever never disappoints". I love that! Kaunis video!

[@sannavaara]

Kiitos 💙

[@jeromekiemes6543]

Hello and Thank you Mrs Sanna Vaara🙏🙏🙏

[@vickiebrannon5217]

So beautiful! Thank you!

[@AlexDorje]

Sanna, thank you for your video😊! The sweater looks so lovely👍😊💛 From nowhere with love🤍😊

[@llljjjaaa1]

I recently came across your channel and really love it! It appears you may have been inspired by Jonna J. So glad to find another great Nordic creator who inspires people through the beauty of Nature and the essence of LOVE in all their creations!❤ From the very cold area near La Crosse Wisconsin -10 currently

[@chuiga2935]

"Happy and bit melancholic" way of shooting life and nature is actually quite common overall.

[@fayegormley9041]

Thank you , such a beautiful video, the winter scenery is stunning! I love the sweater you made, you are very talented. The bread looked delicious! ❤️ and greetings from a new subscriber from Cornwall, UK.

[@residentgeardo]

Conditions sure are very harsh during winter time up there. But man is this pink-blue sky beautiful. I could die for it. I always feel the same when being outside. You leave something of your daily sorrow behind.

[@Buk-nd2tw]

how wonderful to see all these lovely views of Finland. A big thanks from Italy.

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much, and hello to Italy 🥰

[@LadyoftheFarm]

Just stunning that sky and the pastels🩵beautiful to have the nature help you feel so much lighter I love that! The breads are so gorgeous and comforting yum! Lovely video and your man’s sweater- wow! Take care sweet one!🤍

[@claudiabasso107]

Hola otra vez Sanna!! Imponente y maravillosos paisajes! Gracias por compartir tanta belleza. Te envío cálidos abrazos ❤desde Buenos Aires, Argentina donde hoy tenemos 33° de temperatura😊😊.

[@photobobo]

@Sanna This morning in Minnesota the temperature was 7F/-14C. The coldest that we have had here in the south of the state is -22F/-30C. We have had a little snow, so today we have to start the big machine to clear the driveway. It is Diesel, so it doesn't like to work in these temperatures. Today, my other half has to learn how to work the machine as I am getting too old to climb into it. This will be a fun experience.

[@sannavaara]

They all become fun stories in the end ☺️

[@PamFilstrup]

❤ Thank you for sharing the beauty that you live in! ❄️

[@StellMoorhouse]

You always capture the beauty of winter. Thank you.

[@susanjvernon7592]

Thankyou for sharing this - it makes s me feel closer to Finland!

[@troyjenkins3886]

Every time i go out into the forest it makes me feel less cluttered and more focused.I don't even realize it happens but it does.It's not Finland cold here but getting there and im excited.I plan on a trip to the woods with a small fire and coffee later today.We even have a little snow.❄️.If you ever decide to sell your sweaters let me know.I would love to own one.The Nordic designs are just great and so are your videos.Thank you so much for sharing.😊

[@gordondollman3606]

I live in the desert get a little bit of snow and then it is gone ❤ stay safe and warm 💓 😊

[@sannavaara]

Thank you 🥰

[@maikenmilter4381]

You just reminded me how much making my own things brings purpose to my life. I wish I had the time and guts to live life like you do.

[@maikenmilter4381]

And having no plans is just the best!

[@polyannamoonbeam]

Beautiful sweater...:) It depicts the forest very well. Long time since I've knitted a full size jumper but this is a lovely one to try:)🪡🧶🧥

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@andreateichmann8648]

Sehr schönes Video und wunderschöne, unberührte Natur. Diese muss erhalten bleiben.

[@JohnPaul-158]

WOW! The light were gorgeous! And the snow looks so beautiful! Yes, January is usually called that here, but not this year. Warmer and wetter than normal. Stay safe and warm!

[@sannavaara]

Thank you 🥰

[@JohnPaul-158]

@@sannavaara 🤩😍🥰

[@drobbins678]

Beautiful scenery and vlog, thanks for sharing!

[@rafalmoravlog]

Even so cold 🥶 that place in the nature is stunning ❤ warm greetings and thank you for another beautiful vlog ❤😊

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰 And lovely greetings to you 💙

[@SharonCullenArt]

That pink sky was amazing! I’m so thankful to have a garage where I live. Although this winter so far has been warmer, 4f or -16c here in Michigan USA. I remember those days without a garage and I would always try to park with the rear toward the wind to try to save just a bit of battery. But we also used something called a trickle charger to plug them in or if Diesel, there was a charger that kept the fuel warm enough so that it wouldn’t freeze.

[@forestshomer4043]

Keep doing what you are doing--it's some of the best viewing on YT. There is a grace and flow to your edits.

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@faery_realm]

Aww thank you Sanna. Beautiful video as always! We visited Finland (Inari) just after that very cold period. It was a mere -29C when we were there 😂 The pink skies and the blueness of the afternoons and evening were so very beautiful. I will never forget my time there xx

[@Mike-bb1li]

Talk about a deep freeze! Thanks, very sweet.

[@maureenmanning1244]

Another beautiful video, Sanna! I appreciate the perspective you have living in such extreme temperatures. You always find the beauty. It is a good reminder for me as well to take the time to stop and notice all the beauty that nature has to offer and to breathe it in. 💕. I am a knitter and I thank you for linking the pattern for the gorgeous sweater you made! Wow! What yarn did you use? Lettlopi? Thank you.

[@sannavaara]

Thank you 🥰 I'm always happy if I can make another knitter feel inspired 😘 Yes, the yarn was Lettlopi.

[@asmaafaouzi7526]

Beautiful people in beautiful nature... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@drobbins678]

Sanna thanks for all the good content, landscape photography and your life in Northern Finland!

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@murtazaarif6507]

I like your idea of 'Nowhere' as a place nowhere specific. This way as you say there are no expectations. So we stay in the present rather than becoming stuck in the past or develop future anxiety. I love the simple life.

[@sannavaara]

❤️

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Very nice place ! Great job doing the videoing, beautiful with the snow & frost on the trees :) Nice walk to just enjoy the sky, Looks like you had freezing rain on your car, a lot of scraping , enjoy your temps we had the Polar Vortex come in last week temp from -35c to -50c , we keep the woodstove full so we are toasty :)) we will have highs of -20c in a couple more days it will feel like spring :)

[@dimitardimitrov9781]

You’re such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your work!

[@sannavaara]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@antony1957]

thanks Sanna for this video: it remember me February 1998, when I was for the first time in Finland, with my colleagues and friends in Kemi. Peaceful and relaxing landcapes and atmosphere...

[@lifebymaureen]

Wauw! So beautiful!❤

[@annakoni3535]

Good mornig dear Sanna, I love the videos from your frozen, wonderful winterworld-cozy home and sweet dogs sooo much❤ Thank you. And your voice it's very lovely. The sweater looks so beautiful, wow😍 Now, I have a question, Sanna: Please, could you write down the recipe of your sourdough bread🍞? That was great☺ So, have a nice day and stay warm. Love from Germany~ Andrea🤗

[@louanneschrenk4084]

Shana, the new sweater is absolutely beautiful!

[@polyglot.basketer947]

Magic but tough. When you mentioned the "nowhere", I remembered this saying: For those who don't know where they are going, all roads lead there. What is not exactly the same what you ment with, but still.......I can see that you take winter difficulties with a certain optimism and smile. Tough but magic.❤

[@sannavaara]

Beautiful saying, thank you for sharing it 🥰

[@joshpirie9035]

Hei, mitä kuuluu - thanks for this insight into northern Finland. I'm a Canadian now living on the Pacific coast, near Vancouver (mostly to avoid snow!!!) but when I lived in Toronto I studied Finnish simply out of curiosity, but also as part of a linguistics degree. Mastered the grammar but fell short of actually being able to talk freely. I love Finland so much and I love the language. I'm jealous of those who can speak it natively! Anyway, stay warm!

[@mariapottery]

You do a beautiful knitting work! I love the pieces you made. I used to do knitting, but I’m not so professional as you are.

[@lyndapook168]

A beautiful video, thank you so much for braving the outdoors for us!! The jumper you knitted is amazing!

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

It's -17F this morning in northern minnesota but the sun came out !!! Sunshine makes everything bearable . Your sweater is beautiful , the rye bread is so pretty and I love to see a new video pop up ❤😊

[@sannavaara]

Ugh, that's cold, too 😬

[@Katharina-c1v-r1g]

🥰In the next few days we start our holidays in our mökki in East Karelia and as "preparation" for it your beautiful video was great - the anticipation is huge, thank you so much! ❄❤🙋🏼‍♀🤗

[@sannavaara]

Ah, Karelia is a beautiful region. Enjoy your mökki holiday 😍❤️

[@Katharina-c1v-r1g]

Thanks, have a nice day!@@sannavaara

[@lifelikeatob]

What a beautiful jumper!! 😍😍You’re so gifted!!

[@crisfernandez477]

I love your nowhere, it's so beautiful! Wish I could be there 😊 and the sweater you knitted is gorgeous too ❤ your different breads look delish 😋

[@StarDreamMemories]

Thank you for the beautiful snowscapes. We have our first snowfall that accumulates right now!❄ Your sweaters are gorgeous.

[@sannavaara]

Wow, enjoy the first snowfall 💙 There'e some magic in it. Thank you for your nice words 🥰

[@StarDreamMemories]

@@sannavaara yes, magic! I've lived in Southern Tennessee for 8 winters now. Some years we get no snow on the ground 😥. This is so beautiful today❄☃️

[@TheRody1968]

Amazing landscape winter so beautiful Greetings from Romania With love Rody❤❤❤❤

[@chuiga2935]

Ihanan näköinen villapaita :). Täällä vähän etelämmässäkin on kyllä saanut lämmitellä taloa näillä pakkasilla, siellä ylempänä varmaan huomattavan paljon enemmän. Videossa taitaa olla vähän joko lataamisen tai renderöimisen kanssa käynyt hikkauksia, kuva ja musiikki pysähtyy parissa kohtaa. Mutta eipä se haitannut kun vähän kelasi videota vain eteenpäin :). Hyvän näköisiä leipiä!

[@sannavaara]

Välillä siellä etelässä on tainnut olla kylmempää kuin täällä, joten taatusti saa lämmittää taloa sielläkin 😬 Kyllä vain, tämä video kiukutteli toden teolla exporttaamisen kanssa ja luulin, että siitä tuli hyvä, mutta eipä se mennytkään niin. Pahoittelut 😘

[@meikkopeikko]

I was in Lapland last week, visiting family, and i miss it so much! Your videos are so lovely, another way to return to northern Finland for me ❤

[@duybao194]

I love Finland, it's peaceful and beautiful. I'll learn Finnish! ❤🇫🇮

[@IleanaFromCanada]

Another beautiful video ❤ Thank you so much for sharing😊

[@robertfarley8425]

Thank you for the wonderful video Sanna. Your videos are so wonderful and enjoyful to watch😂 your bread looks so good BTW ❤❤❤❤

[@yaseminyhn711]

Amazing! I like seeing the daily routine in Finland. It must be difficult to live in the conditions created by that cold weather, but the view and the images created are incredible!

[@elesganharamnaloteria]

I discovered your channel recently. I'm enjoying every video. Thank you for sharing your day to day life. Big hug from Brazil.

[@pabloglez1711]

Greetings from Tenerife Spain. I spent almost a year in kuopio at univeristy. I remember winter time as something deeply amazing and beautiful. Wish to come back there again. Nakeemin

[@sandrabehrle-liebsher4805]

So so beautiful Sanna...another gorgeous video in a day of your incredible life. The scenery always steals my breath, my heart just wants to runaway to your land ❤, I love all of Scandinavia, one day i will get there, for now i can only dream of it and read about it. The most beautiful sweater you knitted for your husband is just WOW!!! It has Finland all over it, he is s lucky man to have your gift and to wear it!!! It's truly beautiful ❤️. Thank you again for sharing your life and love of your world, it's amazingly beautiful. 😊

[@sannavaara]

Thank you, such nice words from you 🥰❤️

[@crismoni9386]

Your Vlog is beautiful, thanks to inform us.

[@TheBoomfalleralla]

Thank you Sanna, that was beautiful 😊❤️

[@LashusJourney]

Wow, it’s so beautiful there.

[@Farmer-bh3cg]

Your videos are like you - peaceful, graceful and harmonious. If I may, a couple of suggestions for the car. 1) if not already installed, an electric engine heater makes starting much easier. 2)If you don't already have one, having a car battery charger is very helpful. 3) split logs make good tire blocks for when the brake is frozen. Please make sure you have a cellphone signal or someone knows where you're going and about when you'll be back. With that, please keep making your videos. Do you have a recipe for your bread you can share? It looks so good!

[@sannavaara]

Thank you, those are good advice. I use a Finnish book of sourdough and the recipes in it. But I know there are plenty in Pinterest, for example if you just search sourdough recipes ☺️